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Bret Michaels responded to claims by Rikki Rockett that his pay demands derailed Poison’s planned 40th anniversary tour by congratulating Rockett on his Metal Hall of Fame induction and declining to address the accusation directly.
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The 2026 Academy Award nominees for Best Original Score include Jerskin Fendrix for Bugonia, Alexandre Desplat for Frankenstein, Max Richter for Hamnet, Jonny Greenwood for One Battle After Another, and Ludwig Göransson for Sinners.
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The Best Original Song nominees include tracks from Diane Warren: Relentless, KPop Demon Hunters, Sinners, Viva Verdi!, and Train Dreams, with winners to be announced March 15 at the 98th Academy Awards.
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A new Rolling Stone report details how urgent-care executive Mike Smith allegedly used bot accounts to generate fake streams of his own music, earning more than $10 million in royalties in what prosecutors say is the first U.S. criminal case tied to streaming fraud.
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A study published in Nature Communications suggests genetics may play a major role in musical passion, finding that about 54 percent of variability in how much people enjoy music can be linked to DNA.
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Nearly 800 artists including Cyndi Lauper, Bonnie Raitt, LeAnn Rimes, R.E.M., and OneRepublic signed an open letter titled “Stealing Isn’t Innovation,” criticizing AI companies for training on copyrighted work without permission.
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Def Leppard released a new song called “Rejoice” ahead of their upcoming Las Vegas residency, describing it as a hard rock anthem built around a tribal drum loop.
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And finally, actor Ashton Kutcher says he’s writing a country music album despite admitting he’s not a great singer, explaining that he’s doing it simply because it’s something he’s always wanted to do.
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And taking a look at Billboard’s Official UK Singles Chart today:

So Easy to Fall In Love – Olivia Dean
Where Is My Husband – RAYE
The Fate of Ophelia – Taylor Swift
Raindance – Dave & Tems
End of Beginning – Djo

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Harry Styles will release his first new music in nearly four years with the single “Aperture” on Jan. 23. It’s the lead track from his fourth album, Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally., due March 6, 2026.

A$AP Rocky has announced the 2026 Don’t Be Dumb World Tour, supporting his first album in eight years. The 42-date run starts May 27 in Chicago and spans North America, the UK, and Europe. Tickets go on sale Jan. 27.

Sabrina Carpenter and all eight Best New Artist nominees — Addison Rae, Alex Warren, KATSEYE, Leon Thomas, Lola Young, Olivia Dean, SOMBR, and The Marías — will perform at the 68th Grammy Awards on Feb. 1 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

Taylor Swift has been inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame at age 36, making her the youngest woman ever to receive the honor. While a record for female inductees, she joins a small group of songwriters inducted at 42 or younger.

Rob Hirst, drummer, songwriter, and founding member of Midnight Oil, has died at 70 after a nearly three-year battle with pancreatic cancer. He was a key creative force behind songs like “Beds Are Burning” and “Blue Sky Mine.”

Kim Petras has publicly criticized Republic Records, claiming months of no support, no release date for her finished album Detour, and unpaid collaborators. She says she’s asked to be dropped so she can release the album independently.

Bruno Mars’s “I Just Might” has debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, his tenth career chart-topper and his first to enter directly at the top. The milestone adds momentum to his upcoming album The Romantic.

With Mars, 87 songs have debuted at No. 1 on the Hot 100. The first was Michael Jackson’s “You Are Not Alone,” followed by hits like Mariah Carey’s “Fantasy,” Baauer’s “Harlem Shake,” Taylor Swift’s “Cardigan,” and BTS’s “Dynamite.” Drake holds the record with nine No. 1 debuts, starting with “God’s Plan” in 2018.

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Shania Twain is close to finishing her seventh studio album, the follow-up to 2023’s Queen of Me. Work began in early 2024, paused for touring after her Vegas residency and U.S. dates, then resumed in the studio.

Scottish singer-songwriter Jacob Alon wins the 2026 BRIT Awards Critics’ Choice. His debut album In Limerence, also shortlisted for the 2025 Mercury Prize, helped him beat nominees Rose Gray and Sienna Spiro, marking him as a major emerging artist for 2026.

