Random music news for Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Netflix has its own AI studio now, and it’s going to use it whether we like it or not. I hope you like music news for May 19, 2026. And I’m warning you: There’s a LOT of AI news today.

Should you care, Nicki Minaj will happily explain why she loves Donald Trump.
A guy was arrested trying to set fire to Chris Brown’s home.
The weather gods did not cooperate with the shooting of a new U2 video in Mexico City.
Given is reputation, why do radio listeners still love Michael Jackson? Let’s explore that.
Nick Valensi, guitarist with The Strokes, says he’s taking “a temporary break.”
Billy Idol will receive a lifetime achievement award at this year’s American Music Awards.
This is a look back at what CBGB was like in 1978. (Via Tom)
Interesting: There’s a trend among classic rock radio stations to play down the term “classic rock.”
Why was Britney Spears barking in an LA restaurant? And please, Britney, put down that knife.
Sondo AI makes music videos. It says it has more than 10 million global users.
Suno, the AI music generator now works with Apple CarPlay.
Are you a musician or music fan with tinnitus because of too much loud music? There’s a new treatment. (Via Sean)
A Joy Division/New Order reunion at their Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction? Don’t hold your breath.
Deep Purple has a new album coming out. They’ve also teamed up with Swiss high-end audio manufacturer Revox for some new gear, including a reel-to-reel player.
Weezer’s debut album has been added to the US Library of Congress Recording Registry because it’s considered to be “culturally significant.”