Daily Music Headlines May 8th, 2026

The 2026 American Music Awards added KATSEYE and SOMBR to this year’s performer lineup, joining Hootie & the Blowfish, Keith Urban, Maluma, Riley Green, Teddy Swims, and Twenty One Pilots when the show airs live on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25.

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Miley Cyrus will receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday, May 22, marking another major milestone in her career and tying neatly into her recent Something Beautiful era and “Walk of Fame” visual.

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Shakira teased “Dai Dai,” her upcoming collaboration with Burna Boy tied to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, adding to her long history with the tournament after “Waka Waka” and “La La La.”

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Ye testified in federal court during a copyright trial over early demo versions of his Donda songs “Hurricane” and “Moon,” saying his team followed the normal sample-clearance process and that people often try to take advantage of him financially because of his fame.

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No Doubt launched their Sphere residency in Las Vegas, with Gwen Stefani becoming the first woman to headline the venue as the band paired its biggest hits with immersive visuals built for the massive wraparound screen.

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Hayley Williams announced a fall 2026 tour across North and Latin America in support of her latest solo music, marking a return to headlining shows outside Paramore.

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Paramount Pictures and Warner Music Group signed a multi-year first-look deal for theatrical films based on Warner Music artists and songwriters, though no specific biopic projects have been announced yet.

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New Releases:

“Una a la Vez” - J Balvin and Ryan Castro

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“Rock Music” - Charli xcx

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“Boots” - Russell Dickerson feat. Fetty Wap

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“In the Stars” - The Rolling Stones

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“Happy Now” - Lykke Li

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