On Monday (November 17), Tate McRae took to Instagram to reveal the full 21-song tracklist for the deluxe edition of So Close to What???. The expanded version of McRae’s recent Billboard No. 1 album is set to be released on Friday (Nov. 21), and will feature the addition of five new songs: her recent Hot 100 Top 5 hit “Tit for Tat,” along with “Trying on Shoes,” “Anything but Love,” “Nobody’s Girl,” and “Horseshoe.” The announcement also includes what appears to be the new cover art for the deluxe edition, with McRae captioning her post, “deluxe track list 🪽🪽🪽 friday.” The release follows McRae receiving her very first Grammy nomination for Best Dance Pop Recording for “Just Keep Watching,” from the movie F1. McRae also recently concluded her extensive 81-city Miss Possessive Tour, which started in March and wrapped in Los Angeles on November 7. (Rolling Stone)

In a conversation with Amy Poehler on a new episode of the Good Hang podcast, Ariana Grande announced that her upcoming Eternal Sunshine Tour will likely be her final run of shows for the foreseeable future. “The last 10 or 15 years will look very different to the ones that are coming up,” she revealed. “I don’t want to say anything definitive. I do know that I’m very excited to do this small tour, but I think it might not happen again for a long, long, long, long, long time. I’m going to give it my all and it’s going to be beautiful. I think that’s why I’m doing it because I’m like, ‘One last hurrah!'” Grande’s 2026 tour kicks off on June 6, in Oakland, with multiple nights in Los Angeles, Austin, TX, Sunrise, FL, Atlanta, Brooklyn, Boston, Montreal, and Chicago, before wrapping up with an epic 10-night stand at London’s 02 Arena that concludes on September 1. (Rolling Stone)

Sabrina Carpenter, Selena Gomez, and Andrew Garfield were honored with Gold Anthem Awards at the 5th annual Anthem Awards, recognizing their impactful work with PLUS1, Rare Beauty, and Sesame Workshop, respectively. Presented by the Webby Awards, the Anthem Awards recognizes social impact leaders who spark positive change around the world. The ceremony also celebrated the work of other notable figures, including Katie Couric, Lauren & Seth Rogen, Lilly Singh, Google, GLAAD, and Make-A-Wish America. Special achievement awards were given to advocate Paris Hilton, athlete Frances Tiafoe, impact creator Brooke Eby, philanthropists Tim Gill and Scott Miller, and vision award recipient Vincent Stanley, alongside organizations such as Dept, Google, and AARP. Selected from over 2,000 submissions across 42 countries by the International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences, the awards highlight collective action for lasting social impact. (Variety)

Taylor Swift's "The Fate of Ophelia" continues its dominant run atop the Billboard Hot 100, holding the No. 1 spot for a sixth consecutive week, and joining her previous hits "Anti-Hero" (eight weeks) and "Blank Space" (seven) as her only singles to lead for six or more weeks. Swift now has two singles that have both ruled the Hot 100 for their first six weeks of release – "The Fate of Ophelia" and "Anti-Hero" – an achievement matched only by Mariah Carey, who accomplished the feat in 1995 with her No. 1 hits “Fantasy” and “One Sweet Day” with Boyz II Men. Concurrently, Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl spends its sixth week atop the Billboard 200, marking a historic milestone as both album and lead single extend their six-week reigns simultaneously – a first in chart history. In another notable move in this week’s Hot 100, sombr scores his first Top 10 hit of his career, as “Back to Friends” moves up one spot to reach No. 10.

The rest of the Top 10 is rounded out by HUNTR/X’s “Golden,” from KPop Demon Hunters, holding at No. 2, Alex Warren’s “Ordinary” stays at No. 3, Olivia Dean’s “Man I Need” climbs one place to a new peak of No. 4, Swift’s “Opalite” falls one spot to No. 5, and Justin Bieber’s “Daisies” remains at No. 6. Leon Thomas’ “Mutt” moves up one place to reach a new high of No. 7, marking four Best New Artist Grammy nominees – Warren, Dean, Thomas, and sombr – with hit songs currently charting in the Top 10. While Kehlani’s “Folded” falls one spot to No. 8, and Morgan Wallen’s “I Got Better” holds at No. 9. (Billboard)

Grammy-winning artist Lil Nas X, born Montero Hill, appeared in a California courtroom on Monday (November 17) regarding charges of battery on a police officer following his August arrest after allegedly assaulting officers while naked and resisting arrest. In a video clip outside the courtroom, Hill’s defense attorney, Drew Findling, said, “As you can see, Montero is doing amazing, doing great, and we’re super happy for him. We’re just looking forward to a positive resolution in this case, which we’re very confident of.” Hill, who pleaded not guilty to multiple charges including injuring three officers, was recently released from a court-ordered inpatient treatment program at an undisclosed facility in another state following his arrest. Supported by family and legal counsel, Hill's team emphasized his ongoing focus on personal well-being amid the public scrutiny of his struggles, with a follow-up hearing scheduled for March 12. (Rolling Stone)

