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Taylor Swift leads the 2026 Kids’ Choice Awards nominations with six, followed by Ariana Grande and Sabrina Carpenter with five each, ahead of the November 14 ceremony hosted by Alex Warren.
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Karol G, Bizarrap and Bad Gyal have joined the performance lineup for the 2026 Latin Grammy Awards, taking place November 12 in Las Vegas.
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Lady Gaga, Shakira, P!nk, Jack White, Boy George and Sia are among the nominees for induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2027.
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Kacey Musgraves, Tim McGraw, Miranda Lambert and Cody Johnson are among the first performers announced for the November 18 CMA Awards, which will also feature a Dolly Parton tribute.
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Ozzfest will return in 2027 with three events in England, California and Mexico City, marking the festival’s first Mexican edition.
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Three American songwriters have requested dismissal of their copyright lawsuit alleging that BTS’s “SWIM” copied an unreleased demo of the same name.
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A new documentary, tentatively titled Taylor Swift Wien, will examine the foiled terrorist plot that forced the cancellation of Taylor Swift’s three Vienna concerts in August
2024.
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Rush announced Elevate From the Norm, a five-show residency at Las Vegas’ Sphere in May 2027, with artist presales beginning November 11.
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New Music Friday
“Take Me Home (4 Christmas)” — Olivia Rodrigo
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“Currency” — Skepta
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“Rose” — Kings of Leon
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“the wheel” — Lizzy McAlpine
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“Como Fuera” — Manuel Turizo & J Balvin
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HYBE reported record third-quarter revenue of $1.08 billion, driven by BTS’s ARIRANG world tour, with additional tour dates and solo projects planned for 2027.
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Justin Timberlake is reportedly preparing a four-part Apple TV docuseries featuring Janet Jackson and revisiting their controversial 2004 Super Bowl halftime performance.
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KATSEYE postponed its November 3 Detroit concert because member Megan Skiendiel was ill, with tickets remaining valid for a rescheduled date.
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Starbucks released its first global holiday album in over a decade, featuring Brandi Carlile, Leon Thomas, Coco Jones and JYT, alongside a $500,000 donation to World Central Kitchen.
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Cynthia Erivo has reportedly joined Universal’s Snoop Dogg biopic as Tupac Shakur’s mother, Afeni Shakur, with the film scheduled for August 6, 2027.
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Bob Dylan met privately with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on November 4, though details of their conversation were not disclosed.
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Netflix added 22 KPop Demon Hunters bonus episodes totaling approximately 78 minutes, featuring short stories, games, choreography videos and animated dance rehearsals.
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M!LK tops this week’s Billboard Japan Hot 100 with “That’s! Chojo,” followed by EBiDAN, Vaundy, Mrs. GREEN APPLE and NGT48.
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- Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross will score David Fincher’s “The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth,” their sixth collaboration with the director. Brad Pitt returns as Cliff Booth in the “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” quasi-sequel, arriving in theaters November 25 and on Netflix December 23. Rolling Stone
- BBC Radio 6 Music named its 2026 Artists of the Year, including Charli XCX, Robyn, Phoebe Bridgers, The Cure, Fontaines D.C., Erykah Badu, and Beabadoobee. Music Week
- Meshuggah announced a 20-date European tour in 2027 celebrating their 40th anniversary. “The Forty-Year Anomaly” runs September 29 through October 30, with Periphery and Vildhjarta joining as special guests. Blabbermouth
- Eric Church is teasing a new musical era, calling his September single “On the Road” a taste of what's coming. Its official video premieres November 5, fueling speculation about new music following 2025's “Evangeline vs. the Machine.” Whiskey Riff
- Suno is asking a court to dismiss parts of a class-action lawsuit filed by Jason Isbell and David Lowery over claims that its AI music platform violates artists' name, image, and likeness rights. Suno argues its outputs cannot be mistaken for the plaintiffs and that artist names are protected descriptive shorthand. Digital Music News
- Metallica celebrated Halloween at the Sphere with “The Addams Family” theme worked into their instrumental jam, Kirk Hammett and Robert Trujillo's spooky antics, and the residency debut of “Of Wolf and Man.” The giant screens also featured a sea monster and a massive red moon. The Travel Addict
Top 5: Classic Songs About the Moon
“Man on the Moon” – R.E.M.
“Harvest Moon” – Neil Young
“Moondance” – Van Morrison
“Fly Me to the Moon” – Frank Sinatra
“Bad Moon Rising” – Creedence Clearwater Revival
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The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping soundtrack arrives November 13, a week before the film’s theatrical release. Executive produced by Grammy winner Dave Cobb, the 29-artist collection features Noah Cyrus, Ella Langley, McKenna Grace, Violet Grohl, Stevie Nicks, Depeche Mode, Kacey Musgraves, Tyler Childers, The Cure, and Jennifer Lawrence, who performs “Deep in the Meadow.” Previously released tracks include Noah Kahan’s “Draw You Out,” The Smashing Pumpkins’ “Black Stars,” and Gigi Perez’s “Favor.” Details

