Daily Music Headlines August 14th, 2026

Unidos por los Nuestros will bring more than 30 artists to Miami’s Kaseya Center on Aug. 16 for a benefit concert supporting people affected by earthquakes in Venezuela and Colombia.

⁠Billboard.com

Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, Lenny Kravitz, John Legend, Shaboozey, and Lainey Wilson will perform at the 2026 Global Citizen Festival in Central Park on Sept. 26.

⁠Billboard.com

StubHub spent nearly $2.6 million lobbying against a California bill that would cap ticket resales at 10% above face value for venues with 3,000 seats or fewer.

⁠DigitalMusicNews.com

Axl Rose revealed that TMJ and a recent procedure left part of his mouth numb and made singing difficult, though Guns N’ Roses still delivered a three-hour set at MetLife Stadium.

⁠Billboard.com

BTS member V revealed he is being treated for hearing loss in his right ear, while Jungkook is managing a shin injury during the group’s ongoing Arirang World Tour.

⁠Variety.com

Erykah Badu and the Alchemist will release their long-awaited debut collaborative album on Aug. 28, accompanied by the new single “Witch Doctor” and a North American tour next month.

⁠Pitchfork.com

And it’s Friday! Let’s have a listen to some of the latest songs dropped this week!

“She’s the Best” by Troye Sivan

⁠AppleMusic.com

“Chula” by Becky G

⁠AppleMusic.com

“Monster” by The Womack Sisters

⁠AppleMusic.com

“I Can’t Wait” by Phoebe Bridgers

⁠AppleMusic.com

“Hot Body” by Ayra Starr

⁠AppleMusic.com