Daily Music Headlines August 3, 2026

• Ariana Grande's Petal topped Billboard's new music poll with 41% of the vote after its release during the Eternal Sunshine Tour.

• Ariana Grande will step away from public life after her Eternal Sunshine Tour ends Sept. 1, including exiting the West End revival of Sunday in the Park With George, citing ongoing concerns about her well-being.

• Morgan Wallen's I'm the Problem returned to No. 1 on the Billboard 200 for a 14th week, while Charli xcx debuted at No. 3 with Music, Fashion, Film, her biggest chart debut yet.

• John 5 and Wednesday 13 will tour together in summer/fall 2027. The collaboration marks the first time John 5's band THE CREATURES will feature a vocalist, with Wacken Open Air set as the first announced show.

• Wacken Open Air 2027 revealed more of its lineup, including Five Finger Death Punch, Helloween, Electric Callboy, DragonForce, and more. The festival runs July 28–31 in Germany.

• Billie Eilish's concert film Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live), co-directed with James Cameron, premieres Aug. 6 on Paramount+, featuring live performances, backstage footage, and a Cameron interview.

• Reports claim Travis Kelce is exploring a country music career following a performance at his wedding to Taylor Swift, though no official plans have been announced.

Top 5 Singles:

5. "Hate That I Made You Love Me" – Ariana Grande

4. "I Can't Love You Any More" – Ella Langley & Morgan Wallen

3. "Boston" – Stella Lefty

2. "I Knew It, I Knew You" – Taylor Swift

1."Choosin' Texas" – Ella Langley

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