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Music headlines, Tuesday, October 13, 2026

162 items. Times are UTC.

23:00 UTC 7

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    50 Cent Says J. Cole ‘Paid the Most’ By Opting Out of Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake Battle: ‘It’s a Part of Hip-Hop Culture to Compete’ Billboard by Michael Saponara
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    Pedro Fernández on Bringing His Ave Fénix Two’R to the U.S., A Journey ‘Open to Spontaneity’ Billboard by Sigal Ratner-Arias
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    Judeline & rusowsky Score First Latin Airplay No. 1 With Karol G Collab ‘BbY WOW’ Billboard by Pamela Bustios
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    Lucian Piane, ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Music Producer & Songwriter Behind ‘Sissy That Walk,’ Dies at 46 Billboard by Alicia Urrea story
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    ‘Hamilton’ Hits Milestone 500th Week at No. 1 on Billboard’s Cast Albums Chart Billboard by Keith Caulfield
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    ScHoolboy Q Says New Album ‘THank Que’ Will Drop Next Year: ‘I Will Never Retire’ Billboard by Angel Diaz
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    You Know Rosalind Eleazar From ‘Slow Horses.’ She’ll Blow You Away in ‘Misty Green’ Rolling Stone (limited free articles) by David Fear story

22:00 UTC 8

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    ‘Let’s Go, Josh!’ Hailee Steinfeld Has the Best Reaction to Husband Josh Allen’s Nail-Biting Bills Game Billboard by Alicia Urrea story
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    The Chainsmokers Parts Ways With Columbia/Disruptor Records: ‘We Have No Idea What to Expect’ Billboard by Katie Bain
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    Why Filipino Pop Powerhouses SB19 & BINI Are Embracing the Grammys’ Asian Pop Category: ‘We See It as a Door Opening, Not a Box Closing’ Billboard by Jeff Benjamin story
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    Summer Walker Is Suing LVRN for Fraud, Says Label/Management Firm Pocketed Her Money Billboard by Rachel Scharf story
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    Miranda Lambert Keeps Her Top 10 Streak Cooking With ‘Crisco’ Debut Billboard by Russ Penuell
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    Dolly Parton’s Nephew Denies Making Threats In Effort to Quash Restraining Order Rolling Stone (limited free articles) by Jon Blistein story
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    Tame Impala Tells JENNIE All the Reasons Why ‘She’s a Lot Like’ Their Fellow Collaborator Dua Lipa Billboard by Hannah Dailey story
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    Joni Mitchell Celebrates U.S. Citizenship After ‘A Journey That Began 62 Years Ago’ Billboard by Alicia Urrea story

21:00 UTC 10

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    Brooklyn Store Details Kelly Clarkson Incident, Raises Price Of Molly To $15M Stereogum by Chris DeVille story
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    Tia Ray Becomes First Chinese Female Singer to Headline Grammy Museum Show Billboard by Joe Lynch
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    Summer Walker Claims Label ‘Fraudulently’ Hid YouTube, Amazon Cash as Contract War Escalates Rolling Stone (limited free articles) by Nancy Dillon story
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    ‘Kelly Clarkson Has Put Us in Danger’: Art of Play Owner Says Viral Dispute Has Led to Threats Against NYC Store Billboard by Alicia Urrea story
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    Joni Mitchell Reaches Finish of “Journey That Began 62 Years Ago” By Becoming US Citizen Consequence by Travis Bland story
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    Amy Poehler Just Conducted One of the Best Paul McCartney Interviews Maybe Ever Consequence by Alex Young
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    Watch Taylor Swift Laugh With Dakota Johnson & Cuddle With Travis Kelce in New ‘Patient Zero’ Footage Billboard by Hannah Dailey story
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    Here’s What It Was Like to Walk With Shakira For the Final Night of Her Historic Madrid Residency Billboard by Isabela Raygoza story
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    With ‘HABIBTI,’ Drake Sets New Record For Most No. 1 Albums on R&B/Hip-Hop Chart Billboard by Trevor Anderson
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    Where to Post a Job in 2027: Our Editor’s Review Top Hiring Sites Rolling Stone (limited free articles) by Sage Anderson

20:00 UTC 16

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    Skrillex Issues Apology After Head Trip Set: ‘Will Take The L and Make a Lesson Of It’ Billboard by Katie Bain story
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    Dijon & Mk.gee Covered Wings, Big Star, & Cat Stevens At Jack Karaszewski’s Wedding Stereogum by Chris DeVille story
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    Olivia Rodrigo’s “The Unraveled Tour” Is a Pretty Flawless Arena Experience Consequence by Jonah Krueger
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    Dream Theater Hit Studio to Record 17th Album Consequence by Spencer Kaufman
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    Dance Up & Comer of the Month Tiffany Day Turned Her Worst-Streamed Song Into Her Biggest Hit Billboard by Katie Bain story
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    Duane “Keffe D” Davis Sentenced to 40 Years to Life After Conviction in Tupac’s Murder Consequence by Travis Bland story
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    Mia Goth Blames Instagram for Spread of Viral AI-Generated Selfie Rolling Stone (limited free articles) by CT Jones story
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    Country Music Association Reveals 2026 Broadcast Award Winners: Full List Billboard by Paul Grein
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    Joni Mitchell Becomes a U.S. Citizen: ‘A Journey That Began 62 Years Ago’ Rolling Stone (limited free articles) by Angie Martoccio story
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    Duane Davis Sentenced To 40 Years To Life In Prison For Tupac Murder Stereogum by Danielle Chelosky story
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    Anderson .Paak, Gabrielle Union and More Join ‘A Proud Family Wizmas’ Holiday Special Billboard by Alicia Urrea
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    Joni Mitchell Is Now Officially American Pitchfork by Alex Suskind, Hattie Lindert story
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    Brandi Carlile’s 2027 Girls Just Wanna Weekend Lineup to Feature Headliners Kelly Clarkson, Sierra Ferrell Billboard by Jessica Nicholson story
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    Led Zeppelin Finally Loosen Their Grip on “Stairway to Heaven” for New Narnia Movie Consequence by Travis Bland story
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    Tiffany Day & glaive – “MEANT TO BE” Stereogum by Chris DeVille story
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    Megan Thee Stallion Becomes First-Ever Celebrity Ambassador for This Brand: ‘Take on the Gym With Confidence’ Billboard by Michael Saponara story

19:00 UTC 8

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    The Chicks Compare George W. Bush to ‘Deranged Nut Job’ Trump: ‘Now I’d Give George Bush a Big Wet Kiss’ Billboard by Joe Lynch story
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    Lena Dunham Is Getting the ‘Girls’ Back Together for Five New Episodes Rolling Stone (limited free articles) by Jon Blistein story
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    Joni Mitchell Becomes An American Citizen Stereogum by Danielle Chelosky story
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    Dolly Parton’s Nephew Fights Restraining Order, Says Estate Is Twisting ‘Friendly Exchange’ Billboard by Rachel Scharf story
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    Lena Dunham’s Girls to Return for a (Very Short) New Season Consequence by Liz Shannon Miller story
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    Shygirl Lines Up 2027 Full-Band Tour Pitchfork by Walden Green
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    Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis Sentenced to 40 Years to Life for Murder of Tupac Shakur Rolling Stone (limited free articles) by Nancy Dillon story
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    Tupac Killer Duane Davis Sentenced to 40 Years To Life in Prison for Murdering Rap Icon Billboard by Bill Donahue story

18:00 UTC 10

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    Man Who Orchestrated Tupac Shakur Murder Sentenced to 40 Years to Life in Prison Pitchfork by Kiana Mickles, Alex Suskind story
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    A ‘Spectacle’ Is Coming: Michael Jackson’s Iconic Super Bowl Performance Is Getting a Documentary Billboard by Alicia Urrea story
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    “Kinda Guy” Pitchfork by H.D. Angel
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    How Mac Miller’s ‘Cinderella’ Stormed the Charts 10 Years Later: ‘That Was Mac Talking From Heaven’ Billboard by Michael Saponara
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    Michael Stipe Shares Debut Solo Album Release Plan, Talks New Music With Monica Lewinsky Stereogum by Danielle Chelosky story
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    Michael Jackson’s Legendary Super Bowl Halftime Show Is Getting Its Own Documentary Rolling Stone (limited free articles) by Jon Blistein story
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    ‘Songwriter Soup’: Laura Veltz’s Insider Podcast About Stability in an Unstable Gig Billboard by Ariel King
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    Plant and Page Finally Approved ‘Stairway to Heaven’ Onscreen — for Greta Gerwig’s Narnia Movie Rolling Stone (limited free articles) by Brian Hiattt story
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    10 Key Issues Driving the Latin Music Industry Today: AI, Distribution, Touring & More at Latin Music Week Billboard by Isabela Raygoza
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    Greta Gerwig’s Narnia Rocks Out to Zeppelin in First Magician’s Nephew Trailer: Watch Consequence by Liz Shannon Miller story

17:00 UTC 14

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    FFO: Chillin’ Announce Debut Album High Horse: Hear “Fresh Start” Stereogum by Tom Breihan
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    ‘What a Life’! FISHER Earns Second Straight Dance Airplay No. 1 Billboard by Xander Zellner
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    Josh Brolin Has a List of 74 Movies You Need to See. He’s Only In One of Them Consequence by Liz Shannon Miller
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    A Perfect Circle Unveil Music Video for “Starless”: Stream Consequence by Langdon Hickman
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    Kelly Clarkson & Riley Green Have a Double-Steal Showdown After Kayleigh Mathews & Lillie Kolich Smash ‘Girl Crush’ on ‘The Voice’ Billboard by Gil Kaufman
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    Calvin Harris Announces First-Ever North American Headlining Tour Consequence by Paolo Ragusa story
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    Red Hot Chili Peppers to Return to Argentina for Music Gol Festival 2027 Alongside The Human League, Happy Mondays Consequence by Pedro Camacho
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    Marina Herlop, Cameron Winter, Jespfur, Zsela and More: This Week’s Pitchfork Selects Playlist Pitchfork by Pitchfork
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    Kimberly Guilfoyle’s Corruption Scandal Was Too Sloppy for the Trump Administration Rolling Stone (limited free articles) by Nikkimccannramirez story
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    Sour Widows – “Lullaby” Stereogum by Danielle Chelosky
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    Summer Walker Lawsuit, DistroKid AI Slop Case, Top Dawg Ruling & More Top Music Law News Billboard by Bill Donahue story
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    Matchbox Twenty Announce 30th Anniversary Tour in 2027 Consequence by Alex Krinsky story
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    Michael Jackson’s Famed Super Bowl Halftime Show Performance Captured in New Documentary Consequence by Paolo Ragusa story
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    Matchbox Twenty Celebrate 30th Anniversary With North American Tour Dates: Full List Billboard by Melinda Newman story

