Daily Music Headlines May 4, 2026

Noah Kahan’s The Great Divide debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 389K units, the biggest week for a rock album since 2014, plus 2026’s top streaming week and a modern-era vinyl record. Kehlani’s Kehlani opens at No. 4, while Thriller returns to No. 7 following the new biopic.

ARIA announces 2026 Hall of Fame inductees: Gurrumul, Jenny Morris, Kate Ceberano, Spiderbait, The Living End, and Vika & Linda. Ceremony set for June 11 in Sydney during ARIA’s 40th anniversary.

Charli XCX says she is not making a rock album despite teasing “Rock Music.” The upcoming project will explore her relationship with art.

Jason Newsted is cancer-free after throat cancer treatment, crediting lifestyle changes. He’ll tour the U.S. with the Chophouse Band this summer.

Offset and Quavo were seen in the studio, fueling Migos reunion rumors after tributes to Takeoff.

Post Malone postponed his tour to finish a new album; Barry Manilow delayed his Vegas residency due to lung cancer treatment.

Shakira drew an estimated 2 million fans at a free Copacabana Beach concert in Rio, with guests including Anitta and Caetano Veloso.

Ghost won Best Hard Rock/Metal at the 2026 Swedish Grammis for Skeletá.

Madonna and Sabrina Carpenter’s “Bring Your Love” topped Billboard’s new music poll with nearly 89% of the vote after their Coachella performance.

Bluey: Up Here (The Orchestral Album) debuted at No. 3 on the Kid Albums chart (fourth chart entry), boosted by a Record Store Day vinyl. Vince Guaraldi also debuted at No. 4.

Top Singles:

5. Be Her - Ella Langley

4. Man I need - Olivia Dean

3. I Just Might - Bruno Mars

2. Choosin Texas - Ella Langley

1. Drop Dead - Olivia Rodrigo

This episode was produced and edited by Hammond Chamberlain 

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