This is a short external music news digest for Jul 12, 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
- Jay-Z’s Yankee Stadium Night Two Setlist: Every Song Played at the Second Show (Billboard, Jul 12)
Night two included appearances from Slick Rick, Eminem and Pharrell. Check out every song that was performed. - Jimmy Barnes, ICEHOUSE and More Pay Tribute to Cold Chisel Saxophonist Andy Bickers (Billboard, Jul 12)
"He was funny, intelligent, and most importantly, he was a good man," Jimmy Barnes wrote. - Squishmallows’ ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Collection Features 4 Fan-Favorite Characters in Plushie Form (Billboard, Jul 12)
The obsession with KPop Demon Hunters continues with this new collection of plush toys. - 50 Cent Reacts to His Diddy Documentary Receiving 3 Emmy Noms: ‘You Can’t Argue With the Work’ (Billboard, Jul 11)
The four-part Netflix docuseries Sean Combs: The Reckoning earned 21.8 million views in its first six days. - Taylor Swift Joins Travis Kelce at His Former Teammate’s Wedding One Week After Their Own (Billboard, Jul 11)
The newlyweds were spotted at the wedding of the NFL's JuJu Smith-Schuster, who previously played for the Chiefs, and Laura Kruk on Friday (July 10). - How to Watch UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway 2 Live Online for Free (Billboard, Jul 11)
Live from Las Vegas on Saturday (July 11), you can watch the entire MMA event, including McGregor's return, online for free. - Jay-Z Brings Spiritual ‘Reasonable Doubt’ Performance to Yankee Stadium: 8 Best Moments (Billboard, Jul 11)
Jay-Z put on a masterclass show, with appearances from Beyoncé, Blue Ivy and Nas, for day-one fans at the first of three nights at Yankee Stadium. - Karol G Creates Tropicoqueta-Themed Cocktail for Her TropiTour & More Uplifting Moments in Latin Music (Billboard, Jul 11)
Plus, Shakira surpasses Taylor Swift on Spotify, and a star-studded telethon rallies aid for Venezuela.
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