Daily Music Headlines

JISOO’s duet with ZAYN, “Eyes Closed,” debuted at No. 72 on the Billboard Hot 100, making BLACKPINK the first all-female K-pop group where every member has charted a solo hit. bit.ly/3ZJISOO BLACKPINK begins filming their first group comeback video since 2022’s Born Pink. bit.ly/3ZBlackpink Japan’s new Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, revealed her love for metal and drumming, citing Black Sabbath,...

Kenny Loggins condemned Donald Trump’s use of “Danger Zone” in an AI video. Axl Rose briefly stormed offstage in Buenos Aires. Green Day ’s American Idiot tops UK’s 21st-century rock album. Ticketmaster announced anti-resale measures requiring taxpayer ID for resellers. Composer Kara Talve scored The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror XXXVI . Del Mar College’s Sound Recording Tech program performed 198...

Post Malone faces a $10M lawsuit from limo driver Larry Deuel, who claims he was never paid for appearing in the 2020 “Tommy Lee” video. Deuel alleges breach of contract and misuse of likeness. lnk Arizona’s Musical Instrument Museum opens The Magical Flute: Beauty, Enchantment, and Power (Nov 7–9), featuring rare flutes including an 8,000-year-old Chinese bone flute and Napoleon’s crystal flute....

It’s Friday, October 17, 2025. Rock legend Ace Frehley, founding guitarist of Kiss, has died at 74 after injuries from a fall in September. Known as “The Spaceman,” Frehley helped define the band’s sound and image. pitchfork.com K-pop group aespa and rising country-rap star Shaboozey will perform on Amazon Music Live , airing after Thursday Night Football alongside acts like Foo Fighters and Fuerz...

Daft Punk will celebrate the 20th anniversary of Human After All with a reissue of Human After All: Remixes , available globally on vinyl for the first time. nme.com RM of BTS has confirmed the group’s long-awaited comeback is scheduled for late March 2026, announced at W Korea’s Love Your W event alongside J-Hope and V. billboard.com Nicki Minaj says she’s scrapping her upcoming album, tagging Ja...

R&B icon D’Angelo has died at 51 after battling cancer. Known for Brown Sugar and Voodoo , he leaves behind a lasting neo-soul legacy. bit.ly/3ZAngelo Two inmates, Rashid Gedel and Samuel Dodsworth , have been charged with the prison murder of Lostprophets frontman Ian Watkins , who was serving a 29-year sentence. bit.ly/3WWatkins Iron Maiden will reissue Live After Death on vinyl for its 40th...

Questlove received the 2025 Peabody Trailblazer Award, honoring his impact as a musician, filmmaker, and activist. bit.ly/3PeaQLO Thommy Price, longtime Joan Jett & the Blackhearts drummer passed away at 68. bit.ly/3ThoPri John Lodge, Moody Blues bassist and co-lead vocalist since 1966, died at 82. bit.ly/3JohLod Ian Watkins, former Lostprophets singer, was murdered in prison Oct 11. bit.ly/3I...

A federal judge dismissed Drake’s defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group over Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us,” ruling the lyrics were opinion, not fact, and noting a reasonable listener wouldn’t take them literally; Drake plans to appeal. complex.com No Doubt will reunite for a six-show Las Vegas Sphere residency from May 6–16, 2026, marking their first shows in nearly 14 years and making...

Dolly Parton shut down health rumors, posting a video on Instagram saying she’s “not sicker than she looks” and joking, “Do I look sick to you?” before adding, “I ain’t ready to die yet. God’s not through with me, and I ain’t done working.” nme.com Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl broke streaming-era records with 3.5 million first-week equivalent units, surpassing Adele’s 25 and marking one o...

Ozzy Osbourne’s No Escape From Now doc explores his struggles with health, recovery, and farewell to touring while making Patient Number 9 . Directed by Tania Alexander, it’s a moving look at his legacy. Now on Paramount+. bit.ly/3OzzyDoc A South Boston exhibit honors victims of the Nova Music Festival attack, featuring survivor stories and festival artifacts. Open through Oct. 21. bit.ly/3NovaExh...

Daily Music Headlines – October 7, 2025 Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson of Rush will tour in 2026 for their 50th anniversary, honoring their late bandmate Neil Peart. Drummer Anika Nilles joins for the 12-date tour, starting June 7 in Los Angeles, featuring two sets of 35 songs spanning Rush’s greatest hits. rollingstone.com Zach Bryan teased a new song, “Bad News,” criticizing ICE raids and reflecting...

Taylor Swift’s limited theatrical event The Official Release Party of a Showgirl debuted at No. 1, projected at $28–32 M, earning an A+ CinemaScore and critical acclaim. bit.ly/3zTayShow Sean “Diddy” Combs was sentenced to 50 months in prison and fined $500K for two counts of transportation for prostitution, following his conviction involving Cassie Ventura and another woman. bit.ly/3zDiddySent Ba...

Taylor Swift’s new album  The Life of a Showgirl  features a reimagining of George Michael’s “Father Figure,” with his estate’s full support. Billboard Zayn Malik and Louis Tomlinson will reunite for a 2026 Netflix docuseries chronicling a U.S. road trip and reflections on their past. Billboard Young Thug announced a 2026 tour with Quavo, marking his first since being released from jail....

