Andy Biersack of Black Veil Brides performs onstage during day 1 of Warped Tour at Shoreline Waterfront on July 26, 2025 in Long Beach, California. (Scott Dudelson/Getty Images)
We can say with “Certainty” that Black Veil Brides are releasing new music in 2026.
That’s the name of an upcoming single from Andy Biersack and company, set to premiere on Jan. 8. You can check out a teaser video, which cuts between a closeup of a goat and shots of Biersack digging a large hole, via BVB’s Facebook.
“Certainty” follows the 2025 BVB single “Hallelujah.” The band’s most recent album is 2021’s The Phantom Tomorrow.
Black Veil Brides’ other 2026 plans so far include performances at the Welcome to Rockville and Sonic Temple festivals.
The Format has released a new song called “Right Where I Belong,” a track off the band’s upcoming comeback album, Boycott Heaven.
“‘Right Where I Belong’ is a personal song about the lives we’ve built during our time away and the people we’ve built them with,” The Format says. “We know that many of you have grown alongside us and our music over the years – from touring and shows, to homes and families. We hope this song finds you where you are.”
Boycott Heaven, which also includes the lead single “Holy Roller,” is due out Jan. 23. It marks the first Format album since 2006’s Dog Problems. The group broke up in 2008, after which frontman Nate Ruess went on to form the band fun.
The Format then reconvened in 2020 for a planned reunion tour, but it was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. They reunited again in 2025 for a brief run of shows and will embark on a full tour in March.
(LARIMER COUNTY, Colo.) — A female hiker was killed by a mountain lion on the Crosier Mountain trail in Larimer County, Colorado, on Thursday, according to state officials.
The victim’s identity has not been revealed, but her death marks the first fatal mountain lion attack in Colorado since 1999, Colorado Parks and Wildlife noted.
A group of hikers reported throwing rocks at a mountain lion on the trail after spotting it near the body of the victim, causing the animal to flee, CPW said in a press release. Officers euthanized two mountain lions in the area, as CPW policy dictates that wildlife that attacks humans must be euthanized.
“Mountain lions are more visible in winter as they follow deer and elk to lower elevations. If lions are spotted, make noise to scare them from the area, hold objects overhead to appear bigger and start backing away from the animal. Pets should be kept on-leash and not interact with wildlife,” the release reads.
It is unknown how many animals were involved in the attack, as authorities are looking for a potential third mountain lion associated with the incident, Colorado Parks and Wildlife spokesperson Kara Van Hoose told ABC News.
Kellie Mahoney, who owns a cabin near the site of the attack, said in a video shared with ABC News that she previously saw a family of four mountain lions in the area.
“I couldn’t believe it. When I saw the one big cat and then all of a sudden all you see are eyeballs coming down off the mountain and there were the four of them together, which I’ve never seen before,”Mahoney said.
The Estes Park Police Department, who responded to the scene of the attack, offered their condolences to the victim’s family on social media.
“The Town of Estes Park is deeply saddened by the tragic news of a suspected fatal mountain lion attack that occurred,” the Facebook post read. “Our hearts go out to the victim’s family, friends, and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time. We offer our sincere condolences to all those grieving this heartbreaking loss.”
Mountain lions are also known as cougars, pumas, panthers or catamounts, and there are projected to be 3,800 to 4,400 mountain lions currently in the wild in Colorado, the CPW noted.
After previewing it on their recently concluded North American tour, KATSEYE has officially released the fan-favorite track “Internet Girl,” along with a visualizer. The song, a satire of online fame, features the repeated phrase “Eat zucchini,” but the song’s co-writer Justin Tranter won’t reveal its meaning. Justin explained on TikTok, “It’s campy, it’s fierce, it’s c****, it can mean whatever you want.”
The Kid LAROI has released a new single called “Back When You Were Mine,” from his new album, Before I Forget, due on Jan. 9. The single is a breakup song that is seemingly about LAROI’s ex Tate McRae. He sings, “Did everything I was supposed to do/ I defended every lie about you/ I probably would’ve taken lives for you/ Better yet, girl, I probably would’ve died for you/ Back when you were mine.”
