Orbit remembered, Young returns, Nicks–Buckingham reconnect, Kidjo makes history
Tributes honor William Orbit as Lindsey Buckingham signals renewed ties with Stevie Nicks, Neil Young unveils Second Song, Angélique Kidjo readies a landmark Walk of Fame star, Chappell Roan rallies for LGBTQ+ youth, and
A day of remembrance and resets: the industry mourned visionary producer William Orbit while Lindsey Buckingham publicly warmed the temperature with Stevie Nicks, hinting at an eventful year ahead. Neil Young announced Second Song with the Chrome Hearts and released its expansive title track, and Angélique Kidjo is set to become the first African musician with a Hollywood Walk of Fame star. Chappell Roan mapped a two-day benefit for trans youth and LGBTQ+ communities as charts delivered fresh milestones; meanwhile, debates over AI’s role in creation simmered and tour calendars shifted from surprise club shows to postponements.
Tributes and remembranceReunions and resetsNew music and releasesCommunity and philanthropyCharts and recordsCreativity and technology debate
William Orbit, the producer behind Madonna’s Ray of Light and Blur’s 13, dies at 69 as tributes pour in from peers including Blur and Fatboy Slim.
Lindsey Buckingham says he and Stevie Nicks are “talking all the time now,” teasing that “next year should be pretty interesting.”
Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts announce new album Second Song (Sept. 18) and share its 11-minute title track.
Angélique Kidjo will become the first African musician to receive a Hollywood Walk of Fame star on Aug. 18.
Chappell Roan unveils the two-day Super Graphic Spectacular at L.A.’s Shrine in October to benefit The Midwest Princess Project.
Chart watch: Ariana Grande’s Petal becomes her sixth straight U.K. No. 1 album; Sam Fender & Olivia Dean’s Rein Me In hits 20 weeks at U.K. No. 1; Ella Langley & Morgan Wallen’s I Can’t Love You Anymore tops Country Airplay as Wallen sets a
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