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• Daily Music Headlines May 5, 2025

  GHOST Hits No. 1GHOST’s new album Skeletá debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200, making it the first hard rock album to top the chart since AC/DC’s Power Up in 2020. Read moreLady Gaga Breaks Concert Record in BrazilLady Gaga performed to an estimated 2.5 million fans at a free show on Copacabana Beach in Brazil. More hereBeyoncé Alters Viral Tour Clip After Legal ThreatSphere Entertainment issued a cease and desist over Beyoncé’s use of the Las Vegas Sphere in a concert interstitial video. Full storyAmbient Artist Spends a Year Recording a TreeSound artist Joshua Bonnetta spent four years—and recorded a year’s worth of audio—capturing the sounds of a single pine tree in upstate New York. Hear it hereAdam Lambert, Cynthia Erivo Star in “Jesus Christ Superstar” Adam Lambert will play Judas opposite Cynthia Erivo’s Jesus in a gender-blind Jesus Christ Superstar production at the Hollywood Bowl this summer. Directed by Sergio Trujillo, it aims to recapture the show’s original rock intensity. Details hereMiley Cyrus Premieres “More to Lose” in NYC Miley Cyrus debuted a new song, “More to Lose,” at a private New York show. The emotional ballad, part of her upcoming visual album Something Beautiful, reflects on past relationships and personal growth. Read moreI-Octane’s “God & I” Tops Reggae Charts Dancehall artist I-Octane’s God & I debuted at #1 on Apple Music’s Reggae/Dancehall charts. The album blends personal struggle, faith, and modern production in a spiritually introspective package. More infoChuck D Receives Award Chuck D was honored with the inaugural “Reverb Award” by the Soulsville Foundation at the Stax Museum, recognizing his work at the intersection of music, activism, and innovation. More herePrimus Returns Primus released “Little Lord Fentanyl,” their first new song in three years, featuring new drummer John Hoffman and guest vocals by Maynard James Keenan. Listen hereStay updated with the music world every weekday—subscribe to DailyMusicHeadlines.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Daily Music Headlines May 2, 2025

  R.E.M. Returns with Surprise EP After more than a decade of silence, R.E.M. has released Radio Free Europe 2025, a five-track EP featuring new songs and a remix of their early hit. Proceeds from the vinyl edition support Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, amid political pressures. Read moreJill Sobule Dies in House Fire Singer-songwriter Jill Sobule, known for her groundbreaking 1995 hit “I Kissed a Girl,” has died in a house fire in Minnesota. More on her legacyNew Bono Documentary Announced Bono: Stories of Surrender, based on the U2 frontman's one-man show, premieres May 30 on Apple TV+. Watch the trailerLive Aid Musical Heads to London Just For One Day, the official Live Aid musical, debuts May 15 at the Shaftesbury Theatre. Get tickets and pre-order the album DetailsLive Nation Faces Early-Year Slump, Predicts Record 2025 Live Nation’s Q1 revenue dipped 11% to $3.38B, but CEO Michael Rapino is optimistic. Full reportForeigner Releases Spanish Version of “Urgent” Legendary rock band Foreigner is celebrating its Latin American fanbase with a new Spanish-language rendition of “Urgent.” Listen hereNew Music Friday HighlightsStop The Rain – Epik High’s Tablo & BTS' RM: WatchPriceless – Maroon 5 feat. Lisa (BLACKPINK): WatchLose My Mind – Don Toliver feat. Doja Cat (F1 soundtrack): WatchOld Phone – Ed Sheeran, inspired by 2015 memories: WatchDope Boy Phone – Quavo & the late Takeoff: WatchSee You in the Afterlife – Foster the People, with Julia Garner in the video: WatchFor daily music updates, subscribe at DailyMusicHeadlines.comCredits: Written and hosted by Brian Ibbott and Eileen Rivera. Produced by Hammond Chamberlain and Anthony Lemos. Executive producer: Tom Merritt. Theme by Lex Dallas and the State Street Players. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Daily Music Headlines May 1, 2025

