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U2 announced their 2027 “The Greatest Show on Earth” stadium tour, beginning February 23 in Mexico City, ahead of their new album Carnaval De Luz, arriving November 13.variety.comIron Maiden announced 16 North American dates for the final leg of their 50th-anniversary “Run for Your Lives” tour, running April 14 through May 16, 2027.variety.comDoja Cat and Meta will release Tour Ma Vie, a 12-minute documentary filmed entirely with Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses during her European tour, on October 23.digitalmusicnews.comBilly Joel says he is doing OK despite ongoing balance and hearing problems following his normal pressure hydrocephalus diagnosis, as more than 70 of his motorcycles head to auction in November.billboard.comGarbage will perform a free concert at Mexico City's Zócalo on November 14, with Shirley Manson and the band expressing excitement about performing in the historic square.billboard.comBlondie announced High Noon, their first studio album since 2017, arriving February 26, 2027, and their final album featuring late drummer Clem Burke.pitchfork.comFederal prosecutors allege ticket broker REPS & Co used bots to purchase 18.5 million tickets, spending more than $1.3 billion and earning at least $120.8 million in resale profits.rollingstone.comNew Music Friday:“Expectations” — Olivia Rodrigo & Chappell Roanmusic.apple.com“Lies” — Zach Bryan feat. Lana Del Reymusic.apple.com“The Greatest Show On Earth” — U2music.apple.com“Unloveu” — KATSEYEmusic.apple.com“Lasso the Moon” — Ashemusic.apple.com

A new documentary, Spectacle: Michael Jackson at the Super Bowl, will explore his groundbreaking 1993 halftime performance when it premieres on Hulu and ESPN in February 2027.variety.comMattel unveiled a $60 Céline Dion Barbie recreating her 1998 Oscars look, including the blue gown and Titanic-inspired Heart of the Ocean necklace.nbcnews.comZach Bryan announced a 23-show stadium tour across North America and Australia for 2027, with guests including John Fogerty, Ryan Bingham and Vance Joy.variety.comYouTube is introducing labels for music created primarily with generative AI, beginning with YouTube Music before expanding to its main platform.variety.comUniversal Music Group is cutting jobs across its U.S. and U.K. operations, with senior executives at Def Jam and Interscope among those departing.variety.comPaul McCartney raised concerns about the height difference between actors Paul Mescal and Harris Dickinson in Sam Mendes' upcoming Beatles films, scheduled for April 2028.variety.comBTS' comeback album ARIRANG surpassed five billion Spotify streams, becoming 2026's most-streamed album so far, according to BIGHIT MUSIC.music-news.comKO1KEYZ topped the Billboard Japan Hot 100, followed by Mrs. GREEN APPLE, EBiDAN and STU48.billboard.com

Tom Morello Finally Holds Randy Rhoads’ Forbidden Guitar: Morello finally held Rhoads’ iconic guitar, which his family kept out of sight for decades. Rhoads’ mother requested it never be played again. Morello described the experience as deeply emotional.Lana Del Rey Returns to the Stage: Lana made her first live appearance in nearly a year at the Singapore Grand Prix, debuting “White Feather Hawk Tail Deer Hunter” from her upcoming album Stove.Raye’s Royal Albert Hall Ticket Sale Hit by AI Bots: Nearly two million sign-up attempts overwhelmed the presale for Raye’s intimate show. The team is adding verification measures to combat AI-powered resellers.Hans Zimmer’s Blue Planet III Gets 2027 Orchestral Tour: Zimmer’s score will tour UK arenas with a live orchestra and footage from the nature documentary.Rare Amy Winehouse Interview Resurfaces: A nearly 20-year-old interview finds Winehouse discussing her marriage, the response to Back to Black, her influences and her musical ambitions.Led Zeppelin Approves “Stairway to Heaven” for Narnia Trailer: Greta Gerwig reportedly secured approval from Robert Plant and Jimmy Page to use the famously guarded song in The Magician’s Nephew trailer.Top 5 Songs About Florida: Hello Music Theory’s picks: “Swimming in Miami” — Owl City; “Florida Man” — Blue Öyster Cult; “Ocean Avenue” — Yellowcard; “If I Could Do It Again” — Corey Smith; “The Everglades” — Waylon Jennings.Join the Daily Music Headlines Discord to hear about livestreams, discuss music news and help shape the show.For Hammond Chamberlain, working behind the scenes, this is Brian Ibbott. Thanks again for listening.Replace the Amy Winehouse linkTrim the Florida song list

