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Thrice will perform a homecoming concert in Anaheim at House of Blues this Sunday, celebrating their 2025 tour. Cher will be the musical guest on SNL for the first time since 1987, appearing alongside host Ariana Grande on December 20th. The Country Music Association and ABC announced the presenters and special guests for “The 59th Annual CMA Awards,” hosted by Lainey Wilson and airing on November 19th. The event will feature performances by Keith Urban, Little Big Town, and other country music stars. The restored and expanded Beatles Anthology docuseries, now nine episodes, will premiere on Disney+ with a three-night streaming event starting November 26.Gary Numan broke down during a Birmingham gig after receiving “the worst news ever,” which he has yet to disclose. “Weird Al” Yankovic announced a 2026 tour expansion with 90 additional North American stops, including Chicago, Boston, and Las Vegas. BLACKMORE’S NIGHT, the renaissance-inspired rock band formed by Ritchie Blackmore and Candice Night, has postponed two shows on their U.S. East Coast tour due to medical reasons. GHOST’s “Mary On A Cross” single was certified double platinum by the RIAA, marking the band’s first double platinum certification. Bad Nerves released a new single, “Loner,” ahead of their UK tour. Top Albums:5. CHROMAKOPIA - Tyler, the Creator4. Everybody Scream - Florence + the Machine3. I'm The Problem - Morgan Wallen2. KPop Demon Hunters - Soundtrack1. The Life Of A Showgirl - Taylor SwiftSubscribe to DailyMusicHeadlines.com. Visit our subreddit at dailymusicheadlines.Reach us at feedback@dailymusicheadlines.comThe show is produced by Hammond Chamberlain and Anthony Lemos. It's written and hosted by Brian Ibbott and Eileen Rivera. Tom Merritt is our executive producer. Theme music by Lex Dallas and the State Street Players.

Taylor Swift’s “The Life of a Showgirl” holds No. 1 on the Billboard 200 for a sixth week. Rosalía’s “LUX” debuts at No. 4, Olivia Dean’s “The Art of Loving” hits No. 5, and TXT’s Yeonjun enters at No. 10 with “No Labels Part 01.”Post Malone, Jack White, and Lil Jon will headline the 2025 NFL Thanksgiving halftime shows. Malone plays Cowboys–Chiefs, White plays Lions–Packers, Lil Jon plays Ravens–Bengals.Americana singer-songwriter Todd Snider has died at 59. Known for sharp storytelling and humor, Snider blended folk, rock, and country, releasing acclaimed work on John Prine’s Oh Boy label. Yungblud cancels remaining 2025 tour dates due to doctor-ordered rest after vocal and blood-related health concerns. Refunds available; new plans coming for Mexico and Latin America. Myrtle Beach’s rap scene grows as BigDeuceFOF expands his reach through steady output and strong branding, becoming a key figure in the city’s rising hip-hop movement.MTV’s 1981 launch reshaped pop culture with its music-video era, boosting acts like Prince, Madonna, and Nirvana. Though it later shifted to reality TV, music videos thrive today on YouTube and TikTok.Slayer will reissue “Hell Awaits” on May 15, 2026, for its 40th anniversary, featuring the original album, 1985 live tracks from Bochum, and new collectibles.Nigerian trumpeter Joshua Olusanya sets a world record with 25 hours, 30 minutes of nonstop playing, overcoming bleeding lips, cramps, and earlier disqualification to complete the feat.Top 5 Hot 100: 5. Man I Need – Olivia Dean 4. Opalite – Taylor Swift 3. Ordinary – Alex Warren 2. Golden – HUNTR/XThe Fate of Ophelia – Taylor Swift

