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iHeartRadioCA, CC BY 3.0Taylor Swift Drops Four New Songs on The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore
Taylor Swift has released The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore, featuring four new songs including the single Patient Zero. The expanded edition arrives ahead of her MTV VMA appearance on September 27.
Rick Munroe, CC BY-SA 4.0Ella Langley Breaks Hot 100 Record with 23 Weeks at No. 1
Country star Ella Langley’s hit ‘Choosin’ Texas’ has shattered the Billboard Hot 100 record, spending 23 weeks at No. 1. The song’s global success cements her as a chart-topping force.
iHeartRadioCA, CC BY 3.0Taylor Swift Drops New Single ‘Patient Zero’ on September 25
Taylor Swift unveils her latest single ‘Patient Zero,’ set for release on September 25. Fans can pre-order limited-edition CDs for 24 hours ahead of the track’s debut.
Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 4.0Nicki Minaj Defends Support for Donald Trump: "I Just Love Him"
Nicki Minaj publicly defended her admiration for Donald Trump during a Fox News interview, calling him "grounded" and "inspiring." The comments have reignited discussions about her political stance.
Capitol Records, Public domainApple Music opens first live venue in London’s Battersea
Apple Music unveils its first permanent live venue, Apple Music Hall, in London’s iconic Battersea Power Station. The 600-capacity space blends intimacy with cutting-edge production for artists and fans.
iHeartRadioCA, CC BY 3.0Taylor Swift Wins First MTV VMA Artist Director Honors in 2026
Taylor Swift will make history as the first recipient of the MTV VMA Artist Director Honors at the 2026 awards on September 27. The award celebrates her influential work directing music videos.
Brian Ziff, CC BY-SA 4.0The Weeknd debuts 'Tokyo' with Evangelion sample on Asia tour
The Weeknd unveiled 'Tokyo,' a new track featuring a sample of 'A Cruel Angel’s Thesis' from Neon Genesis Evangelion, during his Asia tour opener in Japan. The performance included a collaboration with original singer Yoko Takahashi.
David Lee, CC BY 2.0aespa Launch SYNK:COMPLæXITY Tour in New York with 23-Song Spectacle
aespa launched the U.S. leg of their SYNK:COMPLæXITY World Tour at New York’s UBS Arena with a 23-song set. The tour runs through 2027, featuring new solo tracks and a fresh stage design.
Harald Krichel, CC BY-SA 3.0Ed Sheeran Tour Fallout: Aaron Rowe Defends Singer Amid Gaza Protests
Aaron Rowe, former Ed Sheeran tour opener, defends the singer amid controversy over Macklemore’s removal. Rowe urges focus on Robert Kraft’s role in silencing pro-Palestinian voices.
Harald Krichel, CC BY-SA 3.0Ed Sheeran Tour Opener Contest Flooded With Pro-Palestine Entries
Guitar Center’s contest to find an opening act for Ed Sheeran’s Mexico City show has been overwhelmed by pro-Palestine submissions. The company insists it will proceed despite the controversy.
P.B. Rage, CC BY-SA 2.0Duncan Sheik, Grammy-Nominated Singer and Tony Winner, Dies at 56
Duncan Sheik, the Grammy-nominated singer behind 'Barely Breathing' and Tony-winning composer of Spring Awakening, has died at 56. His work left a lasting mark on music and theater.