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Music News Radio
Stay updated with the latest in the world of music through “Music News Radio.” Our podcast brings you the hottest news, trends, and updates from trusted music sources like Billboard, NME, Rolling Stone, and Pitchfork, all transformed into engaging audio with the help of AI technology. Whether you’re a casual listener or a devoted fan, you’ll find something fresh and exciting in every episode. Please note that while we reference these reputable outlets, this podcast is independently produced and…
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Music News RadioRush Postpones 2 Shows After Geddy Lee Diagnosed With Laryngitis and Bronchitis
Rush announced that two shows in Fort Worth have been postponed after lead singer and bassist Geddy Lee was diagnosed with laryngitis and bronchitis.
Music News RadioChris Brown Must Pay Housekeeper $13 Million Over Dog-Mauling Attack
Chris Brown must pay $13 million in damages to the housekeeper who was mauled by a massive security dog on his property in December 2020.
Music News RadioLauryn Hill’s Joyful, Joyful Celebration & More Lessons From the 2026 BET Awards
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are talking about what other awards shows could learn from Sunday’s 2026 BET Awards.
Music News RadioMexico vs. Ecuador World Cup Livestream: Watch the Knockout Round Soccer Match Online Free
There are ways to find a live feed of the Mexico vs. Ecuador game online, including ways to livestream the Round of 32 matchup for free.
Music News RadioChris Brown Hit With $13 Million Verdict in Housekeeper Dog Attack Trial
Chris Brown’s dog attack trial ended in a verdict that saw a housekeeper mauled by this dog win $13 million.
Music News RadioLupe Fiasco Claims There Are ‘Hundreds’ of Rappers Better Than Kendrick Lamar: ‘I’ll Name ‘Em’
The Chicago MC thinks batter rappers are better lyricists than their mainstream counterparts.
Music News RadioFrom ‘Dime-a-Dance’ to Hosting U2 & Bob Dylan: How Cain’s Ballroom in Tulsa Has Endured for Over a Century
Billboard’s indie venue of the month for June 2026 is Cain’s Ballroom in Tulsa, Oklahoma, which has hosted acts including U2, Bob Dylan and Van Halen.
Music News RadioMadonna Gifting Fans an Early Listen of ‘Confessions II’ Album Through Thursday Livestream: All the Details
Madonna is offering an early preview of her ‘Confessions II’ album through an exclusive livestream. Here is what we know
Music News RadioJermaine Jackson Voids $6.5 Million Rape Judgment, Will Now Fight Lawsuit in Court
Jermaine Jackson has voided the $6.5 million assault judgment against him and will fight the lawsuit brought by a woman who says he raped her in 1988.
Music News RadioBTS Breaks The Rolling Stones’ Record On Billboard Boxscore’s Top Tours Chart | Soompi
BTS has broken a seven-year record on Billboard Boxscore’s Top Tours chart! On June 30 local time, Billboard announced that BTS had taken No. 1 on the Top
Music News RadioBone Thugs-N-Harmony to Receive Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame: ‘This Is for the Fans’
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony is set to be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. A ceremony is slated for July 8.
Music News RadioTems Scores Fourth No. 1 on Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay Chart With ‘What You Need’
Tems tops the Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart for the first time in three years. ‘What You Need’ follows “Essence,” “Wait for U” and “Free Mind”.
Music News RadioRandy Rainbow Drags ‘Dumbf–k Tyrant’ Donald Trump in Jazzy Song Parody Amid Iran War Discontent
Randy Rainbow drags Donald Trump in his latest jazzy song parody, turning Cole Porter’s “It’s De-Lovely” into “He’s De-Mented.”
Music News RadioLE SSERAFIM, ILLIT, And KATSEYE’s “ICONIC BY MISTAKE” Rises To New Peak On Billboard Global 200 | Soompi
LE SSERAFIM, ILLIT, and KATSEYE’s collab single “ICONIC BY MISTAKE” is on the rise on Billboard’s Global 200! On June 30 local time, Billboard revealed
Music News RadioRina Sawayama reveals she’s recorded “40 or 50” new songs over the last two years
Rina Sawayama has revealed that she’s recorded “40 or 50” new songs over the last two years in an update posted to social media today
Music News RadioWatch: GIRLSET Teases Comeback With Mysterious Video | Soompi
GIRLSET is entering a brand-new era! On June 30 local time, GIRLSET released a mysterious video seemingly teasing their upcoming comeback. Check out
Music News RadioBilly Strings Sings for His Late Mother on New Album, ‘So Much for Goodbyes’
Billy Strings previews his forthcoming album, ‘So Much for Goodbyes,’ about the death of his mother, with the song ‘Burn the Other End.’
Music News RadioFat Dog announce new album ‘Cancel Me (I’m Tired)’ and share propulsive title track
Fat Dog have today (June 30) unveiled details of their new album, ‘Cancel Me (I’m Tired)’ and have shared its propulsive new title track.
