The A2Z Soundtrack News desk tracks what’s happening in the world of film, TV, and game music — before, during, and after release. From the first announcement of a composer signing on to a major project, to the release of a soundtrack album, to interviews and chart milestones, this is where we publish what we hear first.
Inside the News section you’ll find:
• Soundtrack release announcements — new score albums, vinyl pressings, deluxe editions, and single drops
• Composer and music supervisor news — signings, awards, and exclusive features
• Artist updates — tour announcements, new singles, and collaborations from singers and rappers featured in major soundtracks
• Industry coverage — label moves, streaming platform deals, and Oscar, Emmy, and Grammy nominations for original music
• Behind-the-scenes interviews — composer Q&As and music-supervisor breakdowns on how iconic moments came together
We treat soundtrack journalism the way music criticism deserves to be treated — with sources, with context, and with respect for the people writing the music. Every story is checked against official label announcements, artist social channels, or direct studio communication before it goes live.
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Shakira’s full FIFA World Cup music history across four tournaments — 2006 Germany (‘Hips Don’t Lie’), 2010 ‘Waka Waka’, 2014 ‘La La La’, and 2026 ‘Dai Dai’ anthem plus halftime show co-headline.
Ludwig Göransson swept the 2026 Grammys soundtrack categories — winning Best Score AND Best Compilation Soundtrack for Ryan Coogler’s ‘Sinners’. Full nominee list, why he won, and Oscar implications.
Shakira’s 2010 FIFA World Cup anthem ‘Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)’ sold 15M+ downloads, holds a Guinness World Record, and is the most-streamed World Cup song on Spotify. Full song story.
Ricky Martin’s ‘La Copa de la Vida’ was the 1998 FIFA World Cup France anthem — a No. 1 hit in 30+ countries that launched the late-90s Latin pop boom. Full song story.
Madonna, Shakira, and BTS will co-headline the first-ever FIFA World Cup Final halftime show at MetLife Stadium on July 19, 2026, curated by Coldplay’s Chris Martin. Full details.
John Paesano (Spider-Man games, Maze Runner) is rumored to compose Wes Ball’s live-action Legend of Zelda movie, with Koji Kondo as music consultant. What it means, what to expect.
BTS released ‘Arirang’ on March 20, 2026 and launched a 79-date, 34-city world tour projected to gross $1 billion. Full album breakdown, tour cities, and why the title matters.
Shakira and Burna Boy released the official FIFA World Cup 2026 anthem ‘Dai Dai’ on May 15, 2026 — a Latin pop x Afrobeats fusion through Ace Entertainment and Sony Music Latin. Full guide.
Complete FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Album guide — ‘Dai Dai’ (Shakira+Burna Boy), ‘Lighter’ (Jelly Roll+Carín León), ‘Por Ella’ (Belinda+Los Ángeles Azules), ‘Echo’ (Daddy Yankee+Shenseea), ‘Illuminate’ (Jessie Reyez+Elyanna).
Full FIFA 2026 opening ceremony music lineups — Maná, Alejandro Fernández, J Balvin (Mexico); Katy Perry, Lisa, Anitta, Rema (USA); Michael Bublé, Alanis Morissette, Alessia Cara (Canada). Dates, venues, broadcast info.