A River of News

Music headlines, Thursday, October 8, 2026

157 items. Times are UTC.

22:00 UTC 2

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    Mike Tyson Sent a Letter to Donald Trump on Diddy’s Behalf: ‘I Did What He Told Me to Do’ Billboard by Angel Diaz
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    The Pentagon Is Going to Livestream a Firing Squad Execution Rolling Stone by Charisma Madarang

21:00 UTC 8

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    The Deals: Jeb Hurt’s Floating Leaf Management Joins Red Light; WMG Sells EMP Merch to whynow Billboard by Chris Eggertsen
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    ROSÉ Gets Her ‘Angel Baby Cam’ Wings at Bruno Mars’ Los Angeles Concert Billboard by Alicia Urrea
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    Karol G Says Drake’s Spanish Was ‘So Good’ on ‘Ahí’ Collab: ‘It Was So Much Fun, He’s Amazing’ Billboard by Michael Saponara
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    Wilco & Billy Bragg’s Mermaid Avenue: The Complete Sessions Gets More Complete With Expanded New Box Set Stereogum by Chris DeVille story
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    HBO Greenlights Crazy Rich Asians Series, with Original Cast Returning Consequence by Liz Shannon Miller story
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    Omar Courtz Scores First Latin Airplay No. 1 With ‘KOKO’: ‘Crazy!’ Billboard by Pamela Bustios
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    Live-Action Cyberpunk 2077 Movie in the Works at Paramount Consequence by Eddie Fu story
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    Loretta Lynn’s Jack White-Produced Album Van Lear Rose Is Finally Returning to Streaming Consequence by Jonah Krueger story

20:00 UTC 10

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    Dua Lipa Eats Hot Dog Stereogum by Chris DeVille story
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    Diddy’s Release Date: When Is It? And Why Does It Keep Changing? Billboard by Bill Donahue
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    Gay Meat – “Leslie” Stereogum by Margaret Farrell
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    John Glacier – “Lights” Stereogum by Margaret Farrell
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    You’re Going to Love Emma Ogier’s Music. Just Wait Rolling Stone by Simon Vozick-Levinson
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    City of Los Angeles to Declare “Billy Idol Day” on November 13th Consequence by Spencer Kaufman
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    Weathering The Storm With Johnny Blue Skies & The Dark Clouds Stereogum by Chris DeVille
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    October Prime Day Is Over, But These 12 Great Deals Are Still Live Consequence by Eddie Fu story
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    Inside the Latin Touring Boom Billboard by Ariel King
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    Osleys Iglesias vs. Oliver Zaren Livestream: How to Watch the Boxing Match Online Rolling Stone by Oscar Hartzog story

19:00 UTC 9

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    Steve Martin, Alison Brown, Del McCoury, & Dan Tyminski Cover Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road” Stereogum by Chris DeVille story
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    Hayden Panettiere’s Daughter Appears at Hearing About ‘Missing’ Jewelry Rolling Stone by Nancy Dillon
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    Rosalía Says Bono Invented New Spanish Words For U2’s Tribute Song About Her Stereogum by Margaret Farrell story
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    Ex:Re – “Sleep” Stereogum by Margaret Farrell
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    Loretta Lynn’s Late-Career Masterpiece ‘Van Lear Rose’ Is Returning to Streaming Rolling Stone by Jon Blistein story
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    Singer Keshia Chanté Addresses Rumors That Drake Is Her Baby’s Dad: ‘We Were Talking About It Yesterday’ Billboard by Michael Saponara
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    Billy Bragg and Wilco to Release Expanded Box Set of Woody Guthrie Project Mermaid Avenue, Share an Unreleased Recording: Stream Consequence by Jonah Krueger story
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    Guns N’ Roses Added to Aerosmith’s Upcoming Comeback Shows Consequence by Spencer Kaufman story
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    Stanley Kubrick Auction to Feature ‘2001’ Star Child, Axe From ‘The Shining’ Rolling Stone by Daniel Kreps

