5 Seconds Of Summer Announce 2026 ‘Everyone’s A Star!’ World Tour
On Thursday (October 23), 5 Seconds of Summer announced the dates and details of their 2026 Everyone’s a Star! World Tour. 5SOS’ international jaunt kicks off in Europe in March 2026, with the North American leg of the tour launching on May 29 in Uncasville, Connecticut, before concluding on August 28 in Mountain View, California,… ...
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David Ball, Co-Founder Of “Tainted Love” Hitmakers Soft Cell, Dead At 66
David Ball, co-founder and multi-instrumentalist of the influential English synth-pop duo Soft Cell, has died at the age of 66. According to a tribute posted on the band’s official Instagram, Ball “passed away peacefully in his sleep at his London home on Wednesday 22nd October.” Best known for the 1981 global hit, "Tainted Love" (a… ...
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Addison Rae Brings Out Charli XCX For Duets On “Von Dutch” And “‘2 Die 4’ During Los Angeles Show
During Wednesday night’s (October 22) show at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, Addison Rae invited her friend and frequent collaborator, Charli XCX, to join her onstage. The pop superstars performed their collaborative hits, the “Von Dutch Remix” from Charli’s 2024 album Brat and It’s Completely Different but Also Still Brat, and Rae’s 2023 track,… ...
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Alex Warren’s “Ordinary” Reaches No. 1 On Billboard’s Adult Contemporary Chart
Alex Warren's breakout hit, "Ordinary," has reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Adult Contemporary chart, following its record-breaking 16-week run atop the Pop Airplay chart, the longest-ever reign on the tally. Additionally, "Ordinary" spent 21 weeks at No. 1 on Adult Pop Airplay, surpassing The Weeknd's record for a lead male soloist, trailing only three songs… ...
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Lauryn Hill Announces 2025 “Artist in Residence” Canadian Tour
Ms. Lauryn Hill has announced a 2025 “Artist in Residence” tour of Canada, featuring an intimate eight-city run from November 19 to December 19. The short jaunt begins in Winnipeg and concludes in Ottawa, with stops in Vancouver, Hamilton, Montreal, Calgary, Edmonton, and Toronto in between. “With ‘Artist In Residence,’ Ms. Hill continues to push… ...
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Taylor Swift, LL Cool J, David Byrne Lead 2026 Class Of Nominees For Songwriters Hall Of Fame
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame nominees include prominent artists such as Taylor Swift, LL Cool J, David Byrne, Kenny Loggins, Pink, Sarah McLachlan. Swift, who received the Hal David Starlight Award from the SHOF in 2010, is now nominated for full membership in the prestigious organization, and if inducted, she would be the first… ...
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Streams Of D’Angelo’s Music Surge 796% Following His Death, With Three Songs Reaching Top 10 On R&B Chart
Following D’Angelo’s death from pancreatic cancer on October 14 at age 51, streams of his music surged 796% with 16.1 million U.S. on-demand plays over the week of Oct. 10-16. The top hits among fans were “Untitled (How Does It Feel),” which accumulated 2.5 million plays during that span, followed by “Lady” (2.2 million) and… ...
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Lizzo Sued For Copyright Infringement Over Song Clip She Shared On Social Media That Namechecked Sydney Sweeney
Lizzo is facing a copyright infringement lawsuit from the Georgia-based GRC Trust over an unreleased song snippet titled, “I’m Goin’ in Till October.” The Grammy-winning musician initially shared the track on Instagram and TikTok in August, with the clip containing a lyrical reference to actress Sydney Sweeney (“B**ch, I got good jeans like I’m Sydney.”)… ...
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Elizabeth Taylor’s Son Praises Taylor Swift’s Song About His Mom, Says They “Seem Like Kindred Spirits”
In a new interview with People, Christopher Wilding, the son of Elizabeth Taylor andMichael Wilding, praised Taylor Swift’s new song inspired by his mother, “Elizabeth Taylor.” Wilding says he listened to the track "the day it became available," and found Swift’s detailed tribute to his mother’s legacy “especially magical.” Wilding also complimented Swift by noting… ...
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Brandi Carlile Announces 2026 ‘Human Tour’
On Wednesday (October 22), Brandi Carlile announced the dates and details of her 2026 Human Tour, named after a track from her forthcoming new album, Returning to Myself, which is set to be released on Friday (Oct. 24). Carlile’s North American arena dates are scheduled for February and March – including high-profile stops at New… ...
