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The Golden Globes moved the Michael Jackson biopic Michael from the musical/comedy categories into drama for the 2027 awards, potentially affecting Jaafar Jackson's awards prospects. billboard.com Disney+ and Hulu have greenlit a Glee reboot, with Ryan Murphy and original collaborators developing the new series; casting and premiere details remain unannounced. variety.com Martin Garrix announced MARTY, a 14-track pop-focused album featuring collaborations with Madonna, U2, Ed Sheeran and Aitana, arriving March 5, 2027. billboard.com All four Talking Heads members have collaborated on Talking Heads: New Feeling, a book celebrating 50 years since their debut album, arriving May 18, 2027. rollingstone.com Kid Cudi will write, direct and star as Jean-Michel Basquiat in Jean, a biographical film scheduled to begin production in 2027. variety.com Sakurazaka46 topped the Billboard Japan Hot 100 with “Ai MUST BE,” followed by EBiDAN, Mrs. GREEN APPLE, Ayumu Imazu and iiONDO. billboard-japan.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Beatles Announce Massive New Liverpool Experience — Apple Corps plans a 100,000-square-foot immersive Beatles attraction in Liverpool for 2028, alongside a Yellow Submarine-themed viewing tower at St Johns Beacon.The Rolling Stones Surprise Fans With “Who You Callin’ Crazy” — The Stones released a new single featuring saxophonist Courtney Pine, previewing the deluxe edition of Foreign Tongues, titled Foreign Tongues, Loose Lips.Doves’ Jez Williams Announces Debut Solo Album — Guitarist Jez Williams announced Life of Me and You, sharing the single “Hollow Man” and scheduling his first solo live shows opening for Elbow.Olivia Dean Leads Mercury Prize Betting — Olivia Dean’s The Art of Loving has moved ahead of Raye and Nia Archives as the bookmakers’ favorite to win this year’s Mercury Prize.Virtual K-Pop Group K/DA Returns With “Firestarter” — The League of Legends virtual group returned after six years with “Firestarter,” featuring new voices for Evelynn and Kai’Sa and animation from the team behind Arcane.Supreme Court Deadlock Leaves Songwriter-Friendly Termination Rights Ruling Intact — Four justices recused themselves from a major copyright case, leaving the lower court’s ruling intact. The decision allows songwriters to reclaim international rights to older works after 35 years, a position challenged by major music publishers.Danny Elfman Says Tool Helped Him Endure Tattoo Pain — The composer and former Oingo Boingo frontman credited Tool’s Fear Inoculum with helping him tolerate the pain of getting tattooed, offering another glimpse of his heavy-metal fandom.Top Five Songs About Minnesota — The list features Alex Frecon’s “I’m From Minnesota” at number one, followed by Bob Dylan’s “Walls of Red Wing,” Prince’s “Uptown,” Lil Yachty’s “Minnesota,” and Trampled by Turtles’ “Duluth.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

U2 to Headline NFL Thanksgiving Eve Halftime Show on NetflixJay-Z Reportedly Picks Himself to Headline 2027 Super Bowl Halftime ShowMötley Crüe Announces 2027 Las Vegas Residency, Carnival of SinsShe Wants Revenge Announces First New Album in 15 Years, The LovedPapa Roach Announces 2027 U.S. Tour With Ice Nine KillsBon Jovi to Headline BST Hyde Park 2027Olivia Rodrigo Video Team Debunks AI Rumors With Behind-the-Scenes FootageMUNA Confirms Band Is Safe After Tour Bus Catches Fire in CaliforniaBillboard 200 Albums Top 5 The Life of a Showgirl — Taylor SwiftDandelion — Ella Langleyyou seem pretty sad for a girl so in love — Olivia RodrigoI'm the Problem — Morgan WallenThe Great Divide — Noah KahanBillboard Charts on Instagram Join the Daily Music Headlines Discord to hear about future livestreams, discuss music news, and help shape the show. Add a brief show-opening introductionMake the Discord call to action more prominent Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Iron Maiden announce surprise 2027 North American tour, adding a final run of “Run for Your Lives” dates to their 50th anniversary celebration.Taylor Swift expands voice trademark filings internationally to combat AI deepfakes, including the phrase “Hey, it’s Taylor Swift.”Blondie announce High Noon, their first new album in nine years and the final recordings featuring late drummer Clem Burke. The album arrives in early 2027.Backstreet Boys set a new Rogers Centre attendance record in Toronto, expanding their residency to 12 stadium shows.Zebra announce Zebra V, their first album in 23 years, arriving November 13. The single “Walk With You” was co-written with KISS frontman Paul Stanley.Michael Stipe joins members of The National for R.E.M.’s “E-Bow the Letter” and “No Time for Love Like Now” at a festival celebrating Aaron and Bryce Dessner’s 50th birthdays.PETA bids on Paul McCartney’s childhood home in Liverpool, hoping to turn the Beatles landmark into an animal rights museum.Billboard Hot 100 Top 5 “Patient Zero” — Taylor Swift“Choosin’ Texas” — Ella Langley“Cleveland!” — Taylor Swift“Babylon” — Taylor Swift“Pink Clouding” — Taylor SwiftBillboard Charts Join the Daily Music Headlines Discord to hear about livestreams, discuss music news, and help shape the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