18:00 UTC 7

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    Every Billboard Latin Music Week 2026 Showcase: Jay Wheeler, Zhamira, Fuerza Regida, Santos Bravos & More Billboard by Jessica Roiz
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    Cardi B Cancels BZR WKND Jamaica Headlining Set, ‘Appreciates the Love & Support From Her Fans in Jamaica’ Billboard by Katie Atkinson
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    Taylor Swift to Perform at Academy Museum’s Annual Gala Rolling Stone by Jon Blistein story
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    Trivium Announce New Album Crown in the Grave, Unleash Title Track: Stream Consequence by Langdon Hickman
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    Mariska Hargitay Praises Taylor Swift’s Acting — and ‘Best Cookies’ — on Emmys ‘SVU’ Set Billboard by Hannah Dailey
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    Here’s When KATSEYE’s Sophia Will Return to Group Activities: ‘I Have Been Putting in the Work’ Billboard by Alicia Urrea story
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    How to Watch Nick Saban’s New Docuseries Online for Free Rolling Stone by Oscar Hartzog

17:00 UTC 15

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    Katseye’s Sophia Laforteza to Return to Group in January Rolling Stone by Daniel Kreps story
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    They Are Gutting A Body Of Water – “illusion hue” (Feat. Toner) & “am i wrong” (Feat. A Country Western & Dead Sullivan) Stereogum by Tom Breihan
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    Audrey Hobert Embarks on a Soul-Searching Journey in New ‘Phoebe’ Video Rolling Stone by Angie Martoccio story
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    Lorde, Turnstile and a $1,000 Ticket: Inside FORM Arcosanti’s High-Stakes 2026 Return Billboard by Katie Bain
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    Classic Traffic – “Ghost’s Host” Stereogum by Tom Breihan
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    Travis Scott, Charli xcx, The Killers and David Guetta to Headline 2027 Lollapalooza Argentina, Brazil & Chile Billboard by Gil Kaufman story
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    Loretta Lynn’s Van Lear Rose Is Returning to Streaming Pitchfork by Walden Green story
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    Steve Martin, Alison Brown, Dan Tyminski & Del McCoury Give This Lil Nas X Hit a Bluegrass Spin Billboard by Jessica Nicholson story
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    Grand Theft Auto VI Radio Stations to Feature Bad Bunny, Robyn, and Lana Del Rey Alongside Her Husband Consequence by Eddie Fu story
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    Watch Audrey Hobert Talk to a Redwood Tree in New “Phoebe” Video Pitchfork by Hattie Lindert story
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    Joe Strummer’s Pre-Clash Output Collected on New Box Set The 101’ers Years Consequence by Langdon Hickman
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    Jess Kerber – “Louisiana Song” Stereogum by Tom Breihan
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    Taylor Swift to Perform at 2026 Academy Museum Gala Honoring Charlize Theron, Colman Domingo Billboard by Hannah Dailey story
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    Leon Bridges Maps Out 2027 “Happiness Anytime Tour” Consequence by Paolo Ragusa
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    Billboard Español TV Launches New Original Series Featuring Bad Bunny, Carín León, Gloria Estefan & More Billboard by Isabela Raygoza

16:00 UTC 12

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    David Byrne and Daniel Pemberton Made a Song Using Weird Elon Musk Quotes Pitchfork by Nina Corcoran story
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    Trump Official Lauds Admin. for ‘Protecting White American Men From Discrimination’ Rolling Stone by Ryan Bort story
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    Rosie O’Donnell Apologizes to Friend Wynonna Judd For Painting Her as Trump Supporter: ‘I Was Wrong to Assume’ Billboard by Gil Kaufman
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    King Promise Teams Up With Chelsea F.C. for Fiery New Collab ‘Can’t Tame Us’ & Mini-Documentary Billboard by Sophie Williams
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    Miley Cyrus’ new album ‘Bass Persuades’ makes US chart history as biggest drop from Number One debut NME by Max Pilley story
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    Who Was the Greatest U.K. Pop Star of 2006, Arctic Monkeys or Lily Allen? Greatest Pop Stars Podcast Billboard by Andrew Unterberger
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    Madra Salach on the Hunger at the Heart of Their Debut Album Rolling Stone by Simon Vozick-Levinson
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    Tate McRae Says She Didn’t Think Taylor Swift Enjoying ‘Tit for Tat’ Was Real Billboard by Michael Saponara
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    Nikki Nair Announces New EP Majestic Animals: Hear “Groundhogs” Stereogum by Tom Breihan
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    Watch Rihanna Fangirl Over ‘Love Island USA’ Winner Trinity Tatum at A$AP Rocky’s Paris Concert Billboard by Hannah Dailey
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    The Clive Davis Pre-Grammy Gala Will Return In 2027 Billboard by Ariel King story
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    Bad Bunny & ‘Despacito’ Are No. 1 on Billboard’s Greatest of All Time Hot Latin Songs Spotlight for Chart’s 40th Anniversary Billboard by Gary Trust

