Daily Music Headlines

The Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum inducted 12 new members during its ninth annual ceremony at the Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, honoring artists and industry figures including Dolly Parton, Keith Urban, Michael McDonald, Leland Sklar, and the late Nicky Hopkins. Parton received the Industry Icon Award, producer John Boylan received the Producer Award, and the night featured tribute performances and an all-star concert hosted by Sam Palladio.
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Kacey Musgraves says her long-rumored feud with Miranda Lambert stemmed from Lambert recording “Mama’s Broken Heart,” a song Musgraves co-wrote and had once hoped to release herself. Musgraves says the tension ultimately pushed her to write “Merry Go Round,” and the feud has now been put to rest with the pair collaborating on a new duet, “Horses and Divorces,” for Musgraves’ album Middle of Nowhere.
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Shakira says her massive free concert on Copacabana Beach is dedicated to women who have had to rebuild their lives after hardship, drawing from her own experience navigating personal upheaval while raising her children and maintaining her career. She said her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran era is not about revenge or victimhood, but about resilience, dignity, and the strength of women, especially Latina and Brazilian mothers leading households on their own.
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Ariana Grande has announced her new album Petal, her first full-length project since Eternal Sunshine. She described it as a deeply personal record centered on growth, healing, and emotional transformation, with the album set for release on July 31.
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Tupac Shakur’s family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit seeking unspecified damages related to his 1996 murder, as renewed attention on the case continues following criminal charges against Duane “Keffe D” Davis. The family argues that additional parties may bear responsibility and is pursuing further accountability as the criminal case unfolds.
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HYBE reported record first-quarter revenue of $477 million, up 39.5% year-over-year, driven largely by renewed BTS activity following the group’s military-service hiatus. The company also saw strong growth in concerts, merchandise, and fan-platform revenue through Weverse, helping offset softer recorded-music performance from some other artists.
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Guitar World rounded up the greatest bass solos of all time, highlighting everything from heavy showcases to softer standouts like Paul Simon’s “You Can Call Me Al” and Guns N’ Roses’ “Sweet Child o’ Mine.” The list ends with Metallica’s Cliff Burton and “(Anesthesia) Pulling Teeth,” with Robert Trujillo calling Burton “a fearless innovator” whose playing “changed the role of the bass forever.”
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TOMORROW X TOGETHER launched UNICEF campaign “TOGETHER FOR TOMORROW” focused on youth mental health, featuring outreach messaging and building on prior UN engagement and a $1.4M pledge from BIGHIT MUSIC.

Luke Combs became the first artist with two solo songs simultaneously at No. 1 on both Billboard and Mediabase country charts (“Sleepless in a Hotel Room,” “Days Like These”), extending his streak to 21 career-opening No. 1s.

A 21-year-old Austrian man pleaded guilty to plotting a 2024 attack on Taylor Swift’s Vienna Eras Tour show; he faces up to 20 years. The plan was stopped with U.S. intelligence support.

119 arrests were made at Stagecoach Festival in Indio, CA, for offenses including underage drinking and drugs; high winds briefly forced evacuation.

Charley Crockett surprise-released new album “Clovis,” produced with Shooter Jennings and recorded at Norman Petty Studio. Now independent, he debuted it on Spotify with wider rollout planned.

Metallica announced a deluxe reissue of 1997’s “Reload,” featuring ~1,700 minutes of audio, unreleased material, and memorabilia. Out June 26; limited box set priced at $274.98.

A London court ruled against heirs of Jimi Hendrix’s bandmates Noel Redding and Mitch Mitchell, upholding a 1966 agreement that forfeited royalty claims and affirming estate ownership.

Documentary “Papertown” premieres May 22 at MountainFilm Festival, covering a North Carolina mill closure; includes original song by Dave Matthews with Sierra Ferrell and Sara Watkins.

Gogol Bordello’s Eugene Hutz announced memoir “Lost Innocent World,” out Dec. 8, detailing his journey from Ukrainian refugee to punk frontman.

Korn released “Reward the Scars,” their first new song in four years, tied to Diablo IV expansion “Lord of Hatred,” with an animated video.

Pollstar Mediabase Adult Contemporary Airplay Chart:
Taylor Swift
Alex Warren
Teddy Swims
Bruno Mars
Olivia Dean
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Taylor Swift filed three USPTO trademark applications to protect her voice and likeness from AI misuse, including sound marks like “Hey, it’s Taylor Swift” and a specific image. The move mirrors similar efforts by Matthew McConaughey.

