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Taylor Swift leads the 2026 Kids’ Choice Awards nominations with six, followed by Ariana Grande and Sabrina Carpenter with five each, ahead of the November 14 ceremony hosted by Alex Warren.billboard.comKarol G, Bizarrap and Bad Gyal have joined the performance lineup for the 2026 Latin Grammy Awards, taking place November 12 in Las Vegas.billboard.comLady Gaga, Shakira, P!nk, Jack White, Boy George and Sia are among the nominees for induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2027.billboard.comKacey Musgraves, Tim McGraw, Miranda Lambert and Cody Johnson are among the first performers announced for the November 18 CMA Awards, which will also feature a Dolly Parton tribute.billboard.comOzzfest will return in 2027 with three events in England, California and Mexico City, marking the festival’s first Mexican edition.billboard.comThree American songwriters have requested dismissal of their copyright lawsuit alleging that BTS’s “SWIM” copied an unreleased demo of the same name.music-news.comA new documentary, tentatively titled Taylor Swift Wien, will examine the foiled terrorist plot that forced the cancellation of Taylor Swift’s three Vienna concerts in August 2024.rollingstone.comRush announced Elevate From the Norm, a five-show residency at Las Vegas’ Sphere in May 2027, with artist presales beginning November 11.variety.comNew Music Friday“Take Me Home (4 Christmas)” — Olivia Rodrigomusic.apple.com“Currency” — Skeptamusic.apple.com“Rose” — Kings of Leonmusic.apple.com“the wheel” — Lizzy McAlpinemusic.apple.com“Como Fuera” — Manuel Turizo & J Balvinmusic.apple.com

HYBE reported record third-quarter revenue of $1.08 billion, driven by BTS’s ARIRANG world tour, with additional tour dates and solo projects planned for 2027.musicbusinessworldwide.comJustin Timberlake is reportedly preparing a four-part Apple TV docuseries featuring Janet Jackson and revisiting their controversial 2004 Super Bowl halftime performance.billboard.comKATSEYE postponed its November 3 Detroit concert because member Megan Skiendiel was ill, with tickets remaining valid for a rescheduled date.billboard.comStarbucks released its first global holiday album in over a decade, featuring Brandi Carlile, Leon Thomas, Coco Jones and JYT, alongside a $500,000 donation to World Central Kitchen.billboard.comCynthia Erivo has reportedly joined Universal’s Snoop Dogg biopic as Tupac Shakur’s mother, Afeni Shakur, with the film scheduled for August 6, 2027.variety.comBob Dylan met privately with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on November 4, though details of their conversation were not disclosed.consequence.netNetflix added 22 KPop Demon Hunters bonus episodes totaling approximately 78 minutes, featuring short stories, games, choreography videos and animated dance rehearsals.nme.comM!LK tops this week’s Billboard Japan Hot 100 with “That’s! Chojo,” followed by EBiDAN, Vaundy, Mrs. GREEN APPLE and NGT48.billboard.com

- Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross will score David Fincher’s “The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth,” their sixth collaboration with the director. Brad Pitt returns as Cliff Booth in the “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” quasi-sequel, arriving in theaters November 25 and on Netflix December 23. Rolling Stone- BBC Radio 6 Music named its 2026 Artists of the Year, including Charli XCX, Robyn, Phoebe Bridgers, The Cure, Fontaines D.C., Erykah Badu, and Beabadoobee. Music Week- Meshuggah announced a 20-date European tour in 2027 celebrating their 40th anniversary. “The Forty-Year Anomaly” runs September 29 through October 30, with Periphery and Vildhjarta joining as special guests. Blabbermouth- Eric Church is teasing a new musical era, calling his September single “On the Road” a taste of what's coming. Its official video premieres November 5, fueling speculation about new music following 2025's “Evangeline vs. the Machine.” Whiskey Riff- Suno is asking a court to dismiss parts of a class-action lawsuit filed by Jason Isbell and David Lowery over claims that its AI music platform violates artists' name, image, and likeness rights. Suno argues its outputs cannot be mistaken for the plaintiffs and that artist names are protected descriptive shorthand. Digital Music News- Metallica celebrated Halloween at the Sphere with “The Addams Family” theme worked into their instrumental jam, Kirk Hammett and Robert Trujillo's spooky antics, and the residency debut of “Of Wolf and Man.” The giant screens also featured a sea monster and a massive red moon. The Travel AddictTop 5: Classic Songs About the Moon“Man on the Moon” – R.E.M.“Harvest Moon” – Neil Young“Moondance” – Van Morrison“Fly Me to the Moon” – Frank Sinatra“Bad Moon Rising” – Creedence Clearwater RevivalJoin the Daily Music Headlines Discord to hear about future livestreams, discuss music news, and help shape the show.For Hammond Chamberlain, working behind the scenes, this is Brian Ibbott. Thanks again for listening.

