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“Wu-Tang Clan ain’t nuthin’ ta f*** wit!” The legendary group has been announced as part of the 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class.

They will be inducted in the performer category for creating music with “originality, impact, and influence that has changed the course of rock & roll,” according to a release, alongside Sade, the late Luther Vandross and others. Queen Latifah, MC Lyte and the late Fela Kuti are among those who will be honored in the Early Influence category for music and performance styles that have “directly influenced, inspired, and evolved rock & roll and culture.”

Others joining the 2026 class are Phil Collins, Billy Idol, Iron Maiden, Oasis, Joy Division/New Order, Celia Cruz, Rick Rubin and Ed Sullivan.

“Induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is music’s highest honor,” John Sykes, chairman of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, said in a statement. “We look forward to celebrating these remarkable artists at this year’s ceremony—it’s going to be an unforgettable night.”

The 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place Nov. 14 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, and will air in December on ABC and Disney+.

The 2027 ceremony will return to Cleveland.

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He’s been waiting for this moment for all his life: Phil Collins is being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist.

The inductees for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026 were announced live Monday night on ABC’s American Idol, and Phil’s name was among the honorees. While he’s already in the Hall as a member of Genesis, as a solo artist he’s won multiple Grammys, an Oscar and two Golden Globe Awards. He’ll now join his former bandmate Peter Gabriel as a two-time inductee.

Other inductees this year are Billy Idol, reunited British rockers Oasis, the late Luther Vandross, “Smooth Operator” group Sade, heavy metal icons Iron Maiden, legendary rap group Wu-Tang Clan, and pioneering post-punk acts Joy Division and New Order. Those bands are being inducted together, because New Order formed after the death of Joy Division lead singer Ian Curtis in 1980.

Artists who appeared on the ballot but failed to make the cut this year are Mariah Carey, Pink, New Edition, Shakira, The Black Crowes, INXS, Lauryn Hill, Melissa Etheridge and the late Jeff Buckley.

Those being inducted as recipients of the Early Influence Award include groundbreaking female rappers Queen Latifah and MC Lyte, late Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti, the late Queen of Salsa Celia Cruz and the late Gram Parsons, credited with pioneering country rock as a member of The Byrds and The Flying Burrito Brothers.

The Musical Excellence Award inductees are four producers: Rick Rubin and the late Arif Mardin, Linda Creed and Jimmy Miller. The Ahmet Ertegun Award inductee is the late Ed Sullivan.

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony is set for Nov. 14 in LA; it will air on Disney+ and ABC in December.

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Sleep Token is now officially a Platinum-certified artist for the first time.

The RIAA has bestowed the Sleep Token track “The Summoning” with a Platinum record in recognition of 1 million units certified.

“The Summoning,” which appears on Sleep Token’s 2023 album, Take Me Back to Eden, marked the band’s first release to be certified by the RIAA after going Gold in 2024. 

Sleep Token had a breakout 2025 thanks to the release of their album Even in Arcadia, which debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200, and a sold-out U.S. arena tour.

Even in Arcadia was certified Gold in January.

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Cannons drummer and keyboardist Paul Davis has dropped off the band’s ongoing tour after undergoing emergency brain surgery.

The “Fire for You” outfit wrote in a Facebook post published Monday that Davis had an accident during their show in Dallas earlier in April.

“Although we didn’t know it at the time, he was suffering from bleeding to his brain,” Cannons write. “As the week went on, he understandably started feeling worse and we all agreed it was best for him to go home and focus on recovering.”

“Yesterday, Paul underwent emergency brain surgery,” the post continues. “He’s now in the hospital and recovering well. His prognosis is good, but he’ll need some time before he’s ready to rejoin us on the road.”

Cannons plan to continue with their current tour alongside Bob Moses, which stretches into early May before picking back up again in July.

“We’ll be out there playing these shows for you, Paul,” Cannons write. “If you’re coming out, your support means more than ever right now. Please keep Paul in your thoughts and send him all the love you can.”

Cannons released a new album, Everything Glows, in March.

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Among the many surprise guest appearances at Coachella weekend one were Camila Cabello and Jennifer Lopez, who came out on Sunday. Young Thug brought out Camilla to sing “Havana,” and Jennifer joined David to sing their collab, “Save Me Tonight.”

