Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band launch their 2026 U.S. tour on March 31 in Minneapolis, ending May 27 in Washington, D.C., with political themes and high-priced tickets.

Steve Perry denies returning to Journey for their farewell tour, confirming he’s pursuing new projects.

Hilary Duff releases her emotionally charged album on Feb. 20, 2026, reflecting on family struggles and personal growth.

Hilary Duff says her estrangement from sister Haylie since 2019 inspired her new song and album, expressing deep loneliness but hope for healing through music.

Google launches Lyria 3, an AI music tool in Gemini for creating 30-second tracks from text, images, or videos, with AI-generated lyrics, vocals, and art, available now on desktop and coming to mobile, free with limits, and watermarked for identification.

U2 released a song honoring Renée Good, a mother killed in a 2026 immigration raid, to protest U.S. immigration enforcement.

William Shatner is releasing a heavy metal album in 2026 featuring covers and original songs with notable rock collaborators.

UK chooses Look Mum No Computer to represent it at 2026 Eurovision in Vienna.

Taylor Swift named world’s top artist in 2025 by IFPI for the sixth time, driven by album sales and global fan engagement.

Foo Fighters announce new album "Your Favorite Toy" for April 24, 2026, their first since Taylor Hawkins’ 2022 death.