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Taylor Swift Drops Four New Songs on The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore

Taylor Swift has released The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore, featuring four new songs including the single Patient Zero. The expanded edition arrives ahead of her MTV VMA appearance on September 27.

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Ozzy & Black Sabbath farewell concert film hits theaters Oct 28

The concert film Ozzy & Black Sabbath: Back to the Beginning premieres globally on October 28, capturing the legendary farewell show in Birmingham. Featuring Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, and more, it’s a tribute to heavy metal’s icons.

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Angine de Poitrine Win 2026 Polaris Prize Double Honors

Quebec’s masked math-punk duo Angine de Poitrine won both the 2026 Polaris Music Prize and Song Prize at Toronto’s Massey Hall, marking the first double victory in the awards’ history. Their album Vol. II and track 'Fabienk' earned critical acclaim.

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Ella Langley Breaks Hot 100 Record with 23 Weeks at No. 1

Country star Ella Langley’s hit ‘Choosin’ Texas’ has shattered the Billboard Hot 100 record, spending 23 weeks at No. 1. The song’s global success cements her as a chart-topping force.

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2hollis Unveils Romantic New Album Pirouette for November

Hyperpop artist 2hollis will release his fifth album, Pirouette, on November 11 via Interscope. The record explores love and intimacy with singles like “Sex” and “Hurt.”

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Perfume Genius Unveils The Lesson: Music & Dance Tour 2027

Perfume Genius and choreographer Kate Wallich reveal The Lesson, a 2027 live music and dance tour inspired by The Piano Teacher. New single 'Natural High' is out now.

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Taylor Swift Drops New Single ‘Patient Zero’ on September 25

Taylor Swift unveils her latest single ‘Patient Zero,’ set for release on September 25. Fans can pre-order limited-edition CDs for 24 hours ahead of the track’s debut.

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Red Hot Chili Peppers, Grohl & Staples Headline SCM 25th Benefit

Red Hot Chili Peppers, Dave Grohl and Vince Staples will perform at the Silverlake Conservatory of Music’s 25th anniversary benefit concert on October 17 in Los Angeles. Tickets go on sale September 25.

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Dead Kennedys Guitarist East Bay Ray Diagnoses Parkinson’s

Dead Kennedys founding guitarist East Bay Ray has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease but plans to continue touring. The band’s West Coast run kicks off October 6 in Seattle.

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MAGA Fest With Kid Rock Canceled After VIP Ticket Flop

The Patriots Day Freedom Fest in Kentucky, headlined by Kid Rock as a speaker, was abruptly canceled after selling just six VIP tickets. Organizer Eric Deters blamed wealthy acquaintances for the failure.

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Freedom Fest with Kid Rock canceled over VIP ticket flop

Freedom Fest, a conservative festival set to feature Kid Rock and other political figures, was canceled due to poor VIP ticket sales. Organizer Eric Deters blamed wealthy supporters for the financial failure.

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Bret Michaels Returns With Road to Recovery Tour in October

Poison frontman Bret Michaels will return to the stage in October 2026 after doctors ordered him off the road. Catch his first shows in Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.

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Nicki Minaj Defends Support for Donald Trump: "I Just Love Him"

Nicki Minaj publicly defended her admiration for Donald Trump during a Fox News interview, calling him "grounded" and "inspiring." The comments have reignited discussions about her political stance.