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Miley Cyrus Will Contribute An Original New Song, “Dream As One” To ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Soundtrack
Miley Cyrus is contributing a new original song titled, “Dream as One,” to the soundtrack of James Cameron’s upcoming film, Avatar: Fire and Ash. The movie is set to be released in theaters on December 12, with the song debuting on November 14. Cyrus co-wrote the track with Mark Ronson, Andrew Wyatt, and Simon Franglen,… ...
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Janelle Monae Tells Lucy Dacus She Time-Traveled To The 1970s To See David Bowie
In a new Rolling Stone ‘Musicians on Musicians’ interview, Janelle Monáe nostalgically described to Lucy Dacus her experience "time-traveling" back to the 1970s to see David Bowie perform. “I traveled back into the 1970s, and I saw him do Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars. It was incredible,” Monáe said, causing Dacus to question… ...
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Rosalía Reveals That Her New Album, ‘Lux,’ Is Set For Release In November
Rosalía has officially confirmed that her long-awaited new album, Lux, will finally be released on November 7 via Columbia Records. The announcement – which followed weeks of social media teasers – took place in a public reveal at Madrid’s Gran Vía on Monday (October 20), which included a display of the album artwork featuring the… ...
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Gracie Abrams’ Red Rocks Show Set To Stream On Apple Music
Gracie Abrams’ August concert at Colorado’s iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre will stream exclusively on Apple Music Live starting Wednesday, October 29 at 7 PM PT/10 PM ET. Abrams' performance features songs from the deluxe edition of her 2024 album, The Secret of Us, as well as tracks from her full-length debut, Good Riddance, and her… ...
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Mariah Carey Named 2026 MusiCares Person Of The Year
Mariah Carey has been named MusiCares 2026 Person of the Year, with a gala honoring her set to take place on January 30, 2026, at the Los Angeles Convention Center, two days before the Grammy Awards. Carey is being recognized for her decades-long musical impact as well as her philanthropic efforts, which includes providing relief… ...
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Anthony Jackson, Legendary Session Musician And Creator Of The Contrabass, Dies At 73
Anthony Jackson, the legendary session bassist and creator of the electric contrabass guitar, has died at 73 after battling Parkinson’s disease. Renowned for his distinctive opening bass line on The O’Jays’ “For the Love of Money,” Jackson enjoyed a prolific career working with artists like Buddy Rich, Chaka Khan, Roberta Flack, Carly Simon, Diana Ross,… ...
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Nicki Minaj Says Upcoming New Album Is Back On Track As She Enters Her “Billionaire Barbie” Era
Nicki Minaj took to X over the weekend to announce that she’s entering her “Billionaire Barbie” era, while confirming the release of her sixth studio album, NM6, as planned on March 27, 2026. “I could put out an album tomorrow and still revolutionize the industry yet again on 3.27.26,” Minaj wrote in a since-deleted tweet,… ...
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Britney Spears Claims That “Brain Damage Happened To Me” During Lengthy Conservatorship
Britney Spears has revealed that she believes she suffered brain damage during her prolonged conservatorship, reflecting on the traumatic impact it had on her life in a heartfelt Instagram post shared on Sunday (October 19). Spears likened her experience to the story of Maleficent losing her wings, symbolizing how she felt stripped of her autonomy… ...
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Taylor Swift Claims Eight Spots On Top 10 Of Billboard Hot 100, With “The Fate Of Ophelia” No. 1 For Second Straight Week
One week after Taylor Swift dominated the Billboard Hot 100 by occupying the top 12 spots with songs from her record-breaking album, The Life of a Showgirl, she continues to hold eight of the Top 10 positions on the chart, and places all 12 tracks within the Top 14, led by “The Fate of Ophelia”… ...
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Dua Lipa Brings Out Death Cab For Cutie’s Ben Gibbard For Duet On “I Will Follow You Into The Dark” In Seattle
While closing out the North American leg of her Radical Optimism Tour in Seattle on Thursday night (October 16), Dua Lipa was joined by Ben Gibbard for an acoustic duet of Death Cab for Cutie's "I Will Follow You Into the Dark." This performance continued Lipa’s tradition of performing city-specific covers and collaborating with iconic… ...