BTS‘ long-awaited comeback is getting closer. Big Hit Music, the K-pop superstars’ label, announced “March 20 comeback confirmed” and linked to an article that reported the group revealed that date in a handwritten letter to longtime fans. If March 20 is actually the release date of a new BTS album, it’ll be their first collection of original material since 2020.
Hey, Carly Rae Jepsen,Heated Rivalry wants you. While appearing on the What Chaos! podcast, Jacob Tierney, creator of the steamy Canadian hockey romance based on the book of the same name, was asked if he’s interested in having a song by fellow Canadian Carly featured in the show. Jacob said the show’s budget didn’t allow for it at first, but now that it’s the hottest thing on streaming, “I will next time. … I was even gonna ask her to write a new song.”
Bryan Adams speaks at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, November, 2025 (Disney/Frank Micelotta)
Bryan Adams released a new album called Roll With the Punches in 2025, and in 2026 he’s going to keep on rolling out new music. Well, sort of.
In a New Year’s Day video on Instagram, Bryan said, “In April, we have a new album coming out called Tough Town.”
But Tough Town isn’t exactly new: It’s a 10-track bonus disc that was included with the deluxe box set version of Roll With the Punches. So the April release Bryan is referring to is likely a stand-alone version of that disc, for those who didn’t buy the box set.
In his message, Bryan also flagged that acoustic versions of many of the songs from Roll With the Punches are now available on all streaming platforms.
Bryan will spend most of 2026 touring the world, starting in Japan at the end of January. His only U.S. shows are three dates in June at the Encore Theatre at Wynn Las Vegas.
This is a screengrab from a video released by the FBI on Jan. 2, 2024, with new information given in the hunt for the Jan. 6 pipe bomber. FBI
(WASHINGTON) — A federal magistrate judge ordered Friday that the Virginia man charged with placing pipe bombs outside of the headquarters of the RNC and DNC the night before the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol remain detained pending trial.
Magistrate Judge Matthew Sharbaugh said in the court filing Friday that the government’s evidence amassed thus far against Brian Cole established that there were no conditions he could place on him that would ensure the safety of the general public.
Cole was arrested by federal authorities earlier last month following a massive probe that had stymied investigators for almost five years.
“Although home incarceration and a GPS monitor would provide some check against Mr. Cole’s ability to carry out any menacing or dangerous conduct in the community, the Court is simply not satisfied these conditions rise to the necessary level for the reasons explained,” Sharbaugh said.
“This is particularly true based on the severity of the potential danger Mr. Cole is alleged to pose, given his alleged persistent acquisition and retention of so-called ‘bombmaking parts’ and given his reported penchant and capacity to create explosive devices and deploy them in public settings,” the judge added.
Cole, who has not entered a plea, allegedly told investigators in a lengthy confession that he wasn’t targeting the joint session of Congress that was convening to certify former President Joe Biden’s election win, according to a previous court filing from the Department of Justice.
Sharbaugh’s ruling followed a detention hearing earlier this week, where he appeared to waver over whether he could put in place heavy restrictions on Cole and release him on bail under the supervision of his family.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Charles Jones urged Sharbaugh to reject arguments made by Cole that he would pose no danger if released and remained under house arrest — noting such a setting was similar to where he had carried out his alleged planning to plant the pipe bombs in the first place.
Jones said that on the morning of his arrest, Cole allegedly wiped the memory from his phone for the 943rd time since December 2020, just days before he allegedly planted the devices.
After Cole saw himself on the news in videos released by the FBI seeking tips on his identity, he said in the interview that he discarded all of his bomb-making materials at a nearby dump and said he never told anyone about his actions in the nearly five years since Jan. 6, according to a court filing.
Cole’s attorneys are expected to again seek his release when the case is ultimately assigned to a federal district judge, after prosecutors revealed in court that they secured a two-count indictment of Cole in D.C.’s Superior Court on Monday.
Craig Morgan is set to sing “God Bless America” on Saturday as the Seattle Seahawks take on the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. You can watch the game live on ABC/ESPN starting at 5 p.m. PT.
Terri Clark has been honored with the Order of Canada, her native country’s highest accolade for a civilian. Anne Murray, k.d. lang and Joni Mitchell have also received the recognition, which is the “cornerstone of the Canadian Honors System.”
Tucker Wetmore performed a mash-up of his #1 “Wind Up Missin’ You” and his new single, “Brunette,” on Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest on ABC. If you missed it, the show’s available to stream now on Hulu.
RAYE attends the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, November, 2025 (Disney/Cristian Lopez)
It’s 2026, so where the hell are RAYE and Olivia Dean? On top of the charts, that’s where.
In the U.K., home to both artists, RAYE has scored the first #1 hit of the new year with “WHERE IS MY HUSBAND!” Olivia’s The Art of Loving has returned to the top of the album charts for a third time since its release, to claim the title of #1 album of 2026.
This is the second time RAYE has landed the first #1 of a new year in the U.K. She originally did it in 2023 with her breakthrough hit, “Escapism.” Reacting to the success of “HUSBAND,” RAYE told OfficialCharts.com, “I am so happy and grateful.”
“This is the first piece from my second album, and I couldn’t have even asked for a better start to this next chapter,” RAYE continued. “Tears in my eyes grateful. Thank you so much, and most of all to those of you who see me and believe in me…THANK YOU. Sending you the hugest hug of gratitude.”
RAYE has yet to announce an album title or release date, but she’ll kick off a world tour Jan. 22 in Poland; the tour will hit North America in March. Meanwhile, Olivia’s North American tour starts in July.
Olivia is also competing for the best new artist Grammy in February; RAYE was nominated for the honor last year. This year, she’s nominated for best music film for her Live At The Royal Albert Hall concert movie.
Before Michael Bublé goes back into deep freeze for another year, give him his flowers for his latest chart accomplishment.
Billboardreports that Michael’s holiday album, Christmas, is #1 on the Canadian Albums chart dated Jan. 3, 2026. The album, which first came out in 2011, has therefore hit #1 in 10 different years, more than any other album in that chart’s history.
Christmas hit #1 in 2011 when it was released and has returned to the top in 2012, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and now 2026. By comparison, it’s only been #1 on the Billboard 200 chart in two different years.
Michael’s record label says that Christmas is the bestselling holiday album of the 21st century, earning billions of streams and more than 16 million physical copies sold worldwide.
On New Year’s Eve, Michael wrote on Instagram that he was “stepping into the new year with gratitude and excitement for what’s ahead. Cheers to 2026!”
Tony Iommi bows at the curtain call during the press night performance of “Black Sabbath – The Ballet” at Sadler’s Wells Theatre on October 18, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images)
Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi has given fans an update on his next solo project.
In a New Year’s message, Iommi discussed the highlights of his 2025, including his reunion with his Black Sabbath bandmates Ozzy Osbourne and Geezer Butler for the Back to the Beginning show in July. He also referenced the band getting the Freedom of the City honor from their hometown of Birmingham, England, where the concert took place.
Of course 2025 wasn’t all happy, with Tony noting the “unfortunate” and “sad” passing of Ozzy a couple of weeks after the concert.
Tony detailed what fans can expect in the coming year, offering, “Of course in 2026 I shall have definitely, definitely my solo album out and I’m really looking forward to that.” He added, “I’m enjoying doing it and it’s been great fun and I really hope you enjoy it.”
In other Sabbath-related news, Geezer recently revealed how artificial intelligence is helping him with his music.
Video posted from a Q&A at the 2025 Steel City Con in December shows Geezer responding to an inquiry about whether he has any more albums “in the tank.” He says he’s got “tons of stuff,” noting AI has been helping him update music he wrote in the ’80s and beyond.
“And what held me back before, I didn’t have a singer when I’m at home, but AI came along. So all my songs now, I’ve updated them all and I’m using an AI singer to bring all the lyrics out,” Geezer said. “So now I can take it to singers that I’m gonna be working with and go, ‘This is what I want on the album,’ so they’ve got a better idea. It’s really helped me. A lot of people think it’s cheating.”
