Daily Music Headlines – October 7, 2025

Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson of Rush will tour in 2026 for their 50th anniversary, honoring their late bandmate Neil Peart. Drummer Anika Nilles joins for the 12-date tour, starting June 7 in Los Angeles, featuring two sets of 35 songs spanning Rush’s greatest hits.

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Zach Bryan teased a new song, “Bad News,” criticizing ICE raids and reflecting on his 2023 arrest and the fading American dream, sparking debate among fans and artists including John Rich.

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Spotify is partnering with ChatGPT to provide AI-driven music and podcast recommendations, though some artists remain wary of AI’s growing role in the creative process.

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Luke Combs has surpassed Garth Brooks as the country artist with the most RIAA certifications, totaling 168 million units sold, and just released his EP The Prequel ahead of next year’s album.

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BLACKPINK’s JISOO revealed a teaser for a duet with Zayn Malik captioned “two voices, one orbit. coming soon,” marking her first new release since February’s solo EP.

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HYBE has launched HYBE Label Service (HLS), a new U.S.-based division offering global distribution, marketing, and manufacturing support for artists and independent labels.

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PULSE Music Group and Mark Ronson’s Zelig Music formed a joint publishing venture, signing Swedish artist-producer Becky and the Birds as their first act.

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Ed Sheeran announced One Shot With Ed Sheeran, a Netflix special premiering November 21, filmed in a single continuous take as he performs and connects with New Yorkers.

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Top Albums of the Week

5. Man’s Best Friend – Sabrina Carpenter

4. Vie – Doja Cat

3. Am I The Drama – Cardi B

2. I’m the Problem – Morgan Wallen

1. KPOP Demon Hunters – reclaiming the top spot from Twenty One Pilots

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Taylor Swift’s limited theatrical event The Official Release Party of a Showgirl debuted at No. 1, projected at $28–32 M, earning an A+ CinemaScore and critical acclaim. bit.ly/3zTayShow

Sean “Diddy” Combs was sentenced to 50 months in prison and fined $500K for two counts of transportation for prostitution, following his conviction involving Cassie Ventura and another woman. bit.ly/3zDiddySent

Bad Bunny hosted SNL’s Season 51 premiere and joined the “KPop Demon Hunters” singers for a surprise “Golden” performance. bit.ly/3zBadSNL

KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack returned to No. 1 on the Billboard 200 for a second week. New Top 10 debuts: Doja Cat (4), Young Thug (6), Mariah Carey (7), Olivia Dean (8), P1Harmony (9). bit.ly/3zKPop200

Megadeth dropped “Tipping Point,” the first single from their final self-titled album due Jan 23 2026, ahead of their farewell tour. bit.ly/3zMegaTip

Lola Young sued producer Carter Lang over disputed songwriting credits on four songs, following a New York stage collapse that halted her tour. bit.ly/3zLolaSuit

Trivium parted ways with drummer Alex Bent after nine years; no replacement announced ahead of Aftershock festival. bit.ly/3zTriviumOut

Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis received the Ray Harris Lifetime Achievement Award at the Living Legends Gala in Atlanta, honoring their legacy with Prince and Janet Jackson. bit.ly/3zJamLewis

Lamb of God released “Sepsis,” their first original track since 2022. bit.ly/3zLambSepsis

Biohazard’s Divided We Fall tour faces cancellations amid low ticket sales. bit.ly/3zBioTour

Top Singles: 5. Your Idol – Saja Boys | 4. What I Want – Morgan Wallen ft. Tate McRae | 3. Soda Pop – Saja Boys | 2. Ordinary – Alex Warren | 1. Golden – HUNTR/X bit.ly/3zHot100

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Taylor Swift’s new album The Life of a Showgirl features a reimagining of George Michael’s “Father Figure,” with his estate’s full support.

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Zayn Malik and Louis Tomlinson will reunite for a 2026 Netflix docuseries chronicling a U.S. road trip and reflections on their past.

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Young Thug announced a 2026 tour with Quavo, marking his first since being released from jail.

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Mariah Carey revealed she recorded a duet with Michael Jackson that remains unreleased because his estate is holding it for a larger launch.

