Music News Today — July 28, 2026
Ariana Grande Sues Hackers Over Alleged Targeting of Close Music Collaborators and more — today's music signal.
The music world is abuzz with a mix of excitement and concern as several high-profile stories unfold. On one hand, the summer festival season is in full swing, with Darius Rucker and Luke Grimes set to headline the Omni Hotels Summer Festival & Music Series, promising fans a season of great music and entertainment. However, the news is not all upbeat, as cult singer-songwriter Linda Perhacs has reportedly gone missing, leaving her friends and fans worried and searching for answers. The music community is also rallying around Ariana Grande, who has been targeted by hackers, resulting in the theft and leakage of her unreleased music, photos, and video footage.
Ariana Grande's situation has taken a serious turn, with the singer taking legal action against the hackers, suing them for the alleged theft and targeting of her close music collaborators. The incident highlights the ongoing issue of cybersecurity in the music industry and the need for artists to protect their work and personal information. In other news, the music world is also grappling with a more somber reality, as D4vd has been ordered to stand trial for the murder of a 14-year-old girl, a stark reminder of the complexities and challenges that exist beyond the spotlight. As the music community navigates these diverse and complex stories, one thing is clear - the world of music is always evolving, and today's headlines are a testament to the ups and downs that artists and fans face every day.
Today's signal:
• Ariana Grande Sues Hackers Over Alleged Targeting of Close Music Collaborators (rollingstone.com)
• Ariana Grande Sues Hackers Over Alleged Theft of Unreleased Music, Photos, and Video Footage (rollingstone.com)
• Linda Perhacs’ Friends Say Cult Singer-Songwriter Has ‘Gone Missing’ (rollingstone.com)
• Darius Rucker, Luke Grimes Lead Omni Hotels Summer Festival & Music Series (rollingstone.com)
• Ariana Grande Sues Hackers for Leaking Unreleased Music and Footage (variety.com)
• D4vd Ordered to Stand Trial for Murder of 14-Year-Old Girl (variety.com)