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Brian May says Queen is done touring for good, choosing family and astrophysics over the road. Read more (https://ultimateclassicrock.com/brian-may-queen-touring-future/)
Dua Lipa surprised Shakira's Madrid residency with a duet of "Antología." Read more (https://www.nme.com/news/music/watch-dua-lipa-join-shakira-on-stage-in-madrid-for-antologia-3972200)
A U.S. appeals court ruled that AI training on copyrighted material isn't automatically fair use, in a case involving Ross Intelligence and Thomson Reuters. Read more (https://completemusicupdate.com/japanese-court-says-voice-is-protected-by-publicity-rights-us-appeals-court-says-ai-training-is-not-fair-use/)
The CMA announced a two-hour Dolly Parton tribute, "I Will Always Love You," airing October 21 on ABC and Disney+, featuring Reba McEntire, Carrie Underwood, Brad Paisley, Zac Brown, Lainey Wilson, Vince Gill and more. Read more (https://consequence.net/2026/10/dolly-parton-cma-tribute-event-abc/)
Former Foreigner singer Kelly Hansen has joined The Dead Daisies, who released "Lift Me Up" and announced a 2027 tour. Read more (https://consequence.net/2026/10/the-dead-daisies-kelly-hansen-new-singer-2027-tour-dates-single/)
L7 released "Loma Linda," built from a 2003 demo, as their farewell tour, The Last Hurrah, gets underway. Read more (https://consequence.net/2026/10/l7-loma-linda-final-world-tour/)
Viral video: Boys surprise elevator passengers with a flawless a cappella version of Billy Joel's "The Longest Time." Watch (https://tag24.com/en/topic/viral-video-of-the-day/viral-video-of-the-day-for-october-5-2026-boys-surprise-strangers-in-elevator-with-incredible-doo-wop-performance-3536283)
Billboard 200 Top 5:
5. Noah Kahan — The Great Divide
4. Morgan Wallen — I'm the Problem
3. Ella Langley — Dandelion
2. Olivia Rodrigo — you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love
1. Taylor Swift — The Life of a Showgirl.
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5 Oct 2026
Daily Music Headlines October 5, 2026
Metallica (https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/bands/metallica-las-vegas-sphere-opening-night) launches its “Life Burns Faster” Sphere residency with setlists built around Master of Puppets and The Black Album, plus immersive visuals.
Slash (https://ultimateclassicrock.com/slash-flying-blind/) announces Flying Blind, his fifth solo album, due Feb. 26, 2027, with a world tour planned.
Turnstile (https://www.billboard.com/culture/tv-film/turnstile-snl-debut-dakota-johnson-1236353747/) makes its Saturday Night Live debut, performing “Birds” and “I Care / Dull.”
Prosecutors seek nearly four years for Mike Smith (https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/feds-ai-music-fraudster-mike-smith-streaming-sentencing-1235634341/), who pleaded guilty to an AI-assisted music streaming fraud scheme involving fake songs, bots and roughly $8 million.
Bruce Springsteen (https://consequence.net/2026/10/bruce-springsteen-leads-all-star-jam-session-to-close-power-to-the-people-fest/) and Tom Morello headline Maryland’s Power to the People Festival, capped by an all-star jam with Joan Baez, Dave Matthews, Nathaniel Rateliff and Dave Grohl.
Miranda Lambert (https://www.billboard.com/music/country/miranda-lambert-ella-langley-new-song-snakeskin-boots-collab-1236345285/)releases Crisco, featuring “Snakeskin Boots” with Ella Langley, during a packed country release week.
Kings of Leon (https://consequence.net/2026/09/kings-of-leon-cold-blue-dawn-weather-channel-video/) partner with The Weather Channel and NASA for a “Cold Blue Dawn” lyric video using satellite footage of Earth.
Billboard Hot 100 Top 5 (https://www.instagram.com/billboardcharts/?hl=en):
5. Dracula - Tame Impala & JENNIE
4. Hate That I Made You Love Me - Ariana Grande
3. Been By Now - Morgan Wallen
2. Boston - Stella Lefty
1. Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas", which is now roughly 25 weeks deep at number one, still extending the all-time record it set a couple weeks back.
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2 Oct 2026
Daily Music Headlines October 2, 2026
The Recording Academy confirmed Best Asian Pop Music Performance will debut at the 2027 Grammys despite controversy. BTS declined to submit Arirang, saying music shouldn't be divided by region or language. Rolling Stone (https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/grammys-ceo-best-asian-pop-category-debut-2027-controversy-1235635362/)
Dolly Parton will receive the 2027 Artist Humanitarian Award posthumously at Country Radio Seminar, honoring decades of philanthropy through the Imagination Library and other causes. Billboard (https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/dolly-parton-artist-humanitarian-2027-country-radio-seminar-1236352190/)
Lady Gaga apologized after criticism that Haus Labs’ new bronzer lacked shades for darker skin. The brand paused the launch and expanded the range from six to 11 shades following feedback from beauty creator Golloria. Billboard (https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/lady-gaga-apology-haus-labs-bronzer-1236352254/)
Rick Ross was arrested in Miami Beach on felony battery by strangulation and misdemeanor battery charges stemming from an alleged August assault. His attorney denied the allegations. Billboard (https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/rick-ross-arrested-battery-domestic-violence-charges-1236351749/)
Mac Miller’s estate released a 10th-anniversary edition of The Divine Feminine with three previously unreleased tracks: “Butterflies,” “Grand” and “Channel 13,” plus a YouTube stream of The Divine Feminine Live. Billboard (https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/mac-miller-divine-feminine-10th-anniversary-stream-1236352340/)
Sia sold 50% of her music catalog to Pophouse for $180 million, covering publishing and master rights. She’ll also develop an immersive digital avatar show featuring her music and songs she wrote for other artists. Rolling Stone (https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/sia-sells-50-percent-catalogue-180-million-1235635118/)
John Mayer announced six April 2027 shows at Las Vegas’ Sphere, featuring solo, full-band and John Mayer Trio sets. Artist presales begin October 7; general sales start October 9. Variety (https://variety.com/2026/music/news/john-mayer-sphere-residency-spring-2027-band-trio-solo-1236877448/)
And it’s Friday...fresh tracks:
“Draw You Out” — Noah Kahan (https://music.apple.com/us/album/draw-you-out/6814870921?i=6814871229)
“Danger, Danger” — Dom Dolla, Skepta & Solomun (https://music.apple.com/us/album/danger-danger/6812546255?i=6812546587)
“See You in My Dreams” — Victoria Monét feat. SZA (https://music.apple.com/us/album/see-you-in-my-dreams-feat-sza/6791645195?i=6791645430)
“Channel 13” — Mac Miller (https://music.apple.com/us/album/channel-13/6802879203?i=6802879637)
“Solar Eclipse” — Drake & Don Toliver (https://music.apple.com/us/album/solar-eclipse/6818209777?i=6818209989)
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