Epiphone has released the Joan Jett Olympic Special, a signature guitar developed with the rock musician, available worldwide through authorized dealers, Gibson Garage locations and Epiphone.com. The model is a reissue of Jett’s original Epiphone Olympic, now offered in a Vintage Sunburst finish the company says was inspired by her original Gibson Melody Maker.

The guitar features a lightweight mahogany body and neck, a rosewood fretboard with pearloid dot inlays, die-cast tuners and a Graph Tech nut. Its electronics are limited to a single PowerHammer ProBucker pickup, one volume knob and an on/off toggle switch functioning as a kill switch, a stripped-down control layout the brand ties to Jett’s minimalist approach. A reproduction of Jett’s signature appears on the headstock, and the instrument ships with a gig bag and artist sticker set.

The release adds to Epiphone’s signature-artist lineup as the brand continues marketing itself around touring and emerging musicians alike.

Based on a press release provided to Music Industry Weekly by Libby Coffey, primeprgroup.com.

Toronto-based producer and DJ Ladji Mouflet has released “Hatuey,” a new single named after the 16th-century Taino chief who led resistance against Spanish colonizers. According to the announcement, Mouflet has Taino heritage through his mother’s lineage, and the track’s cover art incorporates Taino imagery along with tribal tattoos worn by Mouflet and his brother.

The song is built around Afro percussion and electronic production that the announcement describes as characteristic of Mouflet’s style, drawing on influences from Latin America, West Africa, the Caribbean and New York. Mouflet was raised between Harlem, the South Bronx and the Lower East Side; his mother is from the Dominican Republic and danced salsa alongside Tito Puente and Celia Cruz, while his father, of Senegalese and Martinican descent, founded a dance and music school where the family lived.

“Hatuey” is the first single from Mouflet’s upcoming album “The Pilgrimage,” which the announcement describes as an exploration of his family heritage. Mouflet’s earlier singles “Baiana 2022” and “French Bossa Nova” have surpassed 35 million and 44 million streams respectively, according to the announcement, which also states he draws 1.5 to 2.2 million monthly Spotify listeners and releases music independently through his own label, Alkebulan Records.

Based on a press release provided to Music Industry Weekly by Eric Alper, thatericalper.com.

A Christie’s auction of guitars and memorabilia from Johnny Marr’s personal collection totalled £3,649,280, more than three times the pre-sale estimate, according to the auction house. The 111-lot sale, titled Marr’s Guitars: The Johnny Marr Collection, drew registered bidders from 34 countries, with Christie’s saying 81% were new to the auction house, and ran more than five hours.

The top lot was Marr’s 1982 Rickenbacker 330 Jetglo, associated with his work in The Smiths, which sold for £358,400 against an estimate of £60,000-£80,000. A 1960 Gibson ES-355 that Sire Records founder Seymour Stein bought for Marr in 1984 fetched £204,800, matching the price paid for a 1984 Cherry Gibson Les Paul Standard. A Fender Johnny Marr Signature Jaguar used on the ‘No Time to Die’ soundtrack sold for £46,080.

Hammer proceeds from 31 of the lots, covering ten guitars, 1980s concert posters and award trophies, will be split between the UK charities Guide Dogs for the Blind Association and the National Autistic Society. Marr’s new album, ‘The Age of Everything,’ is due October 2 via BMG, ahead of tour dates in Mexico, Brazil, Argentina and Chile in late November.

Based on a press release provided to Music Industry Weekly by Hannah Schweiger, christies.com.

Nick Cannon will tour “Wild ‘N Out Live: The Next Generation” across 20 North American arenas this fall, promoted by Live Nation. The tour kicks off November 10 at Oakland Arena and wraps December 17 at United Center in Chicago, with stops including Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Las Vegas, Dallas, Houston, Miami, Atlanta, Toronto and Detroit.

The live show is billed as bringing the sketch comedy franchise’s blend of improv comedy, hip-hop, freestyle battles and celebrity guests to the stage. The MTV franchise, now in its 22nd television season, has previously featured comedians including Kevin Hart, Pete Davidson, Katt Williams and DC Young Fly, according to the announcement.

Tickets go on general sale September 24 via Live Nation, following an artist presale beginning September 22.

Based on a press release provided to Music Industry Weekly by Intuit Dome PR, intuitdome.com.

Toronto singer-songwriter Chloe Sofia has released “Girl on the Internet,” a pop-rock single addressing online harassment and the judgment women face over how they dress and present themselves online. According to the announcement, the song was inspired by two incidents Chloe experienced within days of each other: receiving an unsolicited explicit photo from a stranger online, and a family friend calling her mother with concerns about how she was dressing and posting.

Chloe co-wrote the track with producer Kayla Diamond, who also handled production, in under a week, with the label saying the lyrics remained unchanged from their first draft. Sessions took place between Diamond’s studio and Chloe’s home setup.

The release follows a year of momentum for Chloe, whose debut single “Pulse” was a runner-up in the Unsigned Only song competition, leading to a partial scholarship to the invite-only Prodigy Camp, whose alumni include Chappell Roan. She has also received Massey Hall’s Young Musician’s Commission, been featured on Spotify’s “Pop All Day” editorial playlist, and was nominated for Emerging Talent of the Year at the Mississauga Music Awards, according to the announcement. Her production team includes JUNO-nominated producer Kayla Diamond and LA-based producer Stephen Conley.

Based on a press release provided to Music Industry Weekly by Eric Alper, thatericalper.com.

Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” remains atop the ARIA singles chart for a 14th consecutive week, extending its run at No. 1 in Australia.

Elsewhere on the ARIA charts, Olivia Rodrigo returns to the top of the albums tally with “You’re Pretty Sad For A Girl So In Love,” reclaiming the No. 1 spot after a four-week absence.

Read the full story at Billboard.

Gregg Alexander, who wrote and fronted New Radicals before stepping out of the public eye to focus on songwriting for other artists, is bringing the band back. He spoke about the decision after years working behind the scenes since the group’s brief run in the late 1990s.

Alexander said his songwriting philosophy has always centered on longevity over short-term chart success, aiming for songs that endure for decades rather than a single moment. His comments come as New Radicals prepare to re-emerge publicly after a long hiatus.

Read the full story at Music Business Worldwide.