Bad Bunny, Ca7riel and Paco Amoroso, Karol G, Fuerza Regida, Chuwi, and Marco Antonio Solís are among the performers announced for the 2025 Latin Grammys. The ceremony is set to take place on November 13 in Las Vegas, with the event hosted by Maluma and Roselyn Sánchez. Bad Bunny leads all nominees with 12 total nods including record, album, and song of the year for Debí Tirar Más Fotos, while Argentinian duo Ca7riel and Paco Amoroso earned 10 nominations, and Karol G received three. Other performers include Pepe Aguilar, Rauw Alejandro, Gloria Estefan, Carín León with Kacey Musgraves, Alejandro Sanz, Carlos Santana, while 2025 Person of the Year Raphael is also scheduled to make a special appearance. The three-hour ceremony, produced by TelevisaUnivision, will air across their U.S. platforms starting at 8 p.m. ET, following a one-hour pre-show. (Variety)

Cardi B’s collaboration with Kehlani, “Safe,” has landed at No. 1 on Billboard’s Rhythmic Airplay chart dated November 8, marking Cardi's milestone 10th career leader on the tally. The duo’s newly crowned chart-topper surpasses the No. 2 peak of their 2018 joint track, “Ring.” The new collab, released by Atlantic Records, saw a 17% increase in plays the week of October 24-30, earning the Greatest Gainer award for the largest weekly play increase. With “Safe,” Kehlani scores her second Rhythmic Airplay No. 1, just one month after “Folded” topped the chart. Also this week, “Folded” became Kehlani’s first ever No. 1 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, while also marking her inaugural Top 10 hit on the Hot 100, reaching a new peak of No. 7. Concurrently, “Safe” also holds the top spot on the Rap Airplay chart for a third week, while rising on the R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay (No. 6) and Radio Songs (No. 21) charts with significant audience growth across all radio formats. (Billboard)

At her show in Boston on Monday night (November 3), Halsey sharply shut down a male concertgoer who told her to “stop talking and play,” by responding, “Who the f–k do you think you’re talking to?” while asserting she would perform whatever she wanted. Afterward, Halsey addressed the incident on X by writing, “I’ve been polite but won’t be caught dead letting a man tell me what I should play in my set” while defiantly declaring, “NOT IN MY HOUSE.” The exchange came shortly after Halsey revealed a minor medical emergency had led to an ER visit before the show, from which she recovered in time for the performance. That incident underscores Halsey’s determination to continue touring despite her ongoing health battles with systemic lupus and a rare T-cell disorder. Halsey is currently on the road celebrating the 10th anniversary of her debut album, Badlands, on the Back to Badlands Tour, with her next show scheduled for Minneapolis on Thursday (November 6). (Billboard)

After a two-week absence that marked rap's first time out of the Billboard Hot 100 Top 40 since 1990, Megan Thee Stallion’s new single, “Lover Girl,” returned hip-hop to the upper ranks by debuting at No. 38 on the November 8 chart. The Houston rapper's track broke the recent dry spell following Kendrick and SZA’s “Luther,” which dropped out of the tally after 44 weeks due to Billboard's new chart guidelines. “Lover Girl” garnered 8.5 million U.S. streams, 1.5 million in radio airplay audience, and 5,000 sales in its opening week. While the brief absence sparked debate about rap's current standing in pop music, Megan’s return marked her 21st Top 40 hit, though the track is expected to drop in the rankings next week, amid a lack of other rap tracks climbing the chart. Gunna’s collaboration with Burna Boy, “wgft,” and Cardi B’s “Safe” show some chart momentum, but currently aren’t threatening to crack the Top 40. (Billboard)

Jeezy set a Guinness World Record by performing with a 101-piece orchestra at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas on Saturday night (November 1), marking the largest orchestra ever gathered for a hip-hop concert and the biggest orchestra assembled for any concert in Las Vegas. Guinness adjudicator Andy Glass was on hand to recognize Jeezy’s record-setting collaboration with The Color of Noize Orchestra, featuring music composed by Derrick Hodge and directed by Adam Blackstone. Celebrating the milestone on Instagram, Jeezy wrote of his achievement: “It has always been my purpose to motivate and inspire my culture. Thank you to everyone involved for believing in my vision. Couldn’t have done it without you. This one’s for the books…literally‼️” The rapper’s historic four-show residency began on Halloween and featured themed masquerade nights for the first two performances, with upcoming Nutcracker-themed holiday shows planned on December 19 and 21. (Billboard)

