Random music news for Thursday, February 12, 2026
Elmo’s Grok is still producing evil images, despite warnings. Now what? As that gets sorted, let’s look at music news for February 12, 2026.
- A couple of Olympic figure skaters were busted for using AI music in their routine. (Via Sven)
- Music composed by Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood is in the Melania movie. He is very pissed.
- Ontario Premier Doug Ford says that he really liked the halftime show by “Big Bunny.”
- Meta has a big legal problem in Mexico. Here’s what’s going on.
- How did Spotify pay so little tax? Let’s investigate.
- Kid Rock accidentally admitted that the TPUSA halftime show was pre-recorded. Then he said it was live, but that he was “out of sync.” What?
- Looking to do some good while buying music memorabilia? Try WaxPoetics. It recently sold a Mariah Carey demo tape from 1988 for US$54,000. You can still place a bid on the earliest known Tupac tape.
- Will The Eagles finally call it quits at the end of 2026? That’s what Don Henley is thinking.
- It sounds like this year’s BRIT Awards are going to be “chaotic.”
- Why has Shinedown erased most of their Instagram posts? Oh.
- So that’s what the “64” on Bad Bunny’s jersey meant.
- I did a sweep of betting sites. The most-wanted halftime performer for the 2027 Super Bowl halftime show is Taylor Swift, followed by Elton John, Adele, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Ed Sheeran.
- There was an induction ceremony for the Metal Hall of Fame in LA. Read about it here.
- I love this: The dogs of Canadian musicians.
- Looking for a new Canadian music blog? Try RewindPlay.
BONUS: Wot? (Via Tom)
