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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

BTS topped Billboard’s August touring chart with $171.7 million from 12 shows and 801,000 tickets sold, while The Weeknd placed second with $146.7 million and set a monthly attendance record with 995,000 tickets.billboard.comBTS’s RM introduced his personal art collection in “RM x SFMOMA: Between You and Me,” an exhibition he co-curated at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art running Oct. 3 through Feb. 7.billboard.comRAYE, sombr, Troye Sivan, Conan Gray, PinkPantheress, Megan Moroney and Alex Warren were named to TIME’s 2026 TIME100 Next list, with RAYE appearing on one of three worldwide covers.billboard.comEarth, Wind & Fire’s “September” returned to the Billboard Hot 100 at No. 45, its first appearance since 1979, after its annual Sept. 21 streaming surge.billboard.comTAEMIN postponed all six U.S. dates on the North American leg of his “LiMiNaL” world tour because essential touring and production staff were still awaiting U.S. visas.billboard.comMacklemore said his three “Free Palestine” benefit concerts in Dublin, Paris and London sold out immediately, with proceeds going to organizations supporting Palestinians.rollingstone.comOasis took legal action to halt an auction of 63 concert recordings and more than 100 hours of 1990s rehearsal material valued at £1.2 million to £1.6 million.rollingstone.comNumber_i took the top two spots on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 with “REBON” and “DIGITAL GIRL,” followed by EBiDAN’s “Yes! Tokyo” and two M!LK tracks.billboard.com

Roger Waters announces “LEGACY - A Pink Floyd Show,” a 58-date North American tour for 2027, with Clifton David Broadbridge chosen from 3,000 submissions. Tickets go on sale Oct. 2. 977 RocksAC/DC’s rescheduled MetLife Stadium show is Oct. 2, with Foo Fighters replacing The Pretty Reckless as opener. 977 RocksFormer Incubus bassist Ben Kennedy has been diagnosed with a brain tumor, with complications affecting his hearing. A Journal of Musical ThingsKnocked Loose donated $8,000 to help a woman paralyzed after falling from a tree at one of their festival shows. A Journal of Musical ThingsThe New Pornographers are touring the U.S. without three members stuck in Canada by visa delays dating to February. BillboardTaylor Swift’s lawyers seek dismissal of the trademark lawsuit over “The Life of a Showgirl,” arguing the album title is protected expressive work. A hearing is expected in October. HoodlineRick Wakeman performed a piano concert for 150 rescued moon bears at a sanctuary in Vietnam to raise awareness of bile farming. A Journal of Musical Things

Slipknot announces massive 2027 "(sic)est Stadium Tour," beginning at Wembley Stadium July 3 and hitting North America and South America. Bring Me the Horizon supports the North American dates, with Lamb of God, Motionless in White and Lorna Shore on select shows.Rod Stewart says his 2027 tour will be his final tour at age 81, beginning in March and ending with two Red Rocks shows over Labor Day weekend.AI-generated country "artist" River Cain is using staged controversies and fabricated incidents to attract views and streams, raising concerns about undisclosed AI performers competing with real artists.BOYNEXTDOOR, ALLDAY PROJECT, NiziU, MINZY and Super Junior's Yesung all released new music in a packed K-pop release window.Korn's Fieldy and Brian "Head" Welch reunited onstage in Boise for the first time in five years.Treaty Oak Revival's Sam Canty asks fans to stop throwing objects after a woman suffered a concussion from a flying chair at a recent show.John Mayer announces six Sphere shows in Las Vegas next April, featuring acoustic, full-band and trio sets each night.Billy Joel is auctioning more than 70 motorcycles from his collection in November, with proceeds benefiting his foundation.Wendy's releases an emo album, "Songs to Listen to in a Wendy's Parking Lot," featuring members of Memphis May Fire, Anberlin, Silverstein, blessthefall, State Champs and Holy Wars.Top 5 Billboard 200 Albums: 5. Noah Kahan- The Great Divide4. Morgan Wallen- I'm The Problem3. Olivia Rodrigo- you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love2. Ella Langley- Dandelion1. Jhene Aiko- Westside Whimsy.https://www.instagram.com/billboardcharts/?hl=enJoin the Daily Music Headlines Discord: http://tiny.cc/dmhdiscord