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Ed Sheeran canceled his September 25 and 26 concerts at Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts because of severe weather warnings, with refunds available to ticket holders.music-news.comOlivia Rodrigo, Sombr and Katseye lead iHeartRadio’s 2026 Jingle Ball lineup, with nine cities scheduled from December 1–17 and highlights airing on ABC.variety.comU2 will release Carnaval de Luz, their first album of new material in nine years, on November 13, featuring Rosalía and what is described as Dolly Parton’s final recorded vocal performance.billboard.comKacey Musgraves will honor Dolly Parton at the September 27 MTV VMAs, joining a ceremony that will also feature a George Michael tribute from Raye, Sombr and Teddy Swims.music-news.comYouTube and Goldenvoice renewed their partnership to keep Coachella’s livestream and festival content exclusively on YouTube through 2030.digitalmusicnews.comTori Amos announced her second children’s book, A Sorta Fairytale, a prequel to Tori and the Muses arriving April 6, 2027.rollingstone.comElton John will open London’s new 600-seat Apple Music Hall on September 28, launching a season featuring artists including Baby Keem, Troye Sivan, Burna Boy and Charli xcx.billboard.comNew music this week includes “Patient Zero” by Taylor Swift, “Nobody Wanna Dance” by Tinashe, “Thank you” by Jackson Wang, “Watch You Dance” by Leon Bridges and “Stone fruit” by Blondshell.music.apple.commusic.apple.commusic.apple.commusic.apple.commusic.apple.com

Taylor Swift previewed her “Patient Zero” music video, co-starring Dakota Johnson and Colin Farrell, ahead of its September 27 VMA premiere and the song’s September 25 release.billboard.comRaye, Sombr and Teddy Swims will perform a George Michael tribute at the MTV Video Music Awards on September 27, ahead of a new Faith Tour live album and concert film.music-news.comTame Impala and Genesis Owusu lead the 2026 ARIA Awards nominations with eight each, followed by Ecca Vandal with seven. The awards celebrate their 40th anniversary November 18 in Sydney.billboard.comMelissa Manchester, Victoria Williams and Smashing Pumpkins guitarist Kiki Wong are the first announced honorees for the 2027 She Rocks Awards, taking place January 30 in Anaheim.billboard.comNaked Eyes singer and co-founder Pete Byrne died September 14 at age 74 following a brief illness. The synth-pop duo scored four U.S. Top 40 hits, including “Always Something There to Remind Me.”billboard.comAmy Winehouse’s Back to Black will mark its 20th anniversary with an October 21 tribute concert featuring her original live band and singers including Jorja Smith, Corinne Bailey Rae and FLO.billboard.comMacklemore announced a “Free Palestine” benefit tour with October dates in Dublin, Paris and London, with proceeds supporting organizations assisting Palestinians.billboard.com

Tributes continue for New Found Glory guitarist Chad Gilbert, who died Sunday at 45, with musicians across the rock scene remembering his kindness, generosity and influence.loudwire.comSlipknot launched a mysterious website teasing September 28, while posters appearing around the world have fueled speculation about a tour or new music.loudwire.comTaylor Swift will receive the inaugural Artist Director Honors at the MTV VMAs, moving her past Beyoncé to become the most-awarded artist in VMA history with 31 awards.krmg.comNew K-pop releases include Rosé’s “New Trick,” IU’s “Unknown Planet,” music from Infinite and Fifty Fifty, and a Heartsteel collaboration featuring Anderson.Paak and Baekhyun.kpopalypse.comBritish R&B group No Guidnce announced its breakup after five years, citing financial difficulties releasing music the group had been developing.ratedrnb.comThe bipartisan American Music Tourism Act is headed to the President’s desk after passing Congress, directing the Commerce Department to promote travel to U.S. music venues, festivals and landmarks.musicbusinessworldwide.comOzzfest will return to the U.S. in 2027 after an eight-year hiatus, with a UK pop-up also planned and lineup, dates and locations still to come.mxdwn.com