The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping soundtrack arrives November 13, a week before the film’s theatrical release. Executive produced by Grammy winner Dave Cobb, the 29-artist collection features Noah Cyrus, Ella Langley, McKenna Grace, Violet Grohl, Stevie Nicks, Depeche Mode, Kacey Musgraves, Tyler Childers, The Cure, and Jennifer Lawrence, who performs “Deep in the Meadow.” Previously released tracks include Noah Kahan’s “Draw You Out,” The Smashing Pumpkins’ “Black Stars,” and Gigi Perez’s “Favor.” DetailsRAYE has been announced as the second headliner for BST Hyde Park 2027, joining Bon Jovi. She’ll perform July 10 in what NME calls her biggest headline show to date, with Sienna Spiro confirmed as support. Tickets go on sale November 10. DetailsInterpol have announced an intimate London show for December 4 to replace their canceled co-headline dates with Bloc Party. The 3,800-capacity British Airways Arc at Olympia will host the band's solo performance. Presale begins Thursday, with general tickets available Friday. DetailsUniversal, Sony, and DistroKid are working toward a resolution in a dispute over AI-generated music data. The labels want DistroKid to disclose how many tracks it distributes are flagged as AI-generated or connected to Suno, information they hope to use in their copyright lawsuit against the AI company. DistroKid has until November 6 to respond. DetailsDetroit techno pioneer Juan Atkins has died at 64. A founding member of the Belleville Three, Atkins co-founded Cybotron and released influential tracks as Model 500, including “No UFO’s.” His work helped establish Detroit techno as an international musical movement. No cause of death has been announced. DetailsLondon's Mighty Hoopla festival celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2027 with Robyn headlining Saturday, June 5, and The Pussycat Dolls closing Sunday. Kelis, Eve, Jordin Sparks, Bebe Rexha, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, B*Witched, Icona Pop, and Vengaboys are also on the lineup. More than 100 acts are still to be announced. DetailsTop 5 Albums on the Billboard 200:The Black Parade – My Chemical Romanceyou seem pretty sad for a girl so in love – Olivia RodrigoI'm the Problem – Morgan WallenDandelion – Ella LangleyThe Great Divide – Noah KahanBillboard ChartsJoin the Daily Music Headlines Discord to discuss music news, connect with listeners, and help shape the show.