Britney Spears has deactivated her 12-year-old Instagram account following a series of distressing posts. Many of those were responding to her ex-husband Kevin Federline’s recent memoir, You Thought You Knew, which accuses her of alarming behavior during their marriage and while parenting their two sons. Spears publicly denounced Federline’s claims as trying to profit off her pain, saying his “constant gaslighting” has become “extremely hurtful and exhausting.” Her Instagram had shown concerning images over the past month, including an October 7 post that featured the pop superstar with bruises on her arms and bandages on her hands and wrists, injuries she claimed were the result of a fall “down the stairs at my friend’s house,” followed by mentions of possible brain damage she suffered during her conservatorship. While her Instagram is now inaccessible, her X account remains active, with her last post made on October 16. It is unclear whether the Instagram deactivation was voluntary or enforced by Meta. (Rolling Stone)

Taylor Swift’s “The Fate of Ophelia” continues to dominate the Billboard Hot 100 chart, sitting at No. 1 for a fourth consecutive week, bolstered by the recent release of an alternate acoustic version and strong streaming, sales, and radio airplay. The four-week rule of “The Fate of Ophelia” extends Swift’s total to 40 cumulative weeks at the chart’s summit, moving her up to eighth on the list of the most total weeks at No. 1 in chart history. This also marks Swift’s fifth No. 1 hit to rule the charts for four or more weeks, tying her for fifth-most of all-time, while also extending her record as the only artist to top both the Billboard 200 albums chart and the Hot 100 singles chart for the first four weeks of release. Two other tracks from Swift’s The Life of A Showgirl remain in the Top 10 this week, as “Opalite” holds at  No. 4, while “Elizabeth Taylor” drops three spots to No. 8. 

Meanwhile, Kehlani achieves her first Hot 100 Top 10 hit with “Folded,” which surges seven spots to reach No. 7, following the release of multiple high-profile remixes. "Folded" also becomes her first ever No. 1s on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and Hot R&B Songs charts. The rest of the Hot 100 Top 10 includes HUNTR/X’s “Golden” holding at No. 2, Alex Warren’s “Ordinary” remaining at No. 3, while Olivia Dean scores her first-ever Top 5 hit as “Man I Need” jumps three spots to reach No. 5. Justin Bieber’s “Daisies” climbs up one spot to No. 6, while Morgan Wallen’s “I Got Better” sticks at No. 9, and Leon Thomas’ “Mutt” remains at its previous peak of No. 10. (Billboard)

On Monday (November 3), Kelly Clarkson announced that she has extended her Studio Sessions Las Vegas residency at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace. Clarkson has scheduled four additional shows in August 2026, adding to her six previously announced dates next year, for a run that now stretches from July 17 to August 15. This announcement comes ahead of Clarkson’s upcoming return to the Vegas stage on Friday (November 7), marking her first performance since the death of her ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock. from melanoma in August. After postponing initial shows in July due to vocal strain before eventually stepping away following Blackstock’s illness and passing, Clarkson kept a low profile before she recently resumed hosting her daytime talk show in late September. She also has upcoming residency dates scheduled on November 8, 14, and 15. Tickets for the new 2026 dates go on sale November 7, with a presale starting November 5. (Rolling Stone)

On Monday (November 3), Hilary Duff took to social media to officially announce her musical return after a decade-long hiatus with the release of her upcoming new single, “Mature.” The track is set to be released on Thursday (November 6), marking the 38-year-old actress/singer’s first new music since 2015. Newly signed to Atlantic Records, Duff also shared the single’s  cover art, while captioning her post, “So happy this is finally yours to hear. Been keeping this one quiet too long.” Alongside the single, a docuseries executive produced by Grammy-nominated director Sam Wrench is in development, capturing Duff’s personal and professional journey as she balances family life, recording, and preparing for live performances. Duff rose to fame in the early-2000s starring in the Disney series Lizzie McGuire, followed by a variety of pop hits in the mid-2000s. She has spent recent years focused on acting, but now returns to music with support from her husband, producer Matthew Koma. (Rolling Stone)

The first-ever U.S. TikTok Awards will be held on December 18 at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, featuring live performances and appearances by top TikTok creators. Fans can vote for their favorites via the TikTok app from November 18 to December 5, with nominees for Breakthrough Artist of the Year including Alex Warren, KATSEYE, Laufey, Ravyn Lenae, and sombr. Most of these musicians are also strong contenders to be nominated for Best New Artist at the upcoming Grammy Awards, except for Laufey, who already won a Grammy for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album in 2024, and is ineligible for Best New Artist. The event, themed “New Era, New Icons,” will be streamed live on TikTok and Tubi, with a red carpet and hundreds of creators in attendance, celebrating emerging talent across music and video categories. (Billboard)

