JISOO’s duet with ZAYN, “Eyes Closed,” debuted at No. 72 on the Billboard Hot 100, making BLACKPINK the first all-female K-pop group where every member has charted a solo hit. bit.ly/3ZJISOO

BLACKPINK begins filming their first group comeback video since 2022’s Born Pink. bit.ly/3ZBlackpink

Japan’s new Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, revealed her love for metal and drumming, citing Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, and Deep Purple as influences. bit.ly/3ZTakaichi1 bit.ly/3ZTakaichi2

Mariah Carey named 2026 MusiCares Person of the Year for her musical legacy and philanthropy. bit.ly/3ZMariah

Melanie C (Sporty Spice) signs with Virgin Music Group; new album Sweat due 2026. Metalcore act 156/Silence joins Pure Noise Records and drops Our Parting Ways. bit.ly/3ZMelC

Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra celebrates Mary Lou Williams’ music Nov 1–2 at Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall. bit.ly/3ZSRJO

Composer Luciano Berio’s 1968 work Sinfonia predicted modern media chaos, capturing attention overload long before social media. bit.ly/3ZBerio

Di’Anno: Iron Maiden’s Lost Singer, a 2026 doc by Wes Orshoski, will chronicle Paul Di’Anno’s life and legacy. bit.ly/3ZDiAnno

Kenny Chesney returns to Las Vegas’ Sphere in 2026; tickets on sale Oct 31. bit.ly/3ZChesney

Billboard Alt Streaming Top 5:

1. Back to Friends – sombr
2. No One Noticed – The Marías
3. Birds of a Feather – Billie Eilish
4. 12 to 12 – sombr
5. Creep – Radiohead (100 weeks)

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Kenny Loggins condemned Donald Trump’s use of “Danger Zone” in an AI video.

Axl Rose briefly stormed offstage in Buenos Aires.

Green Day’s American Idiot tops UK’s 21st-century rock album.

Ticketmaster announced anti-resale measures requiring taxpayer ID for resellers.

Composer Kara Talve scored The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror XXXVI.

Del Mar College’s Sound Recording Tech program performed 1980s hits.

Gretchen Wilson joins Taylor Sheridan’s The Road as mentor/tour manager, guiding contestants.

Netflix’s Selena y Los Dinos, directed by Isabel Castro, uses unseen footage and interviews to explore Selena Quintanilla’s life.

Ethel Cain apologized after cutting her Paris show short.

Latin music revenues hit $490.3M in H1 2025, up 5.9% YoY—six times faster than the overall U.S. market.

Slipknot’s Sid Wilson launched Vomit Face Records,.

Gibson and Epiphone unveiled Back to the Future 40th-anniversary ES-345 guitars.

Top Albums:

5. Man’s Best Friend – Sabrina Carpenter

4. Am I The Drama? – Cardi B

3. I’m The Problem – Morgan Wallen

2. KPop Demon Hunters – Soundtrack

1. The Life Of A Showgirl – Taylor Swift

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Post Malone faces a $10M lawsuit from limo driver Larry Deuel, who claims he was never paid for appearing in the 2020 “Tommy Lee” video. Deuel alleges breach of contract and misuse of likeness. lnk

Arizona’s Musical Instrument Museum opens The Magical Flute: Beauty, Enchantment, and Power (Nov 7–9), featuring rare flutes including an 8,000-year-old Chinese bone flute and Napoleon’s crystal flute. lnk

Limp Bizkit co-founder and bassist Sam Rivers has died at 48. Rivers, who battled liver disease, helped shape the band’s nu-metal legacy and rejoined in 2018. lnk

Slipknot sues to reclaim Slipknot.com from an anonymous owner accused of selling counterfeit merch and misleading fans. lnk

Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl holds Billboard 200 No.1 for a second week (338K units). The Art of Loving by Olivia Dean hits a new peak at No.6; KPop Demon Hunters stays No.2. lnk

Ashley Ryan drops “More of You,” a heartfelt single about new love, co-written and produced by Larry McCoy. lnk

Prince’s Purple Rain musical debuts in Minneapolis, directed by Lileana Blain-Cruz with a book by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, aiming for Broadway. lnk

