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The grind continues for 50 Cent, who has added a podcast series to his busy slate. Deadline reports he’s teamed with iHeartPodcasts and Narratively for a podcast exploring DMX‘s humble beginnings and subsequent rise to fame.

Look Thru My Eyes: Becoming DMX will chronicle DMX’s early days as a talented yet starving artist in Yonkers via stories shared by his family, friends, collaborators, rivals and more. Jadakiss has been tapped to serve as host of the podcast.

“DMX’s story is bigger than the music — it’s about survival, faith, pain, and purpose,” says 50, who is executive producing the series, alongside Bruce Miller, Justin Baez and Workhorse Media’s Noah Rosenberg and Paul Anderson. “Look Thru My Eyes: Becoming DMX gives people a chance to understand where X came from, before the fame, through the voices of the people who were really there. This is the story that shaped the legend.”

Look Thru My Eyes: Becoming DMX will be available on streaming services sometime in 2026, marking the start of a series that will later focus on the origin stories of other artists.

Another movie 50 executive produced, Moses the Black starring Omar Epps, premieres on Jan. 30.

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After releasing some singles on her own, Dave Grohl’s daughter Violet Grohl has landed herself a record deal.

The 19-year-old has just signed with Republic Records through her own imprint, Auroura Records, and will be working on her first album.

“From the moment we met Violet, it was clear that she represents the next generation of artists,” Kristina Grossmann, senior vice president of A&R/Operations at Republic Records, says. “The music is immediate, intentional and her voice holds a rare duality. She is unapologetically cool and is a fearless female voice. We couldn’t be more excited to help bring her vision and this album to life.”

“Violet brings a rare combination of perspective, artistry, and reverence for the craft,” David Wolter, executive vice president/head of A&R at Republic Records, adds. “She understands the history of music, but she’s also pushing it forward. She is the future.”

Violet has already given fans a taste of her music with the release of singles “THUM” and “Applefish.” She also released the track “What’s Heaven Without You” on Tuesday, as a tribute to the late director David Lynch on what would have been his 80th birthday.

Violet has performed with her father several times, including alongside the reunited Nirvana at the 2025 FireAid benefit concert.

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Jason Derulo has released his new EP, The Last Dance (Part 1). The project signals the end of an era, after he nearly considered ending his musical career entirely.

“I had thoughts of wanting to stop in general,” he tells ABC Audio. “I was like, I’ve done so much in my life and maybe it’s time to ride off into the sunset and just chill and spend the rest of my life on the beach…Then I was [like] nah, you know, I love making music. It’s my favorite thing to do to create music from scratch and to perform for people.”

When putting the project together, Jason says he wanted to create something that mirrors his previous music while also signaling an upcoming transformation.

“I wanted to create something that felt nostalgic and felt like some of the earlier works,” he explains, “and in the process, I’ve got some really, really cool sounding records that both feel brand new, but still it feels like something that you almost know.”

One of those songs is the focus track “Sexy for Me,” the result of his vision to make a runway song.

“In the creative process, I was like I want to have a song that makes women feel sexy. And when they’re looking at themselves in the mirror, being able to love on themselves,” he says. “The overarching idea is when they’re looking in the mirror, when there’s a runway, like what’s the theme song, you know? And that’s how this came about. It was trying to create an ultimate kind of love yourself record.” 

The Last Dance (Part 1) is now available on streaming services.

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Rob Zombie has dropped another track from his upcoming album, The Great Satan.

The latest is the song “(I’m a) Rock “N” Roller,” and its accompanying video features footage of Zombie and his band in the studio cut with video of them performing in front of an audience.

“(I’m a) Rock “N” Roller” is now available via digital outlets.

The Great Satan, the follow-up to 2021’s The Lunar Injection Kool Aid Eclipse Conspiracy, is due out Feb. 27. It also includes the previously released singles “Punks and Demons” and “Heathen Days.”

Zombie recently announced he’s heading out on a joint tour with Marilyn Manson this summer. The trek launches Aug. 20 in West Palm Beach, Florida, and concludes Sept. 20 in Concord, California. The bill also includes The Hu and Orgy.

(Video contains uncensored profanity.)

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Fresh off a trip to New York City to promote it, Hudson Westbrook‘s new EP, Exclusive, is here. 