AI-driven artist Xania Monet, created by poet Telisha Jones, has made history by debuting on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart with her song, “How Was I Supposed to Know?,” the first known instance of an AI artist charting on a Billboard radio airplay list. The track – which reached No. 30 on this week’s chart – first gained notoriety as a viral hit on TikTok, while reaching No. 1 on the R&B Digital Song Sales chart and sparking mixed reactions from artists and industry figures, with SZA and Kehlani among the most vocal opponents of the track and AI-based music. “Her song is resonating with the masses. That was our simple formula,” says Romel Murphy, who manages Monet. “Our goal is to continue to grow, continue to connect and hopefully get to No. 1.” Monet’s breakthrough reflects a larger trend of AI-driven acts beginning to shape the evolving music industry, with several of them appearing on the Emerging Artists chart over the last few weeks. (Billboard)

During Sabrina Carpenter’s Halloween show on her Short ‘N Sweet Tour at Madison Square Garden – which she dubbed Short ‘N Spooky for the holiday – the Grammy-winning pop superstar dressed up as Margot Robbie’s Barbie while performing a cover of Aqua’s 1997 worldwide chart-topper, “Barbie Girl.” Carpenter also donned two other playful costumes during the show – her fourth performance of an epic five-night stand at MSG – dressing up as Wonder Woman and Fred Flintstone during different portions of the set. The show also featured Carpenter continuing her playful tradition of “arresting” a fan from the audience with fluffy pink handcuffs. In this case, Carpenter apprehended Scream star Drew Barrymore, who wore a Ghostface mask to match the show's Halloween festivities. Carpenter concluded her celebrated run at MSG on Saturday night, and now heads to Nashville for a two-night stand at Bridgestone Arena on Tuesday and Wednesday (November 4-5). (NME)

During a recent appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show, Megan Thee Stallion recalled being mistaken for Hudson at the 2021 Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda show in Venice, Italy, where Hudson’s security repeatedly tried to escort Megan away, despite her protests. “Your security kept snatchin’ me up, and I was like, ‘Where is my security?’ Maybe they were getting you, I don’t know. But Jennifer’s security wanted me to be Jen real bad that day,” Megan joked. In a humorous reversal, Hudson herself was mistaken for Megan at a recent NFL Super Bowl game, with fans calling out to her as Megan. “I turned around and I was like, ‘Are y’all serious? You think I’m Megan?,” Hudson recalled, while adding, “But if I’m gonna look like anybody, I mean…” The two stars then playfully discussed what it would be like to trade places for a day, with the host asking the rapper about her dance moves, humorously wondering, “How do you get down with those knees?” (Rolling Stone)

Mariah Carey officially kicked off the 2025 holiday season with a playful new ad in partnership with Sephora. The spot was released on Halloween to signify the transition from Spooky Season to Christmas, and it co-stars Billy Eichner as an overworked elf who steals Carey’s new holiday line of beauty products while threatening to cancel Christmas cheer over seasonal stress. The clip was directed by Joseph Kahn, and features Carey proclaiming, “Halloween slayed, but now … it’s time!” Eichner is eventually turned into an animated snowman as Carey saves the day, flying Santa’s sleigh above the rooftops as her iconic song, “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” plays in the background. That modern holiday classic holds Carey’s personal record of 18 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, which includes four weeks atop the chart during the 2024 Christmas season. (Billboard)

Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl has spent its first month atop the Billboard 200 chart, marking its fourth consecutive week at No. 1 on the strength of 146,000 equivalent album units sold in the week ending October 30. It is the second 2025 album to achieve a month-long reign at No. 1, following the opening eight-week rule of Morgan Wallen’s I’m the Problem, while Swift’s previous album, The Tortured Poets Department, held the top spot for its first 12 weeks in 2024. With this latest chart success, Swift extends her record as the soloist with the most weeks at No. 1 (90) and most No. 1 albums (15), second only to The Beatles among all artists, who lead in both lists with 132 total weeks at No. 1 and 19 No. 1 albums.