Cardi B has welcomed her fourth child, a baby boy with Stefon Diggs, sharing the news on Instagram as she gears up for her next tour.hiphopdx.comThe AI-generated country song “Walk My Walk” by Breaking Rust hit #1 on a digital sales chart, prompting new debate over low-quality AI content and its impact on human creativity.paulwaldman.substack.comDavid Coverdale, longtime Whitesnake frontman and former Deep Purple vocalist, announced his retirement after a 50-year career.goldradio.comA new Live Nation poll found live music is the world’s most valued form of entertainment, with 39 percent preferring it over movies or live sports.thebuzz.iheart.comSharon Osbourne revealed that none of the artists performing at Ozzy Osbourne’s final Back to the Beginning show accepted payment, and the event raised about $11 million for charity—not the widely circulated $190 million figure.billboard.comThe CMA has added Kelsea Ballerini, Brandi Carlile, Kenny Chesney and more to the performer lineup for the 59th Annual CMA Awards airing November 19 on ABC and Hulu.dailyfly.comKate Pierson of The B-52’s released a new cover of Patti Smith’s “People Have the Power,” featuring the Uniting Voices Chicago teen choir, with proceeds supporting two nonprofit organizations.rollingstone.comA new Australian study reports that regularly listening to or playing music may significantly reduce the risk of developing dementia.healthday.comNew ReleasesBlack and Blue (Super Deluxe Edition) – The Rolling Stones – Expanded reissue with outtakes and live materialWarning 25 – Green Day – 25th anniversary expanded editionAll Washed Up – Cheap Trick – 21st studio albumEveryone’s a Star – 5 Seconds of Summer – New albumEusexua Afterglow – FKA Twigs – Follow-up to this year’s Eusexua

Adele is set to make her feature film debut in Tom Ford’s adaptation of Cry to Heaven, with production beginning January 2026 in London and Rome.music-news.comK-pop group NewJeans will return to ADOR after a court rejected their attempt to terminate their contract early and upheld its validity through 2029.billboard.comSabrina Carpenter will star in and produce a new musical film inspired by Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, written and directed by Lorene Scafaria and co-produced by Marc Platt, Leslie Morgenstein, and Elysa Koplovitz Dutton.music-news.comShaggy and Sean Paul will headline the “Jamaica Strong” benefit concert on December 12, 2025, to support hurricane relief efforts in Jamaica following Hurricane Melissa.billboard.comPop group KATSEYE has partnered with VALORANT to release “GO OFF,” the official anthem for the 2025 Game Changers Championship.nme.comThe Sabres of Paradise have removed their entire catalog from Spotify, citing concerns that the platform undervalues artists, underserves listeners, and has leadership tied to AI-driven weapon technologies.nme.comRobyn has released “Dopamine,” her first solo single in seven years, reuniting with longtime collaborator Klas Åhlund.pitchfork.comThe Ultra Music Festival 2026 Phase 2 lineup features a back-to-back set from Alesso and Martin Garrix, plus acts like Ray Volpe b2b Sullivan King and the supergroup HALŌ.billboard.comKenshi Yonezu’s “Iris Out” is number one on Billboard Japan’s Hot 100 for the seventh consecutive week.

Michael Jackson became the first artist with Top 10 Billboard Hot 100 hits in six decades as “Thriller” re-entered the chart at No.10. The Halloween boost and his upcoming biopic trailer fueled the surge.Vince Gill will receive the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award at the 59th CMA Awards Nov. 19, honoring his decades of contributions to country music. BTS is preparing new music for their 2026 comeback, with album photoshoots and videos underway for a planned March release. An ultra-rare Mariah Carey demo tape from producer Arthur Baker’s archives goes to auction Dec. 2–11 via Wax Poetics, featuring early songs and covers that led to her discovery. Sabrina Carpenter will star in and produce a new Alice in Wonderland musical film for Universal, directed by Lorene Scafaria. GenAI country act Breaking Rust tops Spotify’s Viral 50 and Billboard’s Country Digital Song Sales, while far-right music dominates the Netherlands’ Viral 50 amid elections. The Hollywood Bowl named its stage after composer John Williams — the first artist so honored in the venue’s 103-year history. Cleto Escobedo III, longtime Jimmy Kimmel Live bandleader and childhood friend of Kimmel, has passed away. A lost Frozen cover by Death’s Chuck Schuldiner has surfaced, recorded during his cancer battle using guitar and drum machine. Ex-Mushroomhead frontman Jeffrey Hatrix reports his cancer is in remission after alternative treatments; he’s suing drummer Steve Felton for royalties. EPICA postponed its Dec. 2025 Asian tour to Sept. 2026 due to Simone Simons’s health; tickets remain valid. blabbermouth.net/...healthBillboard Soundtracks Chart 5. F1: The Album – 19 wks 4. Wicked – 50 wks 3. A Charlie Brown Christmas – 228 wks 2. The Nightmare Before Christmas – 95 wksKpop Demon Hunters – 20 wksSubscribe at DailyMusicHeadlines.com, join our Reddit (r/dailymusicheadlines), or email feedback@dailymusicheadlines.com. Grammy Livestream: 8:30 pm ET / 5:30 pm PT — youtube.com/@dailymusicheadlines Produced by Hammond Chamberlain & Anthony Lemos. Written/hosted by Brian Ibbott & Eileen Rivera. Exec. Producer Tom Merritt. Theme by Lex Dallas & State Street Players.

Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl holds No. 1 for a fifth week with 120K units. Florence + the Machine’s Everybody Scream debuts at No. 4, their fifth top 10 album. Tyler, The Creator’s CHROMAKOPIA reissue surges from 117 to 5. Katy Perry’s Bandaids tops Billboard’s fan-voted poll with 44%, praised for its emotional honesty about moving on from a long-term relationship. Perry’s manager Bradford Cobb reignites tension with Wendy’s after the chain’s planned closures and prior social media jabs. Perry responded with a post promoting self-belief. Salt-N-Pepa, joined by DJ Spinderella, enter the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame—Spinderella becomes the first female DJ inductee. The trio also continues their legal battle with UMG over master rights. Midnight Oil’s Rob Hirst releases A Hundred Years or More, written while battling stage 3 pancreatic cancer, featuring collaborations with his daughters and bandmates. Out Nov 14. Country artist Colt Ford says he saw Toby Keith during a near-death experience following a heart attack; claims Keith told him to return. Ford, aka Jason Farris Brown, has faced multiple health challenges. Stanley Simmons, the sons of KISS’s Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, debut Body Down Dec 5 with an accompanying video and full album in progress. Evergrey drop Oxygen! ahead of a European tour with Katatonia. The band calls it their heaviest track yet, following 2024’s Theories of Emptiness. Tesla announce a covers project highlighting Jeff Keith’s vocals, with tracks by The Temptations and Supertramp, produced by Brian Wheat. Top Singles: 5. Man I Need – Olivia Dean 4. Opalite – Taylor Swift 3. Ordinary – Alex Warren 2. Golden – HUNTR/XThe Fate of Ophelia – Taylor SwiftSubscribe: DailyMusicHeadlines.com Join the Grammy Livestream Wed 8:30 ET / 5:30 PT on YouTube.com/@dailymusicheadlines Produced by Hammond Chamberlain & Anthony Lemos. Written/hosted by Brian Ibbott & Eileen Rivera. Executive Producer: Tom Merritt. Theme by Lex Dallas & the State Street Players.

The 2026 Grammy nominations are out, with Kendrick Lamar leading all artists with nine nods.PeopleLuminate has partnered with Tencent Music to include China’s streaming and sales data for the first time, expanding Billboard’s global charts and improving accuracy worldwide.Music Business WorldwideJourney announced their farewell Final Frontier Tour, kicking off February 28, 2026, in Hershey, Pennsylvania, with 60 North American dates celebrating five decades of music.Music-NewsMorrissey has canceled all remaining 2025 shows, citing “extreme exhaustion,” with refunds available for Latin America and Europe dates.Music-NewsLionsgate says Antoine Fuqua’s Michael biopic isn’t yet confirmed as a two-parter, with the focus still on one complete story ahead of its February release.NMEMariah Carey faces backlash over her new Sephora Christmas ad, where she saves the holiday from striking elves led by Billy Eichner. Critics called the “It’s Time” spot tone-deaf amid economic struggles, prompting boycott calls.TodayAnd it’s Friday—here’s some new music out today:“La Perla” – Rosalía & Yahritza y su EsenciaApple Music“Out the Window” – KehlaniApple Music“New Trip” – Quavo, Yeat & BYNXApple Music“On and On” – Sam GellaitryApple Music“Bandaids” – Katy PerryApple Music

