Daily Music Headlines May 18, 2026

Ella Langley dominated the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards, winning five honors including Song and Single of the Year for “Choosin’ Texas.” Cody Johnson took Entertainer and Male Artist of the Year, with Brooks & Dunn winning Duo and Avery Anna named New Female Artist. Hosted by Shania Twain.

ACM Awards winners list

Bulgaria won the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest with Dara’s “Bangaranga,” its first victory since joining in 2005, securing hosting duties for 2027.

Eurovision 2026 recap

Noah Kahan’s “The Great Divide” logs a third week at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, the first rock album to do so in over a decade. CORTIS debuts at No. 3; Chris Brown earns his 13th top 10 with “BROWN” at No. 7.

Billboard 200 update

Two tracks from “Masters of the Universe” featuring Brian May are out now. Composer Daniel Pemberton calls it “the most maximalist score ever.” Film stars Nicholas Galitzine, Jared Leto, and Idris Elba; releases June 5.

Masters of the Universe soundtrack details

The Michael Jackson biopic “Michael” returned to No. 1 at the North American box office with $26.1M, reaching $703.9M globally. “Obsession” opened strong at $16.1M.

Box office report

“Di’Anno – Iron Maiden’s Lost Singer,” a documentary on Paul Di’Anno, arrives in North America in June, covering his career, health struggles, and return to performing.

Paul Di’Anno documentary

DETHKLOK’s Milwaukee show was cut short after heavy smoke and fog effects triggered fire alarms. The band is touring with AMON AMARTH and CASTLE RAT for its 20th anniversary.

DETHKLOK concert incident

Dennis Locorriere of Dr. Hook died at 76 after kidney disease. The band was known for ‘70s hits like “Sylvia’s Mother” and “The Cover of Rolling Stone.”

Dennis Locorriere obituary

Met Opera GM Peter Gelb faces financial strain, including a $30M shortfall, while pushing modernization efforts like new works and Broadway collaborations amid mixed reception.

Met Opera leadership challenges

Quebec duo Angine de Poitrine broke out after a viral KEXP set; their album “Vol. II” topped 20M Spotify streams, highlighting niche music’s global reach.

Angine de Poitrine breakout

Top 5 Singles:

5. Bruno Mars – “I Just Might”

4. Olivia Dean – “Man I Need”

3. Olivia Rodrigo – “Drop Dead”

2. Ella Langley – “Be Her”