16:00 UTC 15

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    Party Dozen – “Full Powers” Stereogum by Tom Breihan
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    The Offspring’s Drummer Brandon Pertzborn Plays Michael Jackson Song as He Hears It for First Time: Watch Consequence by Langdon Hickman
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    Diddy Hospitalized With Head Injury Stereogum by Chris DeVille story
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    Olivia Rodrigo & Chappell Roan to Work Out Their ‘Expectations’ on the Remix: Here’s When It Arrives Billboard by Hannah Dailey story
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    Michael Stipe’s Debut Solo Album Almost Has a Release Date Pitchfork by Alex Suskind story
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    The Beatles, Drake, ‘Hamilton’ & More: Highlights of This Week’s Billboard Charts Billboard by Gary Trust
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    Indigo de Souza Launches GoFundMe To Buy Back Unreleased Album From Label Stereogum by Tom Breihan
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    Olivia Rodrigo Announces “expectations” Remix with Chappell Roan Consequence by Alex Young story
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    The X-Files Is Officially Back: Hulu Picks Up Ryan Coogler Reboot to Series Consequence by Liz Shannon Miller story
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    Tate McRae Sometimes Pictures This Late Pop Icon Standing Next to Her to Combat Stage Fright Billboard by Hannah Dailey
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    Bella Poarch Talks About Her Album ‘Picnic at the Cemetery’ Over Lumpia | Takes Us Out Billboard by Stefanie Tanaka
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    Hello Operator!, Connect Me To Eraser’s “DVD” Video Stereogum by Chris DeVille
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    Aesop Rock & Blockhead – “Coyote Summer” (Feat. Hanni El Khatib) Stereogum by Tom Breihan
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    50 Cent Says Eminem Has a New Album on the Way: ‘He’s Preparing His Presentation’ Billboard by Michael Saponara
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    Calvin Harris Announces His First Ever Headlining North American Tour: Is He Coming to Your City? Billboard by Katie Bain story

15:00 UTC 18

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    Paul McCartney Clears Up an Annoying Tall Tale Filmmakers Keep Getting Wrong About the Beatles: ‘Don’t Do This!’ Billboard by Gil Kaufman story
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    Spanish Indie Is Having a Moment. Just Ask Niña Polaca. Consequence by Pedro Camacho
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    RUSH Mourn Passing of Neil Peart’s Head of Security and Motorcycle Riding Partner Michael Mosbach Consequence by Langdon Hickman
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    Shakira Reflects on Personal Struggles During Final Show of Historic 13-Date Madrid Residency Consequence by Pedro Camacho story
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    “Fix Up (Ya Ya Ya)” Pitchfork by Alphonse Pierre ES
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    Kacey Musgraves brutally hits back at Kristi Noem’s criticism NME by Liberty Dunworth story
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    Christopher Meloni’s a Badass Football Coach in First Trailer for New Hulu Series The Land: Watch Consequence by Liz Shannon Miller
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    Hillary Clinton to Break Down the ‘High Stakes’ of the 2026 Midterms on New Podcast Rolling Stone (limited free articles) by Jon Blistein story
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    fish narc – “Emma” Stereogum by Tom Breihan
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    Listen to Robyn and Mechatok Remix Each Other Pitchfork by Jazz Monroe story
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    What Is Cychlorphine, a New Kind of Drug Taking Over the Illegal Market at an ‘Exponential Rate’? Rolling Stone (limited free articles) by Elisabeth Garber-Paul
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    Purple Pilgrims – “Outside” Stereogum by Chris DeVille
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    Sharon Osbourne Talks Ozzy’s ‘Back to the Beginning’ Film: ‘He Went Out Like a Viking’ Rolling Stone (limited free articles) by Kory Grow
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    Tate McRae on Morgan Wallen Collab Backlash: ‘Crazy to Think One Song Could Define a Whole Person’ Billboard by Hannah Dailey
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    Demonstration Of Power Announce Debut Album In The Name Of…: Hear Two Songs Stereogum by Tom Breihan
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    Puerto Rican Icon Draco Rosa Brings Jazz and Psychedelia to Career-Spanning Tiny Desk: Watch Consequence by Pedro Camacho
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    Inside the Plans to Celebrate the CMA Awards at 60: ‘We Have to Meet Fans Where They Are’ Billboard by Thom Duffy
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    World News – “Vinegar Swimming Pool” Stereogum by Chris DeVille

