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Thursday, November 6, 2025
Live Nation posted record third-quarter revenue of $8.5 billion—up 11% year-over-year—fueled by stadium-show demand and 26 million tickets already sold for 2026.
50 Cent will invest $50 million in downtown Shreveport to build an entertainment hub under G-Unit Films & Television Inc., part of a new tax district aimed at reviving the city’s economy.
Former Guns N’ Roses manager Alan Niven is suing the band over claims they’re blocking his memoir Sound N’ Fury, arguing a 1991 confidentiality agreement was never valid.
Calvin Harris will headline a two-year Las Vegas residency at Wynn Las Vegas starting in 2026, performing at XS Nightclub and Encore Beach Club.
Gwen Stefani released “Shake the Snow Globe,” an Amazon Music Original from the deluxe edition of You Make It Feel Like Christmas, arriving November 14 with an extra track titled “Hot Cocoa.”
Amazon Music launched its holiday Originals lineup featuring Stefani, Kylie Minogue, Marc Anthony, and Mariah the Scientist, plus festive merch with Mariah Carey and others.
A Very Awesome Yo Gabba Gabba! Christmas! features My Chemical Romance and Devo’s Mark Mothersbaugh on 20 tracks drawn from the show’s holiday episodes.
Mandopop star JJ Lin dropped “Atlas of Tomorrow,” the Honor of Kings 10th-anniversary theme song, which debuted at No. 1 on multiple Chinese charts.
BTS members Jimin and Jung Kook return December 3 on Disney+ for Season 2 of their travel series Are You Sure?!, filmed in Switzerland and Vietnam.
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Bob Dylan received an honorary Doctor of Music from Berklee College of Music, his first from a U.S. school since 1970. A concert of Dylan classics marks the occasion. rollingstone.com/...9178Machine Gun Kelly’s Lost Americana Tour struggles with weak sales, blamed on high prices, hype, and no new music. Fans predict steep price drops.
Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong praised Taylor Swift for covering “Time of Your Life” and discussed his bond with son Joey, who’s forging his own path in music.
Nine Inch Nails’ Future Ruins fest was canceled over logistics; fans report delays in refunds, with organizers urging contact if none arrive after 30 days.
Katy Perry teases bruised artwork for her new single “Bandaids,” out tomorrow, following 2023’s 143 and her Lifetimes tour.
After a reported assault, Todd Snider’s tour was canceled; he was later arrested for disorderly conduct and threats after returning to a hospital.
Randy Travis joins the Nashville Symphony Nov. 15 for More Life Tour with James Dupré and his original band.
Drake faces a class-action suit claiming Spotify enabled fake streams via bots, inflating his 122B plays. Spotify denies wrongdoing.
New Orleans earns UNESCO Creative City of Music status, honoring its global cultural influence and musical legacy.
Amazon Music beta users can now test Alexa Plus AI, offering smart music recs, song ID from clues, and artist insights.
DOKKEN dropped “Hard Rock Woman,” a 1978 track with Levin, Lordon, and Allen—possibly their last release due to Don Dokken’s hand paralysis.
Behemoth’s Nergal and Misþyrming will perform Sventevith in full at Beyond The Gates 2026 for its 30th anniversary.
Adult Contemporary Chart
5. Stargazing – Myles Smith
4. Lose Control – Teddy Swims
3. Beautiful Things – Benson Boone
2. Die With a Smile – Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars
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Hilary Duff returns after a decade with her new single “Mature” out Nov 6, alongside a docuseries chronicling her comeback. Collaborators include husband Matthew Koma.
The Grateful Dead mourn Donna Jean Godchaux, who passed at 78 after battling cancer. She joined in 1971, shaping their 70s sound.
Australia’s first Strummingbird Festival launched successfully with Jelly Roll and James Johnston. Live Nation plans a 2026 return.
Todd Snider canceled his High, Lonesome and Then Some 2025 tour after being assaulted before a Salt Lake City show.
