Daily Music Headlines August 21st, 2026

Madonna leads the 2026 MTV VMAs with 11 nominations, while Taylor Swift follows with nine and could become the most-awarded artist in VMA history with one win.

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Melissa Manchester, Victoria Williams, and Smashing Pumpkins touring guitarist Kiki Wong are the first announced honorees for the 2027 She Rocks Awards.

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Metepec authorities canceled Luis R. Conriquez’s May 15 fair appearance over concerns that his music could potentially glorify crime, following violence at a previous concert where fans became angry after he declined to perform corridos associated with criminal activity.

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Duane “Keffe D” Davis is facing trial over prosecutors’ allegation that he orchestrated Tupac Shakur’s 1996 drive-by killing in retaliation for an assault on his nephew,

Orlando Anderson.

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Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell says his Hodgkin lymphoma has returned after he announced he was in complete remission in 2025, and he may need another stem-cell transplant.

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Mariah Carey will mark the 25th anniversary of her Glitter soundtrack with its first vinyl release and an expanded digital edition featuring unreleased recordings.

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Foo Fighters will open for AC/DC for one night only in St. Louis on September 8, replacing the Pretty Reckless, with Dave Grohl calling the opportunity a “dream come true.”

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And it’s Friday! Let’s check out the latest releases that dropped this week!

“Constant Companion” by Sam Smith

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“Say Yes” by Weezer

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“Hit the Sky” by Wolf Alice

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“Talk It Over” by Leon Bridges

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“Bloody Paradise” by ENHYPEN

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