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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.

BTS will release their fifth full-length album March 20, ending a nearly four-year hiatus. The 14-track set reflects individual member introspection and will be backed by a world tour, with dates revealed January 14. Taylor Swift’s “The Life of a Showgirl” logged a 12th week at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, her second-longest chart run. Peso Pluma and Tito Double P debuted at No. 6 with “DINASTÍA,” while Olivia Dean hit a new peak at No. 4 as holiday titles exit the top 10.Disney+ dropped a trailer for its reboot of The Muppet Show, premiering February 4. The preview features guest appearances from Sabrina Carpenter and Seth Rogen. Andrea Vasquez released the official video for “Everything I Wish I Did,” directed by Oceanna and filmed in Nashville. The high-energy clip highlights a standout track from her project El Camino.Morrissey has canceled 49 of his last 100 scheduled shows, citing exhaustion, label issues, and technical problems. His next performance is set for January 10 in San Antonio, a rescheduled date.Billy Joel made a surprise appearance with tribute band Turnstiles in Florida, performing two songs in his first public outing since canceling touring due to a brain disorder diagnosis. He appeared upbeat and engaged. Luke Combs is expected to announce his next studio album imminently after teasing “Sleepless in a Hotel Room,” a song written five years ago about life on the road and missing his wife. Josh Ritter released I Believe in You, My Honeydew, an album centered on the idea of the muse. He plans a 2026 solo tour, viewing live shows as the final step in his creative process. Peter Gabriel announced a new album, O/I, rolling out via lunar-timed single releases throughout 2026, with the full album due at year’s end. Gabriel frames the project around humanity’s technological future. Holiday leftovers on the Hot 100: 1 “All I Want for Christmas Is You” Mariah Carey; 2 “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” Brenda Lee; 3 “Jingle Bell Rock” Bobby Helms; 4 “Last Christmas” Wham!; 5 “Santa Tell Me” Ariana Grande.Stay current with music news every weekday at DailyMusicHeadlines.com. Feedback: [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.

Tour violinist Brian King Joseph has sued Will Smith and Treyball Studios Management, alleging sexual harassment, wrongful termination, and retaliation, claims Smith’s attorney denies as false and reckless.rollingstone.comNick Jonas has released “Gut Punch,” the first single from his upcoming solo album Sunday Best, due out February 6.music-news.comYungblud and the Smashing Pumpkins have released a heavier new version of “Zombie,” featuring Billy Corgan’s guitar work, with a music video expected soon.ultimateclassicrock.comJack White criticized Rep. Tim Burchett for sharing a misleading AI-generated video falsely attributed to him, condemning both the misuse of AI and what he called a decline in political leadership.billboard.comMTV has shut down its remaining music-only channels, ending nearly 40 years of music video broadcasting, with “Video Killed the Radio Star” airing last.routenote.comAlex Van Halen confirmed he is working with Steve Lukather on a new project built around unreleased recordings by himself and his late brother Eddie Van Halen.parade.comU2 is preparing their first album of new music in nine years, reuniting with producer Brian Eno for a release timed to the band’s 50th anniversary.syracuse.comNew SinglesDoechii and SZA – Get Up, GirlKATSEYE – Internet GirlThe Kid Laroi – Back When You Were MineJoji – Love You Less Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.