Megan Thee Stallion’s “Lover Girl” debuts at No. 38 on the Hot 100, breaking a two-week rap drought in the Top 40.
Mitchell Tenpenny drops “Therapy,” a breakup anthem written with Andy Albert, Chris DeStefano, and Thomas Archer.
Bad Company won’t reunite for their Rock Hall induction; Paul Rodgers can’t perform due to health concerns.
Apple rebrands Apple TV+ to Apple TV, adding a new Finneas-composed intro sound and colorful logo animation.
Jimmy Eat World’s Something(s) Loud EP arrives Nov 14, featuring new track “Failure” and unreleased material.
Download Festival 2026 (June 10–14) will feature Limp Bizkit, Guns N’ Roses, and Linkin Park as headliners.
WWIZ-FM 103.9 switches to all-Christmas music through New Year’s as “Christmas 104,” continuing its holiday tradition.
5. Man’s Best Friend – Sabrina Carpenter
4. Deadbeat – Tame Impala
3. I’m The Problem – Morgan Wallen
2. KPop Demon Hunters – Soundtrack
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Rush’s 2026 reunion tour is facing slow ticket sales despite high anticipation. alt.net/s/rush
Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl holds No. 1 on Billboard 200 for a fourth week. bb.com/s/taylor90
Billboard announced Billboard India, launching early 2026 with charts, events, and editorial coverage. bb.com/s/india2026
Alan Jackson’s farewell concert at Nashville’s Nissan Stadium sold out instantly. kcim.com/s/jackson
Marshall and Music Venue Trust launch Marshall Nights, over 20 UK gigs spotlighting 60+ grassroots artists. rocksound.tv/s/marshall
Ball State University hosts Tina — The Tina Turner Musical Nov. 19 at Emens Auditorium. starpress.com/s/tina
The Cure’s The Show of a Lost World concert film releases Dec. 11. pfork.com/s/curefilm
Savatage return after nearly 20 years with Prelude To Madness, a 2026 European tour. lsound.com/s/savatage
Mötley Crüe celebrate Theatre Of Pain’s 40th anniversary with a deluxe box set including vinyl, book, and unreleased demos. mi.net/s/crue40
Disturbed announce an indefinite touring hiatus. ms.net/s/disturbed
Sludge supergroup Sun Don’t Shine (Crowbar, Down, Type O Negative members) debut album Birth to Death arrives in 2026. revolvermag.com/s/sds
The Pretty Reckless release holiday EP Pretty Reckless Christmas, featuring a rock version of “Where Are You Christmas?” and four new tracks. bb.com/s/momsen
Top Singles:
5. Elizabeth Taylor – Taylor Swift
4. Opalite – Taylor Swift
3. Ordinary – Alex Warren
2. Golden – HUNTR/X
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Billie Eilish is donating $11.5 million from her Hit Me Hard and Soft world tour to charities focused on food equity, climate justice, and carbon reduction.
A Seoul court has ruled that NewJeans must honor their contract with label ADOR until 2029, rejecting their attempt to terminate early and setting a major precedent for K-pop contracts.
Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham have reconnected after years of estrangement, appearing separately on Song Exploder to discuss the reissue of their 1973 album Buckingham Nicks.
Megadeth’s final album, due January 23 2026, will include a new version of Ride the Lightning, which Dave Mustaine co-wrote before leaving Metallica—a tribute meant as career closure, not reconciliation.
Simone Quilici, director of Rome’s Colosseum, has denied viral rumors of EDM raves at the historic site, clarifying that only acoustic, jazz, theatrical, or dance performances are being considered.
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Mumford & Sons have announced their new album Prizefighter, out February 13 2026 via Island Records, featuring guest appearances from Gracie Abrams and Hozier.
RM of BTS became the first K-pop artist to keynote the APEC CEO Summit in South Korea, comparing K-pop to “bibimbap” and urging leaders to embrace creativity and diversity.
Sting will headline “Studio 60,” a special concert at San Francisco’s Palace of Fine Arts on February 6 ahead of Super Bowl LX, with tickets starting at $750.