Grammy-winning rapper and producer Lil Jon has been officially announced as the headliner for the halftime show of the Baltimore Ravens' Thanksgiving Day game against the Cincinnati Bengals at M&T Bank Stadium. The Atlanta hip-hop superstar is known for hits like "Turn Down for What," with DJ Snake, "Yeah!" with Usher – which earned the rapper a Grammy in 2005 for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration – and "Get Low," with the Ying Yang Twins. Lil Jon will be busy during the upcoming holiday, with the rapper serving double-duty by also appearing at the 99th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City earlier that day. Also taking part in the festivities at the Ravens-Bengals game will be the Tony-winning actress Renée Elise Goldsberry from the Broadway musical Hamilton, who will sing the national anthem prior to kickoff. Lil Jon joins Jack White and Post Malone as halftime show performers during the three NFL Thanksgiving Day games. (Billboard)

Johnson Wen, a 26-year-old Australian who grabbed Ariana Grande at the Singapore premiere of Wicked: For Good, has been sentenced to nine days in jail after being found guilty of public nuisance. This incident, which went viral, is not Wen’s first time accosting celebrities; he has a history of unauthorized stunts at concerts involving rushing onstage and putting his hands on artists like The Weeknd, Chainsmokers, and Katy Perry, for which he has previously faced legal action. Footage showed Grande visibly shaken as Wen grabbed her shoulder, before security quickly apprehended him. Despite the incident, Grande expressed her affection for Singapore on social media, while Wicked: For Good finishes its international premiere tour – featuring previous red carpet events in São Paulo, Paris and London – and will finally be released in theaters worldwide on Friday (November 21). (Billboard)

Saturday Night Live has just announced its December lineup of hosts and musical guests, highlighted by a star-studded holiday finale on Dec. 20 that will be co-headlined by host Ariana Grande and musical guest Cher. Grande will be promoting her starring role in the new film, Wicked: For Good, and she last hosted the show in October 2024, while the 79-year-old Cher returns to SNL as a musical guest for the first time since 1987. The rest of SNL’s December lineup features Melissa McCarthy hosting the Dec. 6 episode, with Dijon making his debut as a musical guest, following the release of his critically-acclaimed second album, Baby, while also fresh off receiving two 2026 Grammy nominations, for Producer of the Year and Album of the Year for his work on Justin Bieber's album SWAG. Josh O’Connor will make his hosting debut on Dec. 13, alongside musical guest Lily Allen, who will be returning to SNL for the first time since 2007 in support of her buzzworthy new album, West End Girl, which marks her first release since 2018’s No Shame. (Rolling Stone)

On Friday (November 14), Hilary Duff shared an Instagram video where she is celebrating the sold-out success of her upcoming Small Rooms, Big Nerves Tour. The brief, four-date run features an intimate series of shows in North America and England starting January 19 in London, marking her first live performances in over a decade. “The shows have sold out, and I am just completely overwhelmed,” said Duff in the social media clip, which she captioned, “I 👏🏼 can’t 👏🏼 freakin’ 👏🏼wait.” Duff went on to add that, “It’s just been the greatest week. Thank you for your love and your support and your extremely warm welcome with me getting back into music,” while hinting that more concerts are in the works. “The show’s sold out, but there’s going to be so many more live opportunities and moments to come,” she said. “So, be patient, and if you did get tickets to a show, can’t freaking wait to see you there.” (Rolling Stone)

On Friday (November 14), Tyler, the Creator announced on social media that he made the decision to postpone his 11th annual Camp Flog Gnaw festival, originally scheduled for Nov. 15-16 at Dodger Stadium Grounds, due to an “incoming atmospheric rain storm” that caused severe weather in Los Angeles. The event will now take place next weekend, Nov. 22-23, with wristbands remaining valid and refunds available for those unable to attend. “Due to the fact this storm became an atmospheric rain torrential downpour we had 2 choices — cancel or move to next weekend. We chose the latter,” Tyler wrote in a statement. “We understand this is not ideal so we will offer refunds. For everyone else we will see you next weekend.” Festival headliners include A$AP Rocky, Childish Gambino, Clipse, Doechii, GloRilla, and Tyler himself, who was recently nominated for five Grammys, including Album of the Year and Best Rap album for the chart-topping Chromakopia, which just returned to the Billboard 200 Top 10 this week following its one-year anniversary reissue. (Billboard)

The 2025 Latin Grammy Awards were held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Thursday (November 13), and Bad Bunny emerged as the night’s biggest winner, earning his first-ever general category win with Album of the Year for Debí Tirar Más Fotos, which also won Best Urban Music Album. He took home several other awards for tracks from the album, including Best Urban/Urban Fusion Performance and Best Urban Song for “DtMF” and Best Reggaeton Performance for “Voy A Llevarte Pa PR.” The event’s other big awards went to Karol G, who won Song of the Year for “Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido,” while Alejandro Sanz took home Record of the Year for “Palmeras En El Jardín.” Other notable winners include Ca7riel and Paco Amoroso winning Best Pop Song for “El Día Del Amigo,” Best Alternative Music Album for “Papota,” and Best Alternative Song for “#Tetas,” while Paloma Morphy was named Best New Artist. (Variety)

