Random music news for Monday, January 19, 2026

Seasame Street has a new deal with Netflix. Let’s sit and watch the first-ever episode from 1969. As for music news for January 19, 2026…

1. Mae Martin has been named the host of the 2026 JUNO Awards.
2. Freddie Mercury’s secret daughter has died of cancer not long after going public.
3. RIP Siouxsie and the Banshees drummer, Kenny Morris. He was 68.
4. Right on schedule, Morrissey cancelled a concert just hours before the doors were set to open. He said he was sick.
5. The kids are getting into older music again, thanks to Stranger Things. (Via Rick J)
6. Dave Grohl had quite the birthday party.
7. Here’s another lesson in taking care when it comes to choosing a trustworthy manager.
8. This fake AI singer has millions of listeners. What’s wrong with people?
9. Over in Sweden, a fake artist called Jacub has been banned from the charts.
10. Meanwhile, X’s Grok still has serious “undressing” problems. Canada’s Privacy Commissioner is going after Grok, too. Good!
11. Stream Tidal had a new competition where 10 artists can win US$100,000.
12. Eurovision is going on tour in Europe. Here’s what that means.
13. The Heated Rivalry soundtrack is now available to stream. It’s good.
14. Queen will never play Glastonbury because of badgers. Yes, badgers.
15. There will be no Oasis reunion shows during the World Cup. Liam wants to watch the footie.

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BONUS: Trump Nazi ghoul Stephen Miller doesn’t like the new series Star Trek: Starfleet Academy because it’s too woke. He’s calling on Captain Kirk to fix things.