Sabrina Carpenter’s SNL performance of “Nobody’s Son” aired with uncensored profanity, continuing NBC’s recent live-censorship trend. lnk

Dave Grohl honored at “Hope In The City Of Angels” gala for volunteering with Hope The Mission, using his BBQ skills to feed LA’s unhoused. lnk

Deftones launch Dia de Los Deftones lime lager for CA residents ahead of their Nov 1 San Diego fest date. lnk

Top Singles:

5. Wood – Taylor Swift

4. Father Figure – Taylor Swift

3. Elizabeth Taylor – Taylor Swift

2. Opalite – Taylor Swift

1. Fate of Ophelia – Taylor Swift lnk

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It’s Friday, October 17, 2025.

Rock legend Ace Frehley, founding guitarist of Kiss, has died at 74 after injuries from a fall in September. Known as “The Spaceman,” Frehley helped define the band’s sound and image.

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K-pop group aespa and rising country-rap star Shaboozey will perform on Amazon Music Live, airing after Thursday Night Football alongside acts like Foo Fighters and Fuerza Regida.

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Sabrina Carpenter will host and perform on Saturday Night Live this weekend, teasing the show with a Sex and the City parody as Carrie Bradshaw at 30 Rock.

nme.com

After backlash over past LGBTQ+ comments, Snoop Dogg is promoting inclusion with Doggyland, releasing the new song “Love Is Love” celebrating same-sex couples, in partnership with GLAAD.

variety.com

Bon Jovi has released a new version of “We Made It Look Easy” featuring Robbie Williams as part of the upcoming Forever (Legendary Edition).

nme.com

In his upcoming memoir You Thought You Knew, Kevin Federline claims Britney Spears used cocaine while breastfeeding in 2006—allegations she denies, calling them “little white lies.”

consequence.net

The 2025 MAMA Awards announced its first performers, including ENHYPEN, IVE, Stray Kids, Super Junior, ZEROBASEONE, and Boynextdoor. The show airs live Nov. 28–29 from Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Stadium.

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New Music Friday:

• “My Old Ways” – Tame Impala
• Apple Music
• “Don’t Kill the Party” – Ty Dolla Sign
• Apple Music
• “Changes” – Charlie Puth
• Apple Music
• “Blue Valentine” – NMIXX
• Apple Music
• “Un Polvito” – Maluma & Maisak
• Apple Music

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Daft Punk will celebrate the 20th anniversary of Human After All with a reissue of Human After All: Remixes, available globally on vinyl for the first time.

nme.com

RM of BTS has confirmed the group’s long-awaited comeback is scheduled for late March 2026, announced at W Korea’s Love Your W event alongside J-Hope and V.

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Nicki Minaj says she’s scrapping her upcoming album, tagging Jay-Z in the announcement and citing tensions with her former label and management.

variety.com

No Doubt has added six more dates to their 2026 Live at Sphere residency in Las Vegas, extending the run through May 30.

nme.com

Kimaya Lecamwasam (kih-MY-uh luh-CAM-wuh-sum), a PhD candidate at MIT, is building AI-powered music tools to aid mental health treatment for conditions like PTSD and anxiety.

mit.edu

A new documentary, The Veiled World of Nick Cave, will air on Sky Documentaries and features commentary from Florence Welch, Colin Greenwood, Wim Wenders (VIM VEN-ders), and others.

pitchfork.com

Spotify is partnering with major labels to develop opt-in AI tools for artists, promising fair pay, creative control, and new revenue streams backed by licensing agreements.

musicbusinessworldwide.com

RADWIMPS tops Japan’s Billboard album chart with Anyu (pronounced “anew”), their first new release in four years, with five older albums also charting this week.