Other significant moves in this week’s Billboard 200 Top 10 include new albums from Daniel Caesar, Brandi Carlile, and Demi Lovato all making strong chart debuts, as Caesar notches his first ever Top 10 release with Son of Spergy launching at No. 4, while Carlile claims her fifth career Top 10 as Returning to Myself opens at No. 7, and Lovato scores her 10th Top 10 with It’s Not That Deep debuting at No. 9. The rest of the Top 10 is rounded out by Olivia Dean’s The Art of Loving rising one spot to No. 6, alongside a series of former chart-toppers, as the KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack holds at No. 2, Wallen’s I’m the Problem remains at No. 3, Sabrina Carpenter’s Man’s Best Friend is stationary at No. 5, Cardi B’s AM I THE DRAMA? drops two spots to No. 8, and SZA’s SOS falls two slots to No. 10. (Billboard) 

Kenny Chesney recognized Taylor Swift’s talent early on when she was just a teenager slated to open for him on his 2007 Flip-Flop Summer Tour. Swift ultimately had to be removed from the lineup due to an alcohol sponsorship that prevented the underage artist from joining the tour, leading Chesney to compensate her with a check and a heartfelt note to make up for missing the shows. In his upcoming book, Heart Life Music (out Tuesday, Nov. 4), Chesney reflects on Swift’s creative drive and songwriting skills. "With Taylor, I mean, she had the eye of the tiger even as a teenager. And I recognized that early on,” Chesney recalls. “I could tell that she was really talented and really wanted it. And even at a young age, she was a really good songwriter. So I knew something special was going to happen there." Chesney launched his 10-stop book tour on November 1 in Johnson City, Tennessee. (People)

On Thursday (October 30), Gracie Abrams shared a video capturing her cathartic live performance of “I Told You Things” at Red Rocks Amphitheater during her The Secret of Us Tour. The clip is featured in the newly released concert special, Apple Music Live: Gracie Abrams, which is currently streaming exclusively on Apple Music. “‘I Told You Things’ is, I think, my favorite song on the album and also my favorite moment in the show, that song and ‘Death Wish,'” Abrams told Apple Music’s Zane Lowe, while adding that, “Those two songs have been such clues ultimately into what this next chapter feels like.” The show is captured in full for limited-time viewing on Apple TV, and as a live album streaming on Apple Music. Abrams recalls her special time at the iconic venue by sharing, “We were all kind of walking around touching all the rocks and climbing up all the seats. We wanted to kind of burn it in our brains.” (Rolling Stone)

Becky G’s new documentary, Rebbeca, which chronicles her personal journey of love, loss, healing, and artistic growth, will have a two-night-only theatrical release on December 10 and 13 through Live Nation Studios, with tickets available November 6. “I couldn’t be prouder to share my story with you. This film is my truth,” says Becky G. The film premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in June, and it offers a raw, honest look at the global music superstar’s life and career, showcasing unseen footage from her early performances while also including the making of her first música mexicana album, Esquinas, and her 2023 headlining tour. “This film isn’t about perfection,” Becky G added in a statement. “It’s about becoming. Rebbeca was filmed in a moment of personal transition, when the questions were still louder than the answers. It’s raw, it’s real, and it’s healing.” (Rolling Stone)

Selena Gomez hosted her third annual Rare Impact Fund Benefit in Los Angeles on Wednesday night (October 29). The event raised over $600,000 for mental health charities with support from performers Laufey and The Marías, and host Jimmy Kimmel. The benefit was attended by Gomez’s husband Benny Blanco and other notable figures, with the yearly event serving as a major part of the actress/singer’s ongoing mission through the Rare Impact Fund – which she founded five years ago alongside her Rare Beauty brand – to raise $100 million for global mental health resources and education. “This night is a celebration of how far we’ve come and a powerful reminder of how much more we can do together,” Gomez said back in September as she looked forward to the event. “I’m incredibly grateful to Jimmy and The Marías for joining me in shining a light on youth mental health. Their support means the world – not just to me, but to millions of young people this work touches around the globe.” (Billboard)

Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, Doechii, and Brandi Carlile lead a host of notable artists who will announce the 2026 Grammy nominations during a livestream on November 7 at 8 a.m. PT/11 a.m. ET on the Recording Academy’s YouTube channel. Other artists taking part in the Grammy nominations reveal include Nicole Scherzinger, Jon Batiste, Karol G, Little Big Town, Lizzo, Mumford and Sons, Sam Smith, and Dr. Chelsey Green, the chair of the Recording Academy’s board of trustees. Carpenter, a recent two-time Grammy winner, is poised for multiple nominations this year, alongside Roan and Doechii, while Carlile and Scherzinger are also strong contenders. The event will also feature a nominations wrap-up show immediately afterward, with the Grammy telecast set to air on CBS for the final time on February 1, 2026, before moving to ABC and Disney in 2027. (Billboard)

