Daily Music Headlines

The Recording Academy confirmed Best Asian Pop Music Performance will debut at the 2027 Grammys despite controversy. BTS declined to submit Arirang, saying music shouldn't be divided by region or language. Rolling Stone

Dolly Parton will receive the 2027 Artist Humanitarian Award posthumously at Country Radio Seminar, honoring decades of philanthropy through the Imagination Library and other causes. Billboard

Lady Gaga apologized after criticism that Haus Labs’ new bronzer lacked shades for darker skin. The brand paused the launch and expanded the range from six to 11 shades following feedback from beauty creator Golloria. Billboard

Rick Ross was arrested in Miami Beach on felony battery by strangulation and misdemeanor battery charges stemming from an alleged August assault. His attorney denied the allegations. Billboard

Mac Miller’s estate released a 10th-anniversary edition of The Divine Feminine with three previously unreleased tracks: “Butterflies,” “Grand” and “Channel 13,” plus a YouTube stream of The Divine Feminine Live. Billboard

Sia sold 50% of her music catalog to Pophouse for $180 million, covering publishing and master rights. She’ll also develop an immersive digital avatar show featuring her music and songs she wrote for other artists. Rolling Stone

John Mayer announced six April 2027 shows at Las Vegas’ Sphere, featuring solo, full-band and John Mayer Trio sets. Artist presales begin October 7; general sales start October 9. Variety

And it’s Friday...fresh tracks:
“Draw You Out” — Noah Kahan
“Danger, Danger” — Dom Dolla, Skepta & Solomun
“See You in My Dreams” — Victoria Monét feat. SZA
“Channel 13” — Mac Miller
“Solar Eclipse” — Drake & Don Toliver
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BTS topped Billboard’s August touring chart with $171.7 million from 12 shows and 801,000 tickets sold, while The Weeknd placed second with $146.7 million and set a monthly attendance record with 995,000 tickets.
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BTS’s RM introduced his personal art collection in “RM x SFMOMA: Between You and Me,” an exhibition he co-curated at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art running Oct. 3 through Feb. 7.
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RAYE, sombr, Troye Sivan, Conan Gray, PinkPantheress, Megan Moroney and Alex Warren were named to TIME’s 2026 TIME100 Next list, with RAYE appearing on one of three worldwide covers.
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Earth, Wind & Fire’s “September” returned to the Billboard Hot 100 at No. 45, its first appearance since 1979, after its annual Sept. 21 streaming surge.
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TAEMIN postponed all six U.S. dates on the North American leg of his “LiMiNaL” world tour because essential touring and production staff were still awaiting U.S. visas.
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Macklemore said his three “Free Palestine” benefit concerts in Dublin, Paris and London sold out immediately, with proceeds going to organizations supporting Palestinians.
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Oasis took legal action to halt an auction of 63 concert recordings and more than 100 hours of 1990s rehearsal material valued at £1.2 million to £1.6 million.
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Number_i took the top two spots on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 with “REBON” and “DIGITAL GIRL,” followed by EBiDAN’s “Yes! Tokyo” and two M!LK tracks.
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Roger Waters announces “LEGACY - A Pink Floyd Show,” a 58-date North American tour for 2027, with Clifton David Broadbridge chosen from 3,000 submissions. Tickets go on sale Oct. 2. 977 Rocks

AC/DC’s rescheduled MetLife Stadium show is Oct. 2, with Foo Fighters replacing The Pretty Reckless as opener. 977 Rocks

Former Incubus bassist Ben Kennedy has been diagnosed with a brain tumor, with complications affecting his hearing. A Journal of Musical Things

Knocked Loose donated $8,000 to help a woman paralyzed after falling from a tree at one of their festival shows. A Journal of Musical Things

The New Pornographers are touring the U.S. without three members stuck in Canada by visa delays dating to February. Billboard

Taylor Swift’s lawyers seek dismissal of the trademark lawsuit over “The Life of a Showgirl,” arguing the album title is protected expressive work. A hearing is expected in October. Hoodline

Rick Wakeman performed a piano concert for 150 rescued moon bears at a sanctuary in Vietnam to raise awareness of bile farming. A Journal of Musical Things
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Slipknot announces massive 2027 "(sic)est Stadium Tour," beginning at Wembley Stadium July 3 and hitting North America and South America. Bring Me the Horizon supports the North American dates, with Lamb of God, Motionless in White and Lorna Shore on select shows.

Rod Stewart says his 2027 tour will be his final tour at age 81, beginning in March and ending with two Red Rocks shows over Labor Day weekend.

AI-generated country "artist" River Cain is using staged controversies and fabricated incidents to attract views and streams, raising concerns about undisclosed AI performers competing with real artists.

BOYNEXTDOOR, ALLDAY PROJECT, NiziU, MINZY and Super Junior's Yesung all released new music in a packed K-pop release window.

Korn's Fieldy and Brian "Head" Welch reunited onstage in Boise for the first time in five years.

Treaty Oak Revival's Sam Canty asks fans to stop throwing objects after a woman suffered a concussion from a flying chair at a recent show.

John Mayer announces six Sphere shows in Las Vegas next April, featuring acoustic, full-band and trio sets each night.

Billy Joel is auctioning more than 70 motorcycles from his collection in November, with proceeds benefiting his foundation.

Wendy's releases an emo album, "Songs to Listen to in a Wendy's Parking Lot," featuring members of Memphis May Fire, Anberlin, Silverstein, blessthefall, State Champs and Holy Wars.

Top 5 Billboard 200 Albums:
5. Noah Kahan- The Great Divide
4. Morgan Wallen- I'm The Problem
3. Olivia Rodrigo- you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love
2. Ella Langley- Dandelion
1. Jhene Aiko- Westside Whimsy.
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MTV VMAs: Taylor Swift won Video of the Year for “The Fate of Ophelia” and became the most awarded artist in VMA history. Madonna won Artist of the Year; BTS won Song of the Year; LISA won Best Pop; Sienna Spiro won Best New Artist. Snoop Dogg hosted.

Taylor Swift surprise-released “Patient Zero,” an expanded-edition track from The Life of a Showgirl.

New Found Glory will honor Chad Gilbert with two EPCOT shows, performing dates he had been scheduled to play before his death.

Slipknot’s cryptic September 28 countdown appears to point toward a major 2027 stadium tour, though the band has not confirmed it.

Riot Fest 2026 was battered by heavy rain, but Iggy Pop, Soul Glo and The Chats delivered memorable sets. Slick Rick’s AI-generated visuals drew criticism.

Kenny Chesney released Silver Sands Marina, while Corey Kent released Heartland Rock and Roll, led by “Don’t Stop Now.”

Tesla driver charged in England after allegedly playing guitar at 60 mph with cameras covered and a device rigged to the steering wheel.

Billboard Hot 100 Top 5:
5. Tame Impala & JENNIE “Dracula”
4. Ariana Grande “Hate That I Made You Love Me”
3. Morgan Wallen “Been By Now”
2. Stella Lefty “Boston”
1. Ella Langley, “Choosin’ Texas
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