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What to know | The Rosalía Song Went Through 196 Rewrites, and Bono Called Penélope Cruz for Help
The key details: U2's new album Carnaval De Luz features "The Mirror Maker," a tribute to Rosalía whose roots actually trace back to 2017. Bono personally opened up to Rolling Stone about this winding eight-year creative journey.
Taylor Swift's 33rd VMA Win Becomes A Tribute To Dolly Parton, The "Ultimate Showgirl"
Taylor Swift took home Video Of The Year at the VMAs for "The Fate Of Ophelia"—but used the moment to honor Dolly Parton, who died last month, calling her the "ultimate showgirl."
Wembley Stadium Books Slipknot for 2027, Marilyn Manson and BMTH Sign On
Slipknot's newly revealed "(sic)est Stadium Tour" launches July 3 at London's Wembley Stadium in 2027, with Marilyn Manson, Bring Me The Horizon, and other acts set to appear across the North and South American dates.
Disney+ Set To Stream 'Oasis: Don't Look Back In Anger' From October 9, Featuring Unseen Footage
Having debuted in UK cinemas on September 9, this documentary about Oasis's 2025 reunion tour will arrive on Disney+ on October 9, bringing along exclusive footage absent from the theatrical release.
After Six Decades on Stage, Rod Stewart Reveals "The Final Encore" Tour Spanning 20 Cities
Set to launch in Dublin next April, Rod Stewart's UK and European tour "The Final Encore" will close out its UK leg at London's O2 in May before continuing on to Amsterdam, Berlin, Prague and other cities through July.
All 42 Dates Gone: Oasis's "Live '27" Tour Completely Sold Out as Liam Gallagher Says Sneak In If You Must, Just Don't Wreck It
Spanning the UK, Ireland, Europe, and the US with 42 dates, Oasis's 2027 tour saw every ticket claimed after staggered weekend sales — a rollout that unfolded far more smoothly than the notorious ticket-buying chaos of 2024.
After a 23-Year Absence, Madonna Kicks Off the VMAs Alongside Sabrina Carpenter and Charli XCX
It had been 23 years since Madonna last graced the MTV VMAs stage, but she returned to open the show with Sabrina Carpenter and Charli XCX performing "Confessions II" tracks, ultimately taking home seven trophies.
14 Years Later, BIGBANG Is Back in London—And T.O.P. Still Raps on "Still Life"
Now performing as a trio, BIGBANG took the stage in London on September 26 for their first UK show in 14 years. The setlist for their 20th anniversary tour, XX: Cosmos, drew mostly from earlier hits, and on closer "Still Life," the departed T.O.P.'s original rap verse was left untouched.
Three Conditions, One Track: Tom Morello Brings Kneecap Aboard for "Unconquered"
Before teaming up with Kneecap, Tom Morello set three conditions—the outcome, "Unconquered," now appears on his new album "Everyone Gets Everything They Want."
What to know | Down Two of Six, KATSEYE Pulls Off SNL Debut as a Foursome — And Even Jokes About Their Survival-Show Origins
The key details: KATSEYE performed "Animal" and "Hootie Frutti" during Saturday Night Live's Season 52 premiere on September 26. With members Sophia Laforteza and Manon Bannerman still on hiatus, the remaining four took the stage — and also poked fun at their own competition-show origins in a sketch.
Rachel Chinouriri Bridges Then and Now on SNL UK's Stage
The London singer-songwriter brought both eras of her catalog to SNL UK's second season, mixing a preview of new material with her breakout hit "Never Need Me" as she counts down to October's album drop.
GWAR Mourns Chuck Varga, the Man Behind Sexecutioner, Dead at 68
Cancer has claimed Chuck Varga, the visual architect behind GWAR's stage universe. For nearly 40 years he embodied the leather-clad character Sexecutioner while co-founding Slave Pit Studios, the creative engine behind the band.
That Classic Song Used Twice Before Makes a Comeback: 'American Horror Story' Season 13 Soundtrack Unveiled
Featuring characters spanning the show's entire run, "American Horror Story: 13" wraps its finale with the very same Patience & Prudence classic heard way back in the 2011 series premiere—a "greatest hits" narrative through and through. Below, the complete tracklist and airing schedule disclosed so far.