Fontaines D.C. team up with Rosalía on “Where Is Gone?,” their first-ever guest collaboration, ahead of the album Dopamine Chamber. A limited-edition 7-inch is also planned. ConsequenceGrimes announces Psyopera, a concept album about an AI apocalypse, and releases its first single, “Accelerando.” No album release date has been announced. ConsequenceZach Bryan reveals the tracklist for his new EP, Young Manhood and Other Donatable Organs, featuring Lana Del Rey and Turnpike Troubadours. It arrives Friday. ConsequenceAnthrax bassist Frank Bello says the band would welcome more Big Four shows with Metallica, Megadeth and Slayer, crediting James Hetfield for organizing the previous run. No dates are confirmed. ConsequencePearl Jam’s Mike McCready doubts the band will play Las Vegas’ Sphere anytime soon, citing the production costs, though he personally likes the idea. ConsequenceJourney drummer Deen Castronovo returned to the stage in San Antonio for a full show just two nights after a medical emergency cut short the band’s Tulsa concert. ConsequenceInstagram apologizes after a glitch caused its algorithm to recommend Creed’s “Higher” to unusually large numbers of users, turning the error into a social media running joke. ConsequenceBillboard 200 Top 5 AlbumsThe Life of a Showgirl — Taylor Swiftyou seem pretty sad for a girl so in love — Olivia RodrigoDandelion — Ella LangleyI’m the Problem — Morgan WallenThe Great Divide — Noah KahanBillboard ChartsJoin the Daily Music Headlines Discord to discuss music news and future livestreams.

Taylor Swift Sweeps Billboard Hot 100 — Taylor Swift’s “Patient Zero,” “Cleveland!,” “Babylon” and “Pink Clouding” dominate the Hot 100, with three songs debuting in the top five. Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” falls to No. 2.The Raconteurs Reunite — Jack White reunited the Raconteurs during his Nashville show for their first performance together since December 2019.Aerosmith Announces Hollywood Bowl Comeback — Two years after announcing their touring retirement, Aerosmith will return for two Hollywood Bowl shows featuring all-star guest musicians.Judas Priest Bassist Ian Hill Retires — After 57 years, Ian Hill is retiring due to arthritis. Uriah Heep bassist Dave Rimmer will replace him, ending the tenure of Judas Priest’s last original member.Live Nation Faces Data Breach Lawsuits — Live Nation faces multiple class action lawsuits after a data breach exposed customers’ Social Security numbers and health records.Slayer Members Join GTA 6 Soundtrack — Tom Araya and Kerry King will host Grand Theft Auto 6’s metal radio station, joining a soundtrack featuring artists including Bad Bunny and Lana Del Rey.Los Angeles Declares Billy Idol Day — November 13 honors Billy Idol and guitarist Steve Stevens with a free acoustic performance at City Hall Park, one day before Idol’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction.Dua Lipa Tries Baseball and Her First Hot Dog — Dua Lipa attended the Yankees-Rays playoff game with husband Callum Turner on October 7, reportedly experiencing her first baseball game and hot dog.Mastodon Presses Fossil Dust Into Vinyl — Mastodon is releasing 170 limited-edition copies of Marrow Deep featuring real mastodon fossil dust mixed into the vinyl.Billboard Hot 100 Top 5: Chart source“Pink Clouding” — Taylor Swift“Babylon” — Taylor Swift“Cleveland!” — Taylor Swift“Choosin’ Texas” — Ella Langley“Patient Zero” — Taylor SwiftJoin the Daily Music Headlines Discord to discuss music news, connect with listeners and help shape the show.Compress this under 3,000 charactersPreserve the pasted article order

Eileen and Amos both had the privilege to see Bruno Mars' "The Romantic Tour" at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. They share their experience and rate it against Taylor Swift's "Eras" tour.

Taylor Swift will perform at the October 17 Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles, honoring Charlize Theron, Colman Domingo and John Carpenter.variety.comGrand Theft Auto VI will feature a heavy metal radio station hosted by Slayer’s Tom Araya and Kerry King, alongside additional stations spanning pop, Latin, African and country music.loudersound.comClive Davis’s pre-Grammy gala returns February 6, 2027, at the Beverly Hilton, honoring the late music executive’s life and legacy.hollywoodreporter.comRihanna revealed during a Fenty Beauty livestream that she has at least 170 unreleased songs, but announced no release date for new music.billboard.comBjörk will release Björk Orkestral With the Hamrahlíð Choir on November 27, featuring reimagined songs from Medúlla recorded at Reykjavík’s Harpa Hall.pitchfork.comKATSEYE’s Sophia Laforteza plans to return to group activities in January 2027 after taking a hiatus to focus on her mental health and well-being.billboard.comNew Music Friday:“FF” — Troye Sivanmusic.apple.com“pop it” — Gunnamusic.apple.com“Suzuki” — Fuerza Regidamusic.apple.com“Don't Chart” — Cardi Bmusic.apple.com“Kinda Love It” — Lainey Wilsonmusic.apple.com

Aerosmith will reunite for two special Hollywood Bowl concerts on October 29 and November 1, featuring Run-DMC, Heart, Billy Idol, Slash and other guests.variety.comDick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve will stream live on Disney+ alongside ABC for the first time, with Druski joining the 2027 broadcast as Chicago co-host.billboard.comDrake reportedly declined to submit his three 2026 albums for 2027 Grammy consideration, following a separate withdrawal by BTS over objections to the new Asian pop category.music-news.comA nude portrait of Harry Styles will appear in Tim Walker’s Fairyland: Love and Legends exhibition at London's National Portrait Gallery, opening October 9.billboard.comDavid Guetta topped DJ Mag’s 2026 Top 100 DJs poll for a record sixth time, with Anyma reaching No. 3 and Charlotte de Witte named top techno DJ.music-news.comSlayer will release a limited-edition, blood-red liquid-filled zoetrope vinyl of Reign in Blood on November 20 for the album’s 40th anniversary.consequence.net