Justin Bieber says Swag II, the follow-up to his surprise summer release Swag, drops at midnight tonight (September 5) and is being presented as a brand-new, pop-leaning album two months after his comeback.

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Radiohead will return after seven years with a 20 show European tour in November and December 2025 and will release Hail to the Thief: Live Recordings 2003-2009 on October 31.

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Lady Gaga released “The Dead Dance” with a black and white Tim Burton directed video that ties into Netflix’s Wednesday, where she plays Rosaline Rotwood.

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CNN will air Farm Aid 40 live on September 20 from 7 p.m. to midnight ET, streaming free on its website and apps, with Willie Nelson, Neil Young with the Chrome Hearts, John Mellencamp, Dave Matthews with Tim Reynolds, and Margo Price.

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The Australian DJ program Your Shot expands to the U.S. this fall with free six week training events in Los Angeles and New York that culminate in industry judged showcases.

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Morrissey says he is willing to sell his claimed business interests in The Smiths, including the name, songs, recordings, artwork, and merchandising, to the highest bidder amid ongoing disputes with former bandmates.

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Jack White sold a portion of his catalog to Sony Music covering work with The White Stripes, his solo projects, The Raconteurs, and The Dead Weather, with terms undisclosed and future music excluded, while retaining control of his recordings.

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Japan charts: Snow Man tops the Hot 100 with “カリスマックス” and TWICE leads Hot Albums with Enemy.

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Stray Kids earned their 7th No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 with Karma, surpassing BTS & Linkin Park for most this century. variety.com/1236504975

Leaked jail calls suggest Young Thug spent $50k on streams to push Gunna’s DS4EVER to No. 1 over The Weeknd’s Dawn FM in Jan 2022 billboard.com/1236056892

The Mavericks canceled Vegas & Santa Fe shows as Raul Malo recovers from cancer surgery. yahoo.com/entertainment/141852831.html

50 Cent joins the new Street Fighter movie as Balrog, directed by Kitao Sakurai. hiphopdx.com/news/50-cent-begins-work-on-street-fighter-movie

Tesla bassist Brian Wheat announced Terminal, a supergroup with ex-Tesla’s Tommy Skeoch, W.A.S.P.’s Chris Holmes & Saliva’s Josey Scott. loudwire.com/terminal-band-tesla-wasp-saliva

Seattle’s MoPOP will close its Nirvana exhibit Sept 7 after 14 years, sparking fan backlash. loudwire.com/seattle-museum-closing-nirvana-exhibit

Cardi B won a $24M lawsuit as a jury cleared her of assault & battery claims from a 2018 incident with security guard Emani Ellis variety.com/1236505438

Belinda Carlisle released Once Upon a Time in California, a covers album of ‘60s–‘70s AM hits. variety.com/1236504687

Bandcamp launched Bandcamp Clubs, a $13/month curated subscription with exclusive content & no algorithms musicbusinessworldwide.com/bandcamp-launches-human-curated-bandcamp-clubs-at-13-a-month

Sparks announced Madder!, a 4-song EP out Oct 3 featuring new track “Porcupine” pitchfork.com/news/sparks-announce-madder-ep-share-new-song-porcupine-listen

Billboard UK Top 5

5. “The Subway” – Chappell Roan

4. “Soda Pop” – Soja Boys

3. “No Broke Boys” – Disco Lines & Tinashe

2. “Man I Need” – Olivia Dean

1. “Golden” – HUNTR/X

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Myles Smith will headline the NFL’s first Dublin regular season game halftime show Sept 28 with The Line-Up Choir. Vikings vs Steelers at Croke Park.

P!nk revealed she caught E. coli on vacation. She joked about recovery with wine + IV.

Fugees’ Pras Michel had emergency colon cancer surgery, delaying a forfeiture hearing tied to his 2023 convictions. New date Oct 3.

Sabrina Carpenter drops Man’s Best Friend, a comedic album blending satire + retro pop sounds.

She also released an alternate “Tears” video ending—lover crushed by tree, RHPS-inspired.

Taylor Swift’s Life of a Showgirl (Oct 3) breaks Spotify record for most pre-saved album page ever.

Dani Filth addressed Cradle of Filth drama, denying fat-shaming, clarifying contracts, and accusing Zoe Federoff of lying.

New study: playing music ~12 hrs/wk boosts hearing + cognition in older adults.

Vinyl, CDs, cassettes exempt from new US import tariffs, protecting collectors + indie shops.

The Weeknd’s “Blinding Lights” hits 5B Spotify streams, first ever. Coincides with $1B financing bid.

Fan ejected from Korn/System of a Down NJ show for masturbating mid-set, caught on TikTok.

Billboard Hot 100

5. “Soda Pop” – Saja Boys

4. “Your Idol” – Saja Boys

3. “What I Want” – Morgan Wallen ft. Tate McRae

2. “Ordinary” – Alex Warren

1. “Golden” – HUNTR/X

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The Mississippi GRAMMY Museum will open ’80s Rock: The Wildest Decade in Music on September 26, 2025, featuring artifacts from Ozzy Osbourne, Mötley Crüe, Guns N’ Roses, and Lita Ford.

