Daily News Roundup: From Rock Stars to Global Summits

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 induction class, featuring a lineup that includes Oasis, Wu-Tang Clan, Phil Collins, and Billy Idol.

Billy Idol’s induction comes after 20 years of eligibility. The punk icon will be inducted alongside his longtime guitarist, Steve Stevens.

The 2026 class also includes Iron Maiden, according to reporting from antiMusic.

Coachella 2026 Milestones

The first weekend of Coachella 2026 featured several history-making performances. Karol G became the first Latina to headline the festival, delivering a set described by Rolling Stone as energetic and politically outspoken.

The event also marked the debut of the first Filipino group to perform at the festival.

Music Industry Developments and Awards

Taylor Swift leads the nominations for the 2026 American Music Awards. Morgan Wallen, Olivia Dean, Sabrina Carpenter, and Somber each follow with seven nominations.

In the global music business, the IFPI reported that Brazil has risen one place to eighth in the global country-rankings for 2025, contributing to the growth of the recorded-music industry.

Technological challenges are also impacting the industry. On April 13, 2026, Danish jazz artists expressed anger over AI-generated tracks released under their names.

Other current industry activities include:

• Hybe India has expanded girl group auditions to five international cities.
• Drake has continued his year-long rollout for the album Iceman with a new teaser.
• Sony Music and GIC, as well as Primary Wave and Run, have been featured in music-finance roundups.
• Charli XCX has introduced a fictional Brat card for fans.

Artist Profiles and Legal Disputes

In a cover-story interview with Rolling Stone, BTS leader RM discussed the band’s identity and his efforts to express universal themes in his music.

Meanwhile, Katy Perry has denied claims of sexual assault made by actress Ruby Rose. Perry described the accusations, which alleged an incident at a Melbourne nightclub and subsequent assistance with a U.S. Visa, as reckless lies.

Musician Jack White issued a statement criticizing the president for depicting himself as a Christian, questioning how Christians can support the president after what White termed this blasphemy.

Other Entertainment News

In cinema, the Indonesian drama Levitating features global singing star Anggun in a lyrical performance.

Rolling Stone has also released a BTS cover collection box set.