It follows his debut album, Texas Forever, which came out in July and features his top-10 hit, “House Again.”

“This EP is different for me because I was able to write from a different perspective than my last record, while staying true to my Texas influences,” Hudson says. “Based on the reactions from what I have been teasing online, the fans are really connecting to the songs and I am happy this is finally out in the world.”

He made his performing debut on national TV Thursday, performing the Exclusive track “Painted You Pretty” on NBC’s Today show.

On Wednesday he surprised fans with a pop-up EP celebration in the Big Apple, playing a set at New York City’s Common Country Bar. 

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Death Cab For Cutie has announced dates for a summer headlining tour.

The trek will feature special guests Japanese Breakfast, Nation of Language and Jay Som on select dates. It begins July 10 in Minneapolis and wraps Aug. 7 in Paso Robles, California, and will include a two-night stand at The Greek in Los Angeles.

“One of my favorite parts of being in this band is getting to be out on the road with artists that inspire us,” says frontman Ben Gibbard. “Japanese Breakfast, Jay Som and Nation of Language have made some of our favorite albums in recent years and we’re stoked they’ll be joining us this summer.”

A ticket presale begins Wednesday at 10 a.m. local time, with tickets going on sale to the general public Jan. 30 at 10 a.m. local time. A complete list of dates can be found at DeathCabForCutie.com.

The concert announcement coincides with the news that Death Cab for Cutie has signed with ANTI-Records for all future music releases.

“We are thrilled to be joining the roster at ANTI- which includes some of our favorite artists, old friends and in many cases, both,” says Gibbard. “We also can’t wait to begin this new chapter with the wonderful staff at ANTI- and share with you what we’ve been working on.”

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Metallica fans can now represent their band on their feet.

The band has teamed with British boot maker Dr. Martens for a new footwear collection. There are three options, with two of them paying homage to their 1980s tours.

The collaboration will consist of the 1460 Metallica Boot, featuring graphics from the band’s 1988 Damaged Justice world tour, and the 1461 Metallica Shoe, featuring images from their 1986 Damaged Inc tour. Images on both options were originally created by the artist Pushead. Both feature a Metallica “M” heel stud, along with special-edition dog tags, and a secondary set of laces that read, “Boredom comes from a boring mind.”

There will also be a Metallica exclusive 1460 Boot inspired by their 1991 self-titled release, often referred to as The Black Album. As the title suggests, the boot will be all black. It will feature the band’s logo embossed on the ankle, with the heel marked with “5th Member” as a reference to the band’s fans. The boot will also include an “M” heel stud and dog tags, but its secondary set of laces will be marked with “5th Member.”

The Dr. Martens x Metallica collection will be available Jan. 29. The 1460 Metallica Boot and 1461 Metallica Shoe will be available at drmartens.com and all Dr. Martens retail stores, while the black-on-black shoe will be exclusive to Metallica.com.

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Chappell Roan is set to receive the Harmonizer Award at the 2026 Resonator Awards.

The Resonator Awards, presented by We Are Moving the Needle, recognize the “artists, producers, and engineers whose craft shape the sound and culture of our time,” according to a press release. In particular, the Harmonizer Award “honors a creator who uses music to leverage social change.”

Heart‘s Nancy Wilson will present Chappell with her award.

The other honorees include Chaka Khan, HAIM and St. Vincent, who will be presented her award by Olivia Rodrigo. Addison Rae, Laufey and Anderson .Paak are also among the presenters. 

The event, hosted by Fred Armisen, takes place Jan. 27 at Chaplin Studios in Los Angeles.

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Rival Sons frontman Jay Buchanan is set to headline two European shows in celebration of his upcoming debut solo album, Weapons of Beauty, out Feb. 6.

Buchanan is heading overseas for a Feb. 23 concert in London, followed by a Feb. 25 show in Paris. Tickets for both shows are on sale now.

Buchanan also has one confirmed U.S. date, Feb. 17 in Nashville.

Buchanan has already given fans a preview of the album with the release of two tracks, “Caroline” and “True Black,” the latter of which he called “a burner for sure.”

Weapons of Beauty is available for preorder now.

Rival Sons’ most recent album is 2023’s LIGHTBRINGER, a companion to their record DARKFIGHTER, released earlier that year.

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