Drake has filed an appeal after a judge dismissed his defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group over Kendrick Lamar’s diss track “Not Like Us.”
Cam’ron is suing J. Cole, claiming he was never paid for his work on the song “Ready ’24” and seeks at least $500,000 in unpaid royalties.
Nintendo and Laced Records will release the first official U.S. vinyl edition of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Original Soundtrack, available as an 8-LP deluxe box and 2-LP set.
Adobe Firefly now includes two AI tools—Generate Soundtrack and Generate Speech—to create licensed, synchronized music and narration for videos.
Returning to #1 on both the Billboard Global 200 and Global Excl. U.S. charts is “Golden” by HUNTR/X from the KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack.
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Faith No More’s Roddy Bottum confirmed the band’s permanent breakup, citing lack of interest in reuniting. He’s proud of their legacy and past reunions but doubts a Rock Hall induction. altntn.net/fnm
Chappell Roan will induct Cyndi Lauper into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Nov 8. The 40th ceremony also honors Bad Company, Chubby Checker, Outkast, and Soundgarden, who will reunite with surviving members, original bassist Hiro Yamamoto, and Taylor Momsen in tribute to Chris Cornell. rston.es/rrhof altntn.net/sg25
Suno replaced its free AI music model with v4.5 All, improving speed, sound, and vocals. The upgrade makes pro-level creation free, challenging paid rivals despite minor limits. techrad.ar/suno45
The Stray Cats canceled their tour after frontman Brian Setzer’s serious illness left him unable to play. The band’s last album, 40, came out in 2019. rston.es/scat
Soundgarden’s Kim Thayil will release his memoir A Screaming Life, detailing his career and how his immigrant roots shaped his art. rston.es/thayil
Instruments once owned by Florian Schneider (Kraftwerk)—including a likely Autobahn-era EMS Synthi AKS—hit auction Nov 19 at Nashville’s Musicians Hall of Fame. Over 450 personal and studio items included. musrad.ar/kraft
Kirk Hammett and Gibson Custom unveiled the Raven acoustic—limited to 100—with spruce top, mahogany back, raven skull inlay, and L.R. Baggs VTC+4 electronics. blbrmth.net/raven
Katseye celebrated Halloween by dressing as different Mariah Carey eras, earning a cameo and praise from Carey herself. rston.es/katseye
Top 5 Songs:
5. “Opalite” – Taylor Swift
4. “Where Is My Husband” – RAYE
3. “Golden” – HUNTR/X
2. “Man I Need” – Olivia Dean
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Live Nation will open The Truth, a 4,400-capacity indoor venue in Nashville’s Wedgewood-Houston area in fall 2026, featuring a whiskey bar named after Harlan Howard and a flexible floor plan for local and global acts. bb.ly/tnsh26
Duran Duran dropped a reimagined “Shadows on Your Side” with Andy Taylor’s original guitar parts. bb.ly/dds25
The Friendship dance cruise will sail one last time in Jan 2026 aboard the Norwegian Joy. bb.ly/frnd26
The Oak Ridge Boys launch their farewell American Made Christmas Tour. kcim.ly/oak25
The U.S. Navy Band Commodores jazz ensemble performs a free show Nov 4 at the Stefanie H. Weill Center. shb.ly/navy25
OpenAI is developing an AI music tool to generate songs from text or audio. mbw.ly/oaimg
DJ Reinier Zonneveld’s R² project uses AI trained on his music to perform live alongside him. mr.ly/rzai
Jazz legend Jack DeJohnette has died at 83. pf.ly/jdj83
Original KISS drummer Peter Criss teases a Halloween reveal for his first solo album since 2007. bm.ly/pcr25
Voyage 35, with former Porcupine Tree members Colin Edwin and John Wesley, will tour Europe and the UK. ls.ly/v3525
Stevie Nicks and Barbie release the Bella Donna doll for $114. var.ly/snbd
Top Albums:
5. Man’s Best Friend – Sabrina Carpenter
4. Deadbeat – Tame Impala
3. I’m The Problem – Morgan Wallen
2. KPop Demon Hunters – Soundtrack
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Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl holds No.1 on Billboard 200 for a 3rd week with 194K units; Tame Impala’s Deadbeat debuts No.4(bb.cm/8068).
