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Harry Styles says his Together, Together Tour will continue into 2027, with additional dates and cities still to be announced.rollingstone.comBLACKPINK’s Rosé will release “New Trick” on September 17, accompanied by a Dave Meyers-directed music video filmed entirely on Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro.billboard.comAlanis Morissette has recorded her first holiday album, mixing traditional favorites with original songs and featuring a guest appearance by Martin Short.billboard.comWicked and Wicked: For Good are becoming live-to-film orchestral concerts, with Wicked: Part One in Concert previewing in San Francisco on January 16 before its official premiere in New York on January 23, 2027.billboard.comAmazon Music Live returns September 24 with a fifth season featuring tour performances by Noah Kahan, Don Toliver, Lainey Wilson and Doja Cat following Thursday Night Football.billboard.comRay LaMontagne recovered from heat-related dehydration after collapsing during his September 5 Nashville concert and returned to the stage in Louisville the following night.billboard.comElton John headlined Rock in Rio for roughly 100,000 fans with a career-spanning set that included a rare performance of “Skyline Pigeon.”billboard.comTom Jones says he was fired as a full-time coach on The Voice UK over insurance-related costs, while ITV says discussions about his future involvement are continuing.billboard.comEBiDAN’s “Yes! Tokyo” tops the Billboard Japan Hot 100, followed by Motoki Ohmori’s “Haiiro,” fav me’s “Nyan te Zurui no!,” =LOVE’s “Koi, Hajimemashita.” and Wasuta’s “Watta Life!”billboard.com

Here’s a tightened version designed to stay well under 3,000 characters, including links:Dolly Parton’s SongTeller Hotel and Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum open in Nashville Sept. 29. The 245-room hotel includes two venues and a café; the museum features artifacts and interactive exhibits celebrating Parton’s life and career. SpinSwayvoTwain, Bentley Green and G Perico join Universal’s Snoop Dogg biopic, playing Biggie, RBX and Big Reecie Cup. Directed by Craig Brewer, it opens Aug. 6, 2027. VarietyAs I Lay Dying previewed “Polarized” and “Retribution” and is letting fans help finalize the tracklist for its ninth album. The songs arrive Sept. 15. LoudwireElla Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” remains No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for a record-tying 21st week. BillboardPantera headlines The Great NOLA Trendkill in New Orleans Nov. 20–21, joined by Down, Corrosion of Conformity and Black Label Society. It marks Philip Anselmo’s first hometown performance in 30 years. ConsequenceMotörhead gets an exhibition at Las Vegas’ Punk Rock Museum Oct. 2, featuring handwritten lyrics, photos and one of Lemmy’s Rickenbacker basses. ConsequenceA previously unreleased 1974 Van Halen demo, “Glitter,” will appear with a limited-edition anthology book in November, including rare photos, memorabilia and Alex Van Halen spoken-word recordings. ConsequenceJhené Aiko announced “Westside Whimsy,” her first album since 2020’s “Chilombo,” arriving Sept. 11. Inspired by ’90s music and California culture. BillboardBillie Eilish makes her feature-film acting debut as Esther Greenwood in Sarah Polley’s adaptation of “The Bell Jar.” Production has wrapped; no release date is set. SourceRolling Stone’s top 5 cat songs: The Cure, “The Lovecats”; Al Stewart, “Year of the Cat”; Squeeze, “Cool for Cats”; Elton John, “Honky Cat”; Stray Cats, “Stray Cat Strut.” Rolling Stone

Suno pulled an ad featuring Mary J. Blige after backlash over the impression that she endorsed its generative-AI platform. Sources close to Blige say she participated only in a product demonstration and never agreed to become a Suno spokesperson.variety.comThe Soul Train Awards return Nov. 27 after a three-year hiatus, airing on BET and, for the first time, CBS. The ceremony will be taped in Chicago, where Don Cornelius launched the original Soul Train.variety.comMargo Price, Robert Plant, Brandi Carlile, I’m With Her and Kashus Culpepper are among the performers and presenters announced for the 25th annual Americana Honors & Awards, taking place Sept. 16 at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium.billboard.comMicky Dolenz celebrates the Monkees’ 60th anniversary with Timeless, a six-song EP featuring covers of songs by Paul Westerberg, Andy Partridge, Adam Schlesinger, Shelby Lynne and others.billboard.comCBS will air two retrospective MTV VMA specials hosted by Donnie Wahlberg and Vanessa Lachey on Sept. 13 and 20 ahead of the live Sept. 27 Video Music Awards.billboard.comAlanis Morissette is suing former tour manager Keren Urinov for civil extortion, fraud and negligent misrepresentation, alleging Urinov threatened to implicate her in a drug-trafficking case unless she received a lucrative 15-year employment contract and other assistance.rollingstone.comNew Music Friday:“Bass Persuades” — Mileymusic.apple.com“SaWaDiKa” — LISAmusic.apple.com“So Good” — Shay Lia & KAYTRANADAmusic.apple.com“Nicole Kidman” — ADÉLAmusic.apple.com“Boots” — Kane Brown feat. Shania Twainmusic.apple.com

