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Live Nation will open The Truth, a 4,400-capacity indoor venue in Nashville’s Wedgewood-Houston area in fall 2026, featuring a whiskey bar named after Harlan Howard and a flexible floor plan for local and global acts. bb.ly/tnsh26

Duran Duran dropped a reimagined “Shadows on Your Side” with Andy Taylor’s original guitar parts. bb.ly/dds25

The Friendship dance cruise will sail one last time in Jan 2026 aboard the Norwegian Joy. bb.ly/frnd26

The Oak Ridge Boys launch their farewell American Made Christmas Tour. kcim.ly/oak25

The U.S. Navy Band Commodores jazz ensemble performs a free show Nov 4 at the Stefanie H. Weill Center. shb.ly/navy25

OpenAI is developing an AI music tool to generate songs from text or audio. mbw.ly/oaimg

DJ Reinier Zonneveld’s R² project uses AI trained on his music to perform live alongside him. mr.ly/rzai

Jazz legend Jack DeJohnette has died at 83. pf.ly/jdj83

Original KISS drummer Peter Criss teases a Halloween reveal for his first solo album since 2007. bm.ly/pcr25

Voyage 35, with former Porcupine Tree members Colin Edwin and John Wesley, will tour Europe and the UK. ls.ly/v3525

Stevie Nicks and Barbie release the Bella Donna doll for $114. var.ly/snbd

Top Albums:

5. Man’s Best Friend – Sabrina Carpenter

4. Deadbeat – Tame Impala

3. I’m The Problem – Morgan Wallen

2. KPop Demon Hunters – Soundtrack

1. The Life Of A Showgirl – Taylor Swift bb.ly/200

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Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl holds No.1 on Billboard 200 for a 3rd week with 194K units; Tame Impala’s Deadbeat debuts No.4(bb.cm/8068).

Swift nominated for the Songwriters’ Hall of Fame’s Performer-Songwriter category. (mr.cm/ts-shof).

LE SSERAFIM x j-hope’s “Spaghetti” tops Billboard’s new music poll with 77%. (bb.cm/8124).

Daft Punk’s Thomas Bangalter returns after 16 years for a surprise DJ set with Fred Again.. in Paris. (bb.cm/8096).

Bette Midler marks 30 years of NYRP at Hulaween; Billy Crystal’s Buddy Young Jr. tribute moved her to tears; $2.9M raised, incl. $1M gift from Mica Ertegun (bb.cm/7941).

Old Dominion, Charley Pride, and Liz Rose to join Music City Walk of Fame Nov 11, honoring their Nashville legacy (ws.cm/walk).

Lana Del Rey performed Neil Young’s “The Needle and the Damage Done” at his Harvest Moon charity event with Beck, Mayer, and Young himself (rs.cm/4478).

Spinal Tap: Stonehenge—The Final Finale arrives 2026, filmed at Stonehenge.(mr.cm/tap26).

Misery Signals’ farewell tour doc Love Is Forever, Blood Is Forever now streaming free on YouTube after their 2024 breakup (mi.cm/misig).

Australia rejects AI copyright exemptions. (bb.cm/ai-ban).

The Damned announce Not Like Everybody Else. (bm.cm/damned).

Top Singles:

5. “Elizabeth Taylor” – Taylor Swift

4. “Ordinary” – Alex Warren

3. “Golden” – HUNTR/X

2. “Opalite” – Taylor Swift

1. “The Fate of Ophelia” – Taylor Swift (bb.cm/hot100)

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Pharrell and the Jonas Brothers will bring musical star power to the 2025 World Series in Toronto, performing during Games 1 and 2. Pharrell is joined by gospel choir Voices of Fire, while the Jonas Brothers perform “I Can’t Lose” at Game 2.

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Bad Bunny swept the 2025 Billboard Latin Music Awards with 11 wins, including “Top Latin Artist of the 21st Century”.

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Chappell Roan launched the Midwest Princess Project, pledging $1 from every ticket sold to support transgender youth. The fund has raised over $400,000 so far, with donations distributed in New York, LA, and Missouri.

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Foo Fighters announced a 2026 North American stadium tour alongside a new single, “Asking for a Friend.” The tour kicks off in August, with stops from Toronto to Las Vegas.

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5 Seconds of Summer will launch their 2026 “Everyone’s A Star!” World Tour after the release of their sixth album of the same name, due out November 14.

https://www.nme.com

Kakao founder Kim Beom-su has been acquitted of stock manipulation charges in the HYBE–SM Entertainment bidding war, with the court citing lack of intent and no collusion.

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HYBE’s new Latin boy band, Santos Bravos, debuted with a sold-out show in Mexico City and performed their first single, “0%.” The concert was also livestreamed on YouTube.

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New Releases – Friday, October 24

• “Asking for a Friend” – Foo Fighters
• https://music.apple.com
• “My Muse” – Leon Thomas
• https://music.apple.com
• “Human” – Brandi Carlile
• https://music.apple.com
• “Lover Girl” – Megan Thee Stallion
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• “Spaghetti” – Le Sserafim feat. J-Hope
• https://music.apple.com

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It’s Thursday, October 23rd, 2025. I’m Eileen Rivera, and here are your Music Headlines:

• Miley Cyrus wrote “Dream As One” for Avatar: Fire and Ash, inspired by losing her Malibu home to wildfire.
• billboard.com
• Bad Bunny remains confirmed for Super Bowl LX halftime despite controversy, says the NFL.
• billboard.com
• The Cult will pause touring after current dates to focus on new music and “spiritual recharging.”
• nme.com
• Bon Jovi announce 2026 “Forever Tour” with NYC shows in July and UK stadium dates later that summer.
• nme.com
• Lizzo is being sued for copyright infringement over an unreleased song tied to a Sydney Sweeney ad.
• variety.com
• Broadway musicians have avoided a strike after a last-minute deal with producers secured raises, healthcare gains, and career protections.
• abcnews.go.com
• Supergroup MC50, featuring members of Soundgarden and Fugazi, announce live album 10 More for December 5.
• consequence.net
• Kenshi Yonezu’s “IRIS OUT” tops Billboard Japan for a fifth week, breaking solo artist streaming records.
• billboard-japan.com
• David Ball, co-founder of Soft Cell and co-creator of “Tainted Love,” has died at age 66.
• billboard.com

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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.

pitchfork.com

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.

billboard.com

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.

nme.com

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.

billboard.com

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.

apple.com

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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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