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R&B icon D’Angelo has died at 51 after battling cancer. Known for Brown Sugar and Voodoo, he leaves behind a lasting neo-soul legacy. bit.ly/3ZAngelo

Two inmates, Rashid Gedel and Samuel Dodsworth, have been charged with the prison murder of Lostprophets frontman Ian Watkins, who was serving a 29-year sentence. bit.ly/3WWatkins

Iron Maiden will reissue Live After Death on vinyl for its 40th anniversary Nov 28, featuring colored vinyl and a replica tour program. bit.ly/4Maiden40

Spotify partners with Netflix to bring video podcasts to the streamer in early 2026, reporting strong audiobook growth—up 36% YoY. bit.ly/3SpotNet

Irving Azoff’s Iconic Artists Group has acquired Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack’s name, image, and likenes. bit.ly/3IconicSinatra

The IFPI has shut down Y2mate.com. bit.ly/3IFPIban

Behringer unveiled the CZ-1 Mini. bit.ly/3CZmini

Steve Howe of Yes will release an EP of unreleased Bob Dylan covers, out Dec 5. bit.ly/3HoweEP

Panic! At The Disco reunites to perform at When We Were Young Fest in Las Vegas. bit.ly/3PanicFest

The Heavy Music Collective will recover unpaid streaming royalties for heavy music songwriters. bit.ly/3HMCroyalties

Dark Tranquillity and Alone Records announce a 17-cassette box. bit.ly/4DTbox

Billboard Hot Hip-Hop/R&B Chart:

5. Yukon – Justin Bieber

4. It Depends – Chris Brown ft. Bryson Tiller

3. Luther – Kendrick Lamar & SZA

2. Folded – Kehlani

1. Mutt – Leon Thomas

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Questlove received the 2025 Peabody Trailblazer Award, honoring his impact as a musician, filmmaker, and activist. bit.ly/3PeaQLO

Thommy Price, longtime Joan Jett & the Blackhearts drummer passed away at 68. bit.ly/3ThoPri

John Lodge, Moody Blues bassist and co-lead vocalist since 1966, died at 82. bit.ly/3JohLod

Ian Watkins, former Lostprophets singer, was murdered in prison Oct 11. bit.ly/3IanWat

Disturbed canceled their Brussels concert after the mayor cited safety concerns. bit.ly/3DisBel

Run For Cover Records pulled its catalog from Israeli streaming platforms. bit.ly/3RunFC

Rob Zombie announced The Great Satan.The Lead single “Punks and Demons” is out now. bit.ly/3RobZom

Taylor Swift revealed The Eras Tour: The End of an Era, a six-part Disney+ docuseries premiering Dec 12. bit.ly/3TayEra

Her album The Life of a Showgirl broke first-week records & claiming the top 12 Hot 100 spots. bit.ly/3TaySho

Busta Rhymes countersued ex-assistant Dashiel Gables for defamation. bit.ly/3BusRhy

RIAA warned of rising music piracy from bootleg vinyl/CDs and calling for tougher global enforcement. bit.ly/3RIAA25

Top Albums of the Week:

5. Man’s Best Friend – Sabrina Carpenter

4. Am I The Drama? – Cardi B

3. I’m The Problem – Morgan Wallen

2. KPop Demon Hunters – Soundtrack

1. The Life of a Showgirl – Taylor Swift bit.ly/3TopAlb

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A federal judge dismissed Drake’s defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group over Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us,” ruling the lyrics were opinion, not fact, and noting a reasonable listener wouldn’t take them literally; Drake plans to appeal.

complex.com

No Doubt will reunite for a six-show Las Vegas Sphere residency from May 6–16, 2026, marking their first shows in nearly 14 years and making Gwen Stefani the first woman to headline the 17,600-seat venue; early packages are on sale now.

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Madonna will mark the 30th anniversary of Bedtime Stories with a new EP, The Untold Chapter, featuring early demos and rarities curated with Stuart Price, plus a limited-edition silver-vinyl reissue on November 28.

nme.com

Turning Point USA announced an “All American Halftime Show” to counter Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl performance, saying it will celebrate “faith, family, and freedom.” The move drew discussion since Shakira and Jennifer Lopez sang partly in Spanish at the 2020 show, and Bad Bunny, a U.S. citizen from Puerto Rico, represents a country with the second-largest Spanish-speaking population in the world.

