A River of News

Music headlines, Monday, October 12, 2026

130 items. Times are UTC.

23:00 UTC 5

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    BTS & BIGBANG Lead Nominations for 2026 MAMA Awards: Full List Billboard by Paul Grein
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    Kacey Musgraves Is Dogging Kristi Noem After Trump Appointee Says She’d Take Ella Langley Over Kacey ‘Any Day’ Billboard by Alicia Urrea story
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    R.J. Mitte Remembered by Breaking Bad Castmates and More: “I Am Heartbroken” Consequence by Liz Shannon Miller story
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    My Morning Jacket Meet Their Grateful Dead Moment at San Francisco Residency Rolling Stone (limited free articles) by Shirley Halperin
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    Kacey Musgraves Puts Kristi Noem in the Dog House After Lame Jab Rolling Stone (limited free articles) by Charisma Madarang story

22:00 UTC 6

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    BTS Gets Competitive With a Pickleball Tournament in New ‘Run BTS 2.0’ Episode Billboard by Alicia Urrea
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    Head Trip 2026 Was (Accidentally) the Craziest One-Night Lineup in EDM History: Seven Takeaways From the Historic Festival Billboard by Katie Bain
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    Kacey Musgraves Bodies Kristi Noem Consequence by Alex Young story
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    Jonas Brothers Barely Audible Over Screaming Fans During Spirited Banana Bowl 9th Inning Performance Billboard by Hannah Dailey
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    Parke’s Viral Mockneck Got Cropped, and We’re Betting It’ll Sell Out Again Rolling Stone (limited free articles) by Camila Quimper
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    Where to Find Tickets to Fontaines D.C.’s 2027 North American Tour Rolling Stone (limited free articles) by Jonathan Zavaleta story

21:00 UTC 4

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    Warner Music Sues Ray-Ban Owner for $64 Million Over Unlicensed Social Media Ad Synchs Billboard by Rachel Scharf
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    GENER8ION Earns First Hot 100 Hit With Yung Lean Collab ‘Storm II,’ Thanks to VMAs Bump Billboard by Xander Zellner
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    Categories With the Most & Fewest Entries for 2027 Grammys Billboard by Paul Grein story
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    DistroKid Removed Songs From Streaming Platforms in Response to UMG Copyright Suit Rolling Stone (limited free articles) by Jon Blistein story

20:00 UTC 10

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    Olivia Rodrigo Teases a Potential Pop Collaboration: ‘Olivia Does Remixes Now’ Billboard by Alicia Urrea story
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    RJ Mitte, ‘Breaking Bad’ Star Who Played Walt Jr., Dead at 34 Rolling Stone (limited free articles) by Jon Blistein story
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    Breaking Bad’s R.J. Mitte Dead at 34 Consequence by Liz Shannon Miller story
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    The War and Treaty to Receive Origins Vanguard Award at Origins Impact Awards: Full List of 2026 Nominees Billboard by Paul Grein
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    Behemoth and Dimmu Borgir’s Shagrath Honor Cronos with Live Venom Cover: Watch Consequence by Langdon Hickman
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    Zach Bryan Announces New EP Featuring Lana Del Rey and Turnpike Troubadours Consequence by Alex Krinsky story
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    Anuel AA Asks Karol G to Unblock Him While Promoting ‘Vuelve’: ‘I Fall Deeply in Love’ Billboard by Sigal Ratner-Arias
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    Trump Says Kennedy Center Has Money Issues. It Just Hired a Pricey New Director Rolling Stone (limited free articles) by CT Jones
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    Doechii Brings Back Her Swamp Sessions for Thunderous ‘Bombs’ Single & Doja Cat Loves It Billboard by Michael Saponara story
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    Why Live Nation Is Doubling Down on Latin America & How Indie Promoters Are Adjusting: ‘Surf the Wave’ Billboard by Isabela Raygoza

19:00 UTC 8

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    Anthrax’s Frank Bello Is All-In for More “Big Four” Shows: “Talk to Metallica” Consequence by Spencer Kaufman
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    Summer Walker ‘Disappointed’ by Interscope Lawsuit But ‘Open to a Constructive Resolution’ Billboard by Rachel Scharf story
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    Listen to the Ultimate 2026 Billboard Latin Music Week Playlist: Becky G, Ryan Castro, Grupo Frontera & More Billboard by Jessica Roiz
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    Yttling Jazz & Chrissie Hynde – “People Are Strange” (The Doors Cover) Stereogum by Danielle Chelosky
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    ‘What Could Be Better?’ See Ariana Grande in New ‘Focker-In-Law’ Posters Billboard by Alicia Urrea
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    Don Henley Is Spending Big to Help Democrats Win in Texas Consequence by Alex Krinsky story
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    VisionQuest Is a Bittersweet Farewell to an Era of Marvel TV: Review Consequence by Liz Shannon Miller story
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    ‘VisionQuest’ Is a Show Only a Bot Could Love Rolling Stone (limited free articles) by David Fear story

18:00 UTC 9

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    Selma Blair Arrested After ‘Medical Emergency’ Led to Physical Altercation on Flight Rolling Stone (limited free articles) by Larisha Paul story
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    Taylor Kraemer Splits With VIAL Stereogum by Danielle Chelosky
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    Karol G, Judeline & rusowsky’s ‘BbY WOW’ Back to No. 1 on Billboard Global Charts Billboard by Gary Trust
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    Charlamagne Tha God Warns EJ Johnson About Criticizing Rihanna: ‘There’s Certain Queens He’s Never Gonna Outshine’ Billboard by Michael Saponara
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    Doechii Revives Her “Swamp Sessions” Series With New Song “Bombs” Pitchfork by Walden Green story
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    Don Toliver, Megan Moroney & ADÉLA — Who Made the Entry List for Best New Artist at the 2027 Grammys & Who Didn’t? Billboard by Paul Grein story
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    Selma Blair Arrested After Attempting to Open Airplane Door Mid-Flight, Assaulting Crew Consequence by Alex Young story
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    The ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Merch Machine Strikes Again With Headphones, Speakers & More for Just $20 at Target Billboard by Sophie Dunne story
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    Gone But Not Forgotten: Musicians We Lost in 2026 Billboard by Anna Chan

17:00 UTC 18

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    DistroKid Removes Songs in Response to UMG’s Streaming ‘Slop’ Lawsuit Billboard by Rachel Scharf story
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    Rosalía Joins Fontaines D.C. on the Aching Orchestral Ballad ‘Where Is Gone?’ Rolling Stone (limited free articles) by Emily Zemler story
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    Fontaines D.C. Enlist Rosalía for Stunning Duet ‘Where Is Gone?’: Listen Billboard by Thomas Smith story
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    Judge Tears Into Trump Admin. for Cutting Down D.C. Trees: ‘Beyond Upset and Furious’ Rolling Stone (limited free articles) by Ryan Bort story
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    Doechii – “Bomb” Stereogum by Tom Breihan story
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    Muni Long’s Ex-Managers Cannot Subpoena Her Medical Records in Lawsuit, Judge Says Billboard by Bill Donahue
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    Zach Bryan Announces New Project Featuring Song With Lana Del Rey: Here’s When It Arrives Billboard by Hannah Dailey story
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    Drummer Dave Lombardo Reflects on Reign in Blood: “It Still Gives Me Chills” Consequence by Langdon Hickman
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    Fontaines D.C. – “Where Is Gone?” (Feat. Rosalía) Stereogum by Tom Breihan story
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    Fontaines D.C. Recruit Rosalía for New Song “Where Is Gone?” Pitchfork by Jazz Monroe story
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    Fontaines D.C. Release New Duet with Rosalía “Where Is Gone?”: Stream Consequence by Paolo Ragusa story
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    Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 Countdown for Oct. 17, 2026 | Billboard News Billboard by Stefanie Tanaka story
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    Grimes Says She’s Not Releasing Songs ‘About Elon’ on Upcoming Album ‘Psy Opera’ — Yet Billboard by Hannah Dailey story
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    KISS’ Gene Simmons Has Elon Musk and Donald Trump’s Phone Numbers: “I’m Kind of a Big Deal” Consequence by Langdon Hickman
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    The Right’s Desperate Conspiracy Theory About James Talarico Goes Up In Flames Rolling Stone (limited free articles) by Nikkimccannramirez story
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    Watch ’The Voice’ Singers Connor Closs & Cal Cook Have a Fierce Falsetto-Off to Sombr’s ‘Homewrecker’ Billboard by Gil Kaufman
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    Taylor Swift’s ‘Patient Zero’ Spends Second Week at No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100 Billboard by Gary Trust story
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    Why Rosalía, Caín Culto & More Love Tribal Guarachero’s Pointy Boots Billboard by Josh Glicksman

16:00 UTC 12

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    How Andrea Bocelli’s Co-Managers Shepherd His Legendary Career (And Voice): ‘It’s Like an Athlete’ Billboard by Ariel King
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    James Hetfield Shades “Entertainers” With Political Agendas At Metallica’s Sphere Residency Stereogum by Chris DeVille story
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    American Motors – “Marlboro Miles” Stereogum by Tom Breihan
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    RZA, Ernest Dickerson, David Moreau, and Renee Zhan on V/H/S Mixtape, Killer Puppets, and Sampling Death Itself: Podcast Consequence by Kyle Meredith
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    The Future of Pop Music Is Approaching and Black Women Are Leading the Charge — Why Aren’t They Also Leading the Charts? (Critic’s Take) Billboard by Kyle-Brandon Denis story
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    Sienna Spiro to Kick Off 2026 “My House” Tour: How to Get Last-Minute Tickets Consequence by Paolo Ragusa
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    Madonna’s ‘Confessions II,’ Behind the Scenes: Stuart Price & Andrew Watt on ‘Discovering New Territory’ Billboard by Joe Lynch
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    How Two Latin Power Couples Make It Work: ‘We Are Always Trying to Elevate Each Other’ Billboard by Josh Glicksman
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    Sony’s WH-1000XM5, Our Best Overall Pick for Noise-Canceling Headphones, Is Still 50% Off Consequence by Eddie Fu story
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    Spiral XP – “Faith Electric” Stereogum by Tom Breihan
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    Britney Spears Just Released a 2001 Song She Wrote With Justin Timberlake Rolling Stone (limited free articles) by Larisha Paul story
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    Chris Brown & Usher Cancel 4 Shows Ahead of Brown’s Sentencing Court Date in London Billboard by Michael Saponara

15:00 UTC 9

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    Dan Levy calls out Shane Gillis’ comments on ‘SNL’: “I’m speechless that something like that can exist on live national television” NME by Liberty Dunworth story
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    Trump’s Vendetta Against Ilhan Omar Now Involves Federal Agents Raiding Her Home Rolling Stone (limited free articles) by Ryan Bort story
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    Brooklyn Store Responds After Kelly Clarkson Doubles Down on Feud: ‘We Really Do Wish Her the Best’ Billboard by Hannah Dailey story
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    Mike Love and Al Jardine of the Beach Boys Play Simultaneous, Historic Shows Rolling Stone (limited free articles) by Andy Greene story
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    Haute & Freddy Are All Over The Carrie Series, Including A New Peter Gabriel Cover Stereogum by Margaret Farrell story
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    Deen Castronovo Plays Full Journey Show Two Nights After Medical Emergency: Watch Consequence by Spencer Kaufman story
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    John Oliver Greets His New Skydance Overlords With Sexy Fanfic Pics of Insurance Mascot Rolling Stone (limited free articles) by Jon Blistein
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    Watch Sunflower Bean’s Julia Cumming step in on bass for Wolf Alice as they support Olivia Rodrigo on US tour NME by Liberty Dunworth
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    The Beatles’ ‘Rubber Soul’ Is Back in the Top 10 on the Billboard 200: See What Else Was in the Top 10 When It First Appeared There in 1966 Billboard by Paul Grein

14:00 UTC 15

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    Inside Reparto’s Rise: How the Once-Banned Genre Is Gaining Global Attention Billboard by Josh Glicksman
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    Lana Del Rey Returns To The Stage With “White Feather Hawk Tail Deer Hunter,” Stove Stereogum by Margaret Farrell
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    Pearl Jam Probably Aren’t Going to Play Sphere Consequence by Alex Young
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    NME’s top 10 shows from Beyond The Music 2026 NME by NME
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    Sacha Baron Cohen to Star in Quentin Tarantino’s Debut Stage Play The Popinjay Cavalier Consequence by Eddie Fu story
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    Cornell Cancels Concert With Between Friends Amid Rape Investigation Stereogum by Tom Breihan story
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    Ella Langley Leaned on Her Faith to Perform First Concert Following Security Threat Rolling Stone (limited free articles) by Larisha Paul story
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    Sombr Brings Out Lindsey Buckingham, Remakes “Homewrecker” With Nickel Creek Stereogum by Chris DeVille story
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    Russell Brand’s Rape Trial Begins With Jury Selection Rolling Stone (limited free articles) by Jon Blistein story
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    James Hetfield at Sphere: “Metallica Is Not Here, Like Some Other Entertainers, To Influence You with Their Bullshit” Consequence by Spencer Kaufman story
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    Pride and Power: Rolling Stone’s 2026 Latin Package Rolling Stone (limited free articles) by Rolling Stone
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    These Shops and Organizations Are Making Solidarity Their Business Rolling Stone (limited free articles) by Maya Georgi
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    Meet the Club Queens of the Future Rolling Stone (limited free articles) by Jason Maxey
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    Garifuna’s New Guardians: The Rising Acts Preserving Their Roots Rolling Stone (limited free articles) by Jason Maxey
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    Willy Chavarria’s Subversive Take on Fashion Has Changed Pop Culture For Good Rolling Stone (limited free articles) by Jason Maxey

