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Harry Styles says his Together, Together Tour will continue into 2027, with additional dates and cities still to be announced.rollingstone.comBLACKPINK’s Rosé will release “New Trick” on September 17, accompanied by a Dave Meyers-directed music video filmed entirely on Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro.billboard.comAlanis Morissette has recorded her first holiday album, mixing traditional favorites with original songs and featuring a guest appearance by Martin Short.billboard.comWicked and Wicked: For Good are becoming live-to-film orchestral concerts, with Wicked: Part One in Concert previewing in San Francisco on January 16 before its official premiere in New York on January 23, 2027.billboard.comAmazon Music Live returns September 24 with a fifth season featuring tour performances by Noah Kahan, Don Toliver, Lainey Wilson and Doja Cat following Thursday Night Football.billboard.comRay LaMontagne recovered from heat-related dehydration after collapsing during his September 5 Nashville concert and returned to the stage in Louisville the following night.billboard.comElton John headlined Rock in Rio for roughly 100,000 fans with a career-spanning set that included a rare performance of “Skyline Pigeon.”billboard.comTom Jones says he was fired as a full-time coach on The Voice UK over insurance-related costs, while ITV says discussions about his future involvement are continuing.billboard.comEBiDAN’s “Yes! Tokyo” tops the Billboard Japan Hot 100, followed by Motoki Ohmori’s “Haiiro,” fav me’s “Nyan te Zurui no!,” =LOVE’s “Koi, Hajimemashita.” and Wasuta’s “Watta Life!”billboard.com

Here’s a tightened version designed to stay well under 3,000 characters, including links:Dolly Parton’s SongTeller Hotel and Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum open in Nashville Sept. 29. The 245-room hotel includes two venues and a café; the museum features artifacts and interactive exhibits celebrating Parton’s life and career. SpinSwayvoTwain, Bentley Green and G Perico join Universal’s Snoop Dogg biopic, playing Biggie, RBX and Big Reecie Cup. Directed by Craig Brewer, it opens Aug. 6, 2027. VarietyAs I Lay Dying previewed “Polarized” and “Retribution” and is letting fans help finalize the tracklist for its ninth album. The songs arrive Sept. 15. LoudwireElla Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” remains No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for a record-tying 21st week. BillboardPantera headlines The Great NOLA Trendkill in New Orleans Nov. 20–21, joined by Down, Corrosion of Conformity and Black Label Society. It marks Philip Anselmo’s first hometown performance in 30 years. ConsequenceMotörhead gets an exhibition at Las Vegas’ Punk Rock Museum Oct. 2, featuring handwritten lyrics, photos and one of Lemmy’s Rickenbacker basses. ConsequenceA previously unreleased 1974 Van Halen demo, “Glitter,” will appear with a limited-edition anthology book in November, including rare photos, memorabilia and Alex Van Halen spoken-word recordings. ConsequenceJhené Aiko announced “Westside Whimsy,” her first album since 2020’s “Chilombo,” arriving Sept. 11. Inspired by ’90s music and California culture. BillboardBillie Eilish makes her feature-film acting debut as Esther Greenwood in Sarah Polley’s adaptation of “The Bell Jar.” Production has wrapped; no release date is set. SourceRolling Stone’s top 5 cat songs: The Cure, “The Lovecats”; Al Stewart, “Year of the Cat”; Squeeze, “Cool for Cats”; Elton John, “Honky Cat”; Stray Cats, “Stray Cat Strut.” Rolling Stone

CD sales surged 45.7% in the first half of 2026 to 17.5 million units, driven by K-pop editions and younger collectors. Streaming revenue also grew to $4.9 billion. Country music is embracing more open sexuality, with Kacey Musgraves, Miranda Lambert and Riley Green among artists leading the trend.Rosanne Cash postponed three Wyoming and Montana shows due to an “unforeseen medical emergency.” She is recovering under doctors’ supervision and expects to return September 19. Dan Deacon released his soundtrack for HBO Max’s The Dark Wizard, a documentary series about free climber Dean Potter.Iron Maiden launched the U.S. leg of its Run For Your Lives 50th anniversary tour with a classic-era setlist. Anthrax opens, with Megadeth on select dates; Simon Dawson is on drums. The Earl Scruggs Music Festival opened with The Earls of Leicester honoring Flatt & Scruggs and Béla Fleck showcasing his innovative banjo playing. Carrie Underwood surprised fans at Iowa’s Velocity Festival with nu-metal covers including Limp Bizkit’s “Break Stuff,” plus Linkin Park and Papa Roach songs.Macklemore faces backlash from the Israeli-American Council after saying “Free Palestine” during his opening set for Ed Sheeran at MetLife Stadium. A petition calls for his removal from the tour. JISOO’s “Click” topped Billboard’s new music poll with more than 50% of the vote. LISA’s “SaWaDiKa” finished second with nearly 45%.Top 5 Albums:The Sin: Bliss — ENHYPENDandelion — Ella LangleyYou Seem Pretty Sad For a Girl So In Love — Olivia RodrigoI’m the Problem — Morgan WallenUltimate Dolly Parton — Dolly PartonJoin the Daily Music Headlines Discord: http://tiny.cc/dmhdiscord