15:00 UTC 24

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    ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic Is Celebrating ‘UHF’ With a Live Show, But Struggling to Make a Biopic Sequel Rolling Stone by Andy Greene
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    Lana Del Rey, Morgan Wallen, & Lana Del Rey’s Husband Will Host A GTA VI In-Game Radio Station Stereogum by Tom Breihan story
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    ‘Law & Order: Special Victims Unit’: Here Are All the Musician Guest Stars, Ranked Billboard by Anna Chan
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    Turnstile announce huge free show at Washington Monument to raise money for Palestine, Sudan, and Lebanon NME by Liberty Dunworth story
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    Björk Announces New Orchestral Live Album Pitchfork by Jazz Monroe
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    KATSEYE’s “WILDWORLD TOUR”: How to Get Last-Minute Tickets Consequence by Paolo Ragusa
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    Turnstile Announce Free Benefit Show in Washington, D.C. to Support Humanitarian Efforts in Palestine, Sudan and Lebanon Billboard by Gil Kaufman story
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    Roseanne Barr Made a New Sitcom in Secret Consequence by Liz Shannon Miller
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    Thom Yorke says Radiohead reunion tour caused “massive” crash in self-confidence: “It took me months” NME by Max Pilley story
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    Colombia’s Estéreo Picnic Reveals 2027 Lineup Led by Travis Scott, Charli XCX, and David Guetta Consequence by Pedro Camacho story
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    Barbie Just Served Up a Serena Williams Doll Inspired by Her 2005 Australian Open Look Rolling Stone by Alexis Mikulski Ruiz story
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    U2 Wrote a Song About Rosalía. How Does She Feel About That? Rolling Stone by Brian Hiattt story
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    Lollapalooza Reveals 2027 South American Lineups Led by Travis Scott, Charli XCX, and The Killers Consequence by Pedro Camacho story
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    Miranda Lambert Joins Kacey Musgraves in Texas for Surprise Performance of ‘Horses and Divorces’ Rolling Stone by Marissa Moss
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    Thom Yorke Tells Harry Styles He Wishes He Hadn’t Written “High And Dry” Stereogum by Tom Breihan story
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    New ‘Bridgerton’ Spinoff Will Tell the Story of Lady Violet and Edmund’s Romance Rolling Stone by Jon Blistein story
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    Travis Barker Explains Hospitalization: “My Arm, Hand and Fingers Have Been Numb” Consequence by Langdon Hickman story
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    Harry Styles Reveals How an ‘Outgoing’ Girlfriend Made Him Less Afraid to Be in Public: ‘It’s Changed My Life’ Billboard by Hannah Dailey story
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    Sheryl Crow Gets Emotional Talking Music Legacy: ‘I Want to Be Better for the World’ Rolling Stone by Joseph Hudak
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    Man sentenced to prison and to repay $8million on slop royalties in first criminal bot streaming fraud case NME by Liberty Dunworth story
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    Blossoms on being sandwiched between The Beatles and Johnny Marr in chart battle: “We’re in good company, aren’t we?” NME by Andrew Trendell story
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    Def Leppard Announce Extensive 2027 North American Tour With Goo Goo Dolls, The Struts Billboard by Gil Kaufman story
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    Selena Gomez’s Rare Impact Fund Benefit Sets Leon Bridges & Bella Kay as Performers Billboard by Alicia Urrea
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    Billboard Latin Music Week 2026: Meet the Chart-Topping Speakers Billboard by Pamela Bustios