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Netflix has launched official $65 light sticks for KPop Demon Hunters fandoms, with preorders live and sales starting November 14.

Digital Music News

BTS’s RM will co-curate RM × SFMOMA, a 2026–2027 San Francisco art exhibition featuring 200 works from his collection.

SF Chronicle

Burning Man’s 2026 theme is “Axis Mundi,” focusing on connection and spirituality, running August 30–September 6 in Nevada.

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New Music Friday

• Taylor Swift – “The Fate of Ophelia” (The Life of a Showgirl)
• Leon Thomas – “Just how you are”
• Luke Combs – “Days Like These”
• Young Miko – “Meiomi”
• Gucci Mane – “Only Time”

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A White House advisor announced ICE agents will be present at the upcoming Super Bowl halftime show headlined by Bad Bunny, saying there will be “no sanctuary” for undocumented individuals at major events. The statement drew backlash for targeting marginalized fans and politicizing the performance.

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Welsh band Holding Absence voiced alarm after an AI-generated act inspired by their music overtook them on Spotify streams, calling it “disheartening,” “insulting,” and a “wake-up call” about AI’s growing impact on the industry.

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A judge dismissed Spencer Elden’s lawsuit over Nirvana’s Nevermind cover, ruling the baby photo is not child pornography under the law and citing Elden’s past recreations and memorabilia sales. Nirvana’s lawyers called the ruling a relief that ends a meritless case.

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Louis Tomlinson announced his third solo album, How Did I Get Here?, out January 23, 2026. Lead single “Lemonade,” a funk-infused track debuted as BBC Radio 1’s “Hottest Record,” marks what Tomlinson calls “the record I always deserved to make.”

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The Smashing Pumpkins will release a 30th anniversary deluxe reissue of Mellon Collie & the Infinite Sadness on November 21, featuring the original album plus 80 minutes of unreleased 1996 tour recordings. Formats include a 4-CD deluxe and a Super Deluxe 6-LP vinyl box with a hardbound book, tarot deck, and lithographs. Billy Corgan called the live material a “labor of love” capturing the era’s historic power.

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Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters has launched a Fortnite crossover running October 2–November 1, adding skins for Rumi, Mira, and Zoey, exclusive emotes, a returning “Demon Rush” mode, and new creator map tools.

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TOMORROW X TOGETHER partnered with UNICEF on a youth mental health campaign, with their label BIGHIT pledging $1.4 million to support global initiatives.

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And on this week’s Japan Billboard charts: Kenshi Yonezu’s “Iris Out” holds No. 1 on the singles chart, while Number_i’s No.II debuts at No. 1 on albums.

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Taylor Swift becomes the first female artist to surpass 100M certified U.S. album sales per RIAA, joining The Beatles & Garth Brooks. She marks the milestone with her 12th album The Life of a Showgirl and a special cinema-style event

“The Official Release Party of a Showgirl” could debut at $35–40M, topping the box office. The 89-min feature includes a music video & behind-the-scenes footage, competing with The Smashing Machine and One Battle After Another

Judas Priest’s Richie Faulkner continues to manage right-side damage from a 2021 stroke but performs while working with physiotherapy, raising awareness through interviews

BTS’s j-hope will release j-hope Tour ‘HOPE ON THE STAGE’ THE MOVIE in IMAX/theaters Nov 12 & 15, featuring his solo hits, BTS favorites, and guests Jin, Jung Kook & Crush

Public Enemy appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live, performing classics and showing support for Kimmel amid FCC and Trump tensions

“Above Ground 4” benefit concert Oct 26 at The Fonda Theatre features Corey Taylor, Josh Freese, Nuno Bettencourt & Steve Stevens, supporting MusiCares & highlighting debuts by the New York Dolls & The Cars

Roland unveils TR-1000, its first analog drum machine in 40+ years, blending 808/909 circuits with modern sequencing, filters & sampling. Priced just under $2,700

BBC to air Sharon & Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home Oct 2, covering the family’s return to the UK and Ozzy’s retirement show Back to the Beginning

A judge denied Sean Combs’ request for retrial or acquittal on prostitution convictions; sentencing set with prosecutors seeking 11 years

