Daily Music Headlines June 17th, 2026

The Recording Academy has announced major changes for the 2027 Grammy Awards, including an expansion to 100 categories with new honors such as Best Asian Pop Music Performance, plus updated eligibility rules for Best New Artist. billboard.com⁠Storm Reid, known for Euphoria and A Wrinkle in Time, has released her debut single “Clean Sweep” as she looks to establish herself as a serious pop and R&B artist. hollywoodreporter.com⁠Director Garth Jennings has announced Pulp: What Do You Do for an Encore?, a new documentary about the band Pulp that will premiere exclusively on Mubi this fall. hollywoodreporter.com⁠Lionel Richie has applied for trademarks on the sound of his voice and signature phrases, including “Hello, is it me you’re looking for?” amid growing concern over voice cloning and AI training. billboard.com⁠Boy George has released a new AI-generated version of Culture Club’s “Karma Chameleon,” created with Artist Included, drawing mixed reactions from fans. musicradar.com⁠Jack White has quietly announced a new album, Frozen Charlotte, through a pre-order listing on his website, with the 13-track release expected July 11. variety.com⁠Jelly Roll, whose real name is Jason DeFord, has filed for divorce from his wife Alisa DeFord, known as Bunnie Xo, citing irreconcilable differences. nytimes.com⁠Billboard’s Top Venues chart ranks Sphere in Las Vegas at number one for the year with $185.2 million from 50 shows, followed by London’s O2 Arena, Madison Square Garden, Madrid’s Movistar Arena, and Paris’ Accor Arena. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.