U2 announced their 2027 “The Greatest Show on Earth” stadium tour, beginning February 23 in Mexico City, ahead of their new album Carnaval De Luz, arriving November 13. variety.com Iron Maiden announced 16 North American dates for the final leg of their 50th-anniversary “Run for Your Lives” tour, running April 14 through May 16, 2027. variety.com Doja Cat and Meta will release Tour Ma Vie, a 12-minute documentary filmed entirely with Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses during her European tour, on October 23. digitalmusicnews.com Billy Joel says he is doing OK despite ongoing balance and hearing problems following his normal pressure hydrocephalus diagnosis, as more than 70 of his motorcycles head to auction in November. billboard.com Garbage will perform a free concert at Mexico City's Zócalo on November 14, with Shirley Manson and the band expressing excitement about performing in the historic square. billboard.com Blondie announced High Noon, their first studio album since 2017, arriving February 26, 2027, and their final album featuring late drummer Clem Burke. pitchfork.com Federal prosecutors allege ticket broker REPS & Co used bots to purchase 18.5 million tickets, spending more than $1.3 billion and earning at least $120.8 million in resale profits. rollingstone.com New Music Friday: “Expectations” — Olivia Rodrigo & Chappell Roan music.apple.com “Lies” — Zach Bryan feat. Lana Del Rey music.apple.com “The Greatest Show On Earth” — U2 music.apple.com “Unloveu” — KATSEYE music.apple.com “Lasso the Moon” — Ashe music.apple.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new documentary, Spectacle: Michael Jackson at the Super Bowl, will explore his groundbreaking 1993 halftime performance when it premieres on Hulu and ESPN in February 2027. variety.com Mattel unveiled a $60 Céline Dion Barbie recreating her 1998 Oscars look, including the blue gown and Titanic-inspired Heart of the Ocean necklace. nbcnews.com Zach Bryan announced a 23-show stadium tour across North America and Australia for 2027, with guests including John Fogerty, Ryan Bingham and Vance Joy. variety.com YouTube is introducing labels for music created primarily with generative AI, beginning with YouTube Music before expanding to its main platform. variety.com Universal Music Group is cutting jobs across its U.S. and U.K. operations, with senior executives at Def Jam and Interscope among those departing. variety.com Paul McCartney raised concerns about the height difference between actors Paul Mescal and Harris Dickinson in Sam Mendes' upcoming Beatles films, scheduled for April 2028. variety.com BTS' comeback album ARIRANG surpassed five billion Spotify streams, becoming 2026's most-streamed album so far, according to BIGHIT MUSIC. music-news.com KO1KEYZ topped the Billboard Japan Hot 100, followed by Mrs. GREEN APPLE, EBiDAN and STU48. billboard.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom Morello Finally Holds Randy Rhoads’ Forbidden Guitar: Morello finally held Rhoads’ iconic guitar, which his family kept out of sight for decades. Rhoads’ mother requested it never be played again. Morello described the experience as deeply emotional. Lana Del Rey Returns to the Stage: Lana made her first live appearance in nearly a year at the Singapore Grand Prix, debuting “White Feather Hawk Tail Deer Hunter” from her upcoming album Stove. Raye’s Royal Albert Hall Ticket Sale Hit by AI Bots: Nearly two million sign-up attempts overwhelmed the presale for Raye’s intimate show. The team is adding verification measures to combat AI-powered resellers. Hans Zimmer’s Blue Planet III Gets 2027 Orchestral Tour: Zimmer’s score will tour UK arenas with a live orchestra and footage from the nature documentary. Rare Amy Winehouse Interview Resurfaces: A nearly 20-year-old interview finds Winehouse discussing her marriage, the response to Back to Black, her influences and her musical ambitions. Led Zeppelin Approves “Stairway to Heaven” for Narnia Trailer: Greta Gerwig reportedly secured approval from Robert Plant and Jimmy Page to use the famously guarded song in The Magician’s Nephew trailer. Top 5 Songs About Florida: Hello Music Theory’s picks: “Swimming in Miami” — Owl City; “Florida Man” — Blue Öyster Cult; “Ocean Avenue” — Yellowcard; “If I Could Do It Again” — Corey Smith; “The Everglades” — Waylon Jennings. Join the Daily Music Headlines Discord to hear about livestreams, discuss music news and help shape the show. For Hammond Chamberlain, working behind the scenes, this is Brian Ibbott. Thanks again for listening. Replace the Amy Winehouse linkTrim the Florida song list Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fontaines D.C. team