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Lady Gaga will release her new song The Dead Dance on September 3, 2025, timed with Wednesday Season 2 and paired with a Tim Burton-directed video.

Variety

Hayley Williams released her third solo album Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party, compiling 17 tracks shared this summer plus a new bonus song, Parachute.

Billboard

Sabrina Carpenter released her new album Man’s Best Friend, calling it bold, sexual, vulnerable, and meant for fans to have fun with.

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Lollapalooza unveiled its 2026 South America lineups with Sabrina Carpenter, Tyler, The Creator, Chappell Roan, Deftones, Skrillex, Lorde, Doechii, Turnstile, and Lewis Capaldi headlining.

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New Music Friday Picks

Tears – Sabrina Carpenter

She Don’t Need To Know – The Kid Laroi

Brother – DJ Khaled, Post Malone & YoungBoy Never Broke Again

Lost in Translation – Carin Leon & Kacey Musgraves

Another Life – Alabama Shakes

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It’s Thursday, August 28th. I’m Eileen Rivera and here are your Music Headlines for today.

Ariana Grande announced the Eternal Sunshine Tour, her first in six years, starting June 6, 2026, in Oakland and wrapping with multiple London O₂ shows in August.

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Halsey will mark the 10th anniversary of Badlands with the Back to Badlands world tour, beginning October 14, 2025, in Los Angeles and spanning into 2026.

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The Wiggles are being sued by former CEO Luke O’Neill, who claims his May 2025 dismissal breached his contract and workplace rights.

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A 16-year-old boy in Berlin was convicted for aiding a foiled ISIS-inspired plot targeting Taylor Swift’s 2024 Vienna concerts, receiving an 18-month suspended sentence.

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The Kid LAROI has launched a mental health campaign with Project Healthy Minds, with PSAs screening in AMC Theatres this September.

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Spotify’s Songs of Summer 2025 list highlights mellow, emotional tracks, topped by Alex Warren’s “Ordinary,” with Sabrina Carpenter’s “Manchild” at number four.

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On Japan’s Billboard charts, BoyNextDoor’s “Count To Love” is #1 on the Hot 100, and Glass Heart by Tenblank is the top album.

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Garbage announced their final North American headline tour this fall with 30 shows over two and a half months bit.ly/garbage-tour

Travis Kelce & Taylor Swift revealed their engagement, two weeks after Kelce’s proposal in his garden. Their joint IG post drew huge support from fans and celebs bit.ly/swift-kelce

Former Wiggles CEO Luke O’Neill is suing the band, Anthony Field, and counsel Matthew Salgo for unpaid bonuses and unlawful dismissal bit.ly/wiggles-suit

Riley Green laughed off a stage surprise when a fan tossed her Spanx at him during a show bit.ly/riley-spanx

Ice-T spoke on Coolio’s fentanyl death in Hulu’s Fame & Fentanyl, saying fentanyl kills like “being hit by a car” bit.ly/coolio-doc

Eminem dropped a lost 2001 track “Everybody’s Looking At Me,” produced by Dr. Dre, referencing his Grammy duet with Elton John bit.ly/eminem-unreleased

Cradle of Filth guitarist Marek “Ashok” Smerda quit after wife Zoe Federoff, citing low pay, toxic environment, and a “psychopathic” contract. Dani Filth denied the claims bit.ly/cradle-exit

Zak Starkey urged Axl Rose to return the master of 2017’s star-packed “Children of the Revolution” to raise $2M for Teenage Cancer Trust bit.ly/zak-axl

Apple Music now lets users import playlists from Spotify and more worldwide, boosting its competitive edge bit.ly/apple-import

AI generator Suno faces a copyright lawsuit but argues its tracks don’t use direct samples, a case that could reshape AI music law bit.ly/suno-case

Billboard Japan Hot 100

5. Kakumei Douchuu – Aina The End

4. Oh My Pumpkin! – AKB48

3. Blue Jeans – HANA

2. Summer Shadow – Mrs. Green Apple

1. U.M.A. – Number i

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Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack hit a milestone with four Hot 100 Top 10s: HUNTR/X’s “How It’s Done” & “Golden,” plus Saja Boys’ “Soda Pop” & “Your Idol.” Only a few soundtracks—Saturday Night Fever, Grease, Purple Rain, Waiting to Exhale—share similar honors.

Globally, the soundtrack dominates, with HUNTR/X’s “Golden” holding No. 1 on the Global 200 for six weeks. It’s the first soundtrack with five simultaneous Global Top 10s. b

Bruno Mars returns to Vegas for NYE shows at Dolby Live, Dec 30–31. Pre-sale Aug 27, general sale Aug 29. bit.ly/3BNYE25

Ex-Police members Andy Summers & Stewart Copeland sue Sting over royalties from “Every Breath You Take,” raising broader questions about songwriting credit & revenue.

Spotify launches in-app messaging for direct content sharing & deeper engagement.