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Sabrina Carpenter Dances In Underwear While Singing “Manchild,” Drops F-Bomb During “Nobody’s Son” On ‘SNL’ Performance
On the October 18 episode of Saturday Night Live, Sabrina Carpenter, serving as the show's host and musical guest, delivered an uncensored version of "Nobody's Son" during her second song of the evening. The Grammy-winning pop superstar sang the explicit phrase, “He sure fu**ed me up” twice without being muted or bleeped during the live… ...
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Lorde Joined By Charli XCX For Duet On “Girl, So Confusing Remix” During L.A. Stop On Her ‘Ultrasound Tour’
At the Los Angeles stop of her Ultrasound World Tour at the Kia Forum on Saturday night (October 18), Lorde closed her electrifying set by bringing out surprise guest Charli XCX to perform their confessional Brat remix of “Girl, So Confusing.” Lorde shimmied around on the b-stage while Charli delivered her potent verse, with the… ...
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Sales Of Taylor Swift’s Vintage Aquarium T-Shirt Helps Raise Over $2 Million For Otter Conservation Efforts
Taylor Swift sparked a surge of support for otter conservation after wearing a Monterey Bay Aquarium T-shirt in a clip from her box-office topping film, The Release Party of a Showgirl, inspiring fans to buy shirts with the reissued 1990s design which raised over $2.2 million for sea otter habitat restoration in California. The aquarium… ...
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Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life Of A Showgirl’ Notches Second Straight Week At No. 1 On Billboard 200
Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl spends its second consecutive week at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, earning 338,000 equivalent album units in the U.S. for the week ending October 16, a 92% drop from its record-breaking 4 million debut. Despite the significant decline in sales from its historic opening week, this… ...
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Sam Fender Wins Mercury Prize, Beating Out Fontaines D.C., Pulp, And Wolf Alice For Prestigious U.K. Music Award
On Thursday night (October 16), Sam Fender was awarded the 2025 Mercury Prize for his album, People Watching. The ceremony was held in Fender’s hometown of Newcastle in the North East of England, marking the first time the awards took place outside of London. Receiving the trophy from broadcaster and DJ Sian Eleri, Fender thanked… ...
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Janelle Monáe’s Announces Wondaween 2025 Halloween Music Festival In Los Angeles
Janelle Monáe and the Wondaland Arts Society have returned to Los Angeles with Wondaween 2025, a month-long Halloween festival spanning cemeteries, theaters, secret venues, and the Hollywood Bowl throughout the month of October. The event kicked off with a screening at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, and includes highlights like a horror conversation panel with Danny Elfman… ...
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Pras Michél Working With Mark Wahlberg On Documentary About Fugees Founder’s Life And Spy Trial
Fugees founder Pras Michél was recently convicted on multiple conspiracy charges that carry a potential 22-year prison sentence, and the 52-year-old rapper has partnered with Mark Wahlberg to produce a documentary exploring his musical legacy and high-profile 2023 trial. The film, produced under Wahlberg’s Unrealistic Ideas banner, will delve into Michél’s rise in the music… ...
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Ja Rule Is Going to Be a Grandpa, As His Daughter Brittney Is Expecting First Baby With Husband Tevin Aitken
During a recent appearance on the Sherri show, Ja Rule joyfully announced that he’s going to be a grandfather, as his daughter Brittney Atkins, 30, and her husband, Tevin Aitken, are expecting their first child. "I'm about to be a grandfather," he proudly revealed, while jokingly adding, "That don't even sound right." The 49-year-old rapper… ...
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Charlie Puth And Wife Brooke Reveal They’re Expecting Their First Baby In His New Music Video
Charlie Puth and his wife Brooke revealed that they are expecting their first baby in the singer’s new music video for his song, "Changes." The track is the lead single on Puth’s forthcoming album, Whatever’s Clever!, which is due out March 6 via Atlantic Records. In the video, Brooke, wearing a red sweater, cradles her… ...
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Post Malone Fan Killed By Falling Debris While Evacuating Utah Music Festival
Ava Ahlander, a 23-year-old concertgoer from Seattle, tragically died while evacuating the REDWEST Festival in Salt Lake City on Saturday (October 11) due to severe weather. The event, which was set to be headlined by Post Malone, was postponed and attendees were urged to seek shelter, so Ahlander took refuge in her car. But she… ...
