Dolly Parton dies at 80 after brief battle with cancer
The country music legend's death closes a career that spanned six decades of recordings, film, and philanthropy.
People.com · +13 outlets
Taylor Swift sets 2026 single-day Spotify record with 'The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore'
Swift became the most-streamed female artist in a single day this year on the platform after the deluxe release.
Billboard · +14 outlets
U2 announce 16th studio album, 'Carnaval de Luz'
The band's first new album in years was confirmed alongside a wave of New Music Friday releases.
Official Charts · +14 outlets
Taylor Swift surprises fans with four new songs on 'The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore'
The expanded edition adds unreleased tracks to Swift's latest album and fuels the streaming surge.
mirchi.in · +14 outlets
Madonna and Charli XCX release new song 'Danceteria Afterhours'
The collaboration arrives as part of a crowded New Music Friday slate featuring U2, Sugababes, and Nothing But Thieves.
Hotpress · +14 outlets
Beabadoobee scores second UK No. 1 album with 'Pylon'
The album also gave the artist her first No. 1 on Australia's ARIA chart, extending a strong international run.
Billboard · +14 outlets
Metallica's 'Black Album' reaches 850 weeks on the Billboard 200
The 1991 record joins a short list of albums with that longevity, including Pink Floyd, Bob Marley, and Journey.
Rockum · +2 outlets
Taylor Swift explains what new single 'Patient Zero' is about
Swift is promoting the single and the deluxe edition of her album across interview and video appearances.
Rayo · +14 outlets
Victoria Monét reveals 'Frequency of Love' track list with Bruno Mars, SZA, Bryson Tiller, Leon Thomas
The album is scheduled for an Oct. 2 release with a heavyweight feature lineup.
Billboard · +5 outlets
Tinashe details new album 'Popstar' with tracklist, features, and producers
The release marks a larger-scale project for Tinashe after her recent commercial resurgence.
Complex · +10 outlets
Sugababes announce new self-titled album arriving next February
The reunited group continues its comeback run with a self-titled record set for early 2027.
Official Charts · +13 outlets
Miley Cyrus charts four versions of her latest album in the top 10
Multiple variant editions of the album landed simultaneously in the top tier of the chart.
yahoo · +13 outlets
USPEER return from hiatus with 'Bite District' comeback and career-high chart result
The K-pop group also announced a leader change as the comeback gained chart momentum in Korea.
Chosunbiz · +3 outlets
Sabrina Carpenter and Margaret Qualley join Tom Holland-starring Fred Astaire biopic
The casting reunites Carpenter with a collaborator from her 'House Tour' music video.
Billboard · +12 outlets
Lady Gaga fights surf brand's bid for $230K in legal fees after failed 'Mayhem' trademark suit
Lost Surfboards lost its infringement case over Gaga's chart-topping album and is now seeking costs.
Billboard
Aaliyah's family still in court five years after her music catalog returned
Ongoing litigation continues over the late singer's estate and catalog rights.
K-Jewel 99.3 FM · +10 outlets
Stella Lefty's 'Boston' earns country airplay honor last achieved 22 years ago
Lefty notches a Country Airplay mark last logged by Gretchen Wilson.
Billboard
ADELÁ's 'Nicole Kidman' becomes one of the year's fastest-rising pop hits
The single continues climbing as ADELÁ also reaches a new peak on the UK singles chart.
Billboard · +1 outlets