Educate Your Earbuds MINI: Bruno Mars Is Back, Drake in Trouble, and a Harry Styles Plot Twist

It’s Mini Episode Wednesday, and the music pop culture group chat is officially back. In this week’s Educate Your Earbuds mini episode, we get into Bruno Mars’ long-awaited return, including details around his new album era and lead single, plus what this comeback could mean for pop music in 2026. I also touch on the internet-shaking headlines surrounding Drake and the recent RICO accusations, unpacking what’s being reported and why fans are spiraling. There’s also a surreal pop culture moment as “Golden” from K-Pop Demon Hunters takes home a Golden Globe, blurring the lines between animation, K-pop, and mainstream awards culture. And of course, I couldn’t resist ending with a surprise update involving Harry Styles that fans will definitely want to hear.Thanks for listening! Follow, rate, and review us! Instagram: Educate.Your.Earbuds.PodThreads: Educate.Your.Earbuds.PodTikTok: Educate.Your.EarbudsEmail: [email protected]:https://www.forbes.com/sites/hannahabraham/2026/01/07/bruno-mars-is-releasing-a-new-album-after-almost-a-decade/https://pitchfork.com/news/drake-accused-of-rico-gambling-and-stream-boosting-scheme-in-new-lawsuit/https://pitchfork.com/news/bob-weir-dead-78-grateful-dead/https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/10/arts/music/fetty-wap-prison-release.htmlhttps://pitchfork.com/news/kpop-demon-hunters-golden-wins-best-original-song-at-2026-golden-globes/