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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.
Kreepin Deth, CC BY-SA 4.0Ozzy & Black Sabbath farewell concert film hits theaters Oct 28
The concert film Ozzy & Black Sabbath: Back to the Beginning premieres globally on October 28, capturing the legendary farewell show in Birmingham. Featuring Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, and more, it’s a tribute to heavy metal’s icons.
p_a_h, CC BY 4.0Angine de Poitrine Win 2026 Polaris Prize Double Honors
Quebec’s masked math-punk duo Angine de Poitrine won both the 2026 Polaris Music Prize and Song Prize at Toronto’s Massey Hall, marking the first double victory in the awards’ history. Their album Vol. II and track 'Fabienk' earned critical acclaim.
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.
Moses Ukpong, CC BY-SA 2.02hollis Unveils Romantic New Album Pirouette for November
Hyperpop artist 2hollis will release his fifth album, Pirouette, on November 11 via Interscope. The record explores love and intimacy with singles like “Sex” and “Hurt.”
Perfume_Genius.jpg: Incase from San Francisco, USA derivative work: Cinemantique (talk), CC BY 2.0Perfume Genius Unveils The Lesson: Music & Dance Tour 2027
Perfume Genius and choreographer Kate Wallich reveal The Lesson, a 2027 live music and dance tour inspired by The Piano Teacher. New single 'Natural High' is out now.
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.
Kreepin Deth, CC BY-SA 4.0Red Hot Chili Peppers, Grohl & Staples Headline SCM 25th Benefit
Red Hot Chili Peppers, Dave Grohl and Vince Staples will perform at the Silverlake Conservatory of Music’s 25th anniversary benefit concert on October 17 in Los Angeles. Tickets go on sale September 25.
Stefan Brending (2eight), CC BY-SA 3.0 deDead Kennedys Guitarist East Bay Ray Diagnoses Parkinson’s
Dead Kennedys founding guitarist East Bay Ray has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease but plans to continue touring. The band’s West Coast run kicks off October 6 in Seattle.
Cpl. William Howard, Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, Public domainMAGA Fest With Kid Rock Canceled After VIP Ticket Flop
The Patriots Day Freedom Fest in Kentucky, headlined by Kid Rock as a speaker, was abruptly canceled after selling just six VIP tickets. Organizer Eric Deters blamed wealthy acquaintances for the failure.
Cpl. William Howard, Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, Public domainFreedom Fest with Kid Rock canceled over VIP ticket flop
Freedom Fest, a conservative festival set to feature Kid Rock and other political figures, was canceled due to poor VIP ticket sales. Organizer Eric Deters blamed wealthy supporters for the financial failure.
Senior Master Sgt. Vincent De Groot, Public domainBret Michaels Returns With Road to Recovery Tour in October
Poison frontman Bret Michaels will return to the stage in October 2026 after doctors ordered him off the road. Catch his first shows in Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.
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.
Julio Enriquez from Denver,CO, USA, CC BY 2.0Bradford Cox Returns as Atlas Sound After Seven-Year Hiatus
Bradford Cox performed as Atlas Sound for the first time in seven years at Philadelphia’s Making Time ∞ festival, debuting an entire set of new songs. Fans praised the meditative, layered soundscapes.
Selbymay, CC BY-SA 4.0Ozzfest Returns to US and UK in 2027 After Decade-Long Hiatus
Ozzfest, the iconic heavy metal festival founded by Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne, will return to the US and UK in 2027. No lineup announced yet, but fans can expect a celebration of new talent.
Kreepin Deth, CC BY-SA 4.0Metallica and Limp Bizkit Announce 2027 North America Tour
Metallica and Limp Bizkit will co-headline a North American stadium tour in spring 2027, dubbed 'Limptallica Twenty Seven.' Tickets go on sale September 25.