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- Releases
Drake FOMO Film Debuts New Music With Don Toliver and Yeat
Drake dropped an hour-long FOMO film featuring new collabs, a 'Choosin' Texas' interpolation, and a 2027 tour tease.
September 17, 2026
ReleasesGTA VI Soundtrack Drops Six Original Songs From Travis Scott and More
Grand Theft Auto VI debuts original tracks from Travis Scott, PinkPantheress, Yung Lean, Future, and more ahead of the November 19 album release.
September 17, 2026
Tour NewsBurna Boy Headlines 2026 NFL Paris Game Halftime Show
Burna Boy returns to Stade de France to headline the NFL's first-ever Paris game halftime show in October 2026.
September 17, 2026
ReleasesGrand Theft Auto VI: The Album Drops November 19
Atlantic Records and Rockstar Games announce a 34-track GTA VI album featuring Travis Scott, Future, Morgan Wallen, and more.
September 17, 2026
- Industry
2026 Latin Grammy Nominations: Edgar Barrera Leads with 10 Nods
Edgar Barrera tops the 2026 Latin Grammy nominations with 10 nods, followed by Karol G, Rosalía, and Milo J.
September 17, 2026
- Releases
AJ McLean Drops Solo Single 'Into Your Heart' Before Album
Backstreet Boys member AJ McLean releases hip-hop-flavored single ahead of his November album 'Sex, Love & Music.'
September 17, 2026
Tour NewsOasis Live 27 Tour: Noel Gallagher on Why They Did It Again
Noel Gallagher says the Oasis Live 27 reunion tour was decided after the second Wembley show in 2025.
September 17, 2026
Tour NewsCéline Dion Opens Paris Residency After Six-Year Absence
Céline Dion returned to the stage in Paris on September 12, opening a 26-night residency at Plenitude Arena.
September 17, 2026
Tour NewsGoldenvoice Ocean Way Festival Canceled After Hurricane Marie
Santa Monica's debut Ocean Way Festival is canceled after Hurricane Marie erodes the beach venue site.
September 17, 2026
CultureOprah Winfrey Brings AHA Experience to Las Vegas Sphere
Oprah Winfrey's AHA lands at Sphere in April 2027 with Jacob Collier, Max Richter, and more.
September 17, 2026
CultureTravis Barker Stars in Humane World for Animals PSA
Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker champions shelter adoption and vegan living in a new campaign.
September 17, 2026
IndustryApple Music Is Now Included With iCloud+ Subscriptions
Apple Music Select gives iCloud+ subscribers curated playlists and local stations in over 100 countries.
September 17, 2026
CultureOlivia Rodrigo Covers Sheryl Crow at BMI Troubadour Ceremony
Rodrigo performed 'Strong Enough' in a surprise tribute to Sheryl Crow at BMI Nashville's Troubadour Award ceremony.
September 17, 2026
Tour NewsRadiohead Announce 2027 Australia and Japan Tour Dates
Radiohead are taking their residency format to Australia and Japan across 21 shows next May and June.
September 17, 2026
CultureKendrick Lamar Movie Whitney Springs Delayed Again
Matt Stone and Trey Parker apologize for delays on their Kendrick Lamar musical comedy film.
September 17, 2026
- Releases
Weyes Blood Debuts New Songs Modern Dreams Good Lovers
Natalie Mering previewed two new orchestral songs at BBC Proms, hinting at a third album.
September 17, 2026
Tour NewsBIGBANG XX Cosmos Tour Hits MetLife Stadium for 20th Anniversary
BIGBANG's first East Coast stadium show in a decade brought 30 songs, new music, and A-list production to New Jersey.
September 17, 2026
- Releases
My Chemical Romance Hint at New Album After Black Parade Tour
Gerard Way says MCR hopes to record a fifth studio album, their first since 2010.
September 17, 2026
- Releases
Jhené Aiko Drops Westside Whimsy With Kendrick Lamar
Jhené Aiko's first album in six years features Kendrick Lamar, Ab-Soul, and Larry June on 20 tracks.
September 17, 2026
CultureBad Bunny Wins Seven Emmys for Super Bowl LX Halftime Show
Bad Bunny swept all seven Emmy categories for his Super Bowl LX Halftime Show at the 2025 Creative Arts Emmys.
