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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

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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

Stray Kids join BTS in skipping 2027 Grammy submissions over the new separate Asian Pop category. Drake has also reportedly declined to submit. Miley Cyrus’ Bass Persuades suffered the biggest week-two Billboard 200 drop ever for a No. 1 debut, plunging 156 spots after a variant-heavy opening week. Staind expands its Break the Cycle 25th anniversary tour into 2027 with Seether, Hoobastank and Hinder. Josh Homme has assembled a one-night Los Angeles benefit featuring Dave Grohl, Beck, Jack Black, Weird Al Yankovic and St. Vincent. Mudvayne’s Chad Gray canceled two California solo shows due to vocal cord issues, saying he’s taking time to recover. FLO announces its 2027 Therapy at the Club tour across North America, the UK and Europe. Robbie Williams is National Album Day’s Album Icon. His 2000 album Sing When You’re Winning gets its first colored-vinyl pressing October 17. A rare 1969 Led Zeppelin Whole Lotta Love single, reportedly ordered destroyed by the band, surfaced on the British Antiques Roadshow. Only 500 copies were pressed.

Brian May says Queen is done touring for good, choosing family and astrophysics over the road. Read moreDua Lipa surprised Shakira's Madrid residency with a duet of "Antología." Read moreA U.S. appeals court ruled that AI training on copyrighted material isn't automatically fair use, in a case involving Ross Intelligence and Thomson Reuters. Read moreThe CMA announced a two-hour Dolly Parton tribute, "I Will Always Love You," airing October 21 on ABC and Disney+, featuring Reba McEntire, Carrie Underwood, Brad Paisley, Zac Brown, Lainey Wilson, Vince Gill and more. Read moreFormer Foreigner singer Kelly Hansen has joined The Dead Daisies, who released "Lift Me Up" and announced a 2027 tour. Read moreL7 released "Loma Linda," built from a 2003 demo, as their farewell tour, The Last Hurrah, gets underway. Read moreViral video: Boys surprise elevator passengers with a flawless a cappella version of Billy Joel's "The Longest Time." WatchBillboard 200 Top 5: 5. Noah Kahan — The Great Divide4. Morgan Wallen — I'm the Problem3. Ella Langley — Dandelion2. Olivia Rodrigo — you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love1. Taylor Swift — The Life of a Showgirl.

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