Will Smith Faces Sexual Harassment Lawsuit from Tour Violinist; Nick Jonas Drops New Solo Single Amid Chart Dominance

Will Smith Sued for Alleged Sexual Harassment

Tour violinist **Brian King Joseph** has filed a lawsuit against **Will Smith** and Treyball Studios Management. The suit alleges **sexual harassment**, wrongful termination, and retaliation during his time working with Smith.

Smith's attorney has strongly denied the claims, calling them false and reckless. The lawsuit was highlighted in music industry headlines on January 2, 2026[1].

Nick Jonas Releases 'Gut Punch' Solo Single

**Nick Jonas** debuted "Gut Punch", the lead single from his upcoming solo album. The release marks a significant return to his solo work following Jonas Brothers projects[1].

Fans have praised the track's emotional depth, positioning it as a potential hit ahead of the full album rollout.

Taylor Swift Dominates Billboard 200 for 10th Week

**Taylor Swift**'s The Life of a Showgirl secured a 10th non-consecutive week at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. This achievement makes her the first woman with four albums reaching that milestone[1].

**21 Savage** debuted at No. 3 with WHAT HAPPENED TO THE STREETS?. Holiday albums, including **Michael Bublé**'s, filled the rest of the top 10.

Live Music Events Heat Up Early 2026

In Los Angeles, **Dirty Projectors** launched a residency at Blue Note Jazz Club on January 3-4. Led by David Longstreth, the indie rock trio mixes early hits with new orchestral material from their 2024 album Song of the Earth[4].

Punk rockers **T.S.O.L.** performed at the Regent Theater in Huntington Beach on January 3, drawing local music fans for a high-energy show[4].

Atlanta Entertainment Scene Buzzes with Performances

Atlanta blues artist **Nathan Nelson** took the stage at Blind Willie's Blues Club on January 4. Known for his rich southern vocals, Nelson continues to captivate the local scene[5].

• Falcons vs. Saints game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 4 packed downtown Atlanta with sports and entertainment fans[5].
• Upcoming: **Morrissey** live at Fox Theatre on January 18[5].

Other Music Headlines

Jane’s Addiction officially announced their breakup after a 2024 onstage altercation between Perry Farrell and Dave Navarro, leading to tour cancellations and lawsuits[1].

A $123 million lawsuit against ASCAP claims underpayment of radio royalties for background music in news and sports programming[1].