Chad Gilbert, New Found Glory’s founding guitarist, died September 20 at 45. The band and his wife, Lisa Cimorelli, said he died peacefully, surrounded by family and friends.Ed Sheeran apologized for mistakes and addressed Gaza at his first concert since Macklemore’s removal from the Loop Tour, amid support-act withdrawals and protests outside Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field.Jhené Aiko earned her first Billboard 200 No. 1 with Westside Whimsy, debuting with 74,000 equivalent album units. It’s the first R&B album by a woman to top the chart in 2026.iHeartRadio Music Festival highlights included Benson Boone’s backflips, Lainey Wilson’s Dolly Parton tribute and Snoop Dogg’s surprise guest, Wiz Khalifa.Papa Roach canceled their Louder Than Life appearance after bassist Tobin Esperance experienced a health emergency.Luke Bryan and Riley Green released new albums September 18: Bryan’s Signs and Green’s That’s Just Me.Universal and Sony sued Suno again, alleging unauthorized use of more than 60,000 recordings. The labels argue its v6 models build on outputs from earlier models trained on unlicensed music.William Shatner, 95, made his heavy metal debut with a backing band at Chicago’s Park West ahead of his Riot Fest appearance.Billboard Hot 100 top five:5: Ariana Grande — Hate That I Made You Love Me4: Morgan Wallen — Been By Now3: Taylor Swift — I Knew It, I Knew You2: Stella Lefty — Boston1: Ella Langley — Choosin’ TexasJoin the Daily Music Headlines Discord.

Macklemore pledged $1 million in net tour earnings to Palestinian aid groups. Robert Kraft said Ed Sheeran asked him to match a separate $2 million donation, without explicitly confirming he agreed.Duncan Sheik, known for “Barely Breathing” and Spring Awakening, died at 56. His mother said the cause was organ failure.Jennifer Lopez’s The JLO Show: Live in Las Vegas premieres November 26 on CBS. Paramount+ will offer an extended version; live streaming requires Premium.BTS bring their Buenos Aires and São Paulo concerts to cinemas October 24 and 30 in the Americas, and October 25 and 31 elsewhere.Hans Zimmer announced 30 North American arena dates for February–April 2027. Amex presales start September 23; general sales open September 25.Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album arrives November 19 with 34 original songs. Six tracks are out now, featuring Travis Scott, Morgan Wallen, Keith Richards and more.Dolly Parton received a posthumous Americana Lifetime Achievement Award, with a prerecorded acceptance video reflecting on her musical roots.Madonna will open the September 27 VMAs, her first performance there since 2003. She leads with 11 nominations; Snoop Dogg hosts.New music:Miley Cyrus — Let’s Get MarriedROSÉ — new trickTravis Scott — RHYNOTeddy Swims — Perfect ManCA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso, PinkPantheress, Fred again.. & Etienne de Crécy — Sexy MagicJoin the Daily Music Headlines Discord.

Taylor Swift brings all 58 official music videos to Spotify Premium in supported markets, spanning “Tim McGraw” to “Opalite.”Coach and Spotify’s Tabby Tour launched September 16, bringing performances and artist conversations to campuses across the U.S., U.K., Japan and South Korea. The lineup includes Tinashe, Rachel Chinouriri, Nxdia, Fousheé, Alessi Rose and Estevie.Ozzy & Black Sabbath: Back to the Beginning opens in cinemas October 28, with tickets on sale September 24. The film captures Ozzy’s July 2025 farewell and the original Sabbath lineup’s reunion.Metallica adds 12 North American stadium shows for May–June 2027 with Limp Bizkit and Avatar. Fan-club presales start September 21; general sales begin September 25.Edgar Barrera leads the Latin Grammy nominations with ten. Karol G, Rosalía, Jorge Drexler and Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso have seven each. The awards are November 12 in Las Vegas; Daddy Yankee’s Person of the Year gala is November 11.American Idol moves production from Los Angeles to the Atlanta area for season 25 in 2027. Ryan Seacrest, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie are expected to return.Ed Sheeran says promoters removed Macklemore from his U.S. tour after venues threatened cancellations following his pro-Palestinian remarks. Finneas, Lukas Graham, Aaron Rowe and Beoga have withdrawn from the tour.Japan Hot 100 — September 16:EBiDAN — “Yes! Tokyo”SixTONES — “Dance Forever”M!LK — “Toki Koete Universe”SKE48 — “Tameikimirai”Aimyon — “Marigold”Mrs. GREEN APPLE — “Brand New”=LOVE — “Koi, Hajimemashita.”Motoki Ohmori — “Gray”M!LK — “Sukisugite METSU!”Spitz — “Unknown Thread”Which artist’s full video catalog should come to Spotify next? Join the Daily Music Headlines Discord.

