This is a short external music news digest for Jun 16, 2026. It pulls from public publisher feeds, summarizes only the headline context, and links readers back to the original reporting.
Use this as a quick scan of what is moving around the wider music industry today. UpcomingSounds does not republish full external articles.
Music News To Watch
- Bonnie Tyler Out of Coma Following Emergency Surgery, Summer Tour Dates Canceled (Billboard, Jun 16)
Bonnie Tyler has emerged from an induced coma following emergency surgery in Portugal. - Jelly Roll Files for Divorce From Bunnie XO After Nearly 10 Years of Marriage (Billboard, Jun 16)
Jelly Roll and Bunnie XO met in 2015 and married in a secret Las Vegas courthouse ceremony in August 2016. - Fabolous Teases Knicks-Themed ‘Spend Dat’ Remix (Billboard, Jun 16)
The Brooklyn rapper dropped an impressive verse incorporating every Knicks starter, while also shouting out each of the five boroughs. - Cody Johnson & Ella Langley Cover Reba McEntire Classic During Braves Country Fest (Billboard, Jun 16)
The two country stars surprised fans with a duet version of Reba McEntire's "Whoever's in New England" during Johnson's set. - All of Bad Bunny’s Surprise Guests at His Madrid Residency (Billboard, Jun 16)
From Myke Towers to Young Miko and more, these are the artists who performed alongside Benito at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano. - Billboard’s Music Industry Events Calendar (Billboard, Jun 15)
A complete rundown of the most important events across the music business. - Shakira Dances With Tigers & Debuts ‘Dai Dai’ at 2026 U.S. Tour Kick-Off: Best Photos (Billboard, Jun 15)
Welcome back, Shak! - Quavo Lawsuit Over Ferrari Sculpture in ‘Trappa Rappa’ Promo Video Dropped by Artist (Billboard, Jun 15)
Sculptor Daniel Arsham is no longer suing the former Migos rapper for featuring his work in a video on Instagram and TikTok in 2024.
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