My Chemical Romance has its first-ever number one album on the Billboard 200. A 20th-anniversary reissue of The Black Parade jumped from No. 139 to No. 1 with 78,000 equivalent album units. The original 2006 release peaked at No. 2. Gerard Way has reportedly said the band plans to begin recording a new album in 2027. Read moreQueens of the Stone Age released their ninth album, Perfecth, trading hard-rock crunch for a darker, carnival-inspired sound. Highlights include “It's Only Love,” “Insignificant Other,” and “Run Away From the Mob.” Read moreNickelback released their 11th album, Everything Under the Sun, featuring John 5, Sammy Hagar, Joe Bonamassa, Tommy Lee, Charlie Benante, and Ryan Reynolds. The Associated Press awarded it three and a half stars, calling it familiar territory that fans will enjoy. Read moreDallas rapper BigXthaPlug is back with Better Over Time, his fourth album and a return to hip-hop. The 18-track release features Leon Thomas, Ava Max, GloRilla, Lil Yachty, and Babyface Ray. Read moreCreative organizations including CAA, the Music Artists Coalition, and Cate Blanchett's Human Consent Foundation have filed a brief in the New York Times lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft, arguing AI companies should license creative work and give artists the choice of whether their work is used for training. Read moreAnd finally, Harry Styles ended his 30-show Madison Square Garden residency dressed as New York's famous Pizza Rat. His bandmates joined the Halloween fun as a taxi and a hot dog. Previous night's costumes included Elvis Presley and a recreation of Styles' original X Factor audition outfit. Read moreTop 5 Billboard Hot 100 Singles:5. “Patient Zero” – Taylor Swift4. “Lies” – Zach Bryan featuring Lana Del Rey3. “Expectations” – Olivia Rodrigo and Chappell Roan2. “Housewife” – Tate McRae“Choosin' Texas” – Ella LangleyBillboard ChartsJoin the Daily Music Headlines Discord: http://tiny.cc/dmhdiscordFix the Billboard ranking wordingStandardize the headline formatting

Céline Dion’s Paris comeback residency grossed $125.5 million and sold 539,000 tickets across 16 shows, setting Billboard Boxscore records for average residency revenue and attendance per performance.billboard.comUsher and Chris Brown topped Billboard’s September touring chart with $77.4 million and 423,000 tickets sold, becoming the first co-headliners to lead the monthly ranking.billboard.comLL Cool J announced Rock the Bells: The Residency, an 11-show Las Vegas engagement at Dolby Live at Park MGM in May and July 2027.billboard.comKATSEYE expanded its Wildworld Tour with 11 shows across Asia, Australia and New Zealand, running January 27 through March 5, 2027.billboard.comVietnam’s Vingroup partnered with Legends Global to operate a planned 135,000-seat stadium in Hanoi, potentially the world’s largest by seating capacity, scheduled to open in July 2027.digitalmusicnews.comSkid Row named Justin Sargent its new frontman, announced 15 tour dates for 2027 and released a cover of The Who’s “Won’t Get Fooled Again.”loudwire.comA free Yungblud photography exhibition, Idols, featuring previously unseen images by Tom Pallant, runs November 20–22 at London’s Union Pacific gallery.billboard.comThe Backstreet Boys launched Backstreet Gamers, a celebrity-owned esports team joining the Global Gaming League, and are recruiting players through GGL Primes.variety.comNew Music Friday“Thin Ice” — Megan Thee Stallionmusic.apple.com“Here You Come, There You Go” — Gracie Abramsmusic.apple.com“Overthinker” — CHVRCHESmusic.apple.com“You're Under Arrest” — ILLITmusic.apple.com“I Like It” — BigXthaPlug & Loe Shimmymusic.apple.com

Post Malone previewed his unreleased song “Bad Mood” and teased his upcoming album, The Eternal Buzz, which could feature as many as 40 tracks.billboard.comSelena Gomez and Demi Lovato reunited for Rare Beauty’s “Still Making Each Other Blush” campaign, celebrating their longtime friendship with a $50 blush bundle.billboard.comKISS announced a two-part documentary, KISS: End of the Road, chronicling their farewell tour and final 2023 Madison Square Garden performances, premiering online November 19.billboard.comPreviously unseen footage from David Bowie’s 1978 Isolar II tour will become Stage, an immersive arena experience premiering February 14, 2027, in Berlin.billboard.comSam Fender postponed presales for his 2027 Newcastle homecoming concerts following a reported bot attack on ticketing platform Gigantic.billboard.comThe 2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards helped Telemundo lead Spanish-language primetime with 1.1 million average viewers and 306 million digital and social views, according to NBCUniversal.billboard.comAlan Jackson’s farewell concert will air as a two-hour NBC special December 8, followed by Peacock streaming December 9 and a 25-song live album arriving December 4.variety.comMAZZEL topped the Billboard Japan Hot 100 with “Touch,” followed by Naniwa Danshi, Lienel, EBiDAN and Ayumu Imazu.billboard-japan.com

