Daily Music Headlines February 2, 2026

• MEGADETH landed its first-ever No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with its final, self-titled album, released via Dave Mustaine’s Tradecraft imprint. The album also topped charts in Australia and Austria. A farewell tour is planned for 2026.

• Courtney Love’s documentary Antiheroine premiered at Sundance without Love in attendance. Told in her own words, the film spans her career, marriage to Kurt Cobain, move to London, and return to music.

• Whispering Jack: The John Farnham Musical, starring Michael Paynter, opens in Sydney on Nov. 15, 2026, focusing on the creation and legacy of Farnham’s landmark album Whispering Jack.

• K-pop made Grammy history as “Golden” from KPop Demon Hunters, performed by HUNTR/X, won Best Song Written for Visual Media. The track also earned multiple major nomination

• The Cure won their first Grammys after 50 years, taking Best Alternative Music Performance for “Alone” and Best Alternative Music Album for Songs of a Lost World. The band missed the ceremony due to a funeral for Perry Bamonte.

• 2026 Grammy highlights: Album of the Year (Bad Bunny), Record of the Year (Kendrick Lamar feat. SZA), Song of the Year (Billie Eilish), Best New Artist (Olivia Dean). Lady Gaga won Best Pop Vocal Album and Best Dance Pop Recording.

• KnuckleBonz announced a limited-edition Paul Di’Anno Rock Iconz figure honoring the late Iron Maiden vocalist, available now for pre-sale.

• Billboard Hot 100 Top 5:

No. 1 “I Just Might” – Bruno Mars

No. 2 “Man I Need” – Olivia Dean

No. 3 “The Fate of Ophelia” – Taylor Swift

No. 4 “Golden” – HUNTR/X

No. 5 “Ordinary” – Alex Warren

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