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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 Stone

Dolly Parton will receive the 2027 Artist Humanitarian Award posthumously at Country Radio Seminar, honoring decades of philanthropy through the Imagination Library and other causes. Billboard

Lady 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. Billboard

Rick 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. Billboard

Mac 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. Billboard

Sia 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 Stone

John 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. Variety

And 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

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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.

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BTS’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.

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RAYE, 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.

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Earth, 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.

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TAEMIN 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.

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Macklemore said his three “Free Palestine” benefit concerts in Dublin, Paris and London sold out immediately, with proceeds going to organizations supporting Palestinians.

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Oasis 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.

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Number_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.

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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 Rocks

AC/DC’s rescheduled MetLife Stadium show is Oct. 2, with Foo Fighters replacing The Pretty Reckless as opener. 977 Rocks

Former Incubus bassist Ben Kennedy has been diagnosed with a brain tumor, with complications affecting his hearing. A Journal of Musical Things

Knocked Loose donated $8,000 to help a woman paralyzed after falling from a tree at one of their festival shows. A Journal of Musical Things

The New Pornographers are touring the U.S. without three members stuck in Canada by visa delays dating to February. Billboard

Taylor 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. Hoodline

Rick 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

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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 Divide

4. Morgan Wallen- I'm The Problem

3. Olivia Rodrigo- you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love

2. Ella Langley- Dandelion

1. Jhene Aiko- Westside Whimsy.

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MTV VMAs: Taylor Swift won Video of the Year for “The Fate of Ophelia” and became the most awarded artist in VMA history. Madonna won Artist of the Year; BTS won Song of the Year; LISA won Best Pop; Sienna Spiro won Best New Artist. Snoop Dogg hosted.

Taylor Swift surprise-released “Patient Zero,” an expanded-edition track from The Life of a Showgirl.

New Found Glory will honor Chad Gilbert with two EPCOT shows, performing dates he had been scheduled to play before his death.

Slipknot’s cryptic September 28 countdown appears to point toward a major 2027 stadium tour, though the band has not confirmed it.

Riot Fest 2026 was battered by heavy rain, but Iggy Pop, Soul Glo and The Chats delivered memorable sets. Slick Rick’s AI-generated visuals drew criticism.

Kenny Chesney released Silver Sands Marina, while Corey Kent released Heartland Rock and Roll, led by “Don’t Stop Now.”

Tesla driver charged in England after allegedly playing guitar at 60 mph with cameras covered and a device rigged to the steering wheel.

Billboard Hot 100 Top 5:

5. Tame Impala & JENNIE “Dracula”

4. Ariana Grande “Hate That I Made You Love Me”

3. Morgan Wallen “Been By Now”

2. Stella Lefty “Boston”

1. Ella Langley, “Choosin’ Texas

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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.

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Olivia Rodrigo, Sombr and Katseye lead iHeartRadio’s 2026 Jingle Ball lineup, with nine cities scheduled from December 1–17 and highlights airing on ABC.

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U2 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.

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Kacey 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.

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YouTube and Goldenvoice renewed their partnership to keep Coachella’s livestream and festival content exclusively on YouTube through 2030.

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Tori Amos announced her second children’s book, A Sorta Fairytale, a prequel to Tori and the Muses arriving April 6, 2027.

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Elton 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.

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New 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.

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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.

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Raye, 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.

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Tame 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.

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Melissa 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.

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Naked 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.”

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Amy 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.

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Macklemore announced a “Free Palestine” benefit tour with October dates in Dublin, Paris and London, with proceeds supporting organizations assisting Palestinians.

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Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” sets a Billboard Hot 100 record with 23 weeks at No. 1, surpassing Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You.” Billboard

California designates September 25 as Dolly Parton Day, honoring her music and Imagination Library literacy work. Nashville and other cities are also celebrating. 97.7 Rocks

Apple opens the 600-capacity Apple Music Hall at London’s Battersea Power Station, with spatial sound, recording studios and multicamera video production. Apple

Bret Michaels announces comeback shows following kidney stone surgery and a recovery break. His return begins October 16 in Portage, Indiana, with more dates in November. WLAV

Drake releases the “Quebec” video on YouTube following his FOMO film debut, featuring his trophy collection and a Montreal skyline backdrop. Billboard Canada

Sammy Hagar says his current Las Vegas residency will likely be his last Van Halen-focused run as he looks toward performing more of his broader catalog. 97.7 Rocks

Quiet Riot names 23-year-old John Torra its new singer, replacing Jizzy Pearl after more than 700 submissions. His first shows begin this fall. 97.7 Rocks

CHVRCHES returns with “Roses,” its first new single in three years. mxdwn

Top 5: Songs about Texas

• 5: George Strait — “All My Ex’s Live in Texas”
• 4: Lyle Lovett — “That’s Right You’re Not from Texas”
• 3: Stevie Ray Vaughan — “Texas Flood”
• 2: Traditional — “Deep in the Heart of Texas”
• 1: ZZ Top — “La Grange”

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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.

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Slipknot launched a mysterious website teasing September 28, while posters appearing around the world have fueled speculation about a tour or new music.

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Taylor 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.

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New 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.

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British R&B group No Guidnce announced its breakup after five years, citing financial difficulties releasing music the group had been developing.

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The 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.

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Ozzfest 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.

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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 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

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