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Eminem’s former sound engineer Joseph Strange pleaded guilty to criminal copyright infringement for selling unreleased recordings, including files sold for approximately $50,000, and faces up to five years in prison.

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Fleetwood Mac: The Chain, the band’s first fully authorized documentary, premieres January 29, 2027, on Apple TV, marking the 50th anniversary of Rumours.

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Chaka Khan will receive the Classic Soul Honor at the 2026 Soul Train Awards on November 27, recognizing her influence on soul, funk and R&B.

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Daft Punk and LEGO are collaborating on an official set inspired by the duo’s pyramid stage from their 2007 Alive tour, based on a fan-designed LEGO Ideas project.

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An Amy Winehouse musical is in early development for London’s West End, with producer Catherine Schreiber reportedly involved and casting underway.

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Ben Folds Five announced their first tour since 2013, with nine spring 2027 dates beginning April 12 in Knoxville, Tennessee.

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Charli XCX will reportedly make a cameo in Martin Scorsese’s upcoming gothic horror film What Happens at Night, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence.

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John Mayer launched Sob Rock Records in partnership with Mercury Records and announced an April 2027 Las Vegas Sphere residency featuring solo, full-band and trio performances.

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New Music Friday

“Weekend in Texas” — Kacey Musgraves

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“Tom and Jerry” — John Mayer

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“Airbender” — Anderson .Paak & Cordae

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“Pangea” — Dominic Fike

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“Tarantino” — LISA

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The Golden Globes moved the Michael Jackson biopic Michael from the musical/comedy categories into drama for the 2027 awards, potentially affecting Jaafar Jackson's awards prospects.

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Disney+ and Hulu have greenlit a Glee reboot, with Ryan Murphy and original collaborators developing the new series; casting and premiere details remain unannounced.

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Martin Garrix announced MARTY, a 14-track pop-focused album featuring collaborations with Madonna, U2, Ed Sheeran and Aitana, arriving March 5, 2027.

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All four Talking Heads members have collaborated on Talking Heads: New Feeling, a book celebrating 50 years since their debut album, arriving May 18, 2027.

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Kid Cudi will write, direct and star as Jean-Michel Basquiat in Jean, a biographical film scheduled to begin production in 2027.

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Sakurazaka46 topped the Billboard Japan Hot 100 with “Ai MUST BE,” followed by EBiDAN, Mrs. GREEN APPLE, Ayumu Imazu and iiONDO.

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• The Beatles Announce Massive New Liverpool Experience — Apple Corps plans a 100,000-square-foot immersive Beatles attraction in Liverpool for 2028, alongside a Yellow Submarine-themed viewing tower at St Johns Beacon.
• The Rolling Stones Surprise Fans With “Who You Callin’ Crazy” — The Stones released a new single featuring saxophonist Courtney Pine, previewing the deluxe edition of Foreign Tongues, titled Foreign Tongues, Loose Lips.
• Doves’ Jez Williams Announces Debut Solo Album — Guitarist Jez Williams announced Life of Me and You, sharing the single “Hollow Man” and scheduling his first solo live shows opening for Elbow.
• Olivia Dean Leads Mercury Prize Betting — Olivia Dean’s The Art of Loving has moved ahead of Raye and Nia Archives as the bookmakers’ favorite to win this year’s Mercury Prize.
• Virtual K-Pop Group K/DA Returns With “Firestarter” — The League of Legends virtual group returned after six years with “Firestarter,” featuring new voices for Evelynn and Kai’Sa and animation from the team behind Arcane.
• Supreme Court Deadlock Leaves Songwriter-Friendly Termination Rights Ruling Intact — Four justices recused themselves from a major copyright case, leaving the lower court’s ruling intact. The decision allows songwriters to reclaim international rights to older works after 35 years, a position challenged by major music publishers.
• Danny Elfman Says Tool Helped Him Endure Tattoo Pain — The composer and former Oingo Boingo frontman credited Tool’s Fear Inoculum with helping him tolerate the pain of getting tattooed, offering another glimpse of his heavy-metal fandom.
• Top Five Songs About Minnesota — The list features Alex Frecon’s “I’m From Minnesota” at number one, followed by Bob Dylan’s “Walls of Red Wing,” Prince’s “Uptown,” Lil Yachty’s “Minnesota,” and Trampled by Turtles’ “Duluth.”

