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• “Golden” from animated film KPop Demon Hunters won Best Original Song at the 2026 Golden Globes, the first animated film song to win since 2007. Demon Hunters also won Best Animated Film, the first movie to take both categories. Ludwig Göransson won Best Original Score for Sinners, becoming the first composer to win twice in three years. Both Golden and Sinners are now strong Oscar favorites after Globe and Critics Choice wins. • Morgan Wallen’s I’m the Problem returned to No. 1 on the Billboard 200 for a 13th week with 85K units. Olivia Dean’s The Art of Loving hit a new peak at No. 3 with 65K. Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl slipped to No. 2 after 12 weeks at No. 1• Bob Weir, guitarist and co-founder of the Grateful Dead, has died at 78. A member since 1965, Weir helped define the band’s sound and co-wrote classics including “Truckin’,” “Sugar Magnolia,” and “Estimated Prophet.” Tributes poured in honoring his musicianship and generosity. • Miranda Lambert will perform the pre-race concert at the 2026 Daytona 500, the 68th running of the event. She joins past performers including Brad Paisley, Luke Combs, Tim McGraw, Jon Bon Jovi, and Mariah Carey. • Gunnar and Matthew Nelson detail their family’s entertainment legacy in the memoir What Happened To Your Hair?, addressing long-standing rumors, their upbringing, and the truth surrounding their father Ricky Nelson’s fatal plane crash. • Jay Weinberg has exited Suicidal Tendencies after nearly two years to focus on personal projects and his growing family. He joined the band in March 2024 following his departure from Slipknot. • Bella Mackenzie released the new single “Tombstone Desperado” featuring Jake Banfield. Inspired by the film Tombstone, the track highlights a tougher edge and will appear during Banfield’s Australian tour. • Jack Osbourne says he, his wife, and daughters have all dreamed of Ozzy Osbourne since his 2025 death, describing Ozzy as laughing and telling them to stop crying. • Billboard Hot 100 Top 5: No. 1 “The Fate of Ophelia” – Taylor SwiftNo. 2 “Golden” – HUNTR/XNo. 3 “Ordinary” – Alex WarrenNo. 4 “Man I Need” – Olivia DeanNo. 5 “Choosin’ Texas” – Ella Langley.Want to stay up to date on what’s happening in music every weekday? Subscribe at DailyMusicHeadlines.com. Email us at [email protected] show is produced by Hammond Chamberlain and Anthony Lemos. It's written and hosted by (me) Brian Ibbott and (me) Eileen Rivera. Tom Merritt is our executive producer. Theme music by Lex Dallas and the State Street Players. Thanks for listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Britney Spears said on Instagram she will never perform live in the U.S. again for “extremely sensitive reasons,” though she may consider shows abroad. She hasn’t performed publicly since 2018. Bad Bunny faces a $16M lawsuit in Puerto Rico alleging a woman’s voice was used without consent in “EoO” and “Solo de mí.” The case could affect how recorded voices are cleared in music. Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, and Alex Warren lead the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards nominations. The show airs live on FOX March 26. Spotify confirmed ICE recruitment ads are no longer running, saying the campaign ended late last year after widespread backlash. The company says this was not a policy change. Twenty One Pilots will release a global theatrical and IMAX concert film, More Than We Ever Imagined, documenting The Clancy World Tour with footage from Mexico City. Fetty Wap was released from prison 11 months early due to time served and good-behavior credits, as he prepares to restart his career. Salt-N-Pepa’s lawsuit against Universal Music Group was dismissed after a judge ruled the duo never owned the master recordings they sought to reclaim. A fan-built site, MTV Rewind, recreates classic 24/7 MTV-style video channels with archived videos and no ads or algorithms. New music this week:Bruno Mars – “I Just Might” A$AP Rocky – “Punk Rocky” Zach Bryan – “Plastic Cigarette” Robyn – “Talk to Me” Junior H & Gael Valenzuela – Subscribe for weekday music news at DailyMusicHeadlines.com. Feedback: [email protected]. Produced by Hammond Chamberlain and Anthony Lemos. Written and hosted by Brian Ibbott and Eileen Rivera. Executive producer Tom Merritt. Theme by Lex Dallas and the State Street Players. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bruno Mars announced his fourth solo album The Romantic, out Feb 27, his first in nearly a decade. A new single drops Jan 9. He also revealed the 2026 The Romantic Tour, his first global stadium run in years, April–October across North America, Europe, and the UK. Anderson .Paak supports as DJ Pee .Wee, with Victoria Monét, RAYE, and Leon Thomas on select dates.Olivia Rodrigo marked five years of “drivers license” with a special cover by David Byrne, plus anniversary vinyl and related releases.Yungblud says IDOLS: Part Two is arriving imminently. He calls it more cynical and grounded than Part One, again produced with Andrew Watt, opening with “I Need You to Make the World Seem Fine,” and leaning into a stripped-back band sound.Foo Fighters guitarist Pat Smear will miss upcoming shows after breaking his shoulder in a home accident. He’s recovering and expected to rejoin once healed.Spotify is rolling out new social features in in-app Messages: Listening Activity, showing what friends are streaming in real time, and Request to Jam, enabling synced listening and shared queues. Available now on iOS and Android where Spotify Messages is supported.David