Suno pulled an ad featuring Mary J. Blige after backlash over the impression that she endorsed its generative-AI platform. Sources close to Blige say she participated only in a product demonstration and never agreed to become a Suno spokesperson.variety.comThe Soul Train Awards return Nov. 27 after a three-year hiatus, airing on BET and, for the first time, CBS. The ceremony will be taped in Chicago, where Don Cornelius launched the original Soul Train.variety.comMargo Price, Robert Plant, Brandi Carlile, I’m With Her and Kashus Culpepper are among the performers and presenters announced for the 25th annual Americana Honors & Awards, taking place Sept. 16 at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium.billboard.comMicky Dolenz celebrates the Monkees’ 60th anniversary with Timeless, a six-song EP featuring covers of songs by Paul Westerberg, Andy Partridge, Adam Schlesinger, Shelby Lynne and others.billboard.comCBS will air two retrospective MTV VMA specials hosted by Donnie Wahlberg and Vanessa Lachey on Sept. 13 and 20 ahead of the live Sept. 27 Video Music Awards.billboard.comAlanis Morissette is suing former tour manager Keren Urinov for civil extortion, fraud and negligent misrepresentation, alleging Urinov threatened to implicate her in a drug-trafficking case unless she received a lucrative 15-year employment contract and other assistance.rollingstone.comNew Music Friday:“Bass Persuades” — Mileymusic.apple.com“SaWaDiKa” — LISAmusic.apple.com“So Good” — Shay Lia & KAYTRANADAmusic.apple.com“Nicole Kidman” — ADÉLAmusic.apple.com“Boots” — Kane Brown feat. Shania Twainmusic.apple.com

Cassandra Wilson, the Grammy-winning jazz singer, songwriter and producer known for her soulful contralto and genre-blending style, has died at age 70.billboard.comStevie Nicks and Olivia Rodrigo will both appear on the Practical Magic 2 soundtrack, with Fleetwood Mac’s “Landslide” and Rodrigo’s “The Cure.”billboard.comAriana Grande’s 41-date Eternal Sunshine Tour grossed $107.9 million and sold 638,000 tickets, setting new career highs for average gross and attendance per show.billboard.comSean Ono Lennon and longtime partner Charlotte Kemp Muhl have welcomed their first child, a son named Aurelius, the only grandchild of Yoko Ono and the late John Lennon.music-news.comAlex Van Halen has been appointed a Knight in the Order of the Netherlands Lion in recognition of his influential drumming and career.rollingstone.comDollywood announced permanent additions honoring founder Dolly Parton, including a memorial footpath, tribute kiosks, expanded exhibits and chapel renovations.rollingstone.com

Tupac Shakur’s family expressed relief following Duane “Keffe D” Davis’ conviction for Shakur’s 1996 murder, the first conviction in the nearly 30-year-old case. The family says Shakur’s legacy extends beyond the trial. The Warning will headline the NFL halftime show in Mexico City on Nov. 22, performing at Estadio Banorte before Vikings-49ers.Eladio Carrión’s “Polaroid” reaches No. 1 on Billboard’s Latin Airplay chart after 18 weeks, his second chart-topper. A judge dismissed much of a copyright lawsuit against Bad Bunny and other artists, ruling Steely & Clevie failed to establish copyright ownership of the dembow rhythm. Alanis Morissette sued former tour manager Keren Urinov, alleging extortion, blackmail and incompetence during her 2025 tour. “Weird Al” Yankovic released his 2009 educational short film “Al’s Brain” and “The Brain Song,” featuring Paul McCartney, Patton Oswalt and others. Miley Cyrus announced “Bass Persuades,” due Sept. 18, with 10 tracks and collaborations with Model/Actriz and Andrew Wyatt. She’ll perform it in full at the Hollywood Bowl Oct. 16 and 18. Tears for Fears’ Roland Orzabal’s memoir “Welcome to Your Life: An Astrological Memoir” combines his life story with astrology and debuted No. 3 on the New York Times bestseller list. Andrew W.K. surprise-released “Temptation to Exist,” his first album since 2021, a 10-track instrumental jazz noir project on which he performs every instrument. BABYMETAL appears on a limited-edition Marvel Zombies: War Zone #1 variant cover, inspired by their song “From Me To U.”Top 5 songs this week in 1986: 5. Friends and Lovers—Gloria Loring & Carl Anderson; 4. Dancing on the Ceiling—Lionel Richie; 3. Higher Love—Steve Winwood; 2. Take My Breath Away—Berlin; 1. Venus—Bananarama.Join the Daily Music Headlines Discord: http://tiny.cc/dmhdiscord