up with Rosalía on “Where Is Gone?,” their first-ever guest collaboration, ahead of the album Dopamine Chamber. A limited-edition 7-inch is also planned. ConsequenceGrimes announces Psyopera, a concept album about an AI apocalypse, and releases its first single, “Accelerando.” No album release date has been announced. ConsequenceZach Bryan reveals the tracklist for his new EP, Young Manhood and Other Donatable Organs, featuring Lana Del Rey and Turnpike Troubadours. It arrives Friday. ConsequenceAnthrax bassist Frank Bello says the band would welcome more Big Four shows with Metallica, Megadeth and Slayer, crediting James Hetfield for organizing the previous run. No dates are confirmed. ConsequencePearl Jam’s Mike McCready doubts the band will play Las Vegas’ Sphere anytime soon, citing the production costs, though he personally likes the idea. ConsequenceJourney drummer Deen Castronovo returned to the stage in San Antonio for a full show just two nights after a medical emergency cut short the band’s Tulsa concert. ConsequenceInstagram apologizes after a glitch caused its algorithm to recommend Creed’s “Higher” to unusually large numbers of users, turning the error into a social media running joke. ConsequenceBillboard 200 Top 5 Albums The Life of a Showgirl — Taylor Swiftyou seem pretty sad for a girl so in love — Olivia RodrigoDandelion — Ella LangleyI’m the Problem — Morgan WallenThe Great Divide — Noah KahanBillboard Charts Join the Daily Music Headlines Discord to discuss music news and future livestreams. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taylor Swift Sweeps Billboard Hot 100 — Taylor Swift’s “Patient Zero,” “Cleveland!,” “Babylon” and “Pink Clouding” dominate the Hot 100, with three songs debuting in the top five. Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” falls to No. 2.The Raconteurs Reunite — Jack White reunited the Raconteurs during his Nashville show for their first performance together since December 2019.Aerosmith Announces Hollywood Bowl Comeback — Two years after announcing their touring retirement, Aerosmith will return for two Hollywood Bowl shows featuring all-star guest musicians.Judas Priest Bassist Ian Hill Retires — After 57 years, Ian Hill is retiring due to arthritis. Uriah Heep bassist Dave Rimmer will replace him, ending the tenure of Judas Priest’s last original member.Live Nation Faces Data Breach Lawsuits — Live Nation faces multiple class action lawsuits after a data breach exposed customers’ Social Security numbers and health records.Slayer Members Join GTA 6 Soundtrack — Tom Araya and Kerry King will host Grand Theft Auto 6’s metal radio station, joining a soundtrack featuring artists including Bad Bunny and Lana Del Rey.Los Angeles Declares Billy Idol Day — November 13 honors Billy Idol and guitarist Steve Stevens with a free acoustic performance at City Hall Park, one day before Idol’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction.Dua Lipa Tries Baseball and Her First Hot Dog — Dua Lipa attended the Yankees-Rays playoff game with husband Callum Turner on October 7, reportedly experiencing her first baseball game and hot dog.Mastodon Presses Fossil Dust Into Vinyl — Mastodon is releasing 170 limited-edition copies of Marrow Deep featuring real mastodon fossil dust mixed into the vinyl.Billboard Hot 100 Top 5: Chart source “Pink Clouding” — Taylor Swift“Babylon” — Taylor Swift“Cleveland!” — Taylor Swift“Choosin’ Texas” — Ella Langley“Patient Zero” — Taylor SwiftJoin the Daily Music Headlines Discord to discuss music news, connect with listeners and help shape the show. Compress this under 3,000 charactersPreserve the pasted article order Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eileen and Amos both had the privilege to see Bruno Mars' "The Romantic Tour" at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. They share their experience and rate it against Taylor Swift's "Eras" tour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taylor Swift will perform at the October 17 Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles, honoring Charlize Theron, Colman Domingo and John Carpenter. variety.com Grand Theft Auto VI will feature a heavy metal radio station hosted by Slayer’s Tom Araya and Kerry King, alongside additional stations spanning pop, Latin, African and country music. loudersound.com Clive Davis’s pre-Grammy gala returns February 6, 2027, at the Beverly Hilton, honoring the late music executive’s life and legacy. hollywoodreporter.com Rihanna revealed during a Fenty Beauty livestream that she has at least 170 unreleased songs, but announced no release date for new music. billboard.com Björk will release Björk Orkestral With the Hamrahlíð Choir on November 27, featuring reimagined songs from Medúlla recorded at Reykjavík’s Harpa Hall. pitchfork.com KATSEYE’s Sophia Laforteza plans to return to group activities in January 2027 after taking a hiatus to focus on her mental health and well-being. billboard.com New Music Friday: “FF” — Troye Sivan music.apple.com “pop it” — Gunna music.apple.com “Suzuki” — Fuerza Regida music.apple.com “Don't Chart” — Cardi B music.apple.com “Kinda Love It” — Lainey Wilson music.apple.