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Metallica launches its “Life Burns Faster” Sphere residency with setlists built around Master of Puppets and The Black Album, plus immersive visuals.Slash announces Flying Blind, his fifth solo album, due Feb. 26, 2027, with a world tour planned.Turnstile makes its Saturday Night Live debut, performing “Birds” and “I Care / Dull.”Prosecutors seek nearly four years for Mike Smith, who pleaded guilty to an AI-assisted music streaming fraud scheme involving fake songs, bots and roughly $8 million.Bruce Springsteen and Tom Morello headline Maryland’s Power to the People Festival, capped by an all-star jam with Joan Baez, Dave Matthews, Nathaniel Rateliff and Dave Grohl.Miranda Lambert releases Crisco, featuring “Snakeskin Boots” with Ella Langley, during a packed country release week.Kings of Leon partner with The Weather Channel and NASA for a “Cold Blue Dawn” lyric video using satellite footage of Earth.Billboard Hot 100 Top 5: 5. Dracula - Tame Impala & JENNIE4. Hate That I Made You Love Me - Ariana Grande3. Been By Now - Morgan Wallen2. Boston - Stella Lefty1. Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas", which is now roughly 25 weeks deep at number one, still extending the all-time record it set a couple weeks back.

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 StoneDolly Parton will receive the 2027 Artist Humanitarian Award posthumously at Country Radio Seminar, honoring decades of philanthropy through the Imagination Library and other causes. BillboardLady 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. BillboardRick 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. BillboardMac 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. BillboardSia 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 StoneJohn 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. VarietyAnd 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

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.billboard.comBTS’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.billboard.comRAYE, 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.billboard.comEarth, 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.billboard.comTAEMIN 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.billboard.comMacklemore said his three “Free Palestine” benefit concerts in Dublin, Paris and London sold out immediately, with proceeds going to organizations supporting Palestinians.rollingstone.comOasis 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.rollingstone.comNumber_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.billboard.com

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 RocksAC/DC’s rescheduled MetLife Stadium show is Oct. 2, with Foo Fighters replacing The Pretty Reckless as opener. 977 RocksFormer Incubus bassist Ben Kennedy has been diagnosed with a brain tumor, with complications affecting his hearing. A Journal of Musical ThingsKnocked Loose donated $8,000 to help a woman paralyzed after falling from a tree at one of their festival shows. A Journal of Musical ThingsThe New Pornographers are touring the U.S. without three members stuck in Canada by visa delays dating to February. BillboardTaylor 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. HoodlineRick 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

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 Divide4. Morgan Wallen- I'm The Problem3. Olivia Rodrigo- you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love2. Ella Langley- Dandelion1. Jhene Aiko- Westside Whimsy.https://www.instagram.com/billboardcharts/?hl=enJoin the Daily Music Headlines Discord: http://tiny.cc/dmhdiscord

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

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.music-news.comOlivia Rodrigo, Sombr and Katseye lead iHeartRadio’s 2026 Jingle Ball lineup, with nine cities scheduled from December 1–17 and highlights airing on ABC.variety.comU2 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.billboard.comKacey 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.music-news.comYouTube and Goldenvoice renewed their partnership to keep Coachella’s livestream and festival content exclusively on YouTube through 2030.digitalmusicnews.comTori Amos announced her second children’s book, A Sorta Fairytale, a prequel to Tori and the Muses arriving April 6, 2027.rollingstone.comElton 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.billboard.comNew 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.music.apple.commusic.apple.commusic.apple.commusic.apple.commusic.apple.com

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.billboard.comRaye, 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.music-news.comTame 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.billboard.comMelissa 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.billboard.comNaked 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.”billboard.comAmy 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.billboard.comMacklemore announced a “Free Palestine” benefit tour with October dates in Dublin, Paris and London, with proceeds supporting organizations assisting Palestinians.billboard.com

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.” BillboardCalifornia designates September 25 as Dolly Parton Day, honoring her music and Imagination Library literacy work. Nashville and other cities are also celebrating. 97.7 RocksApple opens the 600-capacity Apple Music Hall at London’s Battersea Power Station, with spatial sound, recording studios and multicamera video production. AppleBret 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. WLAVDrake releases the “Quebec” video on YouTube following his FOMO film debut, featuring his trophy collection and a Montreal skyline backdrop. Billboard CanadaSammy 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 RocksQuiet 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 RocksCHVRCHES returns with “Roses,” its first new single in three years. mxdwnTop 5: Songs about Texas5: 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”Join the Daily Music Headlines Discord.