Swift nominated for the Songwriters’ Hall of Fame’s Performer-Songwriter category. (mr.cm/ts-shof).
LE SSERAFIM x j-hope’s “Spaghetti” tops Billboard’s new music poll with 77%. (bb.cm/8124).
Daft Punk’s Thomas Bangalter returns after 16 years for a surprise DJ set with Fred Again.. in Paris. (bb.cm/8096).
Bette Midler marks 30 years of NYRP at Hulaween; Billy Crystal’s Buddy Young Jr. tribute moved her to tears; $2.9M raised, incl. $1M gift from Mica Ertegun (bb.cm/7941).
Old Dominion, Charley Pride, and Liz Rose to join Music City Walk of Fame Nov 11, honoring their Nashville legacy (ws.cm/walk).
Lana Del Rey performed Neil Young’s “The Needle and the Damage Done” at his Harvest Moon charity event with Beck, Mayer, and Young himself (rs.cm/4478).
Spinal Tap: Stonehenge—The Final Finale arrives 2026, filmed at Stonehenge.(mr.cm/tap26).
Misery Signals’ farewell tour doc Love Is Forever, Blood Is Forever now streaming free on YouTube after their 2024 breakup (mi.cm/misig).
Australia rejects AI copyright exemptions. (bb.cm/ai-ban).
The Damned announce Not Like Everybody Else. (bm.cm/damned).
Top Singles:
5. “Elizabeth Taylor” – Taylor Swift
4. “Ordinary” – Alex Warren
3. “Golden” – HUNTR/X
2. “Opalite” – Taylor Swift
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Pharrell and the Jonas Brothers will bring musical star power to the 2025 World Series in Toronto, performing during Games 1 and 2. Pharrell is joined by gospel choir Voices of Fire, while the Jonas Brothers perform “I Can’t Lose” at Game 2.
Bad Bunny swept the 2025 Billboard Latin Music Awards with 11 wins, including “Top Latin Artist of the 21st Century”.
Chappell Roan launched the Midwest Princess Project, pledging $1 from every ticket sold to support transgender youth. The fund has raised over $400,000 so far, with donations distributed in New York, LA, and Missouri.
Foo Fighters announced a 2026 North American stadium tour alongside a new single, “Asking for a Friend.” The tour kicks off in August, with stops from Toronto to Las Vegas.
5 Seconds of Summer will launch their 2026 “Everyone’s A Star!” World Tour after the release of their sixth album of the same name, due out November 14.
Kakao founder Kim Beom-su has been acquitted of stock manipulation charges in the HYBE–SM Entertainment bidding war, with the court citing lack of intent and no collusion.
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HYBE’s new Latin boy band, Santos Bravos, debuted with a sold-out show in Mexico City and performed their first single, “0%.” The concert was also livestreamed on YouTube.
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JISOO’s duet with ZAYN, “Eyes Closed,” debuted at No. 72 on the Billboard Hot 100, making BLACKPINK the first all-female K-pop group where every member has charted a solo hit. bit.ly/3ZJISOO
BLACKPINK begins filming their first group comeback video since 2022’s Born Pink. bit.ly/3ZBlackpink
Japan’s new Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, revealed her love for metal and drumming, citing Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, and Deep Purple as influences. bit.ly/3ZTakaichi1 bit.ly/3ZTakaichi2
Mariah Carey named 2026 MusiCares Person of the Year for her musical legacy and philanthropy. bit.ly/3ZMariah
Melanie C (Sporty Spice) signs with Virgin Music Group; new album Sweat due 2026. Metalcore act 156/Silence joins Pure Noise Records and drops Our Parting Ways. bit.ly/3ZMelC
Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra celebrates Mary Lou Williams’ music Nov 1–2 at Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall. bit.ly/3ZSRJO
Composer Luciano Berio’s 1968 work Sinfonia predicted modern media chaos, capturing attention overload long before social media. bit.ly/3ZBerio
Di’Anno: Iron Maiden’s Lost Singer, a 2026 doc by Wes Orshoski, will chronicle Paul Di’Anno’s life and legacy. bit.ly/3ZDiAnno
Kenny Chesney returns to Las Vegas’ Sphere in 2026; tickets on sale Oct 31. bit.ly/3ZChesney
Billboard Alt Streaming Top 5:
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Kenny Loggins condemned Donald Trump’s use of “Danger Zone” in an AI video.