September 17, 2026
Tour NewsJay-Z Returns to London for Two Nights at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Jay-Z brought 30 years of hits to London's Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for his first UK solo dates since 2013.
September 17, 2026
Tour NewsLos Gemelos de Sinaloa Announce The Gemeliza Album and Tour
The Sinaloa corridos duo drops a new album September 24 and hits the road with Live Nation this fall.
September 17, 2026
- Releases
System of a Down 'Johnny' Hits Streaming for the First Time
System of a Down releases 'Johnny' to streaming as part of the Toxicity 25th anniversary rollout.
September 17, 2026
Tour NewsRadiohead Announce 16-Show Australia Arena Tour in 2027
Radiohead's first Australian tour in 15 years spans Perth, Melbourne, and Sydney with multi-night residencies.
September 17, 2026
- Industry
Kehlani and Monaleo on Motherhood and Music at Billboard House
Kehlani and Monaleo opened up about identity, craft, and the pressures of parenting while building careers in music.
September 17, 2026
Tour NewsSoundgarden Reunite With Taylor Momsen at Seahawks Opener
Soundgarden performed live for the first time in years, with Taylor Momsen on lead vocals at Lumen Field.
September 17, 2026
- Deals
ear's 'Threads' Soundtracks Apple's First Foldable iPhone Ad
Intimatelectro duo ear lands a major sync on Apple's iPhone Duo launch commercial.
September 17, 2026
Tour NewsYuridia Las Cartas Sobre La Mesa Tour 2027 US Dates
Yuridia brings her 19-date Las Cartas Sobre La Mesa Tour to the US starting February 2027.
September 17, 2026
Tour NewsCarrie Underwood Covers Limp Bizkit at Velocity Festival 2026
Carrie Underwood closed her Velocity Festival headlining set with nu-metal covers from Limp Bizkit, Linkin Park, and Papa Roach.
September 17, 2026
- Charts
Victony STARLIFE Lands 8 Debuts on U.S. Afrobeats Chart
Victony's debut album STARLIFE drives his strongest Billboard week yet, with 'Slick' holding at No. 2.
September 17, 2026
Tour NewsJay-Z London Show Brings Fugees Reunion and Beyoncé Tribute
Jay-Z's Tottenham Hotspur Stadium show featured a surprise Fugees reunion and a birthday tribute to Beyoncé.
September 17, 2026
- Releases
Prince Estate Clarifies Overdub Controversy on Timeless Album
Prince Legacy LLC confirms horn overdubs were added to 'Calabama,' the only posthumous edit on Timeless.
September 17, 2026
- Releases
M83 Drops First Single From New Album I Wrote You A Letter
Anthony Gonzalez returns with 'Blister Sunrise,' the opening track from M83's upcoming album due September 25.
September 17, 2026
DealsForge Music Group Launches with Southside, Bad Bunny Writers
Forge Music Group officially launches with management, records, and publishing divisions spanning six continents.
September 17, 2026
- Culture
Pusha T and Pharrell Launch Grindin Coffee with Lavazza
The longtime collaborators turn their classic 2002 track into a new coffee brand backed by Italian roasting giant Lavazza.
September 14, 2026
- Releases
John Legend and Pharrell Drop 'Muse' Album October 23
John Legend announces 'Muse,' a Pharrell-produced album due October 23 on Republic Records.
September 9, 2026
Tour NewsStevie Wonder Songs in the Key of Life 50th Anniversary Tour
Stevie Wonder announces an 18-date world tour celebrating Songs in the Key of Life, ending in Los Angeles.
September 9, 2026
- Releases
414JungleBaby Drops EP "Everybody Watching" and "Movie" Visual
The Milwaukee rapper's nine-track follow-up arrives with a video for focus track "Movie" and early praise from Pitchfork, VIBE, and DAZED.
September 9, 2026
CultureDolly Parton SongTeller Hotel and Museum Opening Dates Set
Dolly Parton's SongTeller Hotel and Life of Many Colors Museum open in Nashville this fall.
September 9, 2026
IndustrySuno v6 AI Music Models Launch With WMG, BMG, Believe
Suno's v6 models mark its first AI music release built alongside major industry partners.
September 9, 2026
- Releases
prettyboyshav Signs to Futures, Drops Single "Cuckoo"
The artist releases a new single and video on September 9, 2026, marking a deal with Futures and Virgin.