14:00 UTC 19

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    ‘Grand Theft Auto 6’ reveals first six in-game radio stations NME by Ali Shutler story
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    Rosalía shares that Bono reached out for Spanish advice on U2 song about her: “Feel free to invent your own language” NME by Max Pilley story
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    David Byrne Unveils New Song “Let Me Sell You a Dream” Using Elon Musk’s Own Words: Stream Consequence by Eddie Fu story
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    Turnstile Announce Free Washington Monument Show for Charity Rolling Stone by Charisma Madarang story
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    Chart Rewind: In 2016, the Country Music Association Engineered the Ultimate Group Effort Billboard by Gary Trust
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    Bad Bunny, Lana Del Rey to Light Up the Leonida Airwaves as ‘GTA 6’ Radio Hosts Rolling Stone by Jon Blistein story
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    Lifeloose – “07XXXXXXXXX” Stereogum by Tom Breihan
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    Bush Announce 30th Anniversary Razorblade Suitcase Deluxe Edition Consequence by Langdon Hickman
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    David ‘DL’ Lawrence, Veteran Promotion & Label Executive, Dead at 64 Billboard by Gail Mitchell
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    David Byrne Turns Elon Musk’s Own Words Into New Song ‘Let Me Sell You a Dream’ Rolling Stone by Daniel Kreps story
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    Turnstile Announce Free Show to Raise Funds for Palestine, Sudan, and Lebanon Pitchfork by Hattie Lindert story
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    Grouper’s Liz Harris Shares 21-Minute Composition Pitchfork by Jazz Monroe story
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    GTA VI Radio Stations to be Hosted by Lana Del Rey, Bad Bunny, Robyn Pitchfork by Alex Suskind story
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    Def Leppard Announce 2027 North American Tour Consequence by Spencer Kaufman story
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    Turnstile Announce Free Benefit Concert on National Mall Consequence by Alex Young story
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    Turnstile Announce Free Benefit Show At The Washington Monument Stereogum by Tom Breihan story
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    How Semi-Retirement, Burnout, and Friendship Brought Dhani Harrison and Nigel Godrich Together Rolling Stone by Althea Legaspi
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    Music Publishers Will Be Handed Millions of Dollars Next Year. Here’s Why Billboard by Kristin Robinson
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    Pitbull Explains the Mr. Worldwide Mentality | Billboard Cover Interview Billboard by Stefanie Tanaka

13:00 UTC 18

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    Pitbull: Photos From the Billboard Cover Shoot Billboard by Samantha Xu
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    ‘Metaphor: ReFantazio’ composer Shoji Meguro wants to keep surprising you NME by Ali Shutler
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    Billboard Latin Music Awards 2026: All the Performers & Presenters, How to Watch & More Billboard by Jessica Roiz
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    Ebbb – “Public” Stereogum by Tom Breihan
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    Billboard U.K. Hosts 2026 40 Under 40 Honors Event in Manchester: See Photos Billboard by Thomas Smith
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    Just Another Day in the Bronx With ksuuvi Pitchfork by Alphonse Pierre
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    Rosalía Gushes Over ‘Mind-Blowing’ U2 Song Dedication on New Album: ‘It’s Amazing’ Billboard by Gil Kaufman story
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    ‘Tyler Perry’s Sistas’: Here’s How to Watch Season 10 Online With Philo Billboard by Rudie Obias
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    Olivia Rodrigo shares “hard line” stance on using AI in music NME by Max Pilley story
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    Parquet Courts’ Andrew Savage Launches New Band Iconic Fugues With “2025 Dream/2025 Blues” Stereogum by Chris DeVille story
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    Look for the Legends in the Best Rock Album Race at 2027 Grammys Rolling Stone by Joseph Hudak story
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    Grouper’s Liz Harris Announces Music For Two Films About Water, Shares 22-Minute Track Stereogum by Tom Breihan story
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    Tate McRae Roasts Her Fans for Being Horrible at Finding Easter Eggs Consequence by Alex Young
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    Rosalía Reveals Bono Reached Out to Her for Spanish Advice on U2’s Song About Her: Watch Consequence by Pedro Camacho story
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    Mary Beth Barone Is Gunning for a Grammy With ‘Galaxy Brain’ on Vinyl Rolling Stone by CT Jones
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    Thom Yorke and Harry Styles Come Together in Epic Conversation Rolling Stone by Jason Maxey story
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    Suno Hires Ticketmaster Executive to Lead New Live Experiences Division Billboard by Kristin Robinson
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    Cue the Slime: Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande & Sabrina Carpenter Lead 2026 Kids’ Choice Awards Nominations (Full List) Billboard by Paul Grein story