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• U2 to Headline NFL Thanksgiving Eve Halftime Show on Netflix
• Jay-Z Reportedly Picks Himself to Headline 2027 Super Bowl Halftime Show
• Mötley Crüe Announces 2027 Las Vegas Residency, Carnival of Sins
• She Wants Revenge Announces First New Album in 15 Years, The Loved
• Papa Roach Announces 2027 U.S. Tour With Ice Nine Kills
• Bon Jovi to Headline BST Hyde Park 2027
• Olivia Rodrigo Video Team Debunks AI Rumors With Behind-the-Scenes Footage
• MUNA Confirms Band Is Safe After Tour Bus Catches Fire in California

Billboard 200 Albums Top 5

1. The Life of a Showgirl — Taylor Swift
2. Dandelion — Ella Langley
3. you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love — Olivia Rodrigo
4. I'm the Problem — Morgan Wallen
5. The Great Divide — Noah Kahan

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• Iron Maiden announce surprise 2027 North American tour, adding a final run of “Run for Your Lives” dates to their 50th anniversary celebration.
• Taylor Swift expands voice trademark filings internationally to combat AI deepfakes, including the phrase “Hey, it’s Taylor Swift.”
• Blondie announce High Noon, their first new album in nine years and the final recordings featuring late drummer Clem Burke. The album arrives in early 2027.
• Backstreet Boys set a new Rogers Centre attendance record in Toronto, expanding their residency to 12 stadium shows.
• Zebra announce Zebra V, their first album in 23 years, arriving November 13. The single “Walk With You” was co-written with KISS frontman Paul Stanley.
• Michael Stipe joins members of The National for R.E.M.’s “E-Bow the Letter” and “No Time for Love Like Now” at a festival celebrating Aaron and Bryce Dessner’s 50th birthdays.
• PETA bids on Paul McCartney’s childhood home in Liverpool, hoping to turn the Beatles landmark into an animal rights museum.

Billboard Hot 100 Top 5

1. “Patient Zero” — Taylor Swift
2. “Choosin’ Texas” — Ella Langley
3. “Cleveland!” — Taylor Swift
4. “Babylon” — Taylor Swift
5. “Pink Clouding” — Taylor Swift

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U2 announced their 2027 “The Greatest Show on Earth” stadium tour, beginning February 23 in Mexico City, ahead of their new album Carnaval De Luz, arriving November 13.

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Iron Maiden announced 16 North American dates for the final leg of their 50th-anniversary “Run for Your Lives” tour, running April 14 through May 16, 2027.

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Doja Cat and Meta will release Tour Ma Vie, a 12-minute documentary filmed entirely with Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses during her European tour, on October 23.

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Billy Joel says he is doing OK despite ongoing balance and hearing problems following his normal pressure hydrocephalus diagnosis, as more than 70 of his motorcycles head to auction in November.

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Garbage will perform a free concert at Mexico City's Zócalo on November 14, with Shirley Manson and the band expressing excitement about performing in the historic square.

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Blondie announced High Noon, their first studio album since 2017, arriving February 26, 2027, and their final album featuring late drummer Clem Burke.

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Federal prosecutors allege ticket broker REPS & Co used bots to purchase 18.5 million tickets, spending more than $1.3 billion and earning at least $120.8 million in resale profits.