Megan Thee Stallion will exit Moulin Rouge! The Musical early on May 1, ahead of her planned May 17 departure. Her run as Zidler marked the first time a woman played the role; news follows her split from Klay Thompson.

Josh Groban will receive a Hollywood Walk of Fame star May 6, ahead of his album “Cinematic.” Ceremony speakers include David Foster, Josh Gad, and Ben Schwartz.

Jay Bryant pleaded guilty as an accomplice in the 2002 murder of Jam Master Jay, admitting he let the gunmen into the studio. Convictions of the shooters remain in flux amid appeals.

A construction worker died in a stage accident while preparing for a Shakira concert in Brazil. Organizers expressed condolences and are supporting the worker’s family.

Steve Vai listed his Encino home for $11.8M. The 10,000-square-foot property includes a studio, pool house, and gym.

Spotify reported Q1 revenue up 8% to €4.5B. Ad-supported MAUs rose 14% to 483M; total MAUs hit 761M with 293M premium subscribers despite a 5% dip in ad revenue.

William Shatner is releasing a heavy metal album featuring Rob Halford, John Moyer, and Dave Lombardo.

Top 5 Albums:
5. Swag – Justin Bieber
4. Arirang – BTS
3. 7th Year: A Moment of Stillness in the Thorns – Tomorrow X Together
2. I’m The Problem – Morgan Wallen
1.Dandelion – Ella Langley

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Nedra Talley Ross, last surviving member of The Ronettes, died at 80. The group, known for “Be My Baby,” entered the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2007. Ross later pursued solo work and was remembered for her warmth.

Sharon Osbourne settled a dispute with Black Sabbath’s first manager, Jim Simpson, over early demos. The recordings (“Earth: The Legendary Lost Tapes”) now belong to the original band members, who will decide next steps.

David Lee Roth sold his publishing catalog for a major payout, saying it’s his first real financial security. He emphasized his songwriting role in Van Halen, including lyrics, melodies, and contributions to “Jump.”

Noah Kahan’s “The Great Divide” won Billboard’s fan-voted poll with 60%. The 17-track album includes his biggest hit to date; tour begins June 11 in Orlando.

Ella Langley’s “Dandelion” holds No. 1 on the Billboard 200 for a second week (106K units). TOMORROW X TOGETHER debuts at No. 3; Justin Bieber returns to the top five; KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack re-enters top 10 after Record Store Day.

Madonna previewed two songs from “Confessions II” during a surprise appearance at The Abbey in West Hollywood. The album drops July 3 via Warner Records.

Duluth’s Homegrown Music Festival opened with a Children’s Showcase at Lake Superior Zoo, highlighting young performers and community arts.

Singer Ink (Atia Boggs) debuted at Stagecoach, performing songs from “Big Buskin’” and preparing a full country album.

South Korean prosecutors rejected an arrest warrant for HYBE chairman Bang Si-hyuk over alleged IPO misconduct; Bang denies wrongdoing.

At Bogotá’s La Modelo prison, band Simbiontes—made up of inmates and guards—uses music to ease tensions and promote rehabilitation amid overcrowding.

Top 5 Singles:
5. Ordinary – Alex Warren
4. Be Her – Ella Langley
3. I Just Might – Bruno Mars
2. Man I Need – Olivia Dean
1.Choosin Texas – Ella Langley
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Taylor Swift has been named Spotify’s most-streamed artist of all time as the platform marks its 20th anniversary.
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Thomas Bangalter of Daft Punk will release Mirage - Ballet for 16 Dancers on June 5, collecting his electronic score for a contemporary ballet created by Damien Jalet and Kōhei Nawa.
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Kylie Minogue is the subject of an upcoming three-part Netflix documentary exploring her life, career, personal archives, home footage, and interviews with friends, family, and collaborators.
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A former North Carolina police officer was arrested in Florida after authorities said he was planning a mass shooting at a major New Orleans music festival, possibly Jazz Fest.
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Tyla has announced her second album, APOP*, set for release July 24, continuing her popiano blend of pop, R&B, and amapiano.
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YouTube is expanding its likeness detection tool to help celebrities, artists, and entertainment figures identify unauthorized AI-generated videos using their likeness and request removal.
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Spotify is testing optional AI Credits in its mobile Song Credits section, showing disclosed AI use when artists provide that information through labels or distributors.
MusicBusinessWorldwide.com

And it’s Friday, so here are some of the freshest songs dropped this week:

“Window” - Foo Fighters
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“Reward the Scars” - Korn
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“REDRED” - Cortis
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“Shoulda Never” - Kehlani feat. Usher
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“Celebration” - Le Sserafim
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