Cassandra Wilson, the Grammy-winning jazz singer, songwriter and producer known for her soulful contralto and genre-blending style, has died at age 70.billboard.comStevie Nicks and Olivia Rodrigo will both appear on the Practical Magic 2 soundtrack, with Fleetwood Mac’s “Landslide” and Rodrigo’s “The Cure.”billboard.comAriana Grande’s 41-date Eternal Sunshine Tour grossed $107.9 million and sold 638,000 tickets, setting new career highs for average gross and attendance per show.billboard.comSean Ono Lennon and longtime partner Charlotte Kemp Muhl have welcomed their first child, a son named Aurelius, the only grandchild of Yoko Ono and the late John Lennon.music-news.comAlex Van Halen has been appointed a Knight in the Order of the Netherlands Lion in recognition of his influential drumming and career.rollingstone.comDollywood announced permanent additions honoring founder Dolly Parton, including a memorial footpath, tribute kiosks, expanded exhibits and chapel renovations.rollingstone.com

Tupac Shakur’s family expressed relief following Duane “Keffe D” Davis’ conviction for Shakur’s 1996 murder, the first conviction in the nearly 30-year-old case. The family says Shakur’s legacy extends beyond the trial. The Warning will headline the NFL halftime show in Mexico City on Nov. 22, performing at Estadio Banorte before Vikings-49ers.Eladio Carrión’s “Polaroid” reaches No. 1 on Billboard’s Latin Airplay chart after 18 weeks, his second chart-topper. A judge dismissed much of a copyright lawsuit against Bad Bunny and other artists, ruling Steely & Clevie failed to establish copyright ownership of the dembow rhythm. Alanis Morissette sued former tour manager Keren Urinov, alleging extortion, blackmail and incompetence during her 2025 tour. “Weird Al” Yankovic released his 2009 educational short film “Al’s Brain” and “The Brain Song,” featuring Paul McCartney, Patton Oswalt and others. Miley Cyrus announced “Bass Persuades,” due Sept. 18, with 10 tracks and collaborations with Model/Actriz and Andrew Wyatt. She’ll perform it in full at the Hollywood Bowl Oct. 16 and 18. Tears for Fears’ Roland Orzabal’s memoir “Welcome to Your Life: An Astrological Memoir” combines his life story with astrology and debuted No. 3 on the New York Times bestseller list. Andrew W.K. surprise-released “Temptation to Exist,” his first album since 2021, a 10-track instrumental jazz noir project on which he performs every instrument. BABYMETAL appears on a limited-edition Marvel Zombies: War Zone #1 variant cover, inspired by their song “From Me To U.”Top 5 songs this week in 1986: 5. Friends and Lovers—Gloria Loring & Carl Anderson; 4. Dancing on the Ceiling—Lionel Richie; 3. Higher Love—Steve Winwood; 2. Take My Breath Away—Berlin; 1. Venus—Bananarama.Join the Daily Music Headlines Discord: http://tiny.cc/dmhdiscord