Bowie would have turned 79 today. “Heroes” saw a nearly 500% streaming surge after appearing in the Stranger Things Season 5 finale end credits, released Jan 1, 2026.Billboard Korea Hot 100 – This Week5. Plave – “봉숭아 (Balsam)” apple.co/plave54. Hades – “Mega Piece Harmony” apple.co/hades43. Lim Young Woo – “A Moment Like Eternity” apple.co/lim32. Hwasa – “Good Goodbye” apple.co/hwasa21.Plave – “BBUU” apple.co/plave1Stay up to date every weekday: DailyMusicHeadlines.comEmail: [email protected] by Hammond Chamberlain and Anthony Lemos.Written and hosted by Brian Ibbott and Eileen Rivera.Executive producer: Tom Merritt.Theme music by Lex Dallas and the State Street Players. Thanks for listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ronnie Radke (Falling in Reverse) filed a restraining order against Brittany Furlan Lee over alleged harassment tied to a catfish scandal. Radke denies wrongdoing and says Furlan contacted him repeatedly online; her attorneys deny the claims and say they’ll respond in court.Noel Gallagher says he’d like to write the next James Bond theme, insisting it should be by a Brit, and adds he’d be open to playing a villain in the franchise.Taylor Swift’s “The Fate of Ophelia” rebounds to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. RAYE debuts at No. 13 with “Where Is My Husband!,” her highest Hot 100 peak. New top-40 entries include Myles Smith and Max McNown. Netflix’s “Star Search” reboot premieres January 20 with judges Jelly Roll, Sarah Michelle Gellar, and Chrissy Teigen. Hosted by Anthony Anderson, the series will feature live episodes and real-time voting. ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live” will scale back music performances to a variable number per week, reflecting broader late-night budget cutbacks following Kimmel’s Disney contract renewal. Béla Fleck canceled upcoming Kennedy Center appearances, citing political concerns after Donald Trump’s name was added to the venue. Other artists have also withdrawn in protest.Universal Music Group and Nvidia announced a partnership using Nvidia’s AI infrastructure, including the Music Flamingo model, aimed at improving music creation and discovery while protecting artists and rightsholders. Katy Perry wrapped her “Lifetimes” tour with more than $134M in ticket sales from 91 shows across five continents, supporting her “143” album and raising funds for multiple charities. The Resonator Awards will be held January 27 at Chaplin Studios, honoring women and non-binary creators in recording. Honorees include Chaka Khan, St. Vincent, and Haim, with presenters like Olivia Rodrigo and Anderson Paak. Hot Rock & Alternative Songs:5. She & Him – “I Thought I Saw Your Face Today”4. Myles Smith – “Nice To Meet You”3. Djo – “End of Beginning”2. Billie Eilish – “Birds of a Feather”1.Sombr – “Back to Friends”Subscribe for weekday updates at DailyMusicHeadlines.com. Email [email protected] by Hammond Chamberlain and Anthony Lemos. Written and hosted by Brian Ibbott and Eileen Rivera. Executive producer Tom Merritt. Theme by Lex Dallas and the State Street Players. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

• John Paul Jones is auctioning unused studio gear from his personal collection via UK company Soundgas. The sale ends Jan. 18 and includes a Thunderbass amp used with Them Crooked Vultures. (AltNation)• Taylor Swift’s “The Fate of Ophelia” leads the Billboard Hot 100 for a ninth week, becoming her longest-running No. 1, surpassing “Anti-Hero.” Ella Langley scores her first top 10 as “Choosin’ Texas” rises to No. 5. (Billboard)• Ticketing startup Fanimal is suing Live Nation and Ticketmaster, alleging antitrust violations and exclusive venue contracts that blocked competition and led to Fanimal’s sale to TickPick. (Billboard)• The Corporation for Public Broadcasting has voted to dissolve after Congress defunded its operations, aiming to protect PBS, NPR, and local stations from further political attacks. (Billboard)• Aubrey O’Day spoke with Variety about the Netflix documentary Sean Combs: The Reckoning, detailing her experiences with Diddy, her firing from Danity Kane, and the emotional impact of revisiting the past during the group’s reunion. (Variety)• Universal Music Group acquired a 30% stake in India’s Excel Entertainment, valuing the company at $267M. UMG gains global soundtrack distribution and will launch a dedicated Excel music label. (Variety)• Depeche Mode: M, a concert film and documentary directed by Fernando Friar, begins streaming on Netflix Jan. 9, following the band’s Memento Mori world tour. (Rolling Stone)• EXTREME has started work on their seventh studio album, following 2023’s Six. The band promises a fiery, classic rock-inspired return. (Blabbermouth)• BABYMETAL re-recorded “Headbangeeeeerrrrr!!!!!” for their 15th anniversary, adding vocals from MOMOMETAL. A limited CD will be sold ahead of Tokyo shows. (Kerrang)• Haken announced the departures of guitarist Charlie Griffiths and bassist Conner Green, thanking both for their major contributions to the band’s history. (Louder Sound)Top Albums of the Week (Billboard 200)5. Sabrina Carpenter – Man’s Best Friend4. Olivia Dean – The Art of Loving3. KPOP Demon Hunters Soundtrack2. Morgan Wallen – I’m the Problem1.Taylor Swift – The Life Of A ShowgirlStay up to date every weekday: DailyMusicHeadlines.comFeedback: [email protected] by Hammond Chamberlain and Anthony Lemos.Written and hosted by Brian Ibbott and Eileen Rivera.Executive producer: Tom Merritt.Theme music by Lex Dallas and the State Street Players. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.