Thursday, November 6, 2025Live Nation posted record third-quarter revenue of $8.5 billion—up 11% year-over-year—fueled by stadium-show demand and 26 million tickets already sold for 2026.Music Business Worldwide50 Cent will invest $50 million in downtown Shreveport to build an entertainment hub under G-Unit Films & Television Inc., part of a new tax district aimed at reviving the city’s economy.IBTimesFormer Guns N’ Roses manager Alan Niven is suing the band over claims they’re blocking his memoir Sound N’ Fury, arguing a 1991 confidentiality agreement was never valid.VarietyCalvin Harris will headline a two-year Las Vegas residency at Wynn Las Vegas starting in 2026, performing at XS Nightclub and Encore Beach Club.BillboardGwen Stefani released “Shake the Snow Globe,” an Amazon Music Original from the deluxe edition of You Make It Feel Like Christmas, arriving November 14 with an extra track titled “Hot Cocoa.”BillboardAmazon Music launched its holiday Originals lineup featuring Stefani, Kylie Minogue, Marc Anthony, and Mariah the Scientist, plus festive merch with Mariah Carey and others.Digital Music NewsA Very Awesome Yo Gabba Gabba! Christmas! features My Chemical Romance and Devo’s Mark Mothersbaugh on 20 tracks drawn from the show’s holiday episodes.BillboardMandopop star JJ Lin dropped “Atlas of Tomorrow,” the Honor of Kings 10th-anniversary theme song, which debuted at No. 1 on multiple Chinese charts.BillboardBTS members Jimin and Jung Kook return December 3 on Disney+ for Season 2 of their travel series Are You Sure?!, filmed in Switzerland and Vietnam.BillboardWant music news every weekday? Subscribe at DailyMusicHeadlines.com or join the conversation at r/dailymusicheadlines. Contact us at feedback@dailymusicheadlines.com.Produced by Hammond Chamberlain and Anthony Lemos. Written and hosted by Brian Ibbott and Eileen Rivera. Executive producer: Tom Merritt. Theme music by Lex Dallas and the State Street Players.

Bob Dylan received an honorary Doctor of Music from Berklee College of Music, his first from a U.S. school since 1970. A concert of Dylan classics marks the occasion. rollingstone.com/...9178Machine Gun Kelly’s Lost Americana Tour struggles with weak sales, blamed on high prices, hype, and no new music. Fans predict steep price drops. Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong praised Taylor Swift for covering “Time of Your Life” and discussed his bond with son Joey, who’s forging his own path in music. Nine Inch Nails’ Future Ruins fest was canceled over logistics; fans report delays in refunds, with organizers urging contact if none arrive after 30 days. Katy Perry teases bruised artwork for her new single “Bandaids,” out tomorrow, following 2023’s 143 and her Lifetimes tour. After a reported assault, Todd Snider’s tour was canceled; he was later arrested for disorderly conduct and threats after returning to a hospital. Randy Travis joins the Nashville Symphony Nov. 15 for More Life Tour with James Dupré and his original band. Drake faces a class-action suit claiming Spotify enabled fake streams via bots, inflating his 122B plays. Spotify denies wrongdoing. New Orleans earns UNESCO Creative City of Music status, honoring its global cultural influence and musical legacy. Amazon Music beta users can now test Alexa Plus AI, offering smart music recs, song ID from clues, and artist insights. DOKKEN dropped “Hard Rock Woman,” a 1978 track with Levin, Lordon, and Allen—possibly their last release due to Don Dokken’s hand paralysis. Behemoth’s Nergal and Misþyrming will perform Sventevith in full at Beyond The Gates 2026 for its 30th anniversary. Adult Contemporary Chart 5. Stargazing – Myles Smith 4. Lose Control – Teddy Swims 3. Beautiful Things – Benson Boone 2. Die With a Smile – Lady Gaga & Bruno MarsOrdinary – Alex WarrenSubscribe: DailyMusicHeadlines.com Reddit: r/dailymusicheadlines Feedback: feedback@dailymusicheadlines.comProduced by Hammond Chamberlain & Anthony Lemos. Written/hosted by Brian Ibbott & Eileen Rivera. Executive Producer: Tom Merritt. Theme: Lex Dallas & the State Street Players.