Billie Eilish was honored as Music Innovator of the Year by The Wall Street Journal Magazine at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City on Wednesday night(October 29). The 23-year-old Grammy and Oscar-winning singer revealed that she is donating $11.5 million from her Hit Me Hard and Soft Tour to organizations supporting food equity, climate justice, and environmental causes. Speaking at the award ceremony attended by affluent figures like Mark Zuckerberg, Eilish urged billionaires to use their wealth to help those in need. “We’re in a time right now when the world is really bad and really dark,” Eilish said. “People need empathy and help more than ever, especially in our country. I’d say if you have money, it would be great to use it for good things and maybe give it to some people that need it.” Eilish then added, “Love you all, but there’s a few people in here who have a lot more money than me. If you’re a billionaire, why are you a billionaire? No hate, but yeah, give your money away.” (Rolling Stone)

Tame Impala’s first studio album in five years, Deadbeat, debuted at No. 1 on six Billboard charts – including Top Rock & Alternative Albums, Top Rock Albums, Top Alternative Albums, Top Dance Albums (their first appearance on the tally), Vinyl Albums, and Indie Store Album Sales – and reached No. 4 on the all-genre Billboard 200. Deadbeat marks Tame Impala’s first release on Columbia Records, and it earned 70,000 equivalent album units in its first week, with vinyl sales setting a personal best for the Kevin Parker-led project. The album’s tracks also dominated the Billboard Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart, occupying eight of the top 25 spots, highlighted by “Dracula” at No. 1 and “My Old Ways” at No. 3, while 11 songs from the record appear on the Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart. Additionally, Tame Impala made their debut appearance on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, with “Dracula” reaching a new peak of No. 33, while “My Old Ways” and “Loser” debuted at Nos. 56 and 91, respectively. (Billboard)

On Wednesday (October 29), Mumford & Sons revealed the details of their sixth studio album, Prizefighter, which is set for release on February 13, 2026 via Island Records. The 14-track record was produced by The National’s Aaron Dessner at Long Pond Studios, and features high-profile collaborations with Gracie Abrams, Hozier, Chris Stapleton, and Gigi Perez. The project includes the recently released lead single, "Rubber Band Man," with Hozier, as well as tracks like "Here" with Stapleton, and "Badlands" featuring Abrams. “We feel like we’re hitting our prime as a creative force,” said frontman Marcus Mumford of the new album. “We’re putting everything we have into this now, and we’re using everything about our experience so far to embrace exactly who we are. We’re comfortable in our skins these days. And ‘Prizefighter’ is us going for it – serious and playful, sometimes bruised and always hopeful. We’re nowhere near done yet. I’m more excited to be in this band than I’ve ever been.” (NME)

Reneé Rapp has postponed her third concert on her current Bite Me Tour due to an ongoing illness, delaying her scheduled hometown show on Wednesday (October 29) in Charlotte, North Carolina to November 7. After previously rescheduling performances earlier this week in Atlanta and Tampa to November 4 and 5, Rapp told fans in her Instagram Story that she is still not able to perform. “As of right now, I still don’t have a voice,” she wrote. “I’m recovering slowly but still not in a place where I am able to perform safely tomorrow night at my hometown show- I am so sorry and heartbroken that I have to postpone.” Rapp assured fans that “all original tickets will be valid for the new date,” while adding that she is “taking this time to recover and then next week I will give you the best version of me. The best version of this show that | love so much. The show you deserve to see.” (Rolling Stone)

Busta Rhymes is honoring his longtime friend D’Angelo, who passed away on October 14 from pancreatic cancer, with a new tribute song titled “Magic,” in which he raps over D’Angelo’s 2000 track “One Mo’Gin.” Reflecting on their 34-year friendship, Busta recalled meeting D’Angelo in 1990 during A Tribe Called Quest studio session, and he praised the late R&B singer’s reserved yet powerful presence and unique impact on music. “When it was time for him to actually speak – when you heard him sing or play the keyboard — it magnified the polar opposite of how quiet he was,” Busta recalls. He described D’Angelo as a transformative artist who left a profound legacy felt deeply in the music community. “There have been a lot of soulful artists who played and sang that came before him and came after him,” Busta says, before adding, “But the impact was nowhere near the level that he was able to do it on just three albums across 34 years.” (Billboard)