Music News RadioSara Bareilles: ‘I’m Terrified, but I’m Not Hiding’
Ahead of her first new album in years, Sara Bareilles gives a revealing, hilarious interview on grief, mental health, and the “big, bad pop monster.”
Music News RadioWhat Will Be Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s First Dance Song?
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are getting married — here are the songs we think could soundtrack their first dance.
Music News RadioBob Dylan Hired a New Guitar Player, but Big Questions Linger
Dylan unveiled guitarist Joel Paterson at a show in Austin, but nobody knows if he’ll stick around long term or soon be joined by another player.
Music News RadioArcy Drive Make What They Call ‘Attic Rock.’ It’s Far From Sleepy
Arcy Drive, a Long Island band with songs like ‘Roll My Stone’ and ‘Louie,’ are becoming festival favorites.
Music News RadioBloc Party share “the sound of a new love flowering” on emotive new single ‘Love Bombs’
Bloc Party have today (June 30) shared an emotive new single called ‘Love Bombs’ – you can listen to it here.
Music News RadioSee Mike Love and Al Jardine Play ‘Pet Sounds’ Deep Cuts on Their Separate Tours
This year marks the 60th anniversary of ‘Pet Sounds,’ and Mike Love and Al Jardine have been digging into the Beach Boys classic LP on their tours.
Music News RadioYHWH Nailgun’s Magazine Is Technically a Visual Album Now
The New York experimental rockers have shared a music video set to their new 11-minute LP
Music News RadioJay-Z’s ‘4:44’ Bonus Tracks Are Finally Available on All Streaming Services
Jay-Z has finally made all three ‘4:44’ bonus tracks — including songs with Blue Ivy and James Blake — available on all streaming services.
Music News RadioDinosaur Jr. Return With New Album and Fall Tour Dates
There Near is their first LP in five years
Music News RadioPeter Gabriel Recalls Early-Eighties Synth Sound on New ‘I Belong to the Sky’
Listen to Peter Gabriel’s new song, “I Belong to the Sky,” off his upcoming ‘o\i’ album.
Music News RadioHere’s what System Of A Down played as they kicked off their 2026 UK and European stadium tour in Sweden
System Of A Down have kicked off their 2026 UK and European stadium tour in Sweden and broken out a stacked 29-song setlist.
Music News RadioWatch: MODHAUS Boy Group idntt Reveals 5 New Members To Debut In itsnotover Through “face id” Film | Soompi
Meet the five new members of idntt! On July 1 at midnight KST, MODHAUS officially unveiled the five new members who will debuting in idntt’s third unit
Music News RadioKarol G Opens Up About a Shady Ex in Rosalía’s Lux Tour Confessional: ‘I’ve Become an Expert’
Karol G talked about a shady ex during Rosalia’s Lux Tour confessional, and Billboard has video of the moment.
Music News RadioTXT’s Yeonjun To Perform At “Good Morning America” Summer Concert Series In New York | Soompi
TXT’s Yeonjun will be taking the stage at this year’s “Good Morning America” Summer Concert Series! On June 30 local time, the popular American morning
Music News RadioFirebird Music Launches $750 Million Catalog Fund Backed by Ares, Raine Group
Firebird Music has launched a $750 million investment fund backed by Ares and Raine Group.
Music News RadioMuse are “trying to build a spaceship” for 2026 UK and European arena tour
Muse have revealed that they have some ambitious plans for their 2026 UK and European arena tour, including “trying to build a spaceship”.
Music News RadioSony’s Julie Swidler on 35 Years in the Music Industry, AI Deals & Mentor Clive Davis: ‘I Always Felt I Was Just Lucky to Be Here’
Outgoing Sony Music executive Julie Swidler reflects on 35 years in the music industry, AI deals and working with her mentor Clive Davis.
Music News RadioShakira, Burna Boy, ‘Toy Story 5’ & More: Highlights of This Week’s Billboard Charts
Shakira, Burna Boy, ‘Toy Story 5’ and more chart highlights for the rankings dated July 4, 2026.
Music News RadioLE SSERAFIM Joins BTS In 2026 iHeartRadio Music Festival Lineup | Soompi
LE SSERAFIM has joined the lineup for the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Festival! On June 30 local time, iHeartMedia announced that LE SSERAFIM had been newly
Music News RadioEla Minus and Nick León Link Up for New Collaborative EP
Qué Les Pasó a Mis Amigos? is out August 7 via Domino
Music News RadioWatch Static Dress troll Outbreak Fest with fake surprise Title Fight set
Static Dress trolled the crowd at last weekend’s Outbreak Fest, where they played a surprise set. Check out the footage here.
Music News RadioPatrick Star Is Releasing an Album as Nickelodeon Launches ‘SpongeBob Day’
Nickelodeon has declared July 14 “SpongeBob Day,” a new annual global celebration honoring SpongeBob SquarePants.
