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Shinedown is gearing up for a busy year in 2026.

The “Second Chance” rockers have shared a video on Facebook in which frontman Brent Smith teases, “You should probably start thinking about what you wanna do this year come around May, where you’re gonna be in June, July, August, September, probably October and definitely November.”

When Smith says “August,” he takes an extra beat to look at the camera, perhaps suggesting that something particularly exciting in Shinedown world will be happening that month.

“Just saying, maybe start checking your calendars, ’cause we’re getting ready to start some announcements,” Smith adds.

As for what those announcements might be, Shinedown has been working on a new album to follow 2022’s Planet Zero. And, of course, with a new album often comes new tour dates.

Shinedown released four new singles in 2025: “Dance, Kid, Dance,” “Three Six Five,” “Killing Fields” and “Searchlight.” In December, they teased something called “Hundred % Human” alongside the caption, “Coming Soon.”

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We’re only a week into 2026, and Old Dominion‘s already been back in the studio. 

Just for fun, someone decided to “see what time the band shows up” for a 10 a.m. call time and capture it for social media.

Geoff Sprung wins the timeliest award, clocking in at 9:45, sporting overalls. Brad Tursi arrived at 9:57, ready to use his new camera. Mathew Ramsey and Trevor Rosen came in together at 9:58, both partaking in some sort of caffeine.

Only drummer Whit Sellers came in late at 10:10, without “a worry,” according to the video.

OD’s sixth album, Barbara, came out in August and features their current top-30 hit, “Making Good Time.”

The band plays their first date of the new year Jan. 13 at Rocky Mountain Ski Fest in Avon, Colorado.  

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Lola Young, who in September canceled all her commitments after she collapsed at a festival, will return to the stage in March at the South by Southwest Festival in Austin, Texas.

Lola will perform March 12 as part of Rolling Stone‘s Future of Music three-night concert series, which will also feature the band Fuerza Regida and rapper BigXthaPlug. Tickets for the series go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. CT via AXS. 

In other Lola news, the Grammy-nominated star wrote an email to fans on her mailing list, saying that she’d taken time off to “focus on getting my head to a better place.” She added that in the new year, she wants to “do everything in a more healthy and connected way,” and that means less social media.

“One of the worst things for my head was the intensity of the hate coming from social media,” she wrote. “Honestly I couldn’t look at my phone for more than a second without receiving a barrage of abuse. Anyway I’m working on not letting that energy affect me in 2026.”

She went on to say that she wants to “have a more direct communication with you guys here on the mailing list,” adding, “It’s you that gives me hope and keeps the dream I’ve had my whole life alive and burning in me. I want to put my energy here, where I feel safe and supported.”

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After the Pandemonium! that followed the release of their third studio album, B2K has decided to reunite for another project. The group announced they are back in the studio, sharing a video of themselves recording new music.

“It feels amazing. It’s cool after all of this time — after 20-plus years — that I can tap back into that teenage me, remembering all of those studio sessions that essentially molded me into who I am today,” Omarion says in the clip.

J-Boog echoed the sentiment, noting that their chemistry hasn’t faded. “When we get together, we’re having fun — nothing but jokes. It’s dance battles,” he says. “Linking up with the guys is always special. It brings a level of youthfulness back to my life.”

Fizz says it’s been a “dope experience” to create with his brothers again, adding that they’re incorporating their personal stories into the new music, which Raz-B teases is “super phenomenal.”

“We’re having a lot of fun recording,” Raz adds. “We’re trying new things with our voices. We’re experimenting with different records, and it’s pretty cool.”

B2K notes that their growth and maturity since releasing Pandemonium! in 2002 has shaped their approach to the new album.

Raz says they now have a better understanding of the platform they’ve been given, while Omarion says they’re experienced enough “to be present and truly enjoy the moment.”

Fizz adds that he’s more aware of everything happening around them, allowing him to be his “brother’s keeper.” As for Boog, he says that the group has returned focused. “This time around, it’s just the four of us — no outside voices,” he says. “We’re coming to wreck it. It’s back to game time.”

The album announcement follows news of B2K’s Boys 4 Life tour, which kicks off on Feb. 12 in Columbia, South Carolina.

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On Jan. 8, 2020, Olivia Rodrigo released “drivers license,” the song that became a cultural phenomenon and established her as a major player in pop music. She’s now celebrating that milestone with some new merch, including a cover version of the song by David Byrne.

On Liv’s website, you can preorder a 7-inch single pressed on translucent ruby vinyl, featuring “drivers license” as sung by David, former frontman of Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Talking Heads. David joined Olivia onstage at Governors Ball last year to sing the classic Talking Heads hit “Burning Down the House,” and that live recording appears on the flip side of the vinyl single. The vinyl ships on April 3, but you can hear the David cover on digital platforms.

According to a note from Olivia, David’s recording, which switches the lyrics from “blonde girl” to “blond boy,” is just one of several “reimagined” cover versions that will celebrate the forthcoming fifth anniversary of her debut album, SOUR, which was released May 21, 2021.

Target is also carrying an exclusive Tiny Vinyl that has Olivia’s original version of the song on one side and her live Governors Ball performance of it on the flip side of the 4-inch single.

Also available for preorder on Liv’s website are a fifth anniversary crewneck and tee — each featuring the same image of a mock “Olivia Rodrigo” drivers license — as well as a heart-shaped locket necklace engraved with the “drivers license” lyric, “I still f***** love you.”

Olivia adds in her note, “This song has completely changed my life in the most magical ways possible.”

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Russell Dickerson will play the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo for the first time in 2026, something he revealed in a big way: playing a surprise pop-up show in Times Square Wednesday afternoon. 

“Alright, New York City! I am so honored to be kicking this off right here, announcing RodeoHouston,” he told the crowd as he kicked off his performance of his #1 viral hit, “Happen to Me,” complete with dancers and a full band. You can check out the moment on his socials. 

Russell’s set to play NRG Stadium on March 5. 

He’s only the second performer announced so far, following the reveal of Cody Johnson‘s March 22 show.

The annual event runs March 2-22, with the full concert lineup set to be revealed Thursday at 7 p.m. CT on the RodeoHouston socials.

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A museum exhibit in Ozzy Osbourne’s hometown of Birmingham, U.K., has been extended for a second time due to public demand.

Ozzy Osbourne: Working Class Hero opened on June 25 at the Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery. It was originally supposed to close in September 2025 but was extended until January. Now, the museum has announced the exhibit has been extended again and will remain open until Sept. 27, 2006.

The exhibit was launched to coincide with Black Sabbath’s homecoming show at Villa Park on July 5, which also turned out to be Ozzy’s last concert. It highlights Ozzy’s solo achievements and many prestigious awards, and includes photos and videos charting his rise to fame, as well as Platinum and Gold discs.

On Dec. 3, which would have been Ozzy’s 77th birthday, the museum added a tribute wall to the exhibit featuring messages from fans following his July 22 death. The wall highlighted 77 notes chosen from over 50,000 that were left.

More than 425,000 visitors have checked out the exhibit since it opened.

“The demand to see the exhibition has been phenomenal, and we are very grateful that Sharon (Osbourne) and her family have allowed us to extend the exhibition until September 2026, which will give Ozzy’s fans from the UK and around the world an opportunity to celebrate his extraordinary life and achievements,“ Zak Mensah and Sara Wajid, co-chief executives of Birmingham Museums Trust, said in a statement.

More info on the exhibit be found at birminghammuseums.org.uk.

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