Daily Music Headlines July 13, 2026

Madonna celebrated her 10th No. 1 album, Confessions II, with a free NYC club show featuring Stuart Price, Honey Dijon and more, while Thriller joined her in the Billboard 200 top 10 for a rare chart reunion.The Rolling Stones' Foreign Tongues won Billboard's new music poll with 42% of the vote. The album features 14 tracks produced by Andrew Watt. Jay-Z wrapped his two-night Yankee Stadium celebration of The Blueprint's 25th anniversary with surprise appearances by Slick Rick, Eminem and Pharrell. The CMA named Belmont University's Brittany Schaffer as its next CEO. She succeeds Sarah Trahern, who retires Jan. 1, 2027.Haircut 100 reunited after 44 years with original members, a new album, Boxing the Compass, and a successful comeback tour.Nopia's viral harmony synth is nearing release, offering simplified chord creation through an innovative interface. Expected price: about £550. A new Aviva survey found 34% of adults own a vintage music player, with vinyl continuing to grow in popularity across generations. Billboard Top 5 Singles: #1 Ella Langley – "Choosin Texas"#2 Taylor Swift – "I Knew It, I Knew You"#3 Ella Langley – "Be Her"#4 Drake – "Janice STFU"#5 Olivia Dean – "Man I Need."Join the Daily Music Headlines Discord: http://tiny.cc/dmhdiscord Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.