RAYE has been announced as the second headliner for BST Hyde Park 2027, joining Bon Jovi. She’ll perform July 10 in what NME calls her biggest headline show to date, with Sienna Spiro confirmed as support. Tickets go on sale November 10. Details

Interpol have announced an intimate London show for December 4 to replace their canceled co-headline dates with Bloc Party. The 3,800-capacity British Airways Arc at Olympia will host the band's solo performance. Presale begins Thursday, with general tickets available Friday. Details

Universal, Sony, and DistroKid are working toward a resolution in a dispute over AI-generated music data. The labels want DistroKid to disclose how many tracks it distributes are flagged as AI-generated or connected to Suno, information they hope to use in their copyright lawsuit against the AI company. DistroKid has until November 6 to respond. Details

Detroit techno pioneer Juan Atkins has died at 64. A founding member of the Belleville Three, Atkins co-founded Cybotron and released influential tracks as Model 500, including “No UFO’s.” His work helped establish Detroit techno as an international musical movement. No cause of death has been announced. Details

London's Mighty Hoopla festival celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2027 with Robyn headlining Saturday, June 5, and The Pussycat Dolls closing Sunday. Kelis, Eve, Jordin Sparks, Bebe Rexha, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, B*Witched, Icona Pop, and Vengaboys are also on the lineup. More than 100 acts are still to be announced. Details

Top 5 Albums on the Billboard 200:
The Black Parade – My Chemical Romance
you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love – Olivia Rodrigo
I'm the Problem – Morgan Wallen
Dandelion – Ella Langley
The Great Divide – Noah Kahan
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My Chemical Romance has its first-ever number one album on the Billboard 200. A 20th-anniversary reissue of The Black Parade jumped from No. 139 to No. 1 with 78,000 equivalent album units. The original 2006 release peaked at No. 2. Gerard Way has reportedly said the band plans to begin recording a new album in 2027. Read more
Queens of the Stone Age released their ninth album, Perfecth, trading hard-rock crunch for a darker, carnival-inspired sound. Highlights include “It's Only Love,” “Insignificant Other,” and “Run Away From the Mob.” Read more
Nickelback released their 11th album, Everything Under the Sun, featuring John 5, Sammy Hagar, Joe Bonamassa, Tommy Lee, Charlie Benante, and Ryan Reynolds. The Associated Press awarded it three and a half stars, calling it familiar territory that fans will enjoy. Read more
Dallas rapper BigXthaPlug is back with Better Over Time, his fourth album and a return to hip-hop. The 18-track release features Leon Thomas, Ava Max, GloRilla, Lil Yachty, and Babyface Ray. Read more
Creative organizations including CAA, the Music Artists Coalition, and Cate Blanchett's Human Consent Foundation have filed a brief in the New York Times lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft, arguing AI companies should license creative work and give artists the choice of whether their work is used for training. Read more
And finally, Harry Styles ended his 30-show Madison Square Garden residency dressed as New York's famous Pizza Rat. His bandmates joined the Halloween fun as a taxi and a hot dog. Previous night's costumes included Elvis Presley and a recreation of Styles' original X Factor audition outfit. Read more
Top 5 Billboard Hot 100 Singles:
5. “Patient Zero” – Taylor Swift
4. “Lies” – Zach Bryan featuring Lana Del Rey
3. “Expectations” – Olivia Rodrigo and Chappell Roan
2. “Housewife” – Tate McRae
“Choosin' Texas” – Ella Langley
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