Mariah Carey’s iconic holiday hit, “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” has returned to the Billboard Hot 100 earlier than ever before, reappearing at No. 31 on the chart dated November 15, as streaming and airplay activity began to ramp up during the week of Halloween. The song, originally released in 1994, has steadily gained traction each year beginning in early November, driven by millions of streams and significant radio airplay. Recent changes to Hot 100 chart rules and shifting streaming trends have also contributed to its early reentry. Since first entering the Top 10 in 2017 and finally reaching No. 1 in 2019 – an achievement it has repeated each holiday season ever since – Carey’s festive classic has become a perennial Christmas fan favorite. The modern holiday classic is Carey’s soloist-record 19th career No. 1 hit, and it has topped the Hot 100 chart for 18 total weeks to date, the third-longest command in the chart’s history. (Billboard)

Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl tops the Billboard 200 chart for the sixth consecutive week, earning 110,000 equivalent album units in the week ending November 13. This marks only the second album this year to spend its first six weeks at No. 1, following Morgan Wallen’s I’m the Problem, which spent its first eight weeks atop the chart. Showgirl becomes Swift’s third album to lead the chart for its first six weeks or more, joining The Tortured Poets Department, which dominated for 12 straight weeks in 2024, and Folklore, which spent the first six of its eight total weeks at No. 1 in 2020.

Other significant moves in this week’s Billboard 200 Top 10 feature two strong debuts, as Rosalía earns her first career Top 10 as LUX launches at No. 4, while TOMORROW X TOGETHER member YEONJUN’s debut solo album, NO LABELS PART 01, enters at No. 10. Olivia Dean’s The Art of Loving reaches a new peak this week as it rises two spots to claim No. 5. The rest of the Top 10 is filled with all former chart-toppers, as Wallen’s I’m the Problem rises one spot to No. 2, while switching spots with the KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack, which drops one slot to No. 3. Sabrina Carpenter’s Man’s Best Friend holds at No. 6, SZA’s SOS rises one place to No. 7, Cardi B’s AM I THE DRAMA? jumps up two spots to No. 8, and Wallen’s One Thing at a Time remains at No. 9. (Billboard)

Eminem and his longtime manager Paul Rosenberg have entered a multi-year partnership with the Detroit Lions to executive-produce the team’s halftime shows at their annual Thanksgiving Day games. The Detroit natives will oversee production, presentation, and talent selection for the halftime performances from 2025-2027, with the collaboration officially announced by the NFL franchise on Thursday (November 13). “It’s an honor for us to team up with the Lions and be a part of the greatest tradition in Detroit sports,” Rosenberg said in a statement. “We look forward to putting together unforgettable shows featuring world-class artists for the fans at Ford Field and the tens of millions watching around the country.” Lions president Rod Wood praised the partnership, anticipating that it will attract top-tier artists and elevate the halftime event, while fans are eagerly speculating whether Eminem will perform at the 2025 game against NFC North rival Green Bay Packers on November 27. (Billboard)

Questlove, drummer for The Roots and longtime D’Angelo collaborator, has confirmed that a posthumous album from the late R&B singer is forthcoming. While making an appearance on the red carpet before the 2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, Questlove was asked if there were any unreleased tracks in D’Angelo’s vault. “You’ll see soon,” he responded, while adding that the unheard material is “always the sound of yesterday, but for the future. This record is no different.” D’Angelo’s unreleased project includes tracks reportedly developed with collaborators like Raphael Saadiq, who back in 2024 teased that one of the songs they were working on was an old track from their short-lived group with A Tribe Called Quest’s Q-Tip. “I think it’s going to be a record on D’Angelo’s new album when it comes out, a record that we all did together,” Saadiq said at the time. D’Angelo died from pancreatic cancer on October 14 at the age of 51. (Billboard)

On Thursday (November 13), Charli XCX shared details of her new album, Wuthering Heights, which is set for release on February 13 via Atlantic. The 12-track project, created primarily with producer Finn Keane, is inspired by director Emerald Fennell's adaptation of Emily Brontë’s beloved 1847 novel, and serves as the soundtrack for the movie, which fittingly opens in theaters on Valentine’s Day (February 14). “This collection of songs is an album, and sure, my name’s on the credits, but is it a Charli xcx album?,” she wrote on Substack. “I don’t even know. Nor do I really care to find out. All I know is that it’s a celebration of my freedom as an artist right now.” Charli also shared a new song from the album, “Chains of Love,” which also soundtracks the film’s official trailer. The album draws inspiration from The Velvet Underground’s aesthetic of creating music that is both "elegant and brutal," and opens with the newly released collaboration, "House," with VU co-founder John Cale. (Rolling Stone)

On Thursday (November 13), Taylor Swift shared an extended preview for her six-episode Disney+ docuseries, The End of an Era, which is set to premiere on December 12. The 2 ½- minute clip offers a behind-the-scenes look at the creation, impact, and inner workings of Swift’s record-breaking Eras Tour, featuring exclusive footage of surprise performances by Sabrina Carpenter, Ed Sheeran, Gracie Abrams, and Florence Welch. The trailer also reveals personal moments for the pop superstar, including the beginnings of Swift’s relationship with fiancé Travis Kelce, highlighted by a sweet kiss the couple shares when she comes offstage after a show. “Travis Kelce, he brings a lot of happiness,” Swift’s mom Andrea says in the trailer, while Swift adds, “We basically have the same job.” The clip also showcases Swift’s meticulous planning for each concert’s surprise song segment, and how much care and attention to detail she put into the communal live experience she shared with millions of fans around the world. (Variety)

At the Singapore premiere of Wicked: For Good on Thursday (November 13), Ariana Grande was unexpectedly grabbed by a fan. The perpetrator was later identified as Johnson Wen – known on social media as "Pyjama Man" for notoriously crashing celebrity events – who rushed the red carpet and held Grande around the shoulders despite her attempts to pull away. Co-star Cynthia Erivo quickly intervened, placing herself between Grande and the man while security removed him, as Michelle Yeoh comforted the visibly shaken star following the frightening incident. Wen later posted a video of the incident online, thanking Grande for allowing him to "jump on the yellow carpet." Grande, who has spoken openly about her struggles with PTSD and anxiety following the bombing at her 2017 Manchester concert that killed 22 people, appeared distressed after the unsettling interaction, but she was supported by castmates Erivo and Yeoh who stayed by her side throughout the event. (People)

The soundtrack for the new Michael Showalter film, Oh. What. Fun., is set to be released alongside the movie on December 3 via Sony Music Masterworks. The collection features covers of holiday classics by St. Vincent, Jeff Tweedy, Fleet Foxes, as well as two festive original new songs by Gwen Stefani, “Shake The Snow Globe” and “Hot Cocoa." Other highlights include Sharon Van Etten’s rendition of The Pretenders' “2000 Miles,” which is the first song shared from the soundtrack. “I connected with the depth of the lyrics and how our feelings around the holidays can be complicated,” Van Etten said. “I hope if The Pretenders hear it, they feel our appreciation and love for Chrissie, the band and this song.” Other standouts include Tweedy’s cover of The Band’s “Christmas Must Be Tonight,” and St. Vincent’s take on Judy Garland’s Meet Me in St. Louis hit, “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas.” Available on colored vinyl and CD with exclusive artwork, pre-orders for the soundtrack are ongoing. (Consequence of Sound)

Micky Dolenz will celebrate the 60th anniversary of The Monkees in 2026 on his just-announced 60 Years of The Monkees Tour The 23-date jaunt begins on February 12 in Solana Beach, California, and concludes on November 6 in Northfield, Ohio, with the tour including a special show in Los Angeles on September 12, marking the exact 60th anniversary of the premiere of The Monkees television show. The performances will feature the band’s hits performed in chronological order, alongside Dolenz’s stories and reflections. As the sole surviving Monkee and the voice behind many of the group’s biggest hits, Dolenz aims to honor the band’s legacy and share the joy of their enduring impact with fans throughout the tour. “What I want to do, as the 60th anniversary of that wonderful moment is upon me, is to look back and share with the fans the sheer joy of what we accomplished—and what it all still means to so many,” Dolenz says. (Rolling Stone)

Shaggy and Sean Paul will headline the Jamaica Strong benefit concert on December 12 at New York’s UBS Arena, in support of hurricane relief efforts for Jamaica following the damage caused by Hurricane Melissa at the end of October. Joined by Inner Circle, Ky-Mani Marley, KES the Band, and more Jamaican and Caribbean artists, the event is organized in partnership with the Jamaican government and local cultural groups, with proceeds assisting Shaggy’s Make A Difference Foundation, Sean Paul’s Food for the Poor, and other relief initiatives. Shaggy has previously spoken out about the devastation on the island, highlighted by the lack of shelter, water, and electricity, while also praising the community’s resilience and collective efforts in recovery. “This is more than a concert — it’s a movement,” organizer George Crooks said in a statement. “Every ticket purchased directly supports rebuilding lives, homes, and hope in Jamaica.” Tickets go on-sale on Friday (November 14) via Ticketmaster. (Rolling Stone)

Adele is set to make her acting debut in a film adaptation of Anne Rice’s 1982 novel, Cry to Heaven, which will be directed and co-produced by Tom Ford, the fashion designer and director of 2009’s A Single Man and 2016’s Nocturnal Animals. Ford is reportedly financing the project himself, with filming set to begin in London in January. The movie has a planned release date for late 2026, and will feature co-stars Colin Firth, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Owen Cooper. Although Adele has no prior acting experience beyond a cameo as herself on a 2009 episode of Ugly Betty, the plotline revolving around 18th-century Italian opera singers aligns with her Grammy-winning musical background, though her specific role in the film remains undisclosed. Since concluding her 30 tour with a Las Vegas residency last year, Adele has taken an extended break from music. (Rolling Stone)

On Tuesday (November 11), the Los Angeles Philharmonic announced that the Hollywood Bowl has dedicated its iconic stage to legendary composer John Williams, marking the first artist dedication in the venue’s 103-year history. The private ceremony, hosted by LA Phil leaders and supported by prominent philanthropists and friends of Williams – including director Steven Spielberg and renowned industry figures – unveiled new stage signage honoring the 93-year-old composer's profound influence on symphonic film music. Celebrated for scoring over 100 films, including all nine Star Wars movies, along with the first three Harry Potter films, E.T., and Jurassic Park, Williams has become synonymous with the Bowl through annual performances featuring his scores that have captivated audiences of all ages. “This is an honor that is unprecedented and unequaled in generosity shown by the Los Angeles Philharmonic family,” Williams said at the ceremony, while adding that “the uniqueness of this honor is certainly unheard of and I thank all of you.” (Variety)

Benson Boone humorously reacted to being snubbed by the 2026 Grammy nominations, joking on Instagram that his hit song “Mystical Magical” deserved recognition. “Can’t believe moonbeam ice cream didn’t get a Grammy nom,” Boone said in reference to the song’s memorable, meme-worthy lyric, while adding, “it’s literally pure lyrical genius.” Despite the success of his album, American Heart, which debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 and featured multiple Hot 100 hits, including “Mystical Magical” (No. 17), Boone received no nominations this year. Though the singer was nominated for Best New Artist in 2025 in a stacked category featuring fellow nominees Sabrina Carpenter, Doechii, Khruangbin, RAYE, Shaboozey, and Teddy Swims, with the coveted award eventually going to Chappell Roan. Boone is currently wrapping up his European tour, with a final show scheduled for November 18 in Stockholm. (Billboard)

During her Back to Badlands Tour stop at The Anthem in Washington, D.C., on November 4, Halsey was filmed being groped by a concertgoer while performing “Is There Somewhere,” prompting security to swiftly intervene and remove the fan’s hand. The disturbing incident, captured on video and shared widely, sparked outrage among fans on social media who condemned the violation. “Respect Halsey and DO NOT touch her or anyone like this without their consent,” one fan wrote, while other fans chimed in by responding, “Have we not learned respect?” and commenting, “There’s no excuse for this.” Despite the unsettling moment, Halsey continued her performance uninterrupted, and has since carried on with her tour, with the U.S. leg set to conclude with a two-night stand in Denver on Wednesday and Thursday (November 12-13). (Billboard)

On Sunday (November 9), Brandy and Monica’s co-headlining The Boy Is Mine Tour made a standout stop at the sold-out Kia Forum in Inglewood, California, where the star-studded audience included Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Rihanna, Queen Latifah, and Jenifer Lewis. The legendary R&B duo delivered a dynamic six-act show featuring hits like Monica’s “Don’t Take It Personal,” Brandy’s “I Wanna Be Down,” their iconic duet “The Boy Is Mine,” and a tribute to Whitney Houston. The set also featured surprise guests appearances by LL Cool J, O.T. Genasis, Blxst, and Mario, while Kehlani, Ty Dolla $ign, 50 Cent, and Miguel took part in the duo's first L.A. show. Supporting acts Jamal Roberts, Muni Long, and Kelly Rowland added to the star power, with Rowland performing solo hits and Destiny’s Child classics. The tour now heads to Charlotte on Thursday (Nov. 13), with the 32-date run set to conclude in Jacksonville on December 14. (Billboard)

During a recent backstage tour of her talk show, Kelly Clarkson revealed her top three all-time favorite albums, with the pop star teasing viewers by proclaiming, “I  hope you like them. If you don’t, you’re dumb.” After praising a diverse series of artists like Alanis Morissette, the Toadies. and Aretha Franklin, Clarkson shared her top three picks, which are: Patty Griffin’s 2002 folk classic, 1000 Kisses, with Clarkson praising Griffin as her all-time favorite singer-songwriter; U2’s 1998 greatest hits compilation, The Best Of 1980-1990, with the host recalling seeing the Irish rock band play a transformative show at Madison Square Garden which “was like a spiritual experience”; and Lauryn Hill’s Grammy-winning debut, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, which Clarkson admires for its organic sound, vocal brilliance, and deeply authentic songwriting that inspired her own musical journey, crediting the album with being one of the reasons she became a songwriter. (Billboard)

Taylor Swift’s “The Fate of Ophelia” continues to rule the Billboard Hot 100, topping the chart for a fifth consecutive week. This marks Swift’s third single to spend at least five weeks at No. 1, alongside “Anti-Hero” (eight weeks in 2022) and “Blank Space” (seven weeks in 2014). “The Fate of Ophelia” garnered 27.4 million streams, 59.2 million radio airplay audience impressions, and sold 29,000 copies in the U.S. over the past week, bolstered by the release of the song’s “Alone in My Tower Acoustic Version.” The single’s continued success coincides with her No. 1 album, The Life of a Showgirl, claiming its fifth consecutive week atop the Billboard 200, extending Swift’s record as the first artist to simultaneously have both her album and single spend their first five weeks at No. 1.

In another notable move, Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” surges back into the Top 10, with the King of Pop’s 1982 hit jumping from No. 32 to No. 10 on the strength of substantial Halloween streaming numbers and significant radio airplay around the holiday. With that achievement, Jackson becomes the first artist to rank in the Hot 100's Top 10 in six distinct decades, reaching the top tier of the chart in the ‘70s, ‘80s, ‘90s, 2000s, ‘10s and now ‘20s. Notably, an 11-year-old Jackson also was a member of The Jackson 5 when they spent their first week in the Hot 100’s Top 10 on the last official chart of the ‘60s (dated Dec. 27, 1969), with their breakthrough hit, “I Want You Back.”

The rest of this week’s Top 10 remains mostly the same as the previous week, as HUNTR/X’s “Golden,” from the KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack, holds at No. 2, Alex Warren’s “Ordinary” stays at No. 3, Swift’s “Opalite” remains at No. 4, Olivia Dean’s “Man I Need” keeps at No. 5, Justin Bieber’s “Daisies” sticks at No. 6, Kehlani’s “Folded” stays at No. 7, Leon Thomas’ “Mutt” moves up two spots to No. 8, and Morgan Wallen’s “I Got Better” remains at No. 9. (Billboard)

Charli XCX has collaborated with Velvet Underground’s John Cale on the experimental new single, “House,” which will be featured on the soundtrack for director Emerald Fennell’s upcoming film adaptation of Wuthering Heights, which stars Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi. Inspired by Cale’s phrase describing the Velvet Underground’s sound as “elegant and brutal,” Charli and producer Finn Keane wrote the song during a tour stop in Austin, Texas, and later invited Cale to contribute, resulting in a haunting track infused with the 83-year-old's ominous spoken word. The eerie Mitch Ryan-directed music video depicts the two artists isolated in a remote house, enhancing the song’s dark, edgy vibe. “When I heard the music, my first thought was - no one will expect this - let’s do it!,” Cale wrote of the song on Instagram. “Collaborating with Charli was effortless - work fast, stay in the moment, embrace the peculiarities!” “House” is one of several tracks Charli wrote for the film’s soundtrack after reading the script, drawn to its themes of passion, pain, and grit. (Rolling Stone)

On Monday (November 10), Hilary Duff announced the dates and details of her first tour in over a decade, the Small Rooms, Big Nerves 2026 mini-tour. The short run features four intimate shows across the U.K. and North America, kicking off at London’s Shepherd’s Bush Empire on January 19, before heading to Toronto’s HISTORY on January 24, followed by a date at the Brooklyn Paramount on January 27, before concluding at The Wiltern in Los Angeles on January 29. The announcement follows the release of her new single, “Mature,” co-written with her husband Matthew Koma, marking Duff’s celebrated return to music after focusing on acting for nearly ten years. “One single? Please. This girl is hitting the road for some very special shows,” Duff wrote on Instagram, while instructing fans to “dust off your dancing shoes. I’m coming for you. I’m so ready (and okay, a tiny bit nervous).” An artist ticket pre-sale begins on Friday (November 14). (Billboard)

The Jonas Brothers will ring in 2026 with a two-hour New Year’s Eve concert at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida, airing live exclusively on Samsung TV Plus at 10 p.m. ET on December 31. The performance comes after the conclusion of the group’s highly successful Greetings From Your Hometown Tour, which finishes on Dec. 22. “Greetings from 2026,” the trio announced on Instagram. “We couldn’t imagine closing out 2025 anywhere else but with you. Thank you for making this one of the most unforgettable years in our 20-year journey so far." Nick, Joe, and Kevin added that, "2025 will be a year we will always remember, and we couldn’t think of a better way to kick off the new one than celebrating with our fans. We can’t wait to count down to midnight together, and welcome 2026 in Miami, as well as with our fans at home.” Ticket pre-sale begins on Wednesday (Nov. 12), followed by a public on-sale on Thursday (Nov. 13). (Rolling Stone)

Rod Wave was arrested in Fulton County, Georgia, on Friday (November 7) on multiple drug and weapon charges, including possession of a firearm during a felony, reckless driving, and controlled substances. The arrest took place on the same day that the 27-year-old rapper received his first-ever Grammy Award nomination for Best Song Written for Visual Media for “Sinners,” which is featured in the hit 2025 film Sinners. He was released on bond the following day, with his attorneys claiming the arrest was unjust and a result of aggressive policing by Atlanta’s Crime Suppression Unit. Wave has faced previous legal issues in Georgia earlier this year, including charges of aggravated assault and conspiracy to commit a felony, and a separate battery charge. The rapper is preparing for his nationwide The Redemption Experience Tour which is set to kick on December 7 in Los Angeles. (People)