For the first time since February 1990, there are no rap songs in the Billboard Hot 100’s Top 40, ending a historic streak of over 35 years. This shift follows Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s former chart-topping hit, “Luther,” falling off the chart entirely due to recent Billboard rule changes removing long-charting songs that fail to reach certain criteria. The last time there weren’t any rap songs in the Top 40 was February 2, 1990, when Biz Markie’s eventual Top 10 hit, “Just a Friend,” reached No. 41 on the chart. When the track jumped up to No. 29 the following week, that began a Hot 100 streak of rap songs in the Top 40 that would last for the next 35 years, eight months and three weeks. The highest-charting rap song is currently YoungBoy Never Broke Again’s “Shot Callin” at No. 44, with tracks by Cardi B and BigXthaPlug also in the high 40s. (Billboard) 

A judge denied Dan Bernad's emergency request for sole custody of his 19-month-old son Somersault with singer Sia this week. Court documents show the judge ruled insufficient evidence existed for emergency relief. Bernad filed the October 27th motion claiming Sia is "an unfit and unreliable parent struggling with substance abuse and addiction" while requesting $77,245 monthly child support. Sia responded October 28th, declaring "I have been fully sober for over six months and working my program which includes weekly testing and a sober companion." The current custody arrangement continues, giving Sia primary custody with limited monitored visits for Bernad. Sia alleged Bernad's requests are "directly tied to financial gain rather than a genuine effort to foster a meaningful parental relationship with Summi," noting she has paid him $300,000 since their March separation. (Story URL)

Drake has officially filed a notice of appeal following the dismissal of his defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group over the promotion of Kendrick Lamar’s chart-topping song, “Not Like Us.” The case was dismissed on October 9 by District Judge Jeannette Vargas, who ruled the track as a “nonactionable opinion” made in the context of a rap battle, thus not defamatory. Drake originally sued UMG in January, alleging the label defamed him by promoting the song, and filed an amended complaint after UMG’s motion to dismiss. Drake’s legal team are expected to provide their arguments over the basis of the appeal in a filing that will be submitted soon, while releasing the following statement: “This confirms our intent to appeal, and we look forward to the Court of Appeals reviewing that filing in the coming weeks.” UMG has yet to publicly comment on the appeal. (Variety)

Seventeen new performers and presenters, including Jim Carey, Janelle Monáe, Avril Lavigne, Donald Glover, Mick Fleetwood, Jerry Cantrell, Joe Perry, Mike McCready, and Nancy Wilson, have been added to the lineup for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony on November 8 in Los Angeles, boosting the roster of special guests participating in the event to 37. These announcements follow the addition of Chappell Roan and the Killers earlier this week, joining previously announced artists including Beck, Brandi Carlile, Doja Cat, Elton John, Flea, Iggy Pop, Missy Elliott, Olivia Rodrigo, and Questlove. They will all be on hand to honor the Rock Hall’s 2025 class of inductees featuring Cyndi Lauper, Bad Company, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Outkast, Soundgarden, and The White Stripes, as well as a series of special honorees. The 40th annual event will take place at the Peacock Theater, and will stream live on Disney+, with a condensed primetime special airing on ABC on January 1. (Variety)

On Monday (October 27), Miguel announced the dates and details of his 2026 North American and European tour in support of his latest album, Caos, which dropped on October 23, coinciding with the Grammy-winning R&B singer’s 40th birthday. The international jaunt will kick off on February 10 in Atlanta, hitting major cities like Philadelphia, New York, Chicago, Seattle, and Los Angeles, before concluding the North American leg on March 21 in Houston, followed by U.K. and European dates in April. Jean Dawson will join him as the opener for the North American dates, while Channel Tres will open the L.A. show. An artist pre-sale launches on Wednesday (October 29), followed by a general on-sale on Thursday (October 30), with special VIP packages available that include behind-the-scenes tours, access to soundchecks, and Q&As with Miguel. (Rolling Stone)

Flavor Flav has been named the official hype man and sponsor for the USA Bobsled and Skeleton teams at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, bringing his high-energy support and financial backing to the athletes. “The partnership is a blessing. It’s cooler than 'Cool Runnings.' It’s Coolest Runnings,” Flav said while referencing the 1993 comedy film about the Jamaican bobsled team. The 66-year-old Public Enemy rapper, who previously supported the U.S. women’s water polo team at the 2024 Paris Summer Games, recently visited the teams in Park City, Utah, where he tried bobsledding, impressing athletes with his speed and enthusiasm. “Flavor Flav embodies the same grit, dedication, and pride that define our athletes, and we’re excited to have him bring that excitement to our team and fans across the country,” USA Bobsled and Skeleton CEO Aron McGuire said in a statement. Flav plans to travel with the team to the Games in February and continues to actively support Olympians beyond just cheering from the sidelines. (Billboard)

