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Ed Sheeran canceled his September 25 and 26 concerts at Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts because of severe weather warnings, with refunds available to ticket holders.
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Olivia Rodrigo, Sombr and Katseye lead iHeartRadio’s 2026 Jingle Ball lineup, with nine cities scheduled from December 1–17 and highlights airing on ABC.
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U2 will release Carnaval de Luz, their first album of new material in nine years, on November 13, featuring Rosalía and what is described as Dolly Parton’s final recorded vocal performance.
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Kacey Musgraves will honor Dolly Parton at the September 27 MTV VMAs, joining a ceremony that will also feature a George Michael tribute from Raye, Sombr and Teddy Swims.
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YouTube and Goldenvoice renewed their partnership to keep Coachella’s livestream and festival content exclusively on YouTube through 2030.
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Tori Amos announced her second children’s book, A Sorta Fairytale, a prequel to Tori and the Muses arriving April 6, 2027.
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Elton John will open London’s new 600-seat Apple Music Hall on September 28, launching a season featuring artists including Baby Keem, Troye Sivan, Burna Boy and Charli xcx.
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New music this week includes “Patient Zero” by Taylor Swift, “Nobody Wanna Dance” by Tinashe, “Thank you” by Jackson Wang, “Watch You Dance” by Leon Bridges and “Stone fruit” by Blondshell.
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Taylor Swift previewed her “Patient Zero” music video, co-starring Dakota Johnson and Colin Farrell, ahead of its September 27 VMA premiere and the song’s September 25 release.
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Raye, Sombr and Teddy Swims will perform a George Michael tribute at the MTV Video Music Awards on September 27, ahead of a new Faith Tour live album and concert film.
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Tame Impala and Genesis Owusu lead the 2026 ARIA Awards nominations with eight each, followed by Ecca Vandal with seven. The awards celebrate their 40th anniversary November 18 in Sydney.
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Melissa Manchester, Victoria Williams and Smashing Pumpkins guitarist Kiki Wong are the first announced honorees for the 2027 She Rocks Awards, taking place January 30 in Anaheim.
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Naked Eyes singer and co-founder Pete Byrne died September 14 at age 74 following a brief illness. The synth-pop duo scored four U.S. Top 40 hits, including “Always Something There to Remind Me.”
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Amy Winehouse’s Back to Black will mark its 20th anniversary with an October 21 tribute concert featuring her original live band and singers including Jorja Smith, Corinne Bailey Rae and FLO.
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Macklemore announced a “Free Palestine” benefit tour with October dates in Dublin, Paris and London, with proceeds supporting organizations assisting Palestinians.
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Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” sets a Billboard Hot 100 record with 23 weeks at No. 1, surpassing Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You.” Billboard

California designates September 25 as Dolly Parton Day, honoring her music and Imagination Library literacy work. Nashville and other cities are also celebrating. 97.7 Rocks

Apple opens the 600-capacity Apple Music Hall at London’s Battersea Power Station, with spatial sound, recording studios and multicamera video production. Apple

Bret Michaels announces comeback shows following kidney stone surgery and a recovery break. His return begins October 16 in Portage, Indiana, with more dates in November. WLAV

Drake releases the “Quebec” video on YouTube following his FOMO film debut, featuring his trophy collection and a Montreal skyline backdrop. Billboard Canada

Sammy Hagar says his current Las Vegas residency will likely be his last Van Halen-focused run as he looks toward performing more of his broader catalog. 97.7 Rocks

Quiet Riot names 23-year-old John Torra its new singer, replacing Jizzy Pearl after more than 700 submissions. His first shows begin this fall. 97.7 Rocks

CHVRCHES returns with “Roses,” its first new single in three years. mxdwn

Top 5: Songs about Texas
5: George Strait — “All My Ex’s Live in Texas”
4: Lyle Lovett — “That’s Right You’re Not from Texas”
3: Stevie Ray Vaughan — “Texas Flood”
2: Traditional — “Deep in the Heart of Texas”
1: ZZ Top — “La Grange”

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Tributes continue for New Found Glory guitarist Chad Gilbert, who died Sunday at 45, with musicians across the rock scene remembering his kindness, generosity and influence.
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Slipknot launched a mysterious website teasing September 28, while posters appearing around the world have fueled speculation about a tour or new music.
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Taylor Swift will receive the inaugural Artist Director Honors at the MTV VMAs, moving her past Beyoncé to become the most-awarded artist in VMA history with 31 awards.
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New K-pop releases include Rosé’s “New Trick,” IU’s “Unknown Planet,” music from Infinite and Fifty Fifty, and a Heartsteel collaboration featuring Anderson.Paak and Baekhyun.
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British R&B group No Guidnce announced its breakup after five years, citing financial difficulties releasing music the group had been developing.
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The bipartisan American Music Tourism Act is headed to the President’s desk after passing Congress, directing the Commerce Department to promote travel to U.S. music venues, festivals and landmarks.
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Ozzfest will return to the U.S. in 2027 after an eight-year hiatus, with a UK pop-up also planned and lineup, dates and locations still to come.
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Chad Gilbert, New Found Glory’s founding guitarist, died September 20 at 45. The band and his wife, Lisa Cimorelli, said he died peacefully, surrounded by family and friends.

Ed Sheeran apologized for mistakes and addressed Gaza at his first concert since Macklemore’s removal from the Loop Tour, amid support-act withdrawals and protests outside Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field.

Jhené Aiko earned her first Billboard 200 No. 1 with Westside Whimsy, debuting with 74,000 equivalent album units. It’s the first R&B album by a woman to top the chart in 2026.

iHeartRadio Music Festival highlights included Benson Boone’s backflips, Lainey Wilson’s Dolly Parton tribute and Snoop Dogg’s surprise guest, Wiz Khalifa.

Papa Roach canceled their Louder Than Life appearance after bassist Tobin Esperance experienced a health emergency.

Luke Bryan and Riley Green released new albums September 18: Bryan’s Signs and Green’s That’s Just Me.

Universal and Sony sued Suno again, alleging unauthorized use of more than 60,000 recordings. The labels argue its v6 models build on outputs from earlier models trained on unlicensed music.

William Shatner, 95, made his heavy metal debut with a backing band at Chicago’s Park West ahead of his Riot Fest appearance.

Billboard Hot 100 top five:
5: Ariana Grande — Hate That I Made You Love Me
4: Morgan Wallen — Been By Now
3: Taylor Swift — I Knew It, I Knew You
2: Stella Lefty — Boston
1: Ella Langley — Choosin’ Texas

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