Daily Music Headlines August 21st, 2026

Madonna leads the 2026 MTV VMAs with 11 nominations, while Taylor Swift follows with nine and could become the most-awarded artist in VMA history with one win.⁠nme.comMelissa Manchester, Victoria Williams, and Smashing Pumpkins touring guitarist Kiki Wong are the first announced honorees for the 2027 She Rocks Awards.⁠billboard.comMetepec authorities canceled Luis R. Conriquez’s May 15 fair appearance over concerns that his music could potentially glorify crime, following violence at a previous concert where fans became angry after he declined to perform corridos associated with criminal activity.⁠billboard.comDuane “Keffe D” Davis is facing trial over prosecutors’ allegation that he orchestrated Tupac Shakur’s 1996 drive-by killing in retaliation for an assault on his nephew, Orlando Anderson.⁠rollingstone.comDef Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell says his Hodgkin lymphoma has returned after he announced he was in complete remission in 2025, and he may need another stem-cell transplant.⁠rollingstone.comMariah Carey will mark the 25th anniversary of her Glitter soundtrack with its first vinyl release and an expanded digital edition featuring unreleased recordings.⁠rollingstone.comFoo Fighters will open for AC/DC for one night only in St. Louis on September 8, replacing the Pretty Reckless, with Dave Grohl calling the opportunity a “dream come true.”⁠nme.comAnd it’s Friday! Let’s check out the latest releases that dropped this week!“Constant Companion” by Sam Smith⁠music.apple.com“Say Yes” by Weezer⁠music.apple.com“Hit the Sky” by Wolf Alice⁠music.apple.com“Talk It Over” by Leon Bridges⁠music.apple.com“Bloody Paradise” by ENHYPEN⁠music.apple.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.