Daily Music Headlines

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.

Hilary Duff returns after a decade with her new single “Mature” out Nov 6, alongside a docuseries chronicling her comeback. Collaborators include husband Matthew Koma. The Grateful Dead mourn Donna Jean Godchaux, who passed at 78 after battling cancer. She joined in 1971, shaping their 70s sound. Australia’s first Strummingbird Festival launched successfully with Jelly Roll and James Johnston. Live Nation plans a 2026 return. Todd Snider canceled his High, Lonesome and Then Some 2025 tour after being assaulted before a Salt Lake City show. Megan Thee Stallion’s “Lover Girl” debuts at No. 38 on the Hot 100, breaking a two-week rap drought in the Top 40. Mitchell Tenpenny drops “Therapy,” a breakup anthem written with Andy Albert, Chris DeStefano, and Thomas Archer. Bad Company won’t reunite for their Rock Hall induction; Paul Rodgers can’t perform due to health concerns. Apple rebrands Apple TV+ to Apple TV, adding a new Finneas-composed intro sound and colorful logo animation. Jimmy Eat World’s Something(s) Loud EP arrives Nov 14, featuring new track “Failure” and unreleased material. Download Festival 2026 (June 10–14) will feature Limp Bizkit, Guns N’ Roses, and Linkin Park as headliners. WWIZ-FM 103.9 switches to all-Christmas music through New Year’s as “Christmas 104,” continuing its holiday tradition. Billboard 200: 5. Man’s Best Friend – Sabrina Carpenter 4. Deadbeat – Tame Impala 3. I’m The Problem – Morgan Wallen 2. KPop Demon Hunters – SoundtrackThe Life of a Showgirl – Taylor SwiftSubscribe at DailyMusicHeadlines.com. Join our subreddit r/dailymusicheadlines or email feedback@dailymusicheadlines.com.Produced by Hammond Chamberlain & Anthony Lemos. Written and hosted by Brian Ibbott & Eileen Rivera. Exec Producer Tom Merritt. Theme by Lex Dallas & the State Street Players.

Rush’s 2026 reunion tour is facing slow ticket sales despite high anticipation. alt.net/s/rushTaylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl holds No. 1 on Billboard 200 for a fourth week. bb.com/s/taylor90Billboard announced Billboard India, launching early 2026 with charts, events, and editorial coverage. bb.com/s/india2026Alan Jackson’s farewell concert at Nashville’s Nissan Stadium sold out instantly. kcim.com/s/jacksonMarshall and Music Venue Trust launch Marshall Nights, over 20 UK gigs spotlighting 60+ grassroots artists. rocksound.tv/s/marshallBall State University hosts Tina — The Tina Turner Musical Nov. 19 at Emens Auditorium. starpress.com/s/tinaThe Cure’s The Show of a Lost World concert film releases Dec. 11. pfork.com/s/curefilmSavatage return after nearly 20 years with Prelude To Madness, a 2026 European tour. lsound.com/s/savatageMötley Crüe celebrate Theatre Of Pain’s 40th anniversary with a deluxe box set including vinyl, book, and unreleased demos. mi.net/s/crue40Disturbed announce an indefinite touring hiatus. ms.net/s/disturbedSludge supergroup Sun Don’t Shine (Crowbar, Down, Type O Negative members) debut album Birth to Death arrives in 2026. revolvermag.com/s/sdsThe Pretty Reckless release holiday EP Pretty Reckless Christmas, featuring a rock version of “Where Are You Christmas?” and four new tracks. bb.com/s/momsenTop Singles: 5. Elizabeth Taylor – Taylor Swift 4. Opalite – Taylor Swift 3. Ordinary – Alex Warren 2. Golden – HUNTR/XThe Fate of Ophelia – Taylor Swift bb.com/s/hot100Subscribe to DailyMusicHeadlines.com. Visit our subreddit at dailymusicheadlines. Reach us at feedback@dailymusicheadlines.com

Billie Eilish is donating $11.5 million from her Hit Me Hard and Soft world tour to charities focused on food equity, climate justice, and carbon reduction.Music NewsA Seoul court has ruled that NewJeans must honor their contract with label ADOR until 2029, rejecting their attempt to terminate early and setting a major precedent for K-pop contracts.Music NewsStevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham have reconnected after years of estrangement, appearing separately on Song Exploder to discuss the reissue of their 1973 album Buckingham Nicks.Music NewsMegadeth’s final album, due January 23 2026, will include a new version of Ride the Lightning, which Dave Mustaine co-wrote before leaving Metallica—a tribute meant as career closure, not reconciliation.VarietySimone Quilici, director of Rome’s Colosseum, has denied viral rumors of EDM raves at the historic site, clarifying that only acoustic, jazz, theatrical, or dance performances are being considered.NMENew Music Friday – Fresh Tracks:Mother – Tyler, the CreatorApple MusicBerghain – Rosalía, Björk & Yves TumorApple MusicSympathy Magic – Florence & The MachineApple MusicLeather Weather – The NeighbourhoodApple MusicMumble Rap – Kodak Black & Pharrell WilliamsApple Music

Mumford & Sons have announced their new album Prizefighter, out February 13 2026 via Island Records, featuring guest appearances from Gracie Abrams and Hozier.BillboardRM of BTS became the first K-pop artist to keynote the APEC CEO Summit in South Korea, comparing K-pop to “bibimbap” and urging leaders to embrace creativity and diversity.BillboardSting will headline “Studio 60,” a special concert at San Francisco’s Palace of Fine Arts on February 6 ahead of Super Bowl LX, with tickets starting at $750.BillboardDrake has filed an appeal after a judge dismissed his defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group over Kendrick Lamar’s diss track “Not Like Us.”Digital Music NewsCam’ron is suing J. Cole, claiming he was never paid for his work on the song “Ready ’24” and seeks at least $500,000 in unpaid royalties.Music Business WorldwideNintendo and Laced Records will release the first official U.S. vinyl edition of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Original Soundtrack, available as an 8-LP deluxe box and 2-LP set.PitchforkAdobe Firefly now includes two AI tools—Generate Soundtrack and Generate Speech—to create licensed, synchronized music and narration for videos.Music Business WorldwideReturning to #1 on both the Billboard Global 200 and Global Excl. U.S. charts is “Golden” by HUNTR/X from the KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack.