A River of News

Music headlines, Sunday, September 20, 2026

50 items. Times are UTC.

23:00 UTC 2

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    The Weeknd Debuts New Song Sampling Neon Genesis Evangelion Theme Pitchfork by Hattie Lindert story
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    21/9/26: Gurriers NME by NME

22:00 UTC 2

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    ‘SNL UK’ Cold Open Mocks Ed Sheeran for ‘Sitting on the Fence’ Amid Tour Controversy Billboard by Ashley Iasimone story
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    Here’s Where You Can Find Last-Minute All Things Go Festival Tickets Rolling Stone by Jonathan Zavaleta

21:00 UTC 1

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    Ed Sheeran removes B-stage from live return “because I was afraid of what might happen if I stood in the middle” NME by Max Pilley story

20:00 UTC 1

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    The Weeknd debuts anime-sampling new song ‘Tokyo’ with Yoko Takahashi as he kicks off Asia tour NME by Max Pilley story

19:00 UTC 4

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    Chad Gilbert, New Found Glory Guitarist, Dies at 45 Billboard by Mitchell Peters story
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    New Found Glory’s Chad Gilbert Dead At 45 Stereogum by Chris DeVille story
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    Chad Gilbert, New Found Glory Guitarist, Dead at 45 Consequence by Alex Young story
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    Jhené Aiko Achieves First No. 1 Album on Billboard 200 With ‘Westside Whimsy’ Billboard by Keith Caulfield story

18:00 UTC 3

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    New Found Glory guitarist Chad Gilbert dies aged 45 NME by Max Pilley story
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    Chad Gilbert, New Found Glory’s Founding Guitarist, Dead at 45 Rolling Stone by Daniel Kreps story
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    Ed Sheeran admits “mistakes” over Macklemore row and admits he almost quit music as he speaks at live return: “I’m so, so sorry” NME by Max Pilley story

17:00 UTC 3

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    Nicki Minaj Responds to Criticism Over Her Support for Trump Administration: ‘I Just Love Him’ Billboard by Mitchell Peters story
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    Watch William Shatner, 95, make heavy metal live debut with Ozzy Osbourne, Metallica and Motörhead covers NME by Max Pilley story
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    10 Best Movies at Toronto International Film Festival 2026 Rolling Stone by David Fear story

16:00 UTC 6

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    Inside the Fear, Anger, and Hope at Ed Sheeran’s Philadelphia Concert Rolling Stone by Maya Georgi story
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    Say Now – “Met my match” Stereogum by Margaret Farrell
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    ‘Sunday Night Football’: How to Watch the Indianapolis Colts vs. Kansas City Chiefs Game Live Online Free Billboard by Rudie Obias story
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    William Shatner Performs Ozzy, Metallica, Motörhead Classics at His Debut Metal Show: Video + Setlist Consequence by Spencer Kaufman story
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    Billy Bragg “not impressed by Ed Sheeran’s attempt to deflect the current storm of criticism” and questions $2million donation NME by Max Pilley story
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    How to Watch Patrick Clancy’s ’60 Minutes’ Interview Online Without Cable Rolling Stone by Alexis Mikulski Ruiz story

15:00 UTC 3

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    Torture Methods – “RIPPER, REAPER” Stereogum by Margaret Farrell
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    Gnarls Barkley announce first tour in 18 years – including UK shows NME by Max Pilley story
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    The World’s Hardest ‘Sex and the City’ Quiz Rolling Stone by Nicole Thompson

14:00 UTC 4

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    See William Shatner Cover Metallica and Ozzy Osbourne in Heavy Metal Debut Rolling Stone by Daniel Kreps story
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    How to Watch Today’s Commanders vs. Cowboys Football Game Online Rolling Stone by Oscar Hartzog story
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    Ed Sheeran Clarifies Gaza Stance, Again Blames Venues for Kicking Macklemore Off Tour Pitchfork by Alex Suskind story
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    Trump Is Dismantling the World America Built Rolling Stone by Ryan Bort

13:00 UTC 3

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    95-Year-Old William Shatner Debuts Metal Band At Riot Fest Aftershow Stereogum by Margaret Farrell story
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    Ed Sheeran Returns To The Stage With Speech About Israel And Palestine Stereogum by Margaret Farrell story
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    Ed Sheeran Says He Considered Canceling Tour, Felt Abandoned After Macklemore Controversy Consequence by Alex Young story

12:00 UTC 1

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    How to Watch Today’s Vikings vs. Bears Sunday Afternoon Football Game Online Rolling Stone by Alexis Mikulski Ruiz

10:00 UTC 3

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    John Farnham’s Family Reveals Health Decline Ahead of Tribute Show Billboard by Jessica Lynch
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    Nicki Minaj addresses criticism over her support of Donald Trump: “I just love him” NME by Laura Molloy story
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    Ruby Rose remembers late “best friend” Hayden Panettiere: “We had everything in common” NME by Poppy Burton story

09:00 UTC 2

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    AI “actor” Tilly Norwood glitches during Piers Morgan appearance, suddenly speaking Cantonese NME by Poppy Burton story
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    Sylvan Esso makes music available on Spotify again after year-long boycott NME by Laura Molloy story

08:00 UTC 2

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    Ed Sheeran returns to ‘Loop’ tour after support acts and backing band drop out: “Best show of my life” NME by Laura Molloy story
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    Zara Larsson reportedly cancels Abu Dhabi Grand Prix concert over Sudan war NME by Poppy Burton

06:00 UTC 1

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    Ed Sheeran Addresses Controversy at First Show Since Openers, Backing Band Dropped Off Tour, Calls It ‘The Best Show of My Life’ Billboard by Andrew Unterberger story

05:00 UTC 2

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    aespa Open U.S. Leg of SYNK : COMPLæXITY World Tour at New York’s UBS Arena: 11 Best Moments Billboard by Jeff Benjamin
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    Papa Roach’s Louder Than Life Set Scrapped Amid Bassist’s ‘Unexpected’ Emergency Billboard by Jessica Lynch story

04:00 UTC 1

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    Easy Rider (Music From the Soundtrack) Pitchfork by Elizabeth Nelson

02:00 UTC 2

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    Ed Sheeran Says Security Concerns Caused Him to Change Stage Setup in Philadelphia Consequence by Alex Young
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    Ed Sheeran Says Situation in Gaza Is ‘Catastrophic and Unjustifiable’ at Philadelphia Tour Stop Billboard by Ashley Iasimone story

01:00 UTC 2

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    Ed Sheeran Addresses Macklemore Removal and Gaza at Philadelphia Concert Consequence by Alex Young story
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    Ed Sheeran Breaks Silence on Israel-Gaza at First Show Amid Tour Controversy: ‘I Cannot Hide How I Feel About It Anymore’ Rolling Stone by Charisma Madarang story

00:00 UTC 2

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    Nailah Blackman Talks Co-Hosting with Majah Hype & Gives Update on ‘Born a Diamond’ | Caribbean Music Awards 2026 Billboard by Rebecca Schiller story
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    Kes Talks Stevie Wonder Joining Him on Stage & Teases New Music | Caribbean Music Awards 2026 Billboard by Rebecca Schiller story