Daily Music Headlines June 2, 2026

Taylor Swift will release “I Knew It, I Knew You” from Toy Story 5 this Friday, marking a return to country and film soundtracks; the song is inspired by Jessie.Michael Jackson’s “Chicago” debuts at No. 30 on the Hot 100, his 52nd solo hit and first since 2018, boosted by the biopic and TikTok; he becomes the first artist with new Hot 100 entries in every decade since the 1970s.BTS’ “Swim” ties “Dynamite” with eight weeks at No. 1 on Global Excl. U.S.; Drake’s “Janice STFU” leads the Global 200 for a second week; Olivia Rodrigo’s “The Cure” hits top five on both charts.Kim Thayil reflects on Chris Cornell’s final days in memoir A Screaming Life, recalling unusual behavior and regret ahead of its June 9 release.Sabrina Carpenter secured a restraining order against an alleged stalker after repeated trespassing and surveillance; hearing set for June 17.Sonny Mayo (SNOT/Sevendust) underwent emergency triple bypass surgery after a heart attack; a fundraiser supports his recovery.Mastodon released “Your Ghost Again,” a tribute to late guitarist Brent Hinds and first single from their upcoming ninth album.Violet Grohl announced her first London headline show at Camden Assembly on Sept. 1; tickets on sale June 5.StubHub launched FestProtect, offering compensation tiers for festival disruptions like cancellations and lineup changes.The 2026 iHeartRadio Music Festival (Sept. 18–19, Las Vegas) lineup includes BTS, Cardi B, Lainey Wilson, Benson Boone, Zara Larsson, Goo Goo Dolls, Kenny Chesney, Major Lazer, Muse, Snoop Dogg, and Weezer; tickets June 12, streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.Top 5 Singles:5. “The Cure” – Olivia Rodrigo4. “Shabang” – Drake3. “Be Her” – Ella Langley2. “Choosing Texas” – Ella Langley“Janice STFU” – DrakeJoin the Daily Music Headlines Discord: http://tiny.cc/dmhdiscord Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.