Drake is facing a class-action lawsuit in Missouri accusing him and influencer Adin Ross of promoting the “deceptive” and allegedly illegal online casino Stake.us, which misled consumers by marketing itself as a harmless social casino despite operating as a real-money gambling platform. The complaint, filed in Jackson County Circuit Court, alleges that Stake.us’s dual-currency system enables real-money gambling, while also claiming that Drake and Ross often gambled with platform funds rather than their own money, intentionally misleading fans during livestream promotions. “When Ross and Drake purport to gamble online with Stake.com, they often do not do so with their own money despite telling the public in Missouri and elsewhere the opposite,” the filing states, while arguing that “Stake’s influencer marketing, especially through Drake and Ross, is directed, among others, at teenagers in Missouri and in other states.” Representatives for Drake, Ross, and Stake have yet to make official statements about the lawsuit. (Rolling Stone)

Chappell Roan and The Killers have been announced as guests at the 40th annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on November 8, 2025, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. While Roan herself won’t be eligible for induction until 2042, she will be on hand to induct Cyndi Lauper into the Rock Hall, with the young singer revealing that she auditioned with “True Colors” for America’s Got Talent when she was 13 (she didn’t get selected). The Killers – who are eligible for induction in 2028 – will join a star-studded lineup including Beck, Doja Cat, Elton John, and others to honor this year’s inductees: Bad Company, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Lauper, Outkast, Soundgarden and The White Stripes, along with Salt-N-Pepa and Warren Zevon for Musical Influence, Thom Bell, Nicky Hopkins, and Carol Kaye for Musical Excellence, and Lenny Waronker will receive the Ahmet Ertegun Award for Lifetime Achievement​​. The ceremony will stream live nationwide on Disney+, while ABC will broadcast a primetime special featuring highlights from the event on January 1, 2026. (Billboard)

Jack DeJohnette, the acclaimed jazz drummer known for his work with Miles Davis during his influential “electric period,” died on Sunday (October 26) at the age of 83 from congestive heart failure. “He was very comfortable and at peace,” said Joan Clancy, DeJohnette’s longtime assistant, who confirmed the musician’s death, while adding that “he was surrounded by his wife, Lydia, family, and friends” when he passed. Beginning piano in childhood before switching to drums at 18, DeJohnette rose through Chicago’s avant-garde scene to play with legends like John Coltrane, Charles Lloyd, Bill Evans, and Joe Henderson.

In 1969, he replaced Tony Williams in Davis’ band, contributing to groundbreaking albums such as Bitches Brew, and historic live performances by Davis’ so-called “Lost Quintet.” “It was great to play with Miles, because Miles loved the drums,” DeJohnette said in 2009. “Everything came from the drums. He liked boxing, he was a big boxing fan, and he saw drums in jazz as having similar aspects.” After leaving Davis, DeJohnette led his own projects and collaborated with the likes of Freddie Hubbard and Sonny Rollins, earning two Grammy awards while securing a lasting legacy as a musical innovator and NEA Jazz Master. (Rolling Stone)

On Sunday (October 26), Reneé Rapp announced that she has postponed two of the final North American dates of her Bite Me Tour due to illness. The 25-year-old pop star revealed in an since-expired Instagram Story that doctors advised her to prioritize resting her voice and giving her body time to recover. Rapp postponed her October 26 show in Atlanta and October 27 gig in Tampa, which have already been rescheduled to November 5 and November 4, respectively, with original tickets remaining valid. “In my career I have never had to do this before — but I have to reschedule tonight and tomorrow’s shows,” Rapp wrote. “I’ve been pushing through an illness but my body has finally given out. My doctors have told me that it isn’t safe to perform due to the need for vocal rest and physical recovery." Rapp’s show on Wednesday (October 29) in Charlotte is still set to take place as scheduled. (People)