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Beyoncé, Lauryn Hill, Doja Cat, And Missy Elliott Lead Online Tributes to D’Angelo, “The Pioneer Of Neo-Soul”
The music world is mourning the loss of neo-soul legend D’Angelo, who died on Tuesday (October 14) at the age of 51 from prostate cancer. His passing has prompted heartfelt tributes from artists including Lauryn Hill, Doja Cat, Missy Elliott, Beyoncé, and Jill Scott. Hill, who duetted with D’Angelo on “Nothing Even Matters” from her… ...
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Shaboozey Declares “There’s No Better Choice” Than Bad Bunny For 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show
Shaboozey is praising Bad Bunny as the ideal choice for the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show headliner, calling him a "global superstar, global icon — and an American citizen," whose performances ignite audiences worldwide. Shaboozey – an NFL halftime show veteran after headlining the 2024 Thanksgiving Day Halftime Show in November before making a high-profile… ...
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Playboi Carti Joined By Kendrick Lamar And A$AP Rocky During Los Angeles Show
At the Los Angeles stop of his Antagonist 2.0 Tour on Tuesday night (October 14), Playboi Carti delivered a star-studded performance at Crypto.com Arena. The chart-topping Atlanta rapper brought out A$AP Rocky – who signed Carti to his creative agency, AWGE – and Kendrick Lamar, who surprised fans with a guest appearance during the track… ...
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Sabrina Carpenter Shoots ‘Sex And The City’ Inspired Promo For Upcoming SNL Hosting And Performing Gig
Sabrina Carpenter is the host and musical guest on Saturday Night Live’s October 18 episode, and the pop superstar released a new promo for the show that parodies Sex and the City. In the clip, Carpenter hilariously steps into Carrie Bradshaw’s New York, exchanging witty banter with cast members, and embodying the iconic character’s sass,… ...
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Nicki Minaj Announces That She’s Canceling Her Planned New Album Release: “No More Music”
Nicki Minaj has announced that she is canceling her planned sixth studio album, which was originally set to be released on March 27, 2026. The rapper wrote on X on Wednesday (October 15), “Ok I’m not going to put out the album anymore. No more music,” and she tagged Jay-Z with the message, “Hope you’re… ...
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Kylie Jenner Revives King Kylie Persona, Makes Music Debut On “Fourth Strike” With Terror Jr
Kylie Jenner has revived her edgy alter ego, King Kylie, while making her music debut on Terror Jr’s new single, “Fourth Strike.” The song is a follow-up to their 2014 track, “Three Strikes,” which was featured in an early Kylie Cosmetics lip gloss ad. The reemergence of King Kylie is tied to her relaunch of… ...
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Charli XCX’s New Movie, ‘The Moment,’ Is “Realest Depiction Of The Music Industry” She’s Ever Seen
In a new Vanity Fair cover story, Charli XCX discussed her upcoming film, The Moment, which she described as a “2024 period piece” and “the realest depiction of the music industry that I’ve ever seen.” The movie, which is “based on an original idea” by Charli, explores an alternate reality of her career during the… ...
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Sabrina Carpenter Praises Taylor Swift Following Record-Setting Week For ‘The Life Of A Showgirl’
Sabrina Carpenter took to her Instagram Stories to praise Taylor Swift as the “greatest of all time” (GOAT) after Swift's Billboard No. 1 album, The Life of a Showgirl, shattered records by selling over 4 million copies in its first week, marking the biggest opening week in music history. Carpenter, who is featured as the… ...
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Megan Thee Stallion Announces Details Of Her Annual Hottieween Party In Houston
Megan Thee Stallion took to Instagram on Monday (October 13) to announce the return of her annual Hottieween Party, which is set to take place on Halloween night (October 31) in the Houston suburb of Humble, Texas. Costumes are mandatory for the event, and everyone must be 21 or older to attend. Tickets go on-sale… ...
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D’Angelo, Grammy-Winning Soul And R&B Innovator, Dead At 51
D’Angelo, the pioneering soul and R&B artist known for his critically acclaimed albums Brown Sugar, Voodoo, and Black Messiah, died on Tuesday (October 14) at 51 after a prolonged battle with pancreatic cancer. “The shining star of our family has dimmed his light for us in this life,” his family said in a statement. “We… ...
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