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Jan- 2026 -2 January
In Canada: The Issues That Will Define the Canadian Music Industry in 2026
As the music industry returns from the holiday breaks and out-of-office replies expire, a number of issues continue to loom.…
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2 January
Jill Scott Announces First Album in Over a Decade, ‘To Whom This May Concern’: ‘Thank You for Your Patience’
Jill Scott is set to make her return in 2026. The Philly-bred singer announced plans to release her first album…
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2 January
Will Smith Sued by ‘America’s Got Talent’ Violinist for Sexual Harassment on Tour
An electric violinist who was part of Will Smith’s Based on a True Story tour last year has brought a lawsuit accusing the…
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2 January
‘Wicked’ Composer Stephen Schwartz Joins Growing List of Artists Pulling Kennedy Center Shows After Trump Takeover: ‘There’s No Way I Would Set Foot In It Now’
While the White House has assured Americans that things are going swell at the recently re-named John F. Kennedy Center…
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2 January
J Balvin Joins Benny Jamz and Gilli’s Afro-Fusion Party Jam ‘Reposado Remix’
In our Latin Remix of the Week series, we spotlight remixes that the Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors deem to be exceptional and distinct from the…
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2 January
Olivia Dean Bags U.K.’s First No. 1 Album of 2026 with ‘The Art of Loving’
Olivia Dean’s sensational breakout period has stretched into a new year with The Art of Loving crowned the U.K.’s first…
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2 January
RAYE Rules U.K. Singles Chart as ‘Where Is My Husband!’ Hits No. 1
RAYE has earned the first No. 1 of 2026 on the U.K.’s Official Singles Chart with “WHERE IS MY HUSBAND!”…
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2 January
Jelly Roll Opens Up About His 275-Pound Weight Loss Journey on Cover of ‘Men’s Health’
Jelly Roll is launching 2026 with wins on multiple fronts. In a new cover story for Men’s Health, the CMA…
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2 January
Here’s How ‘Stranger Things’ Scored Two of Prince’s Biggest Hits For Thrilling Series Finale: ‘We Were Told That It Was a Real Long Shot’
Over the course of five fright-filled seasons, Stranger Things has had a knack for picking just the right song, at…
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2 January
Mustard, Alex Warren, Bon Iver Among Honorees at NMPA & Billboard Grammy Week Songwriter Awards
With the big New Year’s blowout now in the rearview mirror and 2026 fully upon us, the music business will…
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