Meanwhile, KATSEYE talked to Billboard about their collab with surprise guests HUNTR/X during their set on Friday. “They were really, really nice. They were so sweet,” Yoonchae Jeung said of the group, who performed “Golden.” “It’s really beautiful to have a joint slay on the stage at Coachella,” added Sophia Laforteza.

Laufey has dropped her video for “Madwoman,” featuring an all-star cast led by shirtless Heated Rivalry star Hudson Williams. The colorful clip also stars Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu, KATSEYE’s Megan Skiendiel and Lola Tung from The Summer I Turned Pretty. Notably, all of the costars in the video are of Asian heritage, prompting one commenter on Laufey’s Instagram post to write, “wasia avengers assemble.”

Count Lizzo as a full supporter of Justin Bieber’s Coachella set. Taking to Instagram, she wrote, “I watched a popstar who grew up in front of the world fully transcend into his artistry last night. I watched someone who gave us his all, his whole life.. finally nourish hisself.” She added, “I have no pictures or videos because I was fully present in the moment. Justin invited us and whoever chose to come with him was blessed with a beautiful ride. When you use your gift for God, it will make people uncomfortable. But that’s OK because the ones who stick beside you will feel the love.” Justin’s set sparked mixed reactions, as he spent a portion of it singing along to old YouTube clips of himself.

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Alt-J frontman Joe Newman has released a new song called “Track and Field” under his solo moniker, JJerome87.

“I see this song as an early ’90s American montage that focuses on two college kids falling for each other on a college athletics track,” Newman says in a statement.

You can watch the “Track and Field” video streaming now on YouTube.

“Track and Field” will appear on the debut JJerome87 album, The Canyon. The record, which was previously released exclusively on Newman’s website, will be available wide on June 26.

Alt-J’s most recent album is 2022’s The Dream.

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Eminem has an update for his fans: he has some new music on the way. He shared a selfie on X Monday with the caption, “New album coming soon.” His last album, The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce), came out in 2024.

Queen Latifah will be a keynote speaker at North Carolina A&T State University’s spring 2026 commencement ceremonies. She’ll address graduating students May 9 in Greensboro’s First Horizon Coliseum. 

Drake appears to be teasing his upcoming Iceman album. He posted a photo on his Instagram Story Sunday showing his seats at Toronto Raptors games inside Scotiabank Arena, seemingly frozen over with icicles. The arena also posted a video on Instagram with the caption, “Drake’s seats froze.” The teaser comes after Drake referenced the project while honoring Nelly Furtado at the 2026 Juno Awards. “Enjoy your Hall of Fame status. It’s long overdue. Kill the performance. We love you, dawg,” he told her, before adding, “Iceman coming soon.”

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Tim McGraw could be coming back to your TV screen if a new pilot in the works at Hulu gets picked up.

He’s set to play a lead role in Southern Bastards, which is based on the graphic novels of the same name, according to Variety. 

British actress Erin Kellyman will also star alongside Kevin Bacon, whose involvement had been previously revealed.

Kellyman plays a military vet who travels to Alabama to try to find her estranged father, played by Bacon. In the process, she discovers the winningest high school football coach in the South also happens to run an organized crime ring. That’s Tim’s character, known as Coach Boss. 

Tim’s latest song, “Different,” came out April 3. 

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It “Ain’t a Bad Life” when your 25th #1 just hit the top of the chart. Thomas Rhett’s collab with Jordan Davis cements that milestone for him as it reaches the pinnacle of the Mediabase radio airplay tally. 

“Having 25 No. 1’s is something I never could’ve dreamed up,” TR says. “I’m really grateful to the fans, country radio, my team and everyone who’s been on this ride with me—this one means a lot, and I’m glad I get to celebrate it with my buddy Jordan Davis.”

The feat is even more impressive when you consider Thomas has done it all in less than 14 years, the time since his debut single, “Something to Do with My Hands,” came out. 

“Ain’t a Bad Life” is the third #1 in a row from TR’s latest album, About a Woman (Deluxe), following “Beautiful as You” and “After All the Bars Are Closed.”

Thomas Rhett dropped his new collab with Marshmello, “Where We Go,” on Friday.  

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