Music News RadioATEEZ’s “GOLDEN HOUR : Part.5” Becomes Their 6th Album To Sell 1 Million Copies In 1st Week | Soompi
ATEEZ has notched another “million-seller” album! Last week, ATEEZ made their return with the new mini album “GOLDEN HOUR : Part.5” and its addictive
Music News RadioBilly Strings Announces Release Date For ‘So Much For Goodbyes’ Album Dedicated to Late Mother
Billy Strings has announced the August release date for his ‘So Much For Goodbyes’ album, dedicated to his late mother, whose art adorns the cover.
Music News RadioBilly Strings Announces New Album So Much for Goodbyes
The bluegrass star’s fifth project was produced by T Bone Brunett
Music News RadioJohnny Foreigner return with new album ‘Forwards!’ and thrashing single ‘The New Navigation’ ahead of UK tour
Johnny Foreigner have announced their new album, ‘Forwards!‘, with the single ‘The New Navigation’ and details of a UK tour. Listen here.
Music News RadioLila Downs, Chichí Peralta & More Named 2026 Latin Recording Academy’s Special Awards Honorees
Alaska, Lila Downs, Chichí Peralta, and others will receive Special Awards from the Latin Recording Academy during Latin Grammy Week 2026.
Music News RadioYOASOBI confirms ‘Overwatch’ collab
The three-week limited-time event goes live today (June 30)
Music News RadioBaby Queen announces new album ‘I Hope You Don’t Remember Me’ – featuring members of QOTSA and Jack White’s band – with single ‘Permanently
Baby Queen has announced new album ‘I Hope You Don’t Remember Me’, as well as the new single ‘Permanently Obsessed’ and a UK record store tour.
Music News RadioMetallica Played Banned Tom Jones Hit During Show at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium
Metallica played Tom Jones’ 1968 hit ‘Delilah,’ during their show in Cardiff, Wales on Sunday (June 28) despite the song’s ban at Principality Stadium.
Music News RadioTaylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding invites reportedly came with NDAs, ahead of rumoured Madison Square Garden nuptials
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding invitations reportedly included NDAs, ahead of the couple’s rumoured nuptials at Madison Square Garden.
Music News RadioJulian Casablancas assures The Strokes fans that Nick Valensi will “be back soon”
Julian Casablancas has assured fans of The Strokes that Nick Valensi will be “back soon” following him taking a step back from the group.
Music News RadioOlivia Rodrigo Is Built to Last With New LEGO Collection Inspired By Her Songs and Albums
Olivia Rodrigo has teamed up with LEGO for a five-set collection inspired by her songs, music and most iconic looks; check out all the details.
Music News RadioBlur Drummer Dave Rowntree’s Proposed Class Action Against PRS For Music Struck Down by Appeals Judge
Blur drummer Dave Rowntree’s proposed class action lawsuit against PRS For Music has been dismissed by a Court of Appeals judge.
Music News Radio“ACON 2026” Unveils Special Cover Stages By Sung Han Bin, CLOSE YOUR EYES, MEOVV, And More | Soompi
“ACON 2026” has unveiled its lineup of special stages! “ACON 2026,” the official pre-show for the 2026 Asia Artist Awards (AAA), will take place on July
Music News RadioThe Anchoress tells us about “celebratory queer anthem” single ‘Throw Over Your Man’ featuring Manic Street Preachers’ James Dean Bradfield
The Anchoress has spoken to NME about her literary-inspired single ‘Throw Over Your Man’, which sees her join forces with Manic Street Preachers’ James Dean…
Music News RadioJavier Bardem’s ‘Cape Fear’ character was inspired by Slipknot, Linkin Park and Bad Omens
Javier Bardem has shared how metal music influenced his ‘Cape Fear’ character, as well as his love for the genre
Music News RadioMorrissey is now selling iconic The Smiths merch with his name on it instead
Morrissey is selling new versions of The Smiths iconic merchandise, but with his name on the items instead.
Music News RadioLEGO and Olivia Rodrigo team up for new collection
LEGO and Olivia Rodrigo have joined forces for a new collection, which references her iconic looks and stories from across her career.
Music News RadioThe Big Moon announce new album ‘Forever’ with propulsive single ‘Gravity’ and 2026 UK headline tour
The Big Moon have announced their fourth album ‘Forever’, released new single ‘Gravity’ and shared details of a UK tour. Buy tickets here.
Music News RadioTIDAL will not pay royalties to AI-generated songs as they share new policy
TIDAL has shared a new policy and confirmed that it will not be paying royalties to any music made entirely by artificial intelligence.
Music News RadioAriana Grande Reschedules 3 ‘Eternal Sunshine’ Tour Dates: ‘Safety, First and Foremost’
Ariana Grande broke the “unfortunate” news to fans on Monday and announced that three stops on her ‘Eternal Sunshine’ tour have been rescheduled.