Hayley Williams quietly revealed her 2026 tour dates by adding them to her official website on Friday (November 7), featuring a ’90s computer desktop design and an “oops.jpg” image hinting at an early leak of the itinerary for her At A Bachelor Party Tour. The Paramore frontwoman’s worldwide solo trek begins March 28 in Atlanta and concludes June 29 in Dublin, including two-night stands in Boston, Philadelphia, New York City, Chicago, Nashville, Oakland, and Los Angeles, with the May 12-13 dates at The Wiltern in L.A. closing out Williams’ North American tour. Water From Your Eyes are set to open all dates on the tour, with Snuggle also playing select shows. The tour is in support of Williams’ latest album, Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party, which was released digitally in August and received a physical CD and vinyl release – with an added bonus track “Showbiz” – on November 7. Ticket on-sale dates for the tour have yet to be officially announced. (Billboard)

Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl continues its dominance by securing a fifth consecutive week at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, earning 120,000 equivalent album units in the week ending November 6. It is the second album in 2025 to spend its first five weeks atop the chart, following Morgan Wallen’s I’m the Problem, which led for eight straight weeks following its May release. Showgirl marks Swift’s third album to start off with at least five consecutive weeks at No. 1, alongside the six-week chart-topping run of Folklore in 2020, and the initial 12-week rule of The Tortured Poets Department in 2024. Other notable moves in this week’s Top 10 include Florence + the Machine notching their fifth Top 10 of their career, as Everybody Scream debuts at No. 4, while Tyler, The Creator’s former chart-topper, CHROMAKOPIA, surges from No. 117 all the way up to No. 5 following its one-year anniversary reissue.

The rest of this week’s Billboard 200 Top 10 includes a series of former No. 1 albums, with the KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack holding at No. 2, Wallen’s I’m the Problem staying at No. 3,  Sabrina Carpenter’s Man’s Best Friend slipping one spot to No. 6,  SZA’s SOS rises two slots to No. 8, Wallen’s One Thing at a Time jumps up two places to No. 9, and Cardi B’s AM I THE DRAMA? falls two spots to No. 10. The Top 10 is rounded out by Olivia Dean’s The Art of Loving, which drops one slot to No. 7. (Billboard)

On Saturday night (November 8), the 40th annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony took place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, honoring legendary artists including Bad Company, OutKast, Cyndi Lauper, The White Stripes, Soundgarden, Salt-N-Pepa, and Chubby Checker, with posthumous honors for Warren Zevon and Joe Cocker. The event was broadcast live on Disney+, and started with a rousing tribute to 1993 Rock Hall inductee Sly Stone, who died in June, which featured a medley of his hits performed by an an all-star band led by Stevie Wonder, Flea, Beck, and Questlove, with guest vocalists Maxwell and Jennifer Hudson. Elton John later honored the late Brian Wilson by performing the Beach Boys’ classic, “God Only Knows.”

Salt-N-Pepa gave an exhilarating performance of their ‘80s and ‘90s hits, “Let’s Talk About Sex,” “Whatta Man” (joined by En Vogue), and “Push It,” while OutKast’s Big Boi and Andre 3000 shared the stage for their acceptance speech – after being inducted by Donald Glover – but only Big Boi took part in a performance of a medley of their hits with special guests Doja Cat, Tyler, the Creator, and Janelle Monae. Cyndi Lauper was inducted by Chappell Roan, with her emotional performance of “True Colors” paying tribute to the LGBTQ community, before she was joined by Raye on “Time After Time” and Avril Lavigne on “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun.”

Iggy Pop inducted fellow Detroit garage rock band The White Stripes, with only Jack White attending the ceremony, delivering a message of thanks from drummer Meg White in his emotional speech. Olivia Rodrigo and Feist performed a tender version of the band's 2001 track, “I Think We’re Gonna Be Friends”, while Twenty One Pilots delivered a raucous take on the iconic hit, “Seven Nation Army.” The late Chris Cornell’s absence cast a dark shadow over Soundgarden’s induction, with Jim Carey delivering a heartfelt speech praising the grunge legends, where he was joined by Cornell’s daughter, Lily. The Pretty Reckless’s Taylor Momsen then joined the band for a fiery take on “Rusty Cage,” while Brandi Carlile took lead vocals on their smash hit, “Black Hole Sun,” alongside guest appearances by Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready, Alice in Chains’ Jerry Cantrell, and Soundgarden’s original bassist, Hiro Yamamoto. Heart’s Nancy Wilson then accompanied Cornell’s 21-year-old daughter Toni on a stirring acoustic take on “Fell on Black Days.”