14:00 UTC 16

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    Slayyyter to Headline Madison Square Garden in June 2027 Consequence by Paolo Ragusa
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    Lost Amy Winehouse interview resurfaces: “The thought of dying without ever making my mark, that was my biggest fear” NME by Liberty Dunworth
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    Dropkick Murphys Announce Boston Homestand of 2027 St. Patrick’s Day Tour Consequence by Spencer Kaufman
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    Al Jardine on His Beach Boys Reunion Show, Mike Love’s Health: ‘I’m Speechless’ Rolling Stone (limited free articles) by Andy Greene story
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    Morgan Wallen, Garth Brooks, Taylor Swift & More Artists With Most Weeks at No. 1 on Top Country Albums Chart: Full List Billboard by Paul Grein story
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    Believe Names Viktoria Siniavskaia President of EMEA in Global Leadership Restructure Billboard by Sophie Williams
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    @ – “I Know You Are (But What Am I Thinking)” Stereogum by Chris DeVille
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    Album Of The Week: Sophia Stel the greatest album of all time Stereogum by Tom Breihan
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    Kacey Musgraves Had A Perfect Response To Kristi Noem’s Diss Stereogum by Chris DeVille story
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    Dummy – “N Of 1” Stereogum by Tom Breihan
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    Larry David Saw O.J. Simpson at a Country Club the Day Nicole Brown Simpson Was Killed Rolling Stone (limited free articles) by Jason Newman
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    Phoebe Bridgers Joins Bright Eyes for “Lua” in Nashville: Watch Consequence by Paolo Ragusa story
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    Robyn & Mechatok Remix Each Other Stereogum by Danielle Chelosky story
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    Elderbrook Signs With Counter Records, Announces New Album: ‘Well Positioned for Even Greater Success’ Billboard by Katie Bain
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    Sammy Hagar Celebrates Turning 79 With Star-Studded Bash, Shares Hopes for a Van Halen ‘Unification’ Billboard by Joe Lynch
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    ‘Republicans Are F–ked’: GOP Strategists Process Trump’s Impact Ahead of Midterms Rolling Stone (limited free articles) by Ryan Bort story

13:00 UTC 5

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    Cristian Castro to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards Billboard by Sigal Ratner-Arias
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    Failure Are On Tour And You Can Buy A Vintage Watch From Their Drummer Stereogum by Chris DeVille
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    Yellowjackets Teases Final Season With Fake Alanis Morissette Unplugged Shoutout Stereogum by Tom Breihan story
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    When Donny Met Donnie — New Kids on the Block Welcome ‘Legendary’ Pop Singer at Las Vegas Residency Billboard by Gil Kaufman
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    How Jennie and Kevin Parker’s Chance Encounter Led to One of the Year’s Biggest Hits Rolling Stone (limited free articles) by Jason Maxey story

12:00 UTC 5

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    Hayley Williams Brings Out KIRBY & Big K.R.I.T. At Mississippi Tour Closer Stereogum by Tom Breihan
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    Will Olivia Rodrigo Win Her First Album of the Year Award at 2027 Grammys? Rolling Stone (limited free articles) by Joseph Hudak story
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    Harry Styles pays tribute to Oscar Belgal after ICE shooting: “Remember to just look after each other” NME by Liberty Dunworth
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    Evanescence, The Offspring & Billy Corgan Lead 2027 iHeartRadio ALTer EGO Lineup Billboard by Alicia Urrea
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    New Documentary to Tell the Story of Founding Jackson 5 Members Brothers Jackie, Jermaine, Marlon and Tito Jackson Billboard by Gil Kaufman story

11:00 UTC 6

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    Sean Ono Lennon Clarifies Fan Speculation About How John Lennon Divided Inheritance Between Him and Half Brother Julian Billboard by Gil Kaufman
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    RAYE Blames ‘AI Bots’ After Presale For Intimate London Show Clocks 1.8 Million Sign-Ups: ‘This Experience Has Really Opened My Eyes’ Billboard by Thomas Smith story
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    Watch Lana Del Rey debut ‘White Feather Hawk Tail Deer Hunter’ from ‘Stove’ at Singapore Grand Prix NME by Liberty Dunworth story
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    ‘Doom’s Mick Gordon confirms plans for two-year world soundtrack tour NME by Ali Shutler
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    Raye Royal Albert Hall show “overwhelmed by scalpers using AI bots” after receiving nearly 2million sign-ups NME by Liberty Dunworth story
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    Rebecca Allen Departs Universal Music U.K. After 27 Years: ‘It’s Been Quite a Ride’ Billboard by Thomas Smith