  Kanye West’s Donda 2 Pulled From Streaming Hours After ReleaseDonda 2 was removed from Spotify, Tidal, and YouTube Music due to a payment dispute. Producer reps claim West failed to compensate for eight tracks. West responded, accusing them of overcharging for beats.Apple’s F1 Movie Soundtrack Features Ed Sheeran, Doja Cat & MoreThe soundtrack for Apple’s F1, starring Brad Pitt, arrives June 27 with 17 original songs. Artists include Burna Boy, Raye, Chris Stapleton, and Rosé. Don Toliver and Doja Cat lead with the single “Lose My Mind.”Kneecap Fallout Grows: U.S. Visas Pulled, Festival Dates CanceledKneecap has lost their U.S. booking agency and visas following backlash from politically charged performances. Two major German festivals also removed them from their lineups. The UK investigation remains ongoing.Sheryl Crow Reveals Armed Intruder IncidentSheryl Crow says an armed man came to her Nashville property shortly after she posted a video of her Tesla being towed. The singer sold the car to protest Elon Musk’s politics and donated the proceeds to NPR.Lorde Reveals New Album VirginLorde announced her new album Virgin, arriving June 27. She described it as a reflection of her femininity—“raw, primal, innocent, elegant.”Ed Sheeran Launches New Musical Era With PlayEd Sheeran’s upcoming album Play will arrive September 12, inspired by a concept he created at 18. The lead single “Old Phone” draws from memories found on a long-unused device.Gold House Reveals 2025 A100 ListGold House honored top Asian Pacific figures in entertainment, including Tyla, Charli XCX, Nicole Scherzinger, Bruno Mars, Rosé, and the Wicked cast. Events to celebrate are planned for May 9–10.Subscribe at DailyMusicHeadlines.com.Produced by Hammond Chamberlain and Anthony Lemos. Written and hosted by Brian Ibbott and Eileen Rivera. Executive Producer: Tom Merritt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Daily Music Headlines April 30, 2025

  Barbra Streisand Announces Duets Album With Huge Guest ListBarbra Streisand is back with The Secret of Life: Partners, Volume Two, out June 27. Guests include Mariah Carey, Ariana Grande, Paul McCartney, Bob Dylan, Sting, and more. The first single, a duet with Hozier, dropped today.Kanye West Finally Releases Donda 2Kanye West has released the long-delayed Donda 2 to streaming platforms. Originally tied to the Stem Player, the full 18-track album is now credited to “Donda” and available on Spotify, YouTube Music, and Tidal.Metallica’s Load Gets Massive Box Set TreatmentMetallica will reissue Load on June 13, featuring 301 tracks—245 previously unreleased—including demos, rarities, and live shows, plus a restored version of “The Outlaw Torn.”Gene Simmons Defends $12K Roadie ExperienceGene Simmons says legal and insurance costs justify charging $12,495 for a fan to shadow him as a roadie. The experience was tied to his postponed North American tour, now aiming for early 2026.Charli XCX to Star in Takashi Miike FilmCharli XCX will star in and produce a film directed by Japanese horror legend Takashi Miike. Plot details and production timeline remain under wraps.HYBE Posts Strong Q1, Teases New Boy BandHYBE reported a 38% revenue spike driven by live tours from J-Hope, TXT, and others. The company plans 150+ concerts this year and will debut a new Big Hit boy band in Q3.Bruno Mars Extends Las Vegas ResidencyBruno Mars added nine more shows to his residency at Park MGM’s Dolby Live Theater. New dates run August 22 to September 6. Presales start today, general sales open Friday.Subscribe at DailyMusicHeadlines.com.Produced by Hammond Chamberlain and Anthony Lemos. Written and hosted by Brian Ibbott and Eileen Rivera. Executive Producer: Tom Merritt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Daily Music Headlines April 29, 2025

  Kneecap Under Investigation After Controversial Concert FootageKneecap is facing backlash over a 2023 concert where one member made inflammatory remarks. Counter-terrorism police are reviewing the incident, though no charges have been filed. Some are calling for the group’s removal from this year’s Glastonbury lineup.Spotify Beats Expectations in Q1 EarningsSpotify added 5 million Premium subscribers and grew to 678 million monthly users. The company reported paying over $100 million to podcast creators for the first time.KCON 2025 Reveals First Artist WaveKCON LA 2025 announced its first performers: HxW (Hoshi and Woozi), IVE, NMIXX, Zerobaseone, and P1Harmony. The event runs August 1–3 at the LA Convention Center and Crypto.com Arena.Haim Announces ‘I Quit’ Album and TourHaim will release I Quit on June 20 and launch a U.S. and U.K. tour beginning in September.Air Expands Moon Safari 25th Anniversary TourAir is bringing Moon Safari to North America, starting September 21 at the Hollywood Bowl with a full orchestra.Laufey Launches Youth Orchestra FoundationLaufey has founded the Laufey Foundation to expand access to youth orchestra programs worldwide, starting with grants to leading U.S. organizations.Jack Black’s Minecraft Song Breaks RecordJack Black scored the shortest charting song ever on Billboard’s Hot 100. “Steve’s Lava Chicken,” at just 34 seconds long, debuts at No. 77.Top 5 Billboard Hot 100 Songs This Week#5: “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” – Shaboozey#4: “Nokia” – Drake#3: “Ordinary” – Alex Arren#2: “Die with a Smile” – Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars#1: “Luther” – Kendrick Lamar & SZA (10th consecutive week)Subscribe at DailyMusicHeadlines.com.Produced by Hammond Chamberlain and Anthony Lemos. Written and hosted by Brian Ibbott and Eileen Rivera. Executive Producer: Tom Merritt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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