New Order keyboardist Gillian Gilbert has revealed that she is undergoing cancer treatment, clearing up confusion caused by comments from her husband and bandmate Stephen MorrisA Los Angeles County judge overseeing Julia Misley's sexual assault lawsuit against Steven Tyler recused herself Tuesday, just two weeks before trial, after disclosing a conflict of interest tied to consultations with another judge previously removed from the case.The Kennedy Center board voted to immediately close the facility for renovations, citing safety concerns, shortly after a federal judge ruled that the board cannot add Donald Trump’s name to the building without congressional approval.The CMAssociation will honor Dolly Parton with a two-hour live TV special, CMA Presents I Will Always Love You: A Celebration of Dolly Parton.KISS will release a 50th anniversary edition of Rock and Roll Over on Nov. 6.A new book, "A Life in Lyrics: The Official Creative Legacy of Freddie Mercury," published Sept. 1, reveals the Queen frontman's private songwriting process.Songwriter Cyril Vetter is urging the Supreme Court to uphold a Fifth Circuit ruling letting him reclaim worldwide, not just U.S.Beyoncé’s 20th-anniversary deluxe edition of B’Day debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top R&B AlbumsRammstein’s 4K concert film, Live In Mexico City, will hit cinemas worldwide in November.Top Five Songs About Dogs:5. Martha My Dear - The Beatles4. Old King - Neil Young3. Who Let the Dogs Out - Baha Men2. Hound Dog - Big Mama Thornton1. Love My Dog - Cat StevensFor Hammond Chamberlain, working behind the scenes, this is Brian Ibbott. Thanks again for listening.

Wynton Marsalis premiered his Fifth Symphony, “Liberty,” at Wolf Trap. Written for America’s 250th anniversary, it combines jazz ensemble and traditional orchestra.https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/14/arts/music/wynton-marsalis-liberty-symphony.htmlRobert Kraft barred Macklemore from Ed Sheeran’s Gillette Stadium shows over alleged antisemitic rhetoric and a “Free Palestine” statement. Macklemore says Kraft pressured venues; Kraft denies it.https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/macklemore-dropped-ed-sheeran-tour-robert-kraft-statement-1235626352/Nile Rodgers launches “Before the Moment,” a podcast exploring pivotal moments in artists’ careers. First guests include Sienna Spiro, John Legend, Alex Warren, Miguel and Goo Goo Dolls.https://variety.com/2026/music/news/nile-rodgers-iheartmedias-before-the-moment-podcast-1236862129/Gabbie Gonzalez, Francisco Gonzalez and Kai Faron Cordrey pleaded not guilty to charges tied to an alleged dark-web plot against Jack Avery amid a custody dispute.https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/tiktok-gabbie-gonzalez-arraigned-why-dont-we-jack-avery-1235626190/Falling in Reverse released “Joseph,” featuring Slipknot’s Corey Taylor and System of a Down’s Serj Tankian in their first joint appearance.https://loudwire.com/falling-in-reverse-joseph-corey-taylor-serj-tankian-lyrics/Oasis announced a 38-date 2027 tour with Richard Ashcroft, ending at Knebworth and Slane Castle. UK sales begin September 25–27.https://diymag.com/news/oasis-announce-2027-live-return-with-38-date-world-tourGeorge Strait’s 50 Number Ones reached 400 weeks on the Billboard 200 and surpassed 500 weeks on Top Country Albums.https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2026/09/14/george-strait-hits-a-chart-milestone-few-country-acts-will-reach/Styx announced a five-date winter 2027 Las Vegas residency, “The Hits,” at the Venetian Theatre.https://consequence.net/2026/09/styx-las-vegas-residency-winter-2027/Lin-Manuel Miranda announced Rise Up! Hamilton: The Anthology for Hamilton’s 10th anniversary. The 7-LP/5-CD set arrives September 25.https://consequence.net/2026/09/hamilton-rise-up-anthology-10th-anniversary-box-set/Australian paramedic and ranch worker Mack Geiger became a Billboard Hot 100 hitmaker with “String By,” signed to Nashville/Columbia Records and making his Grand Ole Opry debut.https://www.billboard.com/music/country/mack-geiger-billboard-up-and-comer-country-september-1236339441/Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” tied Mariah Carey’s record with 22 weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100 and earned nine CMA nominations.https://www.billboard.com/music/country/ella-langley-ties-mariah-carey-hot-100-record-reaction-1236339851/Top 5 Albums:5. The Great Divide — Noah Kahan4. Prima — Adela3. I’m the Problem — Morgan Wallen2. You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love — Olivia RodrigoDandelion — Ella Langleyhttps://www.instagram.com/billboardcharts/?hl=enJoin the Daily Music Headlines Discord:http://tiny.cc/dmhdiscord