This week on Educate Your Earbuds, we’re back with a 15-minute mini episode breaking down the confirmed return of Harry Styles, including a new album, a new tour, and the release of “Aperture.” What does this moment say about where pop music is headed next?

We also get into the 2026 BRIT Award nominations and what they reveal about the current state of UK pop, plus early reactions to Charli XCX’s mockumentary The Moment and why it’s already sparking conversation. Along the way, we touch on a few uncomfortable controversies—from the internet turning on J.Lo to Kim Petras making headlines for reasons that go beyond the music.

We close things out on a brighter note with the upcoming Help2 charity album and why it’s one of the most meaningful releases on the horizon.

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Links:

• https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/harry-styles-adds-2026-tour-dates-ties-coldplay-wembley-record-1236163680/

• https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/celebs/a70047887/glambot-director-speaks-out-rude-jlo-moment/

• https://variety.com/2026/film/global/charli-xcx-the-moment-a24-fastest-selling-limited-release-1236642178/

• https://www.brits.co.uk/news/2026/brits-2026-nominees-announced/

• https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/music/music-industry-news/kim-petras-asks-republic-records-drop-her-1236479275/

• https://www.warchild.org.uk/help2