September 8, 2026
- Releases
Lex Amarni Releases "YSL" Single on Streaming Platforms
The UK producer-rapper moves a SoundCloud fan favorite to major platforms as "The Kill 2" crosses 60 million Spotify streams
September 4, 2026
- Tour News
SOMBR Adds Fifth O2 Date as North American Tour Starts Sept 29
The Warner Records artist kicks off a 35-date North American arena run September 29 in Vancouver, with support from Interpol, Dove Cameron, The Last Dinner Party, and more.
September 4, 2026
DealsDavid Kershenbaum Sells Fast Car Producer Royalties to HarbourView
HarbourView Equity Partners acquires producer David Kershenbaum's royalty rights, including Tracy Chapman's Fast Car.
September 3, 2026
Tour NewsHarry Styles Together Together Tour 2026 MSG Residency
Harry Styles brings his Together, Together tour to Madison Square Garden for a 26-night New York residency.
September 3, 2026
- Releases
OMB Peezy Drops "Save Your Life" Single September 4
The lead single from his forthcoming album Save Yourself interpolates The Fray's "How To Save a Life" and arrives with a music video.
September 3, 2026
- Tour News
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2026 Adds Miko Marks and More
The free Golden Gate Park festival announces its fourth round of artists for October 2, 4, plus a tribute night honoring Steve Earle
September 2, 2026
- Releases
The Avalanches 'No Bad Memories' Album Tracklist Revealed
The Australian group's fourth studio album arrives October 16 on Interscope Capitol with 31 tracks and features from Jamie xx, Karen O, Rivers Cuomo, and more.
September 2, 2026
- Releases
Ashe Announces Album 'The Girl Of Your Dreams' October 16
The Atlantic Records debut arrives alongside new single 'Funeral' and a lead single with 15 million Spotify streams in three weeks.
September 2, 2026
- Releases
Logic1000 ft Christine and the Queens "The Only One" Single
The collaboration drops alongside a dance film directed by Dora Paphides, ahead of Logic1000's second album Confirmation! on October 2.
September 2, 2026
- Releases
Yo Gangsta Nominated at 2026 MTV VMAs for "La Villa"
The Colombian producer and artist earns a Best Latin nod alongside Ryan Castro and Kapo at the September 27 ceremony in Los Angeles.
September 2, 2026
- Releases
Big Moochie Grape and Zaytoven Drop "Big Deposits" Single
The PRE signee and the multi-platinum producer preview their collaborative album Grapetoven with a new track featuring Bally Babby.
September 1, 2026
IndustryRIAA 2026 Mid-Year Report: U.S. Music Revenue Hits $6 Billion
Streaming leads growth at $4.9 billion as CD sales surge 58% in early 2026.
September 1, 2026
CultureChaka Khan and Q Parker Join Living Legends Foundation Gala
Chaka Khan and 112's Q Parker take honorary roles at the Living Legends Foundation 35th anniversary gala.
September 1, 2026
- Deals
KATSEYE Teams With Hershey's for Creme Bar Campaign
KATSEYE reimagines their 'Pinky Up' gesture for a new Hershey's Creme Bars partnership.
September 1, 2026
- Releases
414JungleBaby Drops "Blocklist" Single, Announces EP
The Milwaukee rapper's second EP, Everybody Watching, arrives September 4th with nine tracks and a feature from Philly artist Surf7.
September 1, 2026
- Charts
Los Dos de Tamaulipas Hit Top 3 on Hot Latin Songs
Twin duo Los Dos de Tamaulipas chart norteño hits and prep a Grupo Frontera collab.
August 31, 2026
Tour NewsAyra Starr Headlines NFL London Halftime Show This October
Ayra Starr becomes the first Afrobeats artist to headline an NFL International Game halftime show.
August 31, 2026
CultureKesha Launches Adore Me Lingerie Campaign as Independent Artist
Kesha's first lingerie collaboration as an independent artist reflects her creative and personal freedom.
August 31, 2026
- Releases
Erykah Badu and The Alchemist Drop Before The World Blows
Erykah Badu's first album in 16 years arrives via a collab with The Alchemist, featuring Steve Lacy, Earl Sweatshirt, and Thundercat.
August 31, 2026
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