Axl Rose briefly stormed offstage in Buenos Aires.
Green Day’s American Idiot tops UK’s 21st-century rock album.
Ticketmaster announced anti-resale measures requiring taxpayer ID for resellers.
Composer Kara Talve scored The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror XXXVI.
Del Mar College’s Sound Recording Tech program performed 1980s hits.
Gretchen Wilson joins Taylor Sheridan’s The Road as mentor/tour manager, guiding contestants.
Netflix’s Selena y Los Dinos, directed by Isabel Castro, uses unseen footage and interviews to explore Selena Quintanilla’s life.
Ethel Cain apologized after cutting her Paris show short.
Latin music revenues hit $490.3M in H1 2025, up 5.9% YoY—six times faster than the overall U.S. market.
Slipknot’s Sid Wilson launched Vomit Face Records,.
Gibson and Epiphone unveiled Back to the Future 40th-anniversary ES-345 guitars.
5. Man’s Best Friend – Sabrina Carpenter
4. Am I The Drama? – Cardi B
3. I’m The Problem – Morgan Wallen
2. KPop Demon Hunters – Soundtrack
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Post Malone faces a $10M lawsuit from limo driver Larry Deuel, who claims he was never paid for appearing in the 2020 “Tommy Lee” video. Deuel alleges breach of contract and misuse of likeness. lnk
Arizona’s Musical Instrument Museum opens The Magical Flute: Beauty, Enchantment, and Power (Nov 7–9), featuring rare flutes including an 8,000-year-old Chinese bone flute and Napoleon’s crystal flute. lnk
Limp Bizkit co-founder and bassist Sam Rivers has died at 48. Rivers, who battled liver disease, helped shape the band’s nu-metal legacy and rejoined in 2018. lnk
Slipknot sues to reclaim Slipknot.com from an anonymous owner accused of selling counterfeit merch and misleading fans. lnk
Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl holds Billboard 200 No.1 for a second week (338K units). The Art of Loving by Olivia Dean hits a new peak at No.6; KPop Demon Hunters stays No.2. lnk
Ashley Ryan drops “More of You,” a heartfelt single about new love, co-written and produced by Larry McCoy. lnk
Prince’s Purple Rain musical debuts in Minneapolis, directed by Lileana Blain-Cruz with a book by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, aiming for Broadway. lnk
Sabrina Carpenter’s SNL performance of “Nobody’s Son” aired with uncensored profanity, continuing NBC’s recent live-censorship trend. lnk
Dave Grohl honored at “Hope In The City Of Angels” gala for volunteering with Hope The Mission, using his BBQ skills to feed LA’s unhoused. lnk
Deftones launch Dia de Los Deftones lime lager for CA residents ahead of their Nov 1 San Diego fest date. lnk
Top Singles:
5. Wood – Taylor Swift
4. Father Figure – Taylor Swift
3. Elizabeth Taylor – Taylor Swift
2. Opalite – Taylor Swift
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It’s Friday, October 17, 2025.
Rock legend Ace Frehley, founding guitarist of Kiss, has died at 74 after injuries from a fall in September. Known as “The Spaceman,” Frehley helped define the band’s sound and image.
K-pop group aespa and rising country-rap star Shaboozey will perform on Amazon Music Live, airing after Thursday Night Football alongside acts like Foo Fighters and Fuerza Regida.
