Musicians around the world are remembering the late George Michael as a trailblazing pop star.

Today's top music news stories include a new Christmas mixtape from Chance the Rapper, new music from Nine Inch Nails, and a living room tour announcement from Craig Finn of The Hold Steady.

Today's top music news stories include a 'Wonderful Christmastime' rendition by Paul McCartney and friends, Jack White renovating Bob Dylan's couch, and Bon Iver's engineer talking about how '22, A Million' was made.

Today's top music news stories include an unexpected in-air altercation for Richard Marx, a loss for the Turtles in landmark copyright case, and today's music-in-politics news.

Today's top music news stories include the Black Keys coming to Spotify; and new-release updates from Chic, Broken Social Scene, and Dirty Projectors.

Today's top music news stories include a viral success for two Minnesota musicians, an explanation for why David Bowie wasn't Gandalf, and Chance the Rapper on SNL.

Today's music news highlights include a remix of 'The Twist,' Dolly Parton helping fire victims, and the year's biggest tours.

Today's top music news stories include films with iconic soundtracks being inducted into the National Film Registry, election-related news, and the release of Apple AirPods.

Today's top music news stories include an unusual new vinyl subscription service, Lorde covering Robyn, and Kanye West meeting the president-elect.

Today's top music news stories include a planned Bob Dylan trip to Sweden, the 2017 Golden Globe Nominees, and the Revolution's memories of Prince.