Inside Olivia Rodrigo's "Unraveled" Opener: A Four-Season Story and That Red-Beneath-White Dress Twist in "The Cure"
On opening night in Hartford, Connecticut, Olivia Rodrigo unveiled her "Unraveled" world tour — a two-hour show split into six chapters tracing spring through winter, capped by a striking reveal as a white gown transforms into red during "The Cure."
What to know | Who Fills the Drummer Vacancy? Paul McCartney's Go-To Drummer Abe Laboriel Jr. Steps In for Pearl Jam
The key details: In its first show since Matt Cameron's departure, Pearl Jam surprised fans at Ohana Festival by bringing in McCartney's longtime drummer Abe Laboriel Jr. to man the kit, with Eddie Vedder calling him tonight's "sub."
What to know | Severe Weather Cancels Ed Sheeran's Two Gillette Stadium Shows, Closing the Book on Macklemore Controversy
The key details: Ed Sheeran was slated to play two shows at Robert Kraft's Gillette Stadium, but they were called off due to severe weather warnings from a powerful East Coast nor'easter, which also forced the cancellation of multiple major music events in New York and Philadelphia.
What to know | Eartheater's New Album on Motherhood: A Cracked Vase, an Alien Birthing Room, and a $100 Must-Have
The key details: Backstage at Bowery Ballroom, Eartheater talks to The FADER about her new album Heavenly Body — from the wabi-sabi cracked vase on the cover to her lullaby collab with Oklou, plus a shoutout to a parenting must-have under $100.
Ten Years, Five Albums In, Nothing But Thieves Still See Themselves as Strays on "Stray Dogs"
Returning to the same studio where they made their debut a decade ago, the Southend five-piece recorded their fifth album "Stray Dogs," weaving road-recorded crowd noise into the transitions and opening up about a fall during a show at Underworld.
Apple Music Hall Unveils First Lineup as Elton John Set to Open Next Week
Set to debut on September 28, Apple's newly built venue Apple Music Hall will welcome Elton John as its opening act, with Charli XCX, Chase & Status, Baby Keem and more to follow. The first round of tickets goes on sale at the same time.
Dolly Parton's Childhood Kindness Toward Beck Still Resonates: "She Had No Reason to Be That Nice to Us, But She Was"
In a conversation with BBC Radio 2 centered on his new album Ride Lonesome, Beck looked back on a childhood encounter with Dolly Parton at a wedding thrown by one of his mother's friends, admitting he was struck by just how warm and welcoming she turned out to be.
What to know | Recovering from Stroke, Michael Kiwanuka Announces New Album — Self-Produced 'FUDGE' Captures His Pre-Illness Playfulness
The key details: Michael Kiwanuka has confirmed he suffered a stroke earlier this year and is currently in recovery, while simultaneously announcing his first self-produced album in 13 years, 'FUDGE,' set for release on October 23, capturing his creative state before the illness struck.
Manchester-Based Irish Singer Dove Ellis Presses Sold-Out Alexandra Palace Show to Vinyl-Only Release, All Proceeds to War Child
Skipping streaming entirely, Dove Ellis is releasing his sold-out London performance as a strictly limited double LP of 1,500 copies, with every cent of the vinyl sales benefiting War Child, the charity aiding children affected by conflict.
Taylor Swift Steps Behind the Camera for "Patient Zero," Set to Debut at the 2026 VMAs
Dakota Johnson and Colin Farrell headline Taylor Swift's directorial music video for her new single "Patient Zero," premiering Sunday at the VMAs. Oscar-winning cinematographer Emmanuel Lubezki handles the visuals.
Dolly Parton's Last-Ever Recording Lands on U2's New Album, Dropping November 13
U2 unveils 'Carnaval De Luz,' their 16th studio album, led by the single "Silencio" ahead of the title track's release. The tracklist includes "Torn," a duet featuring Dolly Parton's final recorded vocals before her passing.