Daily Music Headlines April 2, 2026

April 2
3 mins

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Montreux Jazz Festival’s 60th anniversary runs July 3-18 in Switzerland, with artists including John Legend, Lewis Capaldi, PinkPantheress, Deep Purple, Zara Larsson, Conan Gray, and Moby. 

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Shakira has announced a limited U.S. leg of her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour, kicking off June 13 in Inglewood and running through late July. 

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London Mayor Sadiq Khan criticized Ye’s planned Wireless Festival shows, saying the artist’s past antisemitic remarks are offensive and do not reflect London’s values. 

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Lindsey Buckingham was reportedly attacked in Santa Monica by a woman who allegedly threw an unknown substance at him before fleeing. 

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Megan Thee Stallion was hospitalized after falling ill during a performance of Moulin Rouge! The Musical in New York, then later called the incident a wake-up call. 

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Jon Bon Jovi has received the 2026 James Beard Impact Award for his philanthropic work through the JBJ Soul Foundation and JBJ Soul Kitchen. 

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Japan’s latest Billboard Japan Hot 100 is led by King & Prince’s “Waltz for Lily,” followed by M!LK’s “Bakuretsu Aishiteru,” BTS’ “SWIM,” M!LK’s “Sukisugite Metsu!,” and Kenshi Yonezu’s “IRIS OUT.” 

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