The World Soundtrack Awards mark 25 years Oct 16, honoring film & TV composers with orchestral focus. Noms include The Brutalist, Conclave, Mickey 17, Nosferatu

Mariah Carey revealed she secretly recorded a grunge album in the ’90s under the band Chick, blocked by Sony from release. She shared regrets on Fallon

UK Singles Chart

5. Soda Pop – Saja Boys

4. Where Is My Husband – RAYE (new)

3. Something in the Heavens – Lewis Capaldi (new)

2. Man I Need – Olivia Dean

1. Golden – HUNTR/X

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EJAE, AUDREY NUNA & REI AMI of HUNTR/X will debut live on Fallon Oct 7, performing “Golden” + interview. https://shorturl.at/N5PXr

Def Leppard to get Walk of Fame star Oct 9 at Capitol Records; ceremony streamed live. https://shorturl.at/V8KBR

Ghost announces 20-date NA arena tour for 2026, starting Jan 21 Orlando; “no phones” policy. Tix Oct 3. https://shorturl.at/f5BEj

Yusuf/Cat Stevens cancels NA book tour due to visa delays; tour was to begin Oct 2 in Philadelphia. https://shorturl.at/IGEkS

St. Louis’ Powell Hall reopens after $140M renovation, upgrading acoustics + facilities. https://shorturl.at/RXVm8

NYC’s Trinity Church unveils $17M organ w/ 8,041 pipes, replacing one lost on 9/11. https://shorturl.at/o9Y7c

Lainey Wilson to solo-host 2025 CMA Awards Nov 19 on ABC/Hulu; only 3rd woman ever to host. https://shorturl.at/tZsCN

Judge rules PleasrDAO lawsuit vs Martin Shkreli over Wu-Tang album can proceed. https://shorturl.at/GQaLC

Axl Rose launches graphic novel “Appetite for Destruction,” cyberpunk story via Sumerian Comics. https://shorturl.at/LH9Z0

Top Albums:

5. Play – Ed Sheeran new

4. Man’s Best Friend – Sabrina Carpenter

3. I’m The Problem – Morgan Wallen

2. KPop Demon Hunters – Soundtrack

1. Breach – Twenty One Pilots
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Cardi B’s “AM I THE DRAMA?” debuts No. 1 on Billboard 200 with 200K units, biggest week for a woman in R&B/hip-hop this year. Nine Inch Nails’ “TRON: Ares” soundtrack enters at No. 5, first top 10 in a decade. https://shorturl.at/VGnD8

Dolly Parton postpones Vegas residency for health, rescheduled to Sept 2026. https://shorturl.at/bmthZ

Lola Young cancels All Things Go fest after NYC stage collapse, cites “sensitive matter.” https://shorturl.at/sXcX5

10-ft Tina Turner statue unveiled in Brownsville, TN, during Heritage Days. https://shorturl.at/64yxI

Zach Bryan sets U.S. concert attendance record with 112,408 at Michigan Stadium, breaking George Strait’s mark. https://shorturl.at/2Nf0A

Doc “Butthole Surfers: The Hole Truth and Nothing Butt” premieres at Beyond Fest, chronicling band’s chaotic history. https://shorturl.at/7YX4Y

Mötley Crüe marks 40 years of “Theatre Of Pain” with deluxe box set incl. remaster, live show, demos, and book. https://shorturl.at/b87sH

Ghost films Skeletour Mexico City finale on 16mm, release planned; shows were phone-free. https://shorturl.at/hldMK

Bad Bunny to headline Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show, Feb 8, 2026. https://shorturl.at/D1pAn

Snoop Dogg returns to NBC/Peacock for Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics coverage. https://shorturl.at/jFoTD

Top 100 – Top five:

5. “Soda Pop” – Saja Boys

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

3. “Manchild” – Sabrina Carpenter

2. “Ordinary” – Alex Warren

1. “Golden” – HUNTR/X: EJAE, Audrey Nuna & REI AMI
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Jessica Sanchez, 30, won America’s Got Talent’s 20th season, fulfilling a dream that began with her first audition in 2006.

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Glastonbury confirmed its next festival for June 23–27, 2027, and is holding a charity draw for 25 pairs of early tickets to support Médecins Sans Frontières.

