A River of News

Music headlines, Monday, October 26, 2026

138 items. Times are UTC.

23:00 UTC 3

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    At ADE 2026, a Top Music Lawyer Talks AI, Independence & What the Biz Can Learn From Radiohead Billboard by Katie Bain
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    Neil Young Sues Trump for $10 Million Over Use of “Rockin’ in the Free World” Consequence by Alex Krinsky story
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    New Anthony Edwards Ad Takes Shots at Drake: ‘A Certain Bandwagon Fan Is Facing FOMO & Buried in Lawsuits’ Billboard by Angel Diaz

22:00 UTC 7

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    George Takei Honors ‘Star Trek’ Co-Star Walter Koenig: ‘Keep Navigating a Steady Course’ Rolling Stone (limited free articles) by Charisma Madarang story
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    They Might Be Giants Announce “The Bigger Show Tour” Dates in 2027 Consequence by Alex Krinsky
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    Neil Young Hits Trump With $10M Lawsuit for Playing ‘Rockin’ in the Free World’ at Rally — Again Billboard by Rachel Scharf story
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    Chlöe Bailey Dresses Up as ‘Hot Meg Griffin’ From ‘Family Guy’ for Halloween & SZA Loves It Billboard by Michael Saponara
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    What to Know About Tonight’s ‘Sports Equinox’ and How to Stream Every Game Online for Free Rolling Stone (limited free articles) by Tim Chan
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    Santos Bravos Plays What Would you Queue | Billboard Latin Billboard by Stefanie Tanaka story
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    JAŸ-Z Slams AI, Says to ‘Question Everything’ After SoFi Concert Criticism: ‘We Got Real Intelligence, Not Artificial Intelligence’ Billboard by Angel Diaz story

21:00 UTC 8

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    G Flip Splits From Chrishell Stause After 3 Years of Marriage: ‘My Head & Heart Are Feeling Very Heavy’ Billboard by Hannah Dailey story
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    Here Are the 33 Best Christmas Gifts for Gamers to Shop Online in 2026 Billboard by Rudie Obias story
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    Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Claiming Spotify Allowed Billions of Fake Streams of Drake’s Music Rolling Stone (limited free articles) by Nancy Dillon story
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    7 Easy DIY Costumes to Dress as Latin Music Stars on Halloween 2026 Billboard by Jessica Roiz story
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    Trump Offers $1,000,000 Voter Fraud Bounty Rolling Stone (limited free articles) by Ryan Bort story
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    Jack Antonoff Knocks Ed Sheeran for Caving to Billionaire’s Demand to Drop Macklemore Rolling Stone (limited free articles) by Jon Blistein story
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    Seattle Seahawks Shade Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce After Ending Kansas City’s Undefeated Streak Billboard by Hannah Dailey story
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    The Flaming Lips Announce New Album The Teardrop Throbs on Third Man Records, Share New Song: Stream Consequence by Paolo Ragusa story

20:00 UTC 9

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    Tool’s Danny Carey and The Cult’s John Tempesta Perform with Seattle Seahawks Drumline: Watch Consequence by Spencer Kaufman
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    Roberto Andrade Dirak Promoted to President of Warner Music Latina, A&R Latam Billboard by Sigal Ratner-Arias story
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    evilgiane & Slimesito Announce New Album EVILSLIME 2 Out Friday: Hear “Georgia State” Stereogum by Chris DeVille story
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    A Little Glam, a Little Chill: SharkNinja Takes On Billboard Latin Music Week Billboard by Walaa Elsiddig story
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    Sesame Street Invades the SNL Writers’ Room in New Sketch: Watch Consequence by Liz Shannon Miller
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    Paulo Londra Breaks Down 5 Essential Tracks From New Album ‘entre CIELOS’ Billboard by Sigal Ratner-Arias
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    Ye Defends ‘Heartless’ Performance After Being Accused of Trolling Fans: ‘This S–t Was a Vibe’ Billboard by Michael Saponara
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    Flaming Lips Announce First Album in Six Years and Concert Series in U.S. and U.K. Rolling Stone (limited free articles) by Jaeden Pinder story
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    The Flaming Lips Reveal New Album The Teardrop Throbs Pitchfork by Alex Suskind story

19:00 UTC 11

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    King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard Earns Its First Hot 100 Hit With This ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ Song Billboard by Xander Zellner
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    Billboard’s R&B Up-And-Comer Joyce Wrice Learns to Get Out of Her Own Way on ‘MACHIKO’: ‘You Don’t Have to Be in the Trenches All the Time’ Billboard by Christopher Claxton
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    Sam’s Club Plus Now Offers Free Walmart+ for Members: Here’s How to Sign Up Online Billboard by Rudie Obias
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    Meg Stalter Shares the Ella Langley Song That ‘Made Me Cry’ & Teases What’s Next for Her Music Career Billboard by Joe Lynch
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    BTS’s Reduced Stage Production Across South America Sparks Controversy Ahead of Sold-Out Brazil Shows Consequence by Pedro Camacho
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    Director James McTeigue on How the V for Vendetta Mask Became a Global Symbol of Protest Consequence by Liz Shannon Miller
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    John Lydon Announces Photographic Memoir Marking 50th Anniversary of Sex Pistols Consequence by Langdon Hickman
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    Boyz II Men Goes All-in on Country: Vocal Trio Signs With Warner Records Nashville Billboard by Jessica Nicholson story
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    The Flaming Lips Announce First Post-Steven Drozd Album The Teardrop Throbs: Hear “God Will Control The Werewolves” Stereogum by Chris DeVille
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    Kurt Vile Expands Publishing Deal With Third Side Music Billboard by Ariel King
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    KPop Demon Hunters’s New Dance Rehearsal Videos Offer a Clear Look at the Choreography Consequence by Liz Shannon Miller

18:00 UTC 12

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    Sophia Stel Reveals 2027 North American Tour Dates Consequence by Paolo Ragusa story
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    Spotify Streaming Fraud Lawsuit That Claimed Drake Gets Billions of Fake Plays Dismissed by Judge Billboard by Bill Donahue story
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    Tate McRae Beats Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo in Billboard Hot 100 Race for … Number Two Rolling Stone (limited free articles) by Maya Georgi story
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    Best AirPods Deals for November 2026 Consequence by Scoop Harrison
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    Lazer Bullet Announce Debut Album 40K Psychosis Angel: Hear “Angel Shit” Stereogum
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    Beyoncé Explains Why Even People Who ‘Can’t Stand’ Her Music Like Her Hair-Care Products Billboard by Michael Saponara
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    Walter Koenig, Original ‘Star Trek’ Star Who Played Pavel Chekov, Dead at 90 Rolling Stone (limited free articles) by Jon Blistein story
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    Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 Countdown for Oct. 31, 2026 | Billboard News Billboard by Stefanie Tanaka story
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    Elon Musk’s “Historically Accurate” The Odyssey Not Historical, Not Accurate, Not Even The Odyssey Consequence by Liz Shannon Miller story
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    Jack Antonoff Was ‘Worried’ About Performing Songs He Wrote for Margaret Qualley Following Split Billboard by Hannah Dailey story
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    Can the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Really Sue My Chemical Romance? Here’s What Experts Say Billboard by Bill Donahue story
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    Heartworms tells us about dance-driven single ‘Guess I’m Stuck In The Dark’ and tackling “uncertainty and dark humour” on new album NME by Andrew Trendell

17:00 UTC 13

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    Omni’s Philip Frobos Announces New Solo Album Taste For The Unsavory: Hear “The Handoff” (Feat. Gustaf’s Lydia Gammill) Stereogum by Danielle Chelosky
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    Tate McRae’s ‘Housewife’ Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard Global Charts Billboard by Gary Trust story
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    Cynthia Erivo’s ‘Nigerian Wicked’ Spoof on ‘SNL U.K’ Heats Up the Elphaba-Glinda Love Story Shippers Have Dreamed Of: Watch Billboard by Gil Kaufman story
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    The National Members, John Legend Appearing At Ohio Rallies For Dr. Amy Acton Stereogum by Chris DeVille
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    Destroy Boys Announce 2027 North American Tour Consequence by Paolo Ragusa
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    Nicki Minaj Enjoys Air Force One Trip After Trump Staffer Suggests She Take Over Press Secretary Role Billboard by Michael Saponara story
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    Ecco2K, Whait, Angelo LeRoi, and More: This Week’s Pitchfork Selects Playlist Pitchfork by Pitchfork
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    How Arenas Are Driving the Global Growth of Latin Music: ‘It’s About Creating Experiences’ Billboard by Sigal Ratner-Arias story
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    Jack Antonoff Slams Ed Sheeran for Bowing to a Billionaire in Macklemore Tour Debacle: ‘Stand the F–k Up’ Billboard by Hannah Dailey story
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    Amanda Quinton Teams With mtheory for Management Roster Including Ashley Monroe, Tenille Townes Billboard by Jessica Nicholson
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    Billy Corgan on his respect for Olivia Rodrigo: “She’s not afraid” NME by Liberty Dunworth story
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    Kesha Unearths ‘Backstabber’ Music Video After 16 Years Rolling Stone (limited free articles) by Larisha Paul
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    Sharon Osbourne Visits Ozzy Osbourne’s Grave “Every Day” Consequence by Langdon Hickman story

16:00 UTC 16

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    Sophia Stel Is Going on the “Greatest Tour of All Time” Pitchfork by Alex Suskind story
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    Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ Rebounds for Record-Extending 25th Week at No. 1 on Hot 100 Billboard by Gary Trust story
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    Judeline Moves to LA to Record New Album, Plans to Keep Lyrics in Spanish After “Bby Wow” Breakthrough With Karol G Consequence by Pedro Camacho
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    Peter Gabriel – “Who Are We Talking To?” Stereogum by Tom Breihan
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    Foreigner Announce 2027 Vegas Residency with Appearances by Original Members Consequence by Langdon Hickman story
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    Harry Styles Dances Through His Differences With a Group of Strangers in ‘Coming Up Roses’ Video Billboard by Hannah Dailey story
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    Chris Brown Avoids Jail With Suspended Eight-Month Sentence For London Nightclub Attack Stereogum by Tom Breihan story
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    Patti Smith tells Dua Lipa bout her “book of gratitude” ‘Bread Of Angels’ at emotional London Literature Festival appearance: “I swore I’d never write another memoir” NME by Rhian Daly
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    Walter Koenig, Star Trek’s Original Chekov, Dead at 90 Consequence by Liz Shannon Miller story
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    Sam Fender Criticizes Own Tour Prices, Eliminates Premium Standing Tickets for U.K. Shows: ‘It’s Bollocks’ Billboard by Thomas Smith story
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    Turnstile Bring Hardcore Fury (and 60,000 Fans) to Washington Monument: Exclusive Photos Billboard by Amanda Retotar story
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    Turnstile’s Washington Monument Show Was A Sight To Behold Stereogum by Tom Breihan story
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    Anika Nilles on Her Rush Journey: ‘I Have No Ego, So I Play What’s Required’ Rolling Stone (limited free articles) by Brian Hiattt
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    The 31 Best Screams in Music History Rolling Stone (limited free articles) by Jon Dolan
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    Layoffs Are Reshaping the Music Industry. jump.global Wants to Train Executives for What’s Next Billboard by Kristin Robinson
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    Watch Harry Styles Waltz Through a Wedding Gone Awry in ‘Coming Up Roses’ Video Rolling Stone (limited free articles) by Larisha Paul story

15:00 UTC 16

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    Boyz II Men Are Going Country for Their First New Album in a Decade Rolling Stone (limited free articles) by Jon Blistein story
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    Turnstile Raise Over $250,000 for Charity at Massive Free Washington D.C. Show Rolling Stone (limited free articles) by Jaeden Pinder story
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    Goose Announce Spring 2027 US Tour Consequence by Paolo Ragusa
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    ‘World’s top autograph seeker’ apologises to Harry Styles after viral run-in on the street NME by Liberty Dunworth
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    The Weeknd Debuts New Song “Hong Kong” In Hong Kong Stereogum by Tom Breihan story
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    Chris Brown Receives Suspended Jail Sentence for 2023 London Nightclub Assault Rolling Stone (limited free articles) by Jaeden Pinder story
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    Lana Del Rey Helps Stranger ‘Trying to Stay Out of an Abusive Relationship’ While Listening to Tate McRae Billboard by Hannah Dailey
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    The Weeknd Debuts “Hong Kong” in Hong Kong Pitchfork by Jazz Monroe story
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    A$AP Rocky Accused Of Plagiarizing Part Of AI-Assisted “Shroom Clouds” Video Stereogum by Chris DeVille
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    Sharon Osbourne Visits Late Husband Ozzy’s Grave Every Day: ‘You Never Get Over It’ Billboard by Gil Kaufman story
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    You’ve Been Streaming ‘Broken Window Serenade.’ This Is the Texas Band Who Wrote It Rolling Stone (limited free articles) by Joseph Hudak
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    Throwing Muses Reissue Self-Titled Debut Album for 40th Anniversary Pitchfork by Hattie Lindert
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    Deborah Ann Woll and Jeffrey Donovan on The Cycle, Practical Gore, and Coastal Horror: Podcast Consequence by Kyle Meredith
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    Hear Bob Dylan Play ‘Time Out of Mind’ Classic ‘Million Miles’ For First Time Since 2014 Rolling Stone (limited free articles) by Andy Greene
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    Trump Delivers Surefire Closing Message for Midterms: Check Out Nicki Minaj’s ‘Beautiful Ass’ Rolling Stone (limited free articles) by Jon Blistein story
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    ‘CMA Presents I Will Always Love You: A Celebration of Dolly Parton’ Earns Nearly 5 Million Viewers Billboard by Jessica Nicholson

14:00 UTC 8

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    From CMA New Artist Award Nominees to the Country Music Hall of Fame: 14 Artists Who Made the Journey Billboard by Paul Grein
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    Jack Osbourne Accepts Blame for Backlash to Ozzy Osbourne AI Digital Avatar: “My Own Fault” Consequence by Langdon Hickman
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    Jay-Z Speaks Out Against AI And Disputes Reports Of Soft Ticket Sales: “Question Everything” Stereogum by Chris DeVille story
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    Tedeschi Trucks Band Announce 2027 Residency at Beacon Theatre Consequence by Alex Young
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    How ‘What Makes You Beautiful’ Became One Direction’s Perfect Introduction Rolling Stone (limited free articles) by Jason Newman
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    Cedella Marley Still Believes in the ‘Reggae Girlz’: ‘I Wanted the Music to Reflect the Journey of These Women’ Billboard by Kyle-Brandon Denis
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    Mary J. Blige Partners With Primary Wave on Her Iconic Music Catalog Billboard by Chris Eggertsen story
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    Stella Lefty Signs With Make Wake Artists Billboard by Melinda Newman

13:00 UTC 4

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    Nikki Sixx: Vince Neil Has “Taken a Lot of Bricks in the Face” for His Live Vocals Consequence by Spencer Kaufman
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    Weezer & Wednesday Top Alternative Airplay With ‘We Might as Well Be Strangers’ Billboard by Xander Zellner
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    Eric Bauza, Modern Voice of Looney Tunes, Dead at 46 Consequence by Alex Young story
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    HYBE Americas Launches Latin Pop Label TRU Records With Santos Bravos as First Artist Billboard by Chris Eggertsen story

12:00 UTC 10

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    Pulp announce one-off hometown pop-up at Hallamshire Hotel to celebrate Sheffield Walk Of Fame NME by Liberty Dunworth
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    The Number Ones: Future’s “Wait For U” (Feat. Drake & Tems) Stereogum by Tom Breihan
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    Donald Trump Praises Nicki Minaj’s Most ‘Beautiful’ Asset at Michigan Rally: ‘Stand Up, That’s Hard to Miss’ Billboard by Gil Kaufman story
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    ‘Final Fantasy’ is getting a series-spanning 40th anniversary vinyl NME by Ali Shutler
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    Chris Brown Receives Suspended Jail Sentence in London Nightclub Attack Case Billboard by Thomas Smith story
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    Because We All Weren’t Tired Enough — Dictionary.com’s Word of the Year Is Maxxing Rolling Stone (limited free articles) by CT Jones story
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    Elon Musk’s AI ‘The Odyssey’ remake dismissed as “garbage” NME by Ali Shutler story
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    Watch Queens Of The Stone Age give ‘Phantom Limb’ and ‘Insignificant Other’ their live debut and perform ‘Tangled Up In Plaid’ for first time in eight years in Iceland NME by Liberty Dunworth
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    Beatles for Sale: Discogs to List 1,300 Rare Beatles Records From Private Collection Billboard by Chris Eggertsen
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    UnitedMasters Expands Latin Division & Signs Two New Artists Billboard by Ariel King story

11:00 UTC 6

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    Watch Ali G Boot ‘One of Them Oasis Twins’ Out of His Seat at Premiere of ‘Ali G: Who Iz I?’ Billboard by Gil Kaufman story
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    Introducing Rolling Stone’s National Affairs Newsletter Rolling Stone (limited free articles) by Jodi Guglielmi
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    Silverchair’s Ben Gillies Launches New Band The Kiln With Grammy-Winning Producer Billboard by Jessica Lynch
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    Slayyyter addresses resurfaced racial slurs amid backlash NME by Liberty Dunworth
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    ‘Falllout’s ‘Big Brother’-inspired spin-off gets 2027 release date NME by Ali Shutler
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    Phoebe Bridgers is All Points East’s First Headliner for 2027: See Lineup Billboard by Thomas Smith story

10:00 UTC 2

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    Cynthia Erivo’s ‘Nigerian Wicked’ ‘Saturday Night Live UK’ sketch goes viral NME by Ali Shutler story
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    See circle pits, stage-diving and solidarity as Turnstile play massive gig to 60,000 people and raise $220k for Humanitarian Aid at Washington Monument NME by Liberty Dunworth story

09:00 UTC 4

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    ‘You Can See Everything’ hype intensifies after big second weekend at US box office NME by Ali Shutler story
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    Uche Yara shares her ‘Bodyscanner pre-show picks’ in exclusive playlist to accompany The Cover NME by NME
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    Uche Yara’s body music is defiantly human: “I have no choice but to wear my heart on my sleeve” NME by David Renshaw
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    Phoebe Bridgers announced to headline All Points East 2027 NME by Andrew Trendell story

06:00 UTC 1

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    Kenny MacPherson, Veteran Music Publisher and Big Deal Music Co-Founder, Dies at 71 Billboard by Jessica Lynch story

04:00 UTC 4

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    cantu of the sower EP Pitchfork by Kieran Press-Reynolds
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    Gentling the Horse at the Walt Whitman Mall Pitchfork by Zach Schonfeld
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    How to Count to Five Pitchfork by Nick Laskin
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    Doomed Pitchfork by Ryan Meehan

03:00 UTC 1

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    Jack White Mourns Brother Eddie Gillis, Longtime Manager of Third Man Pressing Billboard by Jessica Lynch

01:00 UTC 2

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    Calypso Rose Receives Standing Ovation at 2026 Caribbean Music Awards: 6 Best Moments Billboard by Kyle-Brandon Denis story
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    Snubs & Surprises at 2026 Caribbean Music Awards: Is ‘Dansa’ Really a Dennery Segment Song? Billboard by Kyle-Brandon Denis story

00:00 UTC 1

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    26/10/26: Uche Yara NME by NME