A White House advisor announced ICE agents will be present at the upcoming Super Bowl halftime show headlined by Bad Bunny, saying there will be “no sanctuary” for undocumented individuals at major events. The statement drew backlash for targeting marginalized fans and politicizing the performance. Read more Welsh band Holding Absence voiced alarm after an AI-generated act inspired by their music...

Taylor Swift becomes the first female artist to surpass 100M certified U.S. album sales per RIAA, joining The Beatles & Garth Brooks. She marks the milestone with her 12th album The Life of a Showgirl and a special cinema-style event “T he Official Release Party of a Showgirl ” could debut at $35–40M, topping the box office. The 89-min feature includes a music video & behind-the-scenes foo...

EJAE, AUDREY NUNA & REI AMI of HUNTR/X will debut live on Fallon Oct 7, performing “Golden” + interview. https://shorturl.at/N5PXr Def Leppard to get Walk of Fame star Oct 9 at Capitol Records; ceremony streamed live. https://shorturl.at/V8KBR Ghost announces 20-date NA arena tour for 2026, starting Jan 21 Orlando; “no phones” policy. Tix Oct 3. https://shorturl.at/f5BEj Yusuf/Cat Stevens canc...

Cardi B’s “AM I THE DRAMA?” debuts No. 1 on Billboard 200 with 200K units, biggest week for a woman in R&B/hip-hop this year. Nine Inch Nails’ “TRON: Ares” soundtrack enters at No. 5, first top 10 in a decade. https://shorturl.at/VGnD8 Dolly Parton postpones Vegas residency for health, rescheduled to Sept 2026. https://shorturl.at/bmthZ Lola Young cancels All Things Go fest after NYC stage col...

Jessica Sanchez, 30, won America’s Got Talent ’s 20th season, fulfilling a dream that began with her first audition in 2006. Billboard Glastonbury confirmed its next festival for June 23–27, 2027, and is holding a charity draw for 25 pairs of early tickets to support Médecins Sans Frontières. NME Stagecoach 2026 announced headliners Post Malone, Lainey Wilson, and Cody Johnson, alongside cross-gen...

A man was arrested for trespassing at Travis Kelce’s home while attempting to serve Taylor Swift deposition papers linked to Justin Baldoni’s lawsuit, which her legal team says she never agreed to. Billboard Rihanna and A$AP Rocky welcomed their third child, a daughter named Rocki Irish Mayers, born September 13, which Rihanna announced on Instagram. AP Dua Lipa denied firing her agent David Levy...

Tribute concert for Minnie Riperton’s Perfect Angel 50th at Hollywood Bowl w/ Stevie Wonder, George Benson, Chanté Moore + more, honoring her genre-spanning legacy. 🔗 bit.ly/3Riperton Brian Wilson & The Beach Boys charity show Sept 27, Granada Theatre, Santa Barbara w/ Wilson Phillips, Kenny Loggins; proceeds benefit Adam’s Angels + Surfrider Foundation. 🔗 bit.ly/3BeachBoys KORN’s See You On...

HUNTR/X’s “Golden” stays No.1 on the Hot 100 for a 6th week, longest soundtrack hit run in over a decade, surpassing “Bruno” & setting record for animated group. lnk Coachella 2026 sold out in 4 days thanks to a strong lineup incl. Justin Bieber’s first concert since 2022. lnk Colombian musicians B-King & Regio ClownBMusic found dead in State of Mexico after a week missing; homicide probe...

Twenty One Pilots’ Breach debuts No. 1 on Billboard 200 with 200K units, biggest rock week in 6 yrs, 169K traditional sales, 2nd No. 1 & 5th top 10 album. bit.ly/3ZBreach NIN fan may sue after being ejected from Phoenix show following vertigo spell; raises questions on venue medical response. bit.ly/3ZNIN Stabbing outside Hampton Coliseum Phish show leaves 1 dead, 2 injured; incident under inv...

Taylor Swift is reportedly releasing a secret movie alongside her new album The Life of a Showgirl on October 3. Link HUNTR/X, the fictional K-pop group from KPop Demon Hunters , hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with “Golden,” while the singers behind the project discuss inspirations and future plans. Link The FTC and seven state attorneys general sued Live Nation and Ticketmaster, alleging dece...

The Together For Palestine benefit concert, organized by Brian Eno, raised over £1.5 million at London’s OVO Wembley Arena with performances from Damon Albarn, PinkPantheress, and Elyanna. Billboard Spotify signed a new multi-year global partnership with Sony Music, including direct U.S. licensing aimed at boosting songwriter royalties. Billboard Aerosmith will release a new five-song EP, One More...

Karol G will be the first Latina artist to headline Coachella 2026, joined by Gigi Perez, Luísa Sonza, Cachirula and Loojan, 54 Ultra, Los Hermanos Flores, and more lat.ms/3ZgHkF1 Cardi B announces her first tour in six years, the 30+ date Little Miss Drama Tour kicking off Feb 11 in Palm Desert and ending Apr 17 in Atlanta bit.ly/4gZ8KDt Kelvin Evans arrested for stealing unreleased Beyoncé music...