Jay-Z will headline the 2027 Super Bowl halftime show on February 14 at SoFi Stadium. U2 will play the Thanksgiving Eve Packers-Rams game on Netflix, while Miranda Lambert takes the Thanksgiving Day Cowboys-Eagles halftime slot. Read moreDavid Bowie’s unseen 1978 concert, Stage, is becoming an immersive arena experience featuring restored 35mm footage, new lighting and audio. The premiere is set for February 14 at Berlin’s Uber Arena, followed by a European and UK tour. Read moreKings of Leon will play an exclusive London show November 10 at the 3,800-capacity British Airways ARC venue, days after releasing their tenth album, O My Beloved, on November 6. Read moreSpotify’s potential liability to The MLC in their royalty-bundling lawsuit has climbed to approximately $619 million, up from $513 million last quarter. Spotify is appealing a ruling that its Premium tier qualifies as a bundle. Read moreGlasvegas have released “Degüello,” their first new song in six years. It leads their upcoming fifth album, Airy Fairy, due next April, with an 11-date UK and Ireland tour planned for May. Read moreSophia Stel has announced her debut album, The Greatest Album of All Time, alongside a 2027 tour across North America, the UK and Europe. Read moreCollider’s top five horror movie themes are Suspiria by Goblin, Cannibal Holocaust by Riz Ortolani, The Shining by Wendy Carlos and Rachel Elkind, The Omen by Jerry Goldsmith, and Jaws by John Williams. Read moreKeep each item under 3000 charactersMake the headlines more concise

Turnstile Raise $220,000 for Humanitarian Aid: Turnstile drew an estimated 60,000 people to a free Washington, D.C., concert, raising more than $220,000 for humanitarian relief in Palestine, Sudan, and Lebanon.Phoebe Bridgers to Headline All Points East 2027: Bridgers will headline London's All Points East festival on August 27, with Caroline Polachek, Kelsey Lu, Danielle Ponder, and Jasmine.4.t among the announced acts.Queens of the Stone Age Debut Two New Songs: The band debuted “Insignificant Other” and “Phantom Limb” in Reykjavík, marking its first Iceland show since 2005. They also performed “Tangled Up in Plaid” for the first time in eight years, ahead of their new album Perfecth, due October 30.Billy Corgan Praises Olivia Rodrigo: The Smashing Pumpkins frontman praised Rodrigo's intelligence, creative risk-taking, and willingness to preserve imperfections in her recordings, calling her approach authentic.Patti Smith and Dua Lipa Meet at London Literature Festival: Smith discussed her memoir Bread of Angels with Lipa, exploring her decades-long career in music, writing, and performance.Spotify Wins Permanent Dismissal of Drake Streaming Lawsuit: A federal judge permanently dismissed a lawsuit alleging Spotify ignored fraudulent Drake streams that diverted royalties from other artists. The plaintiff's attorney plans to appeal.Harry Styles Autograph Seeker Apologizes After Viral Confrontation: Giovanni, who calls himself the world's top autograph seeker, apologized after a tense New York encounter with Styles, accepting responsibility for the confrontation.Billboard 200 Top 5 Albumsyou seem pretty sad for a girl so in love — Olivia RodrigoYoung Manhood and Other Donatable Organs — Zach BryanI'm the Problem — Morgan WallenDandelion — Ella LangleyThe Life of a Showgirl — Taylor SwiftJoin the Daily Music Headlines Discord to discuss music news and connect with the community.Fix the Queen’s album titleReplace the incomplete Patti Smith link