Fortnite Festival Season 10 kicks off today with Gorillaz as headliner, themed items, new Main Stage, & a London “IRL” event.

Lil Nas X arrested in LA for roaming Ventura Blvd in underwear & boots. He faces four felony charges, pleaded not guilty, released on $75K bail.

Big Big Train drops live album Are We Nearly There Yet? Sept 19, featuring an 18-min live take of “Beneath The Masts.”

Australian Senator Sarah Hanson-Young slams AFL for booking Snoop Dogg at the 2025 Grand Final, urging support for local artists & citing his controversial history.

Top Singles This Week

5. Love Me Not – Ravyn Lenae

4. Your Idol – Saja Boys

3. What I Want – Morgan Wallen ft. Tate McRae

2. Golden – HUNTR/X

1. Ordinary – Alex Warren

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Country artist Gavin Adcock’s Wichita concert was interrupted when a fan rushed the stage before being subdued by security. Fans praised the team’s quick action.

The Beatles announce “Anthology 4,” featuring 13 unreleased tracks, plus remastered reissues on CD, vinyl, digital, and a restored Disney+ documentary with a new ninth episode.

Mastodon paid tribute to late co-founder Brent Hinds at their Alaska State Fair show, honoring his creative legacy two days after his death in a motorcycle accident.

At Rüfüs Du Sol’s Pasadena show, a woman was brutally attacked after a spilled drink incident; suspect Julio Cesar Lopez Zavala was later arrested. Band condemned the violence.

Zoë M. Federoff exits Cradle of Filth mid-tour for personal reasons, after joining in 2022.

Serj Tankian unveils “Covers, Collaborations & Collages,” with weekly singles leading to an Oct. 24 release. First track “Electric Dreams” is out now.

Director Nava Zuckerman debuts new play “Leonard,” exploring Leonard Cohen’s life and words through theater and song.

Cheap Trick announce 21st album All Washed Up (Nov. 14), led by single “Twelve Gates,” produced by Julian Raymond.

Alan Jackson, retired due to Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, will play one final Nashville show next summer.

Victorious Festival saw withdrawals after The Mary Wallopers said they were silenced for waving a Palestinian flag; organizers apologized and pledged donations.

Coldplay’s Chris Martin helped a fan propose at Wembley with playful “security checks” to avoid controversy.

Top Albums:

5. You'll Be Alright, Kid – Alex Warren

4. Lost Americana – MGK

3. The Last Wun – Gunna

2. KPop Demon Hunters – Soundtrack

1. I'm The Problem – Morgan Wallen

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Brent Hinds, former lead guitarist of Mastodon, died in a motorcycle accident in Atlanta; he left the band in March after 25 years and was recently replaced by Ben Eller and Nick Johnston.

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YouTube Music marked its 10th anniversary by launching new features like playlist and album commenting, “taste match” playlists, Bandsintown concert alerts, and AI-driven discovery companions.

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Lil Nas X was hospitalized for a possible overdose after charging at police in Studio City, where he was found nearly naked and incoherent.

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Mariah Carey will receive the Video Vanguard Award and perform at the 2025 MTV VMAs, becoming the award’s oldest recipient and marking her first VMAs performance in 20 years.

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Anya Taylor-Joy and Meryl Streep will portray Joni Mitchell in Cameron Crowe’s upcoming biopic, with Taylor-Joy covering the 60s–70s era and Streep as present-day Mitchell.

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Patti Smith is reissuing her 1975 debut album Horses for its 50th anniversary, including alternate takes, her original audition tape, and four unreleased tracks.

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Sammy Hagar will release The Residency on October 10, a live album from his Las Vegas shows with Michael Anthony, Joe Satriani, Rai Thistlewayte, and Kenny Aronoff.

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New Releases

• Jealous Type — Doja Cat
• Private Music — Deftones
• The Clearing — Wolf Alice
• Songs in the Key of Yikes — Superchunk

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The Eurovision Song Contest 2026 will be held in Vienna, Austria, after Austrian singer JJ’s victory in Basel this spring, marking the city’s third time hosting.

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Oasis released a live rendition of “Wonderwall” from their recent Dublin show and announced more tickets will soon be available for their North American tour starting August 24 in Toronto.

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Spotify signed a multi-year direct licensing agreement with AMRA covering rights across Southeast Asia, India, Australia, Brazil, and Japan.

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ADOR, the HYBE label behind NewJeans, appointed Lee Do-kyung as its new CEO amid ongoing contract tensions with the group.

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A YouGov survey found 51% of Americans use digital assistants to play music, second only to checking the weather.

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Pete Townshend says he will continue performing solo after The Who’s final North American tour and may tour material from his long-running solo project The Age of Anxiety.

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Jack White criticized Trump’s Oval Office redecoration and responded to a White House official calling him a “washed-up, has-been loser,” receiving support from fellow artists and comedians.

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Billboard Soundtrack Chart Top 5

5. Twisters — 56 weeks on the chart

4. Moana — 456 weeks on the chart

3. Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires

2. F1: The Album

1. Kpop Demon Hunters

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