12:00 UTC 8

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    David Byrne & Daniel Pemberton Release Elon Musk Doc Song “Let Me Sell You A Dream” Stereogum by Chris DeVille story
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    Britney Spears Hits Dollywood For Vacation Fun With Sons Jayden and Preston: ‘I Didn’t Know This Place Existed’ Billboard by Gil Kaufman
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    UK government shout out “shared European interest” of solving Brexit touring crisis in push for “real progress” in Brussels NME by Andrew Trendell story
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    Jimmy Eat World Library Cards Are Coming To Mesa, AZ Stereogum by Chris DeVille story
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    Spiritland launches beautiful new London listening bar at The Barbican NME by Liberty Dunworth
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    Watch Tom DeLonge get emotional as baseball stadium full of Padres fans sing Blink-182’s ‘All The Small Things’ NME by Liberty Dunworth story
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    Travis Barker Reveals Reason For Recent Hospitalization: ‘My Arm, Hand and Fingers Have Been Numb’ Billboard by Gil Kaufman story
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    On the Front Line of the Vaccine Wars Rolling Stone by Chris Kobiella

11:00 UTC 4

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    ‘Aerosmith & Friends’ Comeback Shows Feature Stacked Lineup: Slash, Billy Idol, Black Crowes, Run-DMC, Heart & Many More Billboard by Gil Kaufman story
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    Andrew Savage Launches New Band Iconic Fugues with “2025 Dream/2025 Blues” Pitchfork by Hattie Lindert story
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    Food vendor at Daisy Chain Fields shares open letter to Olivia Rodrigo over unpaid fees and poor management NME by Liberty Dunworth story
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    Xbox Game Pass confirms October 2026 additions NME by Ali Shutler story

10:00 UTC 4

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    ‘The Odyssey’ is returning to IMAX cinemas after ‘Digger’ flop NME by Ali Shutler story
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    Paul McCartney on how a happy accident led to The Beatles’ iconic’ ‘Rubber Soul’ cover NME by Andrew Trendell story
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    Liam Gallagher hits out at Liverpool, says Oasis put The Beatles “on the map” NME by Liberty Dunworth story
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    Korea’s Weverse Con Festival Expands to India Billboard by Lars Brandle

09:00 UTC 4

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    Sydney Sweeney and Marilyn Monroe are related NME by Ali Shutler story
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    Christian Nodal’s ‘No Te Contaron Mal’ Passes 1 Billion Views on YouTube Billboard by Lars Brandle
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    Paul McCartney continues “journey through Dungeon Lane” with four new songs – including ‘flip mix’ of Ringo Starr duet ‘Home To Us’ NME by Liberty Dunworth story
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    FKA Twigs drops Shia LaBeouf lawsuit after being released from “unlawful” NDA NME by Ali Shutler story

05:00 UTC 1

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    ARIA Warns Lawmakers That Australia Could Be Used as ‘Trojan Horse for Big AI’ Billboard by Lars Brandle story

04:00 UTC 5

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    Ex-Bard President Resigns From College Roles Over Epstein Email Rolling Stone by Charisma Madarang story
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    Linda’s Head Pitchfork by Sasha Geffen story
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    BULLDOZER!! Pitchfork by Cassidy Sollazzo
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    c Pitchfork by H.D. Angel
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    Bread & Butter Pitchfork by Dylan Green

03:00 UTC 1

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    Powderfinger Is Teasing ‘Something Extraordinary’ Billboard by Lars Brandle

01:00 UTC 1

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    Ella Langley Wonders Onstage If She Can Have Both ‘The Man & The Dream’ Amid Tucker Wetmore Dating Rumors Billboard by Alicia Urrea

00:00 UTC 5

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    Physical Media Fans, Take Note — There Are a Lot of Deals on 4K and Blu-ray Discs Right Now Rolling Stone by Jonathan Zavaleta story
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    These Popular Kids’ Halloween Costumes Are Over 60% Off This October Prime Day, From ‘Wicked’ to ‘Descendants’ Billboard by Sophie Dunne story
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    Stevie Nicks Inspired Mckenna Grace’s ‘Very ’60s, ’70s-Inspired’ Style in ‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’ Billboard by Alicia Urrea story
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    Rihanna Uses Some Fenty Math to Reveal She Has ‘At Least’ 170 Unreleased Songs in the Vault Billboard by Michael Saponara
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    CDC Is Moving Forward With a Previously Shelved Controversial Hepatitis B Vaccine Study Rolling Stone by Kate Storey