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Macklemore pledged $1 million in net tour earnings to Palestinian aid groups. Robert Kraft said Ed Sheeran asked him to match a separate $2 million donation, without explicitly confirming he agreed.

Duncan Sheik, known for “Barely Breathing” and Spring Awakening, died at 56. His mother said the cause was organ failure.

Jennifer Lopez’s The JLO Show: Live in Las Vegas premieres November 26 on CBS. Paramount+ will offer an extended version; live streaming requires Premium.

BTS bring their Buenos Aires and São Paulo concerts to cinemas October 24 and 30 in the Americas, and October 25 and 31 elsewhere.

Hans Zimmer announced 30 North American arena dates for February–April 2027. Amex presales start September 23; general sales open September 25.

Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album arrives November 19 with 34 original songs. Six tracks are out now, featuring Travis Scott, Morgan Wallen, Keith Richards and more.

Dolly Parton received a posthumous Americana Lifetime Achievement Award, with a prerecorded acceptance video reflecting on her musical roots.

Madonna will open the September 27 VMAs, her first performance there since 2003. She leads with 11 nominations; Snoop Dogg hosts.

New music:

Miley Cyrus — Let’s Get Married
ROSÉ — new trick
Travis Scott — RHYNO
Teddy Swims — Perfect Man
CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso, PinkPantheress, Fred again.. & Etienne de Crécy — Sexy Magic

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Taylor Swift brings all 58 official music videos to Spotify Premium in supported markets, spanning “Tim McGraw” to “Opalite.”

Coach and Spotify’s Tabby Tour launched September 16, bringing performances and artist conversations to campuses across the U.S., U.K., Japan and South Korea. The lineup includes Tinashe, Rachel Chinouriri, Nxdia, Fousheé, Alessi Rose and Estevie.

Ozzy & Black Sabbath: Back to the Beginning opens in cinemas October 28, with tickets on sale September 24. The film captures Ozzy’s July 2025 farewell and the original Sabbath lineup’s reunion.

Metallica adds 12 North American stadium shows for May–June 2027 with Limp Bizkit and Avatar. Fan-club presales start September 21; general sales begin September 25.

Edgar Barrera leads the Latin Grammy nominations with ten. Karol G, Rosalía, Jorge Drexler and Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso have seven each. The awards are November 12 in Las Vegas; Daddy Yankee’s Person of the Year gala is November 11.

American Idol moves production from Los Angeles to the Atlanta area for season 25 in 2027. Ryan Seacrest, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie are expected to return.

Ed Sheeran says promoters removed Macklemore from his U.S. tour after venues threatened cancellations following his pro-Palestinian remarks. Finneas, Lukas Graham, Aaron Rowe and Beoga have withdrawn from the tour.

Japan Hot 100 — September 16:

EBiDAN — “Yes! Tokyo”
SixTONES — “Dance Forever”
M!LK — “Toki Koete Universe”
SKE48 — “Tameikimirai”
Aimyon — “Marigold”
Mrs. GREEN APPLE — “Brand New”
=LOVE — “Koi, Hajimemashita.”
Motoki Ohmori — “Gray”
M!LK — “Sukisugite METSU!”
Spitz — “Unknown Thread”

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New Order keyboardist Gillian Gilbert has revealed that she is undergoing cancer treatment, clearing up confusion caused by comments from her husband and bandmate Stephen Morris

A Los Angeles County judge overseeing Julia Misley's sexual assault lawsuit against Steven Tyler recused herself Tuesday, just two weeks before trial, after disclosing a conflict of interest tied to consultations with another judge previously removed from the case.

The Kennedy Center board voted to immediately close the facility for renovations, citing safety concerns, shortly after a federal judge ruled that the board cannot add Donald Trump’s name to the building without congressional approval.

The CMAssociation will honor Dolly Parton with a two-hour live TV special, CMA Presents I Will Always Love You: A Celebration of Dolly Parton.

KISS will release a 50th anniversary edition of Rock and Roll Over on Nov. 6.

A new book, "A Life in Lyrics: The Official Creative Legacy of Freddie Mercury," published Sept. 1, reveals the Queen frontman's private songwriting process.

Songwriter Cyril Vetter is urging the Supreme Court to uphold a Fifth Circuit ruling letting him reclaim worldwide, not just U.S.

Beyoncé’s 20th-anniversary deluxe edition of B’Day debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top R&B Albums

Rammstein’s 4K concert film, Live In Mexico City, will hit cinemas worldwide in November.