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New Music Friday:

“Expectations” — Olivia Rodrigo & Chappell Roan

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“Lies” — Zach Bryan feat. Lana Del Rey

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“The Greatest Show On Earth” — U2

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“Unloveu” — KATSEYE

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“Lasso the Moon” — Ashe

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A new documentary, Spectacle: Michael Jackson at the Super Bowl, will explore his groundbreaking 1993 halftime performance when it premieres on Hulu and ESPN in February 2027.

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Mattel unveiled a $60 Céline Dion Barbie recreating her 1998 Oscars look, including the blue gown and Titanic-inspired Heart of the Ocean necklace.

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Zach Bryan announced a 23-show stadium tour across North America and Australia for 2027, with guests including John Fogerty, Ryan Bingham and Vance Joy.

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YouTube is introducing labels for music created primarily with generative AI, beginning with YouTube Music before expanding to its main platform.

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Universal Music Group is cutting jobs across its U.S. and U.K. operations, with senior executives at Def Jam and Interscope among those departing.

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Paul McCartney raised concerns about the height difference between actors Paul Mescal and Harris Dickinson in Sam Mendes' upcoming Beatles films, scheduled for April 2028.

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BTS' comeback album ARIRANG surpassed five billion Spotify streams, becoming 2026's most-streamed album so far, according to BIGHIT MUSIC.

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KO1KEYZ topped the Billboard Japan Hot 100, followed by Mrs. GREEN APPLE, EBiDAN and STU48.

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• Tom Morello Finally Holds Randy Rhoads’ Forbidden Guitar: Morello finally held Rhoads’ iconic guitar, which his family kept out of sight for decades. Rhoads’ mother requested it never be played again. Morello described the experience as deeply emotional.

• Lana Del Rey Returns to the Stage: Lana made her first live appearance in nearly a year at the Singapore Grand Prix, debuting “White Feather Hawk Tail Deer Hunter” from her upcoming album Stove.

• Raye’s Royal Albert Hall Ticket Sale Hit by AI Bots: Nearly two million sign-up attempts overwhelmed the presale for Raye’s intimate show. The team is adding verification measures to combat AI-powered resellers.

• Hans Zimmer’s Blue Planet III Gets 2027 Orchestral Tour: Zimmer’s score will tour UK arenas with a live orchestra and footage from the nature documentary.

• Rare Amy Winehouse Interview Resurfaces: A nearly 20-year-old interview finds Winehouse discussing her marriage, the response to Back to Black, her influences and her musical ambitions.

• Led Zeppelin Approves “Stairway to Heaven” for Narnia Trailer: Greta Gerwig reportedly secured approval from Robert Plant and Jimmy Page to use the famously guarded song in The Magician’s Nephew trailer.

• Top 5 Songs About Florida:
• Hello Music Theory’s picks: “Swimming in Miami” — Owl City; “Florida Man” — Blue Öyster Cult; “Ocean Avenue” — Yellowcard; “If I Could Do It Again” — Corey Smith; “The Everglades” — Waylon Jennings.

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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. Consequence
• Grimes announces Psyopera, a concept album about an AI apocalypse, and releases its first single, “Accelerando.” No album release date has been announced. Consequence
• Zach Bryan reveals the tracklist for his new EP, Young Manhood and Other Donatable Organs, featuring Lana Del Rey and Turnpike Troubadours. It arrives Friday. Consequence
• Anthrax 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. Consequence
• Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready doubts the band will play Las Vegas’ Sphere anytime soon, citing the production costs, though he personally likes the idea. Consequence
• Journey 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. Consequence
• Instagram 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. Consequence

Billboard 200 Top 5 Albums

1. The Life of a Showgirl — Taylor Swift
2. you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love — Olivia Rodrigo
3. Dandelion — Ella Langley
4. I’m the Problem — Morgan Wallen
5. The Great Divide — Noah Kahan

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• 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

1. “Pink Clouding” — Taylor Swift
2. “Babylon” — Taylor Swift
3. “Cleveland!” — Taylor Swift
4. “Choosin’ Texas” — Ella Langley
5. “Patient Zero” — Taylor Swift

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