Despite some notable absences – like Bad Company singer Paul Rodgers, Carol Kaye, and the 84-year-old Checker, who fittingly had a gig that night – the ceremony was still filled with star-studded moments, culminating in a rousing finale of Cocker’s classic Beatles’ cover, “With a Little Help from My Friends,” that included Lauper joined by the Black Crowes’ Chris Robinson, Bryan Adams, the Tedeschi Trucks Band, Nathaniel Rateliff, and Teddy Swims. (Billboard)

Kendrick Lamar leads the 2026 Grammy nominations with nine total nods, fueled by his chart-topping album, GNX, and No. 1 single "Luther," with the recognition following the Compton rapper’s five wins in 2025 for “Not Like Us.” Lady Gaga set her career-high with seven nominations, tying her with the total nods received by producers Jack Antonoff and Cirkut, while rising star Leon Thomas, along with Sabrina Carpenter, Bad Bunny, and engineer Serban Ghenea, each earned six nods. Bad Bunny makes history by becoming the first Spanish-language artist to earn nominations in the three major categories – Album, Record, and Song of the Year – for his chart-topping album, Debí Tirar Más Fotos, and its hit title track, highlighting the increased recognition for Latin music at the Grammys.

Lamar, Gaga, and Carpenter join Bad Bunny as the four artists each nominated for album, record, and song of the year. Notably, the artists with the two biggest commercial releases in 2025, Morgan Wallen and Taylor Swift, are absent from the nominations, with Wallen choosing not to submit his work for Grammy consideration, while Swift didn’t release her album within the eligibility date. Hip-hop is well represented in this year’s list of nominees, highlighted by the multiple nominations for Doechii, Clipse, and Tyler, the Creator, while country music was completely shut out in the major categories. The Grammys other big category, Best New Artist, features Olivia Dean, Katseye, The Marias, Addison Rae, Sombr, Leon Thomas, Alex Warren, and Lola Young. The 2026 Grammys will air live on CBS and Paramount+ on February 1. (Variety)

The NFL will host its first game in Spain on Sunday, November 16, at Madrid’s Bernabéu Stadium, where the Washington Commanders and Miami Dolphins will face off. The halftime show will be headlined by Argentine DJ/producer Bizarrap and Puerto Rican rapper and singer Daddy Yankee, with the duo set to perform their new joint track, “BZRP Music Sessions #0/66,” live for the first time. Known for collaborating with top Latin artists like Shakira and Rauw Alejandro, Bizarrap will also perform other hits alongside Daddy Yankee. “Getting the opportunity to headline the halftime show for the NFL’s first game in Spain is a huge honor,” said Bizarrap in a statement. “Especially alongside Daddy Yankee, such a legend” This event follows an international NFL game in São Paulo, Brazil, in September, emphasizing the league’s commitment to showcasing Latin music worldwide. The game will air on Mediaset España’s Cuatro and DAZN in Spain, and NFL Network in the U.S. (Billboard)

On Thursday (November 6), Lionsgate released the first trailer for Michael, Antoine Fuqua’s upcoming biopic chronicling Michael Jackson’s rise to becoming the King of Pop, starring his nephew Jaafar Jackson as the legendary singer. The teaser features Jackson in the studio with Quincy Jones (Kendrick Sampson), at the dinner table with his young siblings, and on stage in front of stadiums filled with screaming fans, all while his iconic 1982 hit, “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’,” plays in the background. The film is set for release on April 24, 2026, and also stars Miles Teller as Jackson’s attorney and adviser John Branca, Colman Domingo as his father Joe Jackson, and Nia Long as his mother Katherine Jackson. Written by John Logan and produced by John Branca, Graham King, and John McClain, the biopic offers an intimate look at Jackson’s life, legacy, and influence. (Variety)

Daniel Caesar notched his first No. 1 on Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart with his fourth album, Son of Spergy, which debuted October 24 and earned 43,000 equivalent album units in its first week, including 34.1 million streams. The album also gives Caesar his first-ever leader on the Top R&B Albums chart, while also debuting at No. 4 on the Billboard 200, marking Caesar’s first Top 10 appearance on the all-genre tally. Ten tracks from the album entered the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, led by “Who Knows” at No. 23, his highest position as a lead artist. Additionally, Caesar scored his first No. 1 on the Hot Gospel Songs chart with “Rain Down,” featuring Sampha. Son of Spergy builds on the success of Caesar's previous releases, with his 2017 debut, Freudian, peaking at No. 16 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, followed by 2019’s Case Study 01 reaching No. 10, and 2023’s Never Enough climbing to No. 6. (Billboard)

In a new GQ interview, SZA expressed confusion over Nicki Minaj's recent social media attacks on her, saying they have no personal association and she doesn’t understand the motive behind the criticism. “I don’t know her,” SZA said. “We have no connection to each other. There’s no backstory. There was no through-line narrative… I don’t know where it came from. That’s not even my place to correct a narrative that I don’t got sh*t to do with. It was a little strange.” She also declined to get involved in the ongoing feud between Kendrick Lamar and Drake, both collaborators and friends, emphasizing that it’s a dispute between “two grown-ass men” and she has no stake in it. Additionally, SZA revealed that she is currently immersed in creating what she hopes will be “the best album I’ve ever made,” with the five-time Grammy winner working closely with Steve Lacy on the project, though she hinted it might arrive later than 2026. (Billboard)