Sphere Entertainment plans a second U.S. venue at National Harbor near Washington, D.C. The proposed 6,000-seat “mini-Sphere” will feature the same immersive tech as Las Vegas, including a 16K x 16K LED screen, spatial audio, haptics, and 4D effects.

Morrissey has canceled his St. Petersburg, Florida show at the Mahaffey Theater, his fifth canceled date of 2026. The concert had already been rescheduled from 2025 before being scrapped again.

Peso Pluma announces his 2026 Dinastía Tour, launching in March with dates across the U.S., Latin America, and Europe, including Los Angeles, Miami, Mexico City, Bogotá, Madrid, and Amsterdam.

Tori Amos reveals her 18th studio album, In Times of Dragons, arriving spring 2026. Described as a metaphorical exploration of democracy and resilience, it will be supported by her largest UK and European tour in a decade.

Sinatra The Musical will premiere in London’s West End this summer. Previews begin June 3, with an official opening June 24 at the Aldwych Theatre, featuring over 20 Frank Sinatra classics.

Flight of the Conchords reunite for their first live show in eight years at the 2026 Netflix Is a Joke Festival. Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement perform May 9 at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles; tickets go on sale January 23.

Top Billboard Albums This Week:
5. KPop Demon Hunters Soundtrack
4. Taylor Swift – The Life of a Showgirl
3. Olivia Dean – The Art of Loving
2. Morgan Wallen – I’m the Problem
1.Zach Bryan – With Heaven on Top

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Green Day will open the 2026 Super Bowl with a pregame opening ceremony performance on Feb. 8 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, celebrating 60 years of Super Bowl history with a set of classic anthems.

ENHYPEN’s mini concept album THE SIN: VANISH won Billboard’s fan poll with 68% of the vote. The release leans heavily into vampire mythology and is described as the group’s most narrative-driven project yet.

Zach Bryan debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with With Heaven on Top, earning 134,000 equivalent units, driven largely by streaming and a deluxe reissue. The Kid LAROI entered the top 10 at No. 6 with Before I Forget.

Dolly Parton Day was proclaimed in Tennessee on Jan. 19, 2026, honoring Parton’s 80th birthday, six-decade career, and philanthropy. She marked the occasion with a new version of “Light of a Clear Blue Morning,” benefiting pediatric cancer research.

Mudvayne re-uploaded singles “Hurt People Hurt People” and “Sticks and Stones” after remixing them with Dave Fortman, replacing mixes they were unhappy with. Fans have responded positively.

Opeth frontman Mikael Åkerfeldt launched the label Moderbolaget primarily to avoid the Nuclear Blast logo on Opeth releases. While it could sign other artists, he has no current plans to expand the roster.

Poison canceled their 2026 tour after Bret Michaels reportedly demanded significantly higher pay than his bandmates. Drummer Rikki Rockett says the door remains open for a 41st anniversary tour in 2027.

Billboard Hot 100 Top 5
5. Ella Langley – Choosin’ Texas
4. Olivia Dean – Man I Need
3. HUNTR/X – Golden
2. Alex Warren – Ordinary
1.Taylor Swift – The Fate Of Ophelia

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Harry Styles has announced his fourth solo album, Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally, arriving March 6 as his first full-length release in four years following Harry’s House.
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Bad Bunny and Apple Music released the official trailer for his Super Bowl LX Halftime Show on February 8 at Levi’s Stadium, teasing a high-energy performance centered on global dance and unity.
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Robbie Williams has surprise-released his new album Britpop three weeks early, drawing inspiration from 1990s Britpop and marking his first full studio album of original non-holiday material in years.
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Hilary Duff released her new single and video “Roommates,” a synth-pop reflection on long-term relationships losing their spark and the second preview from her upcoming album Luck… or Something.
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The first-ever Eurovision Live Tour has been announced for 2026, bringing performances from Eurovision artists to venues across Europe and the UK, including a major show in London.
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Bruno Mars broke the Live Nation and Ticketmaster records for single-day ticket sales, moving 2.1 million tickets worldwide for The Romantic Tour, his first major stadium run in nearly a decade.
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New Releases

Air Force (Black Demarco) – A$AP Rocky
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Wall of Sound – Charli XCX
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100 – Ella Mai
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Risk Takers – Herencia de Patrones
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Knife – ENHYPEN
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