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Stagecoach 2026 announced headliners Post Malone, Lainey Wilson, and Cody Johnson, alongside cross-genre acts like Ludacris and Pitbull, for April 24–26 in Indio, California.

Variety

The guitar Liam Gallagher smashed the night Oasis split is going to auction, expected to fetch up to £500,000 at Propstore’s October sale.

NME

Spotify introduced new AI safeguards after removing 75 million “spammy” tracks, including rules against vocal deepfakes and standards for disclosing AI use in metadata.

Variety

New Releases

• Vie by Doja Cat, featuring the single “Gorgeous”
• YouTube
• UY Scuti by Young Thug, featuring “Walk Down” with 21 Savage
• “Besito en la Frente” by Rauw Alejandro
• “Tit for Tat” by Tate McRae
• “Play This Song” by Mariah Carey & Anderson .Paak

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A man was arrested for trespassing at Travis Kelce’s home while attempting to serve Taylor Swift deposition papers linked to Justin Baldoni’s lawsuit, which her legal team says she never agreed to.

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Rihanna and A$AP Rocky welcomed their third child, a daughter named Rocki Irish Mayers, born September 13, which Rihanna announced on Instagram.

AP

Dua Lipa denied firing her agent David Levy over his alleged involvement in an anti-Kneecap letter, saying he hasn’t managed her since 2019 and calling the story false.

Music News

Mariah Carey will launch Mariah Radio on SiriusXM September 26, coinciding with her new album Here for It All.

Billboard

Cardi B recorded new PSAs for New York City’s subway system, delivering playful etiquette tips in partnership with the MTA.

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Barry Manilow announced farewell U.S. tour dates for January 2026, with final shows in the Southeast and Midwest.

Consequence

AI-generated artist Xania Monet, created by Telisha Jones with the Suno platform, signed a $3 million record deal with Hallwood Media after releasing her debut album Unfolded.

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On Japan’s Billboard charts, the number one album is Prema by Fujii Kaze and the top song is “iris Out” by Kenshi Yonezu.

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Tribute concert for Minnie Riperton’s Perfect Angel 50th at Hollywood Bowl w/ Stevie Wonder, George Benson, Chanté Moore + more, honoring her genre-spanning legacy. 🔗bit.ly/3Riperton

Brian Wilson & The Beach Boys charity show Sept 27, Granada Theatre, Santa Barbara w/ Wilson Phillips, Kenny Loggins; proceeds benefit Adam’s Angels + Surfrider Foundation. 🔗bit.ly/3BeachBoys

KORN’s See You On The Other Side 20th-anniversary deluxe vinyl w/ exclusive variants + bonus track “Last Legal Drug” (digital Nov 21). 🔗bit.ly/3KornVinyl

The Cars drop 40th-anniversary Heartbeat City deluxe set: 4-CD + 1-LP w/ B-sides, remixes, alt versions + 1984 live show. 🔗bit.ly/3HeartbeatCity

Garbage announce Happy Endings tour likely last US headline run citing industry “thievery” + rising costs. 🔗bit.ly/3GarbageTour

Sarah McLachlan performs new ballad “Better Broken” on Jimmy Kimmel Live! promoting new album + documentary. 🔗bit.ly/3BetterBroken

Spotify now integrates w/ Serato DJ Pro + Lite, letting DJs stream/mix 100M+ songs, up to 4 decks, w/ playlists inside Serato library. 🔗bit.ly/3SpotifySerato

Lou Ye’s After The Applause doc on Chinese band Re-TROS premieres at 2025 FIRST Fantastic Film Festival, capturing 2023 Nanjing show. 🔗bit.ly/3ReTROS

Howl Owl Howl supergroup (Darius Rucker, R.E.M.’s Mike Mills, Black Crowes’ Steve Gorman) announce tour, tickets on sale now. 🔗bit.ly/3HowlOwl

Billboard Hot Dance/Pop:

5. Jealous Type – Doja Cat

4. Revolving Door – Tate McRae

3. The Dead Dance – Lady Gaga

2. Takedown – HUNTRIX

1. How It’s Done – HUNTRIX

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