Sabrina Carpenter will host and perform on Saturday Night Live this weekend, teasing the show with a Sex and the City parody as Carrie Bradshaw at 30 Rock.
After backlash over past LGBTQ+ comments, Snoop Dogg is promoting inclusion with Doggyland, releasing the new song “Love Is Love” celebrating same-sex couples, in partnership with GLAAD.
Bon Jovi has released a new version of “We Made It Look Easy” featuring Robbie Williams as part of the upcoming Forever (Legendary Edition).
In his upcoming memoir You Thought You Knew, Kevin Federline claims Britney Spears used cocaine while breastfeeding in 2006—allegations she denies, calling them “little white lies.”
The 2025 MAMA Awards announced its first performers, including ENHYPEN, IVE, Stray Kids, Super Junior, ZEROBASEONE, and Boynextdoor. The show airs live Nov. 28–29 from Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Stadium.
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Daft Punk will celebrate the 20th anniversary of Human After All with a reissue of Human After All: Remixes, available globally on vinyl for the first time.
RM of BTS has confirmed the group’s long-awaited comeback is scheduled for late March 2026, announced at W Korea’s Love Your W event alongside J-Hope and V.
Nicki Minaj says she’s scrapping her upcoming album, tagging Jay-Z in the announcement and citing tensions with her former label and management.
No Doubt has added six more dates to their 2026 Live at Sphere residency in Las Vegas, extending the run through May 30.
Kimaya Lecamwasam (kih-MY-uh luh-CAM-wuh-sum), a PhD candidate at MIT, is building AI-powered music tools to aid mental health treatment for conditions like PTSD and anxiety.
A new documentary, The Veiled World of Nick Cave, will air on Sky Documentaries and features commentary from Florence Welch, Colin Greenwood, Wim Wenders (VIM VEN-ders), and others.
Spotify is partnering with major labels to develop opt-in AI tools for artists, promising fair pay, creative control, and new revenue streams backed by licensing agreements.
RADWIMPS tops Japan’s Billboard album chart with Anyu (pronounced “anew”), their first new release in four years, with five older albums also charting this week.
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R&B icon D’Angelo has died at 51 after battling cancer. Known for Brown Sugar and Voodoo, he leaves behind a lasting neo-soul legacy. bit.ly/3ZAngelo
Two inmates, Rashid Gedel and Samuel Dodsworth, have been charged with the prison murder of Lostprophets frontman Ian Watkins, who was serving a 29-year sentence. bit.ly/3WWatkins
Iron Maiden will reissue Live After Death on vinyl for its 40th anniversary Nov 28, featuring colored vinyl and a replica tour program. bit.ly/4Maiden40
Spotify partners with Netflix to bring video podcasts to the streamer in early 2026, reporting strong audiobook growth—up 36% YoY. bit.ly/3SpotNet
Irving Azoff’s Iconic Artists Group has acquired Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack’s name, image, and likenes. bit.ly/3IconicSinatra
The IFPI has shut down Y2mate.com. bit.ly/3IFPIban
Behringer unveiled the CZ-1 Mini. bit.ly/3CZmini
Steve Howe of Yes will release an EP of unreleased Bob Dylan covers, out Dec 5. bit.ly/3HoweEP
Panic! At The Disco reunites to perform at When We Were Young Fest in Las Vegas. bit.ly/3PanicFest
The Heavy Music Collective will recover unpaid streaming royalties for heavy music songwriters. bit.ly/3HMCroyalties
Dark Tranquillity and Alone Records announce a 17-cassette box. bit.ly/4DTbox
Billboard Hot Hip-Hop/R&B Chart:
5. Yukon – Justin Bieber
4. It Depends – Chris Brown ft. Bryson Tiller
3. Luther – Kendrick Lamar & SZA
2. Folded – Kehlani
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Questlove received the 2025 Peabody Trailblazer Award, honoring his impact as a musician, filmmaker, and activist. bit.ly/3PeaQLO
Thommy Price, longtime Joan Jett & the Blackhearts drummer passed away at 68. bit.ly/3ThoPri
