Chaka Khan, Amy Winehouse, Ryan Gosling's Band Mark Music News

The music world is buzzing with a series of significant announcements and celebrations. Legendary R&B artist Chaka Khan is set to be honored with the Classic Soul Honor at the 2026 Soul Train Awards, recognizing her decades-long influence on soul, funk, and R&B. Meanwhile, the enduring legacy of Amy Winehouse is being celebrated with a 20th-anniversary concert in London featuring notable artists, and a new West End musical based on her life is reportedly in development.

Adding to the excitement, actor Ryan Gosling's band, Dead Man's Bones, is preparing for a comeback, announcing new music for the first time in 17 years. This follows recent news of rapper Wiz Khalifa signing with 10K Projects for new releases. The ASCAP Awards also highlighted significant contributions to music writing, honoring biographies of film composers John Williams and Bernard Herrmann, among other works.