Talk of the Chats

Alex Warren is in early talks to headline the 2027 #Superbowl halftime show, according to TMZ.

Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love’ has already moved over 1 million pure copies in pre-orders, according to Luminate.

Justin Bieber will not perform at Coachella Weekend 2, TMZ reports. Alex Warren will fill his headlining slot in the second weekend.

Luminate and Meta agree on a deal to purchase the rights to Billboard’s charts, Luminate reports. All Billboard charts, including the Hot 100 and Billboard 200, will be made exclusive to paid members, starting at $1,000/mo for U.S. chart access, and $5,000/mo for global charts.

Taylor Swift announces “Opalite” EP, featuring 8 versions of the single, out tonight. Opalite Opalite (Instrumental) Opalite (Life is a Song Acoustic) Opalite (Valentines Remix) Opalite (Opacapella) Opalite (Chainsmokers Remix) Opalite (w/ Lewis Capaldi) Opalite (90s Remix)

Features include: Lady Gaga Tainy Fuerza Regida Peso Pluma KAROL G PinkPantheress

Bad Bunny announces a deluxe version of ‘DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS’, featuring 18 new tracks, out tonight.

Kid Rock’s “Til You Can’t” is challenging for a #1 debut on the Billboard Hot 100 following Turning Point USA Halftime Show. Aiming for up to 500K in pure sales this week.

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Taylor Swift’s “Opalite” is aiming for “record-setting figures” on Spotify following music video premiere, @HITSDD reports.

Harry Styles’ “Aperture” is expected to debut at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with just a single partial day of tracking. 28.9M streams 20K sales 4.5M airplay 332 points

PinkPantheress & Zara Larsson’s “Stateside” opens as the favorite to win Record of the Year and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance at the 2027 #GRAMMYs, Gold Derby reports.

Billboard staff declares Addison Rae the “new Britney Spears but even better” in new article.

Taylor Swift will be running for President in 2028, she announces on Instagram.

Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ could still be eligible for Album of the Year at the 2026 #GRAMMYs despite being released after the submission deadline, @HITSDD reports. “…when it’s between KPop Demon Hunters and AI, sometimes an exception must be made.”

Record labels across the music industry are considering dropping their entire rosters to own a 0.1% share of Taylor Swift’s music revenue, according to Music Business Worldwide.

Zara Larsson’s ‘Midnight Sun’ is closely challenging for a debut on the Billboard 200.

Netflix has been offered to have HUNTR/X of ‘Kpop Demon Hunters’ perform at the 2026 #Superbowl halftime show in the form of a hologram. Apple Music has offered $500 million.

Cardi B’s ‘AM I THE DRAMA?’ is aiming for a second week at #1 on the Billboard 200 (via @HITSDD). Expected to increase in units week 2.