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ROXi launched the first AI-generated virtual presenters to host music-video programming in the U.S., U.K., and Ireland, promising only licensed music and positioning the tech as a flexible, scalable alternative to traditional production.

digitalmusicnews.com

Variety named Sabrina Carpenter its 2025 Hitmaker of the Year, honoring her blend of pop success and creative control ahead of the publication’s ninth annual Hitmakers event on December 6 in Los Angeles.

variety.com

New Music Friday – Highlights:

• “Eyes Closed” – Jisoo (Blackpink) & Zayn Malik YouTube
• “Nah” – Khalid YouTube
• “Tie You Down” – Haim & Bon Iver YouTube
• “Scorpio” – Jhayco YouTube
• “Gone Gone Gone” – David Guetta, Teddy Swims & Tones and I YouTube

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Dolly Parton shut down health rumors, posting a video on Instagram saying she’s “not sicker than she looks” and joking, “Do I look sick to you?” before adding, “I ain’t ready to die yet. God’s not through with me, and I ain’t done working.”

nme.com

Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl broke streaming-era records with 3.5 million first-week equivalent units, surpassing Adele’s 25 and marking one of the strongest debuts in modern chart history.

nme.com

Saoirse Ronan will play Linda McCartney in Sam Mendes’ four-part Beatles biopic series, the first to secure full rights to the band’s music and life stories, set for release in April 2028.

nme.com

Gene Simmons was hospitalized after a minor car crash in Malibu reportedly caused by fainting from a medication change, but is now recovering and back at work.

people.com

The 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony on November 8 will feature Elton John, Doja Cat, Olivia Rodrigo, Missy Elliott, and Brandi Carlile. Inductees include Bad Company, Cyndi Lauper, Outkast, Soundgarden, and the White Stripes.

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Japan Billboard Hot 100 — Top 5

5. “Blue Jeans” – HANA

4. “Black Brown” – OWV

3. “Gooday” – Mrs. GREEN APPLE

2. “Jane Doe” – Kenshi Yonezu & Hikaru Utada

1. “Iris Out” – Kenshi Yonezu

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Ozzy Osbourne’s No Escape From Now doc explores his struggles with health, recovery, and farewell to touring while making Patient Number 9. Directed by Tania Alexander, it’s a moving look at his legacy. Now on Paramount+. bit.ly/3OzzyDoc

A South Boston exhibit honors victims of the Nova Music Festival attack, featuring survivor stories and festival artifacts. Open through Oct. 21. bit.ly/3NovaExhibit

Newly found Henry Purcell works—including an unknown song and keyboard manuscript—offer rare insights into his late-life compositions. bit.ly/3PurcellFind

Sennheiser unveils HDB 630 premium wireless headphones: 42mm drivers, ANC, 60-hour battery, and audiophile-grade sound via aptX Adaptive. bit.ly/3SennHD630

Jack Black exec produces 40 Watts From Nowhere, a doc on 1990s pirate station KBLT, directed by Sue Carpenter with footage from 1998. bit.ly/3KBLTdoc

Les Misérables: The Arena Concert Spectacular hits Radio City Music Hall July 23–Aug 2, 2026, closing its 40th anniversary tour. bit.ly/3LesMisArena

Singer Edward Reekers (Kayak, Ayreon) dies at 68 after battling cancer, remembered for his voice, optimism, and voice acting roles. bit.ly/3ReekersObit

Ice Nine Kills drop The Laugh Track Oct. 9, inspired by Burton’s Batman. Spencer Charnas appears as Joker. bit.ly/3INKlaugh

Victoria’s Secret 2025 Fashion Show features KAROL G, Madison Beer, Missy Elliott, and TWICE—airing Oct. 15 live from NYC. bit.ly/3VSshow25

KPop Demon Hunters singers perform Golden on The Tonight Show. bit.ly/3KpopGolden

Bill Finnegan’s lawsuit vs. Behringer over its $69 Klon clone is dismissed. bit.ly/3KlonCase

Billboard Hot Hard Rock Songs

5. Damocles – Sleep Token

4. God Is a Weapon – Falling in Reverse ft. Marilyn Manson

3. Emergence – Sleep Token

2. Specter – Bad Omens

1. Caramel – Sleep Token

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