Top Five Songs About Dogs:
5. Martha My Dear - The Beatles
4. Old King - Neil Young
3. Who Let the Dogs Out - Baha Men
2. Hound Dog - Big Mama Thornton
1. Love My Dog - Cat Stevens

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Wynton Marsalis premiered his Fifth Symphony, “Liberty,” at Wolf Trap. Written for America’s 250th anniversary, it combines jazz ensemble and traditional orchestra.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/14/arts/music/wynton-marsalis-liberty-symphony.html
Robert Kraft barred Macklemore from Ed Sheeran’s Gillette Stadium shows over alleged antisemitic rhetoric and a “Free Palestine” statement. Macklemore says Kraft pressured venues; Kraft denies it.
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/macklemore-dropped-ed-sheeran-tour-robert-kraft-statement-1235626352/
Nile Rodgers launches “Before the Moment,” a podcast exploring pivotal moments in artists’ careers. First guests include Sienna Spiro, John Legend, Alex Warren, Miguel and Goo Goo Dolls.
https://variety.com/2026/music/news/nile-rodgers-iheartmedias-before-the-moment-podcast-1236862129/
Gabbie Gonzalez, Francisco Gonzalez and Kai Faron Cordrey pleaded not guilty to charges tied to an alleged dark-web plot against Jack Avery amid a custody dispute.
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/tiktok-gabbie-gonzalez-arraigned-why-dont-we-jack-avery-1235626190/
Falling in Reverse released “Joseph,” featuring Slipknot’s Corey Taylor and System of a Down’s Serj Tankian in their first joint appearance.
https://loudwire.com/falling-in-reverse-joseph-corey-taylor-serj-tankian-lyrics/
Oasis announced a 38-date 2027 tour with Richard Ashcroft, ending at Knebworth and Slane Castle. UK sales begin September 25–27.
https://diymag.com/news/oasis-announce-2027-live-return-with-38-date-world-tour
George Strait’s 50 Number Ones reached 400 weeks on the Billboard 200 and surpassed 500 weeks on Top Country Albums.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2026/09/14/george-strait-hits-a-chart-milestone-few-country-acts-will-reach/
Styx announced a five-date winter 2027 Las Vegas residency, “The Hits,” at the Venetian Theatre.
https://consequence.net/2026/09/styx-las-vegas-residency-winter-2027/
Lin-Manuel Miranda announced Rise Up! Hamilton: The Anthology for Hamilton’s 10th anniversary. The 7-LP/5-CD set arrives September 25.
https://consequence.net/2026/09/hamilton-rise-up-anthology-10th-anniversary-box-set/
Australian paramedic and ranch worker Mack Geiger became a Billboard Hot 100 hitmaker with “String By,” signed to Nashville/Columbia Records and making his Grand Ole Opry debut.
https://www.billboard.com/music/country/mack-geiger-billboard-up-and-comer-country-september-1236339441/
Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” tied Mariah Carey’s record with 22 weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100 and earned nine CMA nominations.
https://www.billboard.com/music/country/ella-langley-ties-mariah-carey-hot-100-record-reaction-1236339851/
Top 5 Albums:
5. The Great Divide — Noah Kahan
4. Prima — Adela
3. I’m the Problem — Morgan Wallen
2. You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love — Olivia Rodrigo
Dandelion — Ella Langley
https://www.instagram.com/billboardcharts/?hl=en
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Nashville airport to be renamed in honor of Dolly Parton after a unanimous board vote, with support from Tennessee’s governor and Nashville’s mayor.

Overwatch plans to expand its music collaborations beyond East Asian artists, exploring partnerships with artists from the U.S., U.K. and other regions.

Céline Dion makes her first concert appearance in six years at Paris’ La Défense Arena, marking her return after her 2022 stiff-person syndrome diagnosis.

Judeline tops Spotify and Billboard global charts following her collaboration with Karol G.

Gojira announces a last-minute Sept. 18 charity show in St. Louis, with proceeds benefiting Operation Food Search.

Cheetah Chrome, co-founder of punk pioneers Dead Boys and a member of Rocket from the Tombs, dies at 71.

Ella Langley’s Dandelion returns to No. 1 on the Billboard 200 for a third week. ADÉLA debuts at No. 4, while Ariana Grande’s petal and Beyoncé’s B’Day re-enter the Top 10.

Dove Cameron’s “When in Rome” wins Billboard’s new music poll with more than 71% of the vote. The song is inspired by her engagement to Måneskin’s Damiano David.

San Francisco Opera cancels its opening-night performance of Verdi’s Simon Boccanegra after orchestra musicians strike over contract and wage disputes.

Gabby’s Dollhouse Season 14 premieres on Netflix, introducing Gabby’s sister Doozie and the new six-song Pawty Time EP.

Top 5 Singles:
5. Morgan Wallen — “Been By Now”
4. Ariana Grande — “Hate That I Made You Love Me”
3. Taylor Swift — “I Knew It, I Knew You”
2. Stella Lefty — “Boston”
1.Ella Langley — “Choosin’ Texas”

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