10:00 UTC 2

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    ‘The Walking Dead’s Chandler Riggs has made his own ‘Resident Evil’ film NME by Ali Shutler
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    ‘Blue Planet 3’ is getting a 2027 orchestral tour NME by Ali Shutler

09:00 UTC 2

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    Metallica’s James Hetfield hits out at “some other entertainers” attempting “to influence you with their bullshit” NME by Liberty Dunworth story
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    Myha’la responds to ‘Celebrity Traitors’ racism claims: “I do have to defend my dear friends” NME by Ali Shutler story

08:00 UTC 4

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    Check out Fontaines D.C.’s and Rosalía’s sweeping, cinematic collab ‘Where Is Gone?’ NME by Liberty Dunworth story
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    ‘Breaking Bad’ cast pay tribute to RJ Mitte, who died aged 34 NME by Ali Shutler story
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    Nieve Ella – ‘How Long Will It Take?’ review: coming to terms with the messiness of growing up NME by Liberty Dunworth
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    For Troye Sivan, the dancefloor is a healing space NME by Lucy Ford

07:00 UTC 1

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    Pitch Music & Arts Returns for 10th-Anniversary Edition in 2027 Billboard by Jessica Lynch

06:00 UTC 2

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    Maren Morris Hits Back at Shane Gillis’ ‘SNL’ Joke About Women Being ‘Whores’ at the Gym Rolling Stone (limited free articles) by Emily Zemler story
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    Jimmy Kimmel Responds After Trump Calls Him a ‘Loser’ for Joking About His Rally Size Rolling Stone (limited free articles) by Emily Zemler

05:00 UTC 1

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    Amyl and the Sniffers to Headline Golden Hour at Bondi Beach in 2027 Billboard by Jessica Lynch

04:00 UTC 5

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    A$AP Rocky Announces First Australian and New Zealand Tour in Eight Years Billboard by Jessica Lynch
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    A Mile South of Heaven Pitchfork by Sadie Sartini Garner
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    At Work in the Fields of the Bomb EP Pitchfork by Patrick Lyons
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    Quiet Storm Pitchfork by Kiana Mickles
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    at least you know what you’re laughing at Pitchfork by Nina Corcoran

03:00 UTC 1

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    Bryan Cranston Mourns ‘Breaking Bad’ Co-Star RJ Mitte: ‘I’m in Deep Despair’ Rolling Stone (limited free articles) by Charisma Madarang story

02:00 UTC 1

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    Maren Morris, Flavor Flav, Maggie Baird & More Speak Out Against Shane Gillis ‘SNL’ Monologue: ‘It’s Actually Dangerous for Women’ Billboard by Katie Atkinson story

01:00 UTC 2

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    Shakira Closes Historic Madrid Residency With Maluma, Bizarrap & More: ‘Someone Pinch Me’ Billboard by Sigal Ratner-Arias story
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    Here’s Where You Can Still Find Tickets to Aerosmith’s Hollywood Bowl Shows Rolling Stone (limited free articles) by Jonathan Zavaleta

00:00 UTC 3

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    Taylor Swift, Meet The Beatles: How This Dynamic Duo Tells the Story of Now & Then on the Billboard Charts Billboard by Katie Atkinson story
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    Metallica’s James Hetfield Has a Message for Entertainers Who Bring Their ‘Bullsh–‘ Agenda to the Stage Billboard by Alicia Urrea story
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    ‘Stupid Canadian Wolf Bird’ Quote From ‘Heated Rivalry’ Inspires Unlikely Merch Rolling Stone (limited free articles) by Tim Chan