Lionel Richie was hospitalized after his Aug. 29 St. Louis concert but is reportedly okay. He recently ended a Minnesota show early after becoming dizzy. He plans to resume touring with Earth, Wind & Fire in September and October. Rolling StoneA Rolling Stone review finds Prince’s new posthumous album “Timeless,” a collection of outtakes spanning decades, flat and disjointed, with little of the creativity and spark of his classic work. Rolling StoneKelly Clarkson ended her talk show after seven seasons with an emotional finale featuring her children and a special Kellyoke performance. She thanked viewers and the crew and will continue with other projects, including “The Voice.” Billboard“Lion King” composer Lebo M must pay comedian Learnmore Jonasi $39,560 in legal fees after dropping a defamation lawsuit over a joke about the “Circle of Life” chant. A California court ruled in Jonasi’s favor under the anti-SLAPP law. BillboardMike Judge plans to reclaim ownership of “Beavis and Butt-Head” from Paramount when his rights potentially revert in 2027, 35 years after the characters debuted. ConsequenceAI music company Suno is being sued by Gerencia 360 Music, which alleges Suno trained its model on copyrighted regional Mexican music. The label is seeking nearly $100 million in damages. BillboardSony Music and Warner are suing Anthropic over alleged unauthorized use of copyrighted compositions to train its AI models. The labels seek up to $150,000 per work. FuturismAtlanta producer Mr. 2-17 is turning his success remixing Ms. Rachel songs into educational content for children, while continuing his after-school programs, filmmaking lessons and community giveaways. CBS News AtlantaGhost frontman Tobias Forge announced a band hiatus following the “Skeletour,” saying exhaustion and uncertainty about the future prompted the break. He plans to focus on family and other creative projects before returning to Ghost. NMEMastodon drummer Brann Dailor recalled bonding with late Slipknot drummer Joey Jordison over “River’s Edge,” with their text-message movie-quote exchange eventually running Dailor an $800 phone bill. Louder SoundTop 5 Singles: 5. Ariana Grande — “Hate That I Made You Love Me” 4. Morgan Wallen — “Been By Now” 3. Taylor Swift — “I Knew It, I Knew You” 2. Stella Lefty — “Boston” 1. Ella Langley — “Choosin’ Texas” Billboard Charts on InstagramJoin the Daily Music Headlines Discord: http://tiny.cc/dmhdiscord

ENHYPEN’s “THE SIN : BLISS” debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 98,000 equivalent album units, their first chart-topper. Dolly Parton’s “Ultimate Dolly Parton” reenters at No. 5 following her death. BillboardThe Warning’s “Kerosene” hits No. 1 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart, making the Mexican all-women band the first Mexican act and first all-women act to top the chart in its 45-year history. BillboardKATSEYE’s Sophia Laforteza will miss the European and UK dates of the Wildworld Tour to focus on her mental health and well-being. BillboardFinneas married Claudia Sulewski in an intimate Santa Barbara ceremony officiated by Billie Eilish. BillboardKacey Musgraves’ stage caught fire during her Boston show, apparently from pyrotechnics. The fire was quickly extinguished, and she continued her 23-song set. ConsequenceElla Langley returned to Auburn University and shared advice with the Phi Mu sorority about self-care, mental health and surrounding yourself with supportive people. Whiskey RiffOlivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields Festival raised $10 million for nonprofits supporting women and girls. Melinda Gates matched the donation, bringing the total to $20 million. VarietyFlorence + The Machine headlined Reading Festival for the first time since 2012. For the final song, Florence asked the crowd to put away their phones and experience the moment. NMEFear Factory released “Roboticist,” their first new music since 2021, featuring vocalist Milo Silvestro. RevolverBad Wolves guitarist AJ Rebollo quit over the band’s planned “Jolene” cover, saying its release following Dolly Parton’s death could appear exploitative. LoudwireTop 5 Albums: 1. KATSEYE – Wild; 2. Phoebe Bridgers – Lost Weekened; 3. Stray Kids – This & That; 4. Olivia Rodrigo – You Seem Pretty Sad For a Girl So in Love; 5. Ella Langley – Dandelion. Billboard Charts

KATSEYE withdrew from Olivia Rodrigo’s Aug. 29 Daisy Chain Fields benefit festival after Megan Skiendiel sprained her ankle. Devon Again joins the Dandelion Stage at 1:05 p.m., while Santigold takes KATSEYE’s former 2:15 p.m. slot.Snoop Dogg’s Dr. Bombay and Deel are hiring a worldwide remote ice cream taster for a three-month contract paying $10,000 per month. No culinary experience is required; applications remain open for three weeks.Dolly Parton’s sister Stella said the singer offered to let doctors try experimental cancer drugs if her condition became hopeless, hoping the research might help future patients.The Weeknd topped Billboard’s monthly Top Tours chart for the first time after 16 July shows grossed $124.4 million and sold 892,000 tickets. Billboard Boxscore says the After Hours til Dawn Tour had grossed $910.1 million through Aug. 1, making it the highest-grossing tour by an R&B or Black artist.Selena Gomez asked a Delaware federal court to dismiss claims against her in a Wondermind investor lawsuit. Her lawyers call the allegations “absurd,” arguing that she was a minority shareholder and consultant who did not run the company.Friday’s new releases:“Fallen Angel” — Jennie“Mar Azul” — Natanael Cano“Emerald Eyes” — Alex Warren“Insignificant Other” — Queens of the Stone Age“Mainstay” — Rod Wave feat. Luv VonJoin the Daily Music Headlines Discord.