13:00 UTC 10

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    Kelly Clarkson Fires Back At Brooklyn Curiosity Shop Stereogum by Tom Breihan story
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    John Stamos Defends Mike Love’s Alarming Live Return: “He Insists On Being On Stage” Stereogum by Chris DeVille story
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    Dan Levy Calls Out Shane Gillis for Misogynistic SNL Monologue: “I’m Speechless” Consequence by Alex Young story
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    Nintendo has no plans to scrap physical Switch 2 game releases NME by Ali Shutler
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    Fontaines D.C. Make Dystopian Rock That Hits Just Right for Dark Times Rolling Stone (limited free articles) by Jason Maxey story
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    The 2027 Grammys’ Race for Record of the Year Is the Most Competitive in Ages Rolling Stone (limited free articles) by Joseph Hudak story
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    Art Garfunkel Postpones U.K. Tour Over Respiratory Infection Diagnosis: ‘My Doctor Has Advised Me to Take Some Time to Rest’ Billboard by Gil Kaufman
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    The Number Ones: Jack Harlow’s “First Class” Stereogum by Tom Breihan
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    Robyn and Zara Larsson Sound Off in Stockholm Rolling Stone (limited free articles) by Chris Kobiella
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    Julión Álvarez: Why Mariachi Is ‘Sacred Ground’ for Him | Billboard News Interview Billboard by Stefanie Tanaka

12:00 UTC 3

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    Ella Langley Says Jesus Gave Her Courage to Perform After Bomb Threat Consequence by Alex Young story
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    Sombr Joined by Fleetwood Mac Legend For ‘Go Your Own Way’ At L.A. Show Billboard by Gil Kaufman story
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    Watch Phoebe Bridgers reunite with Boygenius bandmates for Lance Oppenheim-directed acoustic performance NME by Liberty Dunworth story

11:00 UTC 3

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    Britney Spears Drops Previously Unreleased Pop Banger ‘She’ll Never Be Me,’ Co-Written With Then-Boyfriend Justin Timberlake: Listen Billboard by Gil Kaufman story
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    ‘Grand Theft Auto 6’ fans warned to avoid spoilers as more alleged gameplay footage leaks online NME by Ali Shutler story
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    Grimes announces new album ‘Psyopera’ (featuring no Elon Musk songs) with dark and ravey single ‘Accelerando’ NME by Liberty Dunworth story

10:00 UTC 1

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    BBC responds to “trans rights censorship” accusations over ‘House Of The Dragon’ star’s ‘Protect The Dolls’ t-shirt NME by Ali Shutler story

09:00 UTC 3

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    Johnny Marr on how Noel Gallagher called him to tell him Mani had died, and how it shaped his album NME by Liberty Dunworth
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    Javier Bardem discusses his homoerotic James Bond villain scene: “The studio were very brave” NME by Ali Shutler story
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    Rachel Chinouriri – ‘I Think I Spoke Too Soon’ review: a glittering comedown on the dancefloor NME by Alex Rigotti

08:00 UTC 4

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    Sacha Baron Cohen to star in Quentin Tarantino’s “swashbuckling comedy” West End play NME by Ali Shutler story
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    The Wombats announce ‘A Guide To Love, Loss & Desperation’ 20th anniversary UK and European tour NME by Liberty Dunworth
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    Piss share the inspiration behind their debut album in exclusive playlist to accompany The Cover NME by NME
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    Piss: a punk band unflinching about the brutal toll of misogyny NME by Lisa Wright

07:00 UTC 2

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    Kelly Clarkson Responds to Brooklyn Store After They Refute Her Bad Shopping Experience Rolling Stone (limited free articles) by Emily Zemler story
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    Nickelback to Return to Australia for the First Time Since 2019 Billboard by Jessica Lynch

04:00 UTC 5

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    Kelly Clarkson Doubles Down on Brooklyn Store Feud: ‘You’re Also a Liar’ Billboard by Jessica Lynch story
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    Dja Dja Pitchfork by Matthew Blackwell
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    Do Not Dare to Dream Pitchfork by Ethan Beck
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    RUIN: It’s Not Just Music Pitchfork by Andrew Ryce
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    Club Imperiale Pitchfork by Philip Sherburne

03:00 UTC 1

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    Mike Love Is ‘Facing Serious Health Challenges,’ Says John Stamos Billboard by Ashley Iasimone story

01:00 UTC 2

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    Harry Styles Dedicates Moment to Oscar Belgal After ICE Shooting: ‘Look After Each Other,’ He Tells NYC Crowd Billboard by Ashley Iasimone story
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    See where ‘Mr Brightside’ lands in Brandon Flowers’ blind-ranking of five Killers songs NME by NME