On Monday (October 27), Demi Lovato announced the dates and details of her 2026 North American It’s Not That Deep Tour. The 23-date arena tour is in support of Lovato’s ninth album, It’s Not That Deep, which dropped on Friday (October 24). The jaunt will feature opening act Adéla, and will stretch from April 8 in Charlotte, N.C. to May 25 in Houston, while stopping in major cities including Orlando, Atlanta, Nashville, Toronto, New York, Chicago, and Dallas. “I can’t wait to get back on the road with you and dance to these songs together night after night,” Lovato wrote, while adding, “this is gonna be so much fun, i can’t even contain it… SEE YOU SO SOON.” Lovato previewed her first headlining tour in three years with an underplay performance at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles on Saturday (Oct. 25). An artist pre-sale starts Thursday (October 30), followed by a general on-sale beginning Friday (October 31). (Billboard)

Sean “Diddy” Combs was sentenced on October 3 to 50 months in prison for two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution, with his release expected on May 8, 2028, according to the Federal Bureau of Prisons, factoring in time served and good behavior. Acquitted of more serious racketeering and sex trafficking charges, Combs has appealed the sentence, though prospects for success are slim. At sentencing, Judge Arun Subramanian told Combs that “there is a light at the end of the tunnel,” while encouraging the disgraced entertainment mogul to devote his future to supporting victims of domestic violence. “The same power you used to hurt women, you can use to help them,” he said. “I’m counting on you to make the most of your second chance.” Despite the conviction, lead counsel Marc Agnifilo said Combs hopes to “make something special out of his life,” while adding that getting involved in music again is “way down the road.” (Variety)

Taylor Swift’s “The Fate of Ophelia” tops the Billboard Hot 100 for a third consecutive week, while her album, The Life of a Showgirl, simultaneously leads the Billboard 200 for the third straight week. This marks another historic achievement for Swift, as she becomes the first artist to debut at No. 1 on both charts while maintaining that dominance for three consecutive weeks. This milestone adds to Swift’s record as the only artist to achieve seven simultaneous No. 1 album and single launches. Swift also places three other songs in this week’s Top 10, as “Opalite” drops two spots to No. 4, while “Elizabeth Taylor” remains at No. 5, and “Father Figure” holds at No. 6. With those multiple Top 10 hits, Swift sets a record by claiming her seventh career week with at least four of the Top 10 songs on the Hot 100 chart, topping Drake’s mark of six.

In other significant moves in this week’s Hot 100, two acts crack the Top 10 for the first time in their career, as Olivia Dean’s “Man I Need” jumps nine spots to reach No. 8, and Leon Thomas’ “Mutt” surges eight slots to claim No. 10. Elsewhere in the Hot 100 Top 10, HUNTR/X’s “Golden,” from the KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack, rises one spot to No. 2, Alex Warren’s “Ordinary” moves up one slot to No. 3, Justin Bieber’s “Daisies” vaults up eight places to No. 7, and Morgan Wallen’s “I Got Better” surges seven spots to No. 9. (Billboard)

On Friday (October 24), Florence + the Machine announced the dates and details of their 2026 North American Everybody Scream Tour. The 23-date arena tour is in support of the English indie pop group’s sixth studio album, Everybody Scream, which will be released on October 31, marking their first record since 2022’s Dance Fever. The jaunt kicks off April 8 in Minneapolis and wraps with a two-night stand in Los Angeles on May 19-20, while hitting major cities across the U.S. and Canada, including Chicago, Toronto, Boston, New York, Miami, Atlanta, and San Francisco. The North American tour follows a series of European dates in early 2026, and will feature special guest opening acts Rachel Chinouriri, Sofia Isella, CMAT, and Mannequin Pu**y at select dates. An artist presale starts on Monday (November 3), followed by a general on-sale on Wednesday (November 5). (Rolling Stone)

On Saturday (October 25), Lana Del Rey opened her set at Neil Young’s ‘Harvest Moon’ charity concert with a heartfelt cover of his classic, “The Needle and the Damage Done,” at Painted Turtle Summer Camp in Lake Hughes, California. She told the audience as she strolled on stage, “I thought we’d get started with a little bit of Neil,” before delivering a faithful rendition of Young’s Harvest standout, followed by performances of her own hits, including “Arcadia,” “Video Games,” and “Norman Fu**ing Rockwell,” plus her first solo performance of “Let the Light In.” The show marked Del Rey’s final scheduled live performance of 2025, with her country-inspired album delayed until next year. The benefit concert also featured performances by Beck, John Mayer, and Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts, in support of the Painted Turtle, which provides summer camp experiences for kids with serious medical issues, and Bridge School, which provides education to children with severe speech and physical disabilities. (Rolling Stone)