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Eminem’s former sound engineer Joseph Strange pleaded guilty to criminal copyright infringement for selling unreleased recordings, including files sold for approximately $50,000, and faces up to five years in prison.
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Fleetwood Mac: The Chain, the band’s first fully authorized documentary, premieres January 29, 2027, on Apple TV, marking the 50th anniversary of Rumours.
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Chaka Khan will receive the Classic Soul Honor at the 2026 Soul Train Awards on November 27, recognizing her influence on soul, funk and R&B.
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Daft Punk and LEGO are collaborating on an official set inspired by the duo’s pyramid stage from their 2007 Alive tour, based on a fan-designed LEGO Ideas project.
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An Amy Winehouse musical is in early development for London’s West End, with producer Catherine Schreiber reportedly involved and casting underway.
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Ben Folds Five announced their first tour since 2013, with nine spring 2027 dates beginning April 12 in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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Charli XCX will reportedly make a cameo in Martin Scorsese’s upcoming gothic horror film What Happens at Night, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence.
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John Mayer launched Sob Rock Records in partnership with Mercury Records and announced an April 2027 Las Vegas Sphere residency featuring solo, full-band and trio performances.
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New Music Friday
“Weekend in Texas” — Kacey Musgraves
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“Tom and Jerry” — John Mayer
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“Airbender” — Anderson .Paak & Cordae
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“Pangea” — Dominic Fike
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“Tarantino” — LISA
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The Golden Globes moved the Michael Jackson biopic Michael from the musical/comedy categories into drama for the 2027 awards, potentially affecting Jaafar Jackson's awards prospects.
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Disney+ and Hulu have greenlit a Glee reboot, with Ryan Murphy and original collaborators developing the new series; casting and premiere details remain unannounced.
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Martin Garrix announced MARTY, a 14-track pop-focused album featuring collaborations with Madonna, U2, Ed Sheeran and Aitana, arriving March 5, 2027.
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All four Talking Heads members have collaborated on Talking Heads: New Feeling, a book celebrating 50 years since their debut album, arriving May 18, 2027.
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Kid Cudi will write, direct and star as Jean-Michel Basquiat in Jean, a biographical film scheduled to begin production in 2027.
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Sakurazaka46 topped the Billboard Japan Hot 100 with “Ai MUST BE,” followed by EBiDAN, Mrs. GREEN APPLE, Ayumu Imazu and iiONDO.
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The Beatles Announce Massive New Liverpool Experience — Apple Corps plans a 100,000-square-foot immersive Beatles attraction in Liverpool for 2028, alongside a Yellow Submarine-themed viewing tower at St Johns Beacon.

The Rolling Stones Surprise Fans With “Who You Callin’ Crazy” — The Stones released a new single featuring saxophonist Courtney Pine, previewing the deluxe edition of Foreign Tongues, titled Foreign Tongues, Loose Lips.

Doves’ Jez Williams Announces Debut Solo Album — Guitarist Jez Williams announced Life of Me and You, sharing the single “Hollow Man” and scheduling his first solo live shows opening for Elbow.

Olivia Dean Leads Mercury Prize Betting — Olivia Dean’s The Art of Loving has moved ahead of Raye and Nia Archives as the bookmakers’ favorite to win this year’s Mercury Prize.

Virtual K-Pop Group K/DA Returns With “Firestarter” — The League of Legends virtual group returned after six years with “Firestarter,” featuring new voices for Evelynn and Kai’Sa and animation from the team behind Arcane.

Supreme Court Deadlock Leaves Songwriter-Friendly Termination Rights Ruling Intact — Four justices recused themselves from a major copyright case, leaving the lower court’s ruling intact. The decision allows songwriters to reclaim international rights to older works after 35 years, a position challenged by major music publishers.

Danny Elfman Says Tool Helped Him Endure Tattoo Pain — The composer and former Oingo Boingo frontman credited Tool’s Fear Inoculum with helping him tolerate the pain of getting tattooed, offering another glimpse of his heavy-metal fandom.

Top Five Songs About Minnesota — The list features Alex Frecon’s “I’m From Minnesota” at number one, followed by Bob Dylan’s “Walls of Red Wing,” Prince’s “Uptown,” Lil Yachty’s “Minnesota,” and Trampled by Turtles’ “Duluth.”
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U2 to Headline NFL Thanksgiving Eve Halftime Show on Netflix
Jay-Z Reportedly Picks Himself to Headline 2027 Super Bowl Halftime Show
Mötley Crüe Announces 2027 Las Vegas Residency, Carnival of Sins
She Wants Revenge Announces First New Album in 15 Years, The Loved
Papa Roach Announces 2027 U.S. Tour With Ice Nine Kills
Bon Jovi to Headline BST Hyde Park 2027
Olivia Rodrigo Video Team Debunks AI Rumors With Behind-the-Scenes Footage
MUNA Confirms Band Is Safe After Tour Bus Catches Fire in California
Billboard 200 Albums Top 5
The Life of a Showgirl — Taylor Swift
Dandelion — Ella Langley
you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love — Olivia Rodrigo
I'm the Problem — Morgan Wallen
The Great Divide — Noah Kahan
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Iron Maiden announce surprise 2027 North American tour, adding a final run of “Run for Your Lives” dates to their 50th anniversary celebration.

Taylor Swift expands voice trademark filings internationally to combat AI deepfakes, including the phrase “Hey, it’s Taylor Swift.”

Blondie announce High Noon, their first new album in nine years and the final recordings featuring late drummer Clem Burke. The album arrives in early 2027.

Backstreet Boys set a new Rogers Centre attendance record in Toronto, expanding their residency to 12 stadium shows.

Zebra announce Zebra V, their first album in 23 years, arriving November 13. The single “Walk With You” was co-written with KISS frontman Paul Stanley.

Michael Stipe joins members of The National for R.E.M.’s “E-Bow the Letter” and “No Time for Love Like Now” at a festival celebrating Aaron and Bryce Dessner’s 50th birthdays.

PETA bids on Paul McCartney’s childhood home in Liverpool, hoping to turn the Beatles landmark into an animal rights museum.

Billboard Hot 100 Top 5
“Patient Zero” — Taylor Swift
“Choosin’ Texas” — Ella Langley
“Cleveland!” — Taylor Swift
“Babylon” — Taylor Swift
“Pink Clouding” — Taylor Swift
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