John Lodge, Moody Blues bassist and co-lead vocalist since 1966, died at 82. bit.ly/3JohLod
Ian Watkins, former Lostprophets singer, was murdered in prison Oct 11. bit.ly/3IanWat
Disturbed canceled their Brussels concert after the mayor cited safety concerns. bit.ly/3DisBel
Run For Cover Records pulled its catalog from Israeli streaming platforms. bit.ly/3RunFC
Rob Zombie announced The Great Satan.The Lead single “Punks and Demons” is out now. bit.ly/3RobZom
Taylor Swift revealed The Eras Tour: The End of an Era, a six-part Disney+ docuseries premiering Dec 12. bit.ly/3TayEra
Her album The Life of a Showgirl broke first-week records & claiming the top 12 Hot 100 spots. bit.ly/3TaySho
Busta Rhymes countersued ex-assistant Dashiel Gables for defamation. bit.ly/3BusRhy
RIAA warned of rising music piracy from bootleg vinyl/CDs and calling for tougher global enforcement. bit.ly/3RIAA25
Top Albums of the Week:
5. Man’s Best Friend – Sabrina Carpenter
4. Am I The Drama? – Cardi B
3. I’m The Problem – Morgan Wallen
2. KPop Demon Hunters – Soundtrack
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A federal judge dismissed Drake’s defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group over Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us,” ruling the lyrics were opinion, not fact, and noting a reasonable listener wouldn’t take them literally; Drake plans to appeal.
No Doubt will reunite for a six-show Las Vegas Sphere residency from May 6–16, 2026, marking their first shows in nearly 14 years and making Gwen Stefani the first woman to headline the 17,600-seat venue; early packages are on sale now.
Madonna will mark the 30th anniversary of Bedtime Stories with a new EP, The Untold Chapter, featuring early demos and rarities curated with Stuart Price, plus a limited-edition silver-vinyl reissue on November 28.
Turning Point USA announced an “All American Halftime Show” to counter Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl performance, saying it will celebrate “faith, family, and freedom.” The move drew discussion since Shakira and Jennifer Lopez sang partly in Spanish at the 2020 show, and Bad Bunny, a U.S. citizen from Puerto Rico, represents a country with the second-largest Spanish-speaking population in the world.
ROXi launched the first AI-generated virtual presenters to host music-video programming in the U.S., U.K., and Ireland, promising only licensed music and positioning the tech as a flexible, scalable alternative to traditional production.
Variety named Sabrina Carpenter its 2025 Hitmaker of the Year, honoring her blend of pop success and creative control ahead of the publication’s ninth annual Hitmakers event on December 6 in Los Angeles.
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Dolly Parton shut down health rumors, posting a video on Instagram saying she’s “not sicker than she looks” and joking, “Do I look sick to you?” before adding, “I ain’t ready to die yet. God’s not through with me, and I ain’t done working.”
Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl broke streaming-era records with 3.5 million first-week equivalent units, surpassing Adele’s 25 and marking one of the strongest debuts in modern chart history.
Saoirse Ronan will play Linda McCartney in Sam Mendes’ four-part Beatles biopic series, the first to secure full rights to the band’s music and life stories, set for release in April 2028.
Gene Simmons was hospitalized after a minor car crash in Malibu reportedly caused by fainting from a medication change, but is now recovering and back at work.
The 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony on November 8 will feature Elton John, Doja Cat, Olivia Rodrigo, Missy Elliott, and Brandi Carlile. Inductees include Bad Company, Cyndi Lauper, Outkast, Soundgarden, and the White Stripes.
Japan Billboard Hot 100 — Top 5
5. “Blue Jeans” – HANA
4. “Black Brown” – OWV
3. “Gooday” – Mrs. GREEN APPLE
2. “Jane Doe” – Kenshi Yonezu & Hikaru Utada
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