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aerosmith will reunite for two special Hollywood Bowl concerts on October 29 and November 1, featuring Run-DMC, Heart, Billy Idol, Slash and other guests. variety.com Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve will stream live on Disney+ alongside ABC for the first time, with Druski joining the 2027 broadcast as Chicago co-host. billboard.com Drake reportedly declined to submit his three 2026 albums for 2027 Grammy consideration, following a separate withdrawal by BTS over objections to the new Asian pop category. music-news.com A nude portrait of Harry Styles will appear in Tim Walker’s Fairyland: Love and Legends exhibition at London's National Portrait Gallery, opening October 9. billboard.com David Guetta topped DJ Mag’s 2026 Top 100 DJs poll for a record sixth time, with Anyma reaching No. 3 and Charlotte de Witte named top techno DJ. music-news.com Slayer will release a limited-edition, blood-red liquid-filled zoetrope vinyl of Reign in Blood on November 20 for the album’s 40th anniversary. consequence.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stray Kids join BTS in skipping 2027 Grammy submissions over the new separate Asian Pop category. Drake has also reportedly declined to submit. Miley Cyrus’ Bass Persuades suffered the biggest week-two Billboard 200 drop ever for a No. 1 debut, plunging 156 spots after a variant-heavy opening week. Staind expands its Break the Cycle 25th anniversary tour into 2027 with Seether, Hoobastank and Hinder. Josh Homme has assembled a one-night Los Angeles benefit featuring Dave Grohl, Beck, Jack Black, Weird Al Yankovic and St. Vincent. Mudvayne’s Chad Gray canceled two California solo shows due to vocal cord issues, saying he’s taking time to recover. FLO announces its 2027 Therapy at the Club tour across North America, the UK and Europe. Robbie Williams is National Album Day’s Album Icon. His 2000 album Sing When You’re Winning gets its first colored-vinyl pressing October 17. A rare 1969 Led Zeppelin Whole Lotta Love single, reportedly ordered destroyed by the band, surfaced on the British Antiques Roadshow. Only 500 copies were pressed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brian May says Queen is done touring for good, choosing family and astrophysics over the road. Read more Dua Lipa surprised Shakira's Madrid residency with a duet of "Antología." Read more A U.S. appeals court ruled that AI training on copyrighted material isn't automatically fair use, in a case involving Ross Intelligence and Thomson Reuters. Read more The CMA announced a two-hour Dolly Parton tribute, "I Will Always Love You," airing October 21 on ABC and Disney+, featuring Reba McEntire, Carrie Underwood, Brad Paisley, Zac Brown, Lainey Wilson, Vince Gill and more. Read more Former Foreigner singer Kelly Hansen has joined The Dead Daisies, who released "Lift Me Up" and announced a 2027 tour. Read more L7 released "Loma Linda," built from a 2003 demo, as their farewell tour, The Last Hurrah, gets underway. Read more Viral video: Boys surprise elevator passengers with a flawless a cappella version of Billy Joel's "The Longest Time." Watch Billboard 200 Top 5: 5. Noah Kahan — The Great Divide 4. Morgan Wallen — I'm the Problem 3. Ella Langley — Dandelion 2. Olivia Rodrigo — you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love 1. Taylor Swift — The Life of a Showgirl. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Metallica launches its “Life Burns Faster” Sphere residency with setlists built around Master of Puppets and The Black Album, plus immersive visuals. Slash announces Flying Blind, his fifth solo album, due Feb. 26, 2027, with a world tour planned. Turnstile makes its Saturday Night Live debut, performing “Birds” and “I Care / Dull.” Prosecutors seek nearly four years for Mike Smith, who pleaded guilty to an AI-assisted music streaming fraud scheme involving fake songs, bots and roughly $8 million. Bruce Springsteen and Tom Morello headline Maryland’s Power to the People Festival, capped by an all-star jam with Joan Baez, Dave Matthews, Nathaniel Rateliff and Dave Grohl. Miranda Lambert releases Crisco, featuring “Snakeskin Boots” with Ella Langley, during a packed country release week. Kings of Leon partner with The Weather Channel and NASA for a “Cold Blue Dawn” lyric video using satellite footage of Earth. Billboard Hot 100 Top 5: 5. Dracula - Tame Impala & JENNIE 4. Hate That I Made You Love Me - Ariana Grande 3. Been By Now - Morgan Wallen 2. Boston - Stella Lefty 1. Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas", which is now roughly 25 weeks deep at number one, still extending the all-time record it set a couple weeks back. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.