Random music news for Thursday, May 11, 2023

Yeah, I can see it. Now let’s try some music news for May 11, 2023.

1. This guy wants to sell underwear. Iron Maiden objects.
2. Speaking of whom, let’s ask AI why Maiden isn’t in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
3. The Weeknd wants to stop being The Weeknd.
4. The new Muppets series–Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem try to make an album–is a hit.
5. Katy Perry has lost a lawsuit against Katie Perry.
6. Ukrainian radio jingles–for Merseyside, England.
7. TikTok is interested in tracking you–especially if you watch gay content.
8. Aretha Franklin’s childhood home is up for sale.
9. New Daft Punk? Coming soon.
10. Nice going, Rod Stewart’s kid.
11. Here’s a list of the guest stars that will appear on Dolly Parton’s rock album.
12. Ticketmaster is facing another class action suit, this time in Mexico.
13. Late Canadian guitar legend Jeff Healey is getting a documentary. Watch the trailer.
14. Dad? Is that you? Jay-Z: “I don’t know what you’re talking about.“
15. Imagine Dragons support the writers in the current WGA strike. They even played a picket line.

BONUS: The next time you get asked “You want fries with that?”, it could be from a AI chatbot.