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Carly Rae Jepsen Announces 2027 North American Tour

The North American run behind her new double album kicks off in April

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Grammys’ Asian Pop Category Will Go Forward at 2027 Ceremony, Recording Academy Confirms

CEO Harvey Mason, jr. acknowledges reactions were mixed, but says "the loudest feedback we heard was from people who were enthusiastic supporters."

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Why Madonna, The Rolling Stones and Paul McCartney Could Be Grammy Dark Horses

When legacy acts score album of the year nods (and wins), it doesn’t always go over well — but this year, three deserving veterans who generated buzz could be deserving nominees.

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Teenage Singer-Guitarist and Country Up-and-Comer Colton Dawson Is Bringing Back the ’80s With His Neo-Traditional Sound

Dawson opens up about singing for Randy Travis, amassing his enviable guitar collection and working on his debut album.

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Billboard Español Celebrates Its 4th Anniversary: Here’s Every Cover

Revisit the stories of these artists who have set the pulse of Latin music.

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Ronnie Wood talks new Jimi Hendrix exhibition and hopes of Rolling Stones tour: “When my compadres say, ‘Let’s go’, I’ll be ready”

As he unveiled his collection at the rock icon’s former apartment, Wood told NME about the side of Hendrix people don’t know, wanting to return to Glastonbury with the Stones “in the drop of a hat”, and if all hope is lost for a Faces reunion The post Ronnie Wood talks new Jimi Hendrix exhibition an

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Japanese court says voice is protected by publicity rights; US appeals court says AI training is not fair use

There have been two judgments this week of relevance to the ongoing AI debates in the music industry. A Japanese court ruled that publicity rights allow performers to stop unapproved AI voice clones. Meanwhile a US appeals court ruled against an AI company that used the good old fair use defence

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ADÉLA, Ella Langley & Tinashe: Which Pop Stars Won September 2026? Greatest Pop Stars Podcast

This Who Won the Month episode of the 'Greatest Pop Stars' podcast looks at the big names who helped us through a slower month in pop stardom.

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NLE Choppa Talks Drake & Names His Favorite Song He’s Made in Interview With His 6-Year-Old Daughter Clover

The Memphis rapper gives fans a peek into his family life as a father of two in the Billboard Family interview.

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Universal Music Group Promotes Frank Briegmann to Chairman & CEO Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Canada & Deutsche Grammophon

Briegmann will continue reporting to UMG chairman and CEO Sir Lucian Grainge and will work alongside UMG's European leadership teams.

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Carly Rae Jepsen Announces 2027 North American Tour Dates: ‘WE GO HARD IN THIS FAMILY!’

The trek will support her new album, Day and Night.

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Carly Rae Jepsen to Tour Day and Night in 2027

The North American run behind her new double album kicks off in April

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GANS announce self-titled second album with propulsive new single ‘My God Is A Stranger’: “A cauldron of casual sex and witchcraft”

The duo are heading out on a UK tour next week

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Rick Ross Arrested on Battery & Domestic Violence Charges in Miami Beach

Miami-Dade jail records show Rozay was booked the morning of Oct. 1.

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Universal Audio's next generation of Volt audio interfaces offers more ways to shape your sound

Switchable preamp characters and six flavours of compression bring more tonal variety to UA's affordable, easy-to-use interface range

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Meet the Producers Who United to Help Noah Kahan Craft ‘The Great Divide’

Aaron Dessner and Gabe Simon open up about why it was "brilliant" of the singer-songwriter to get them together for his blockbuster 2026 album.

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Rick Ross Booked on Domestic Violence Charges

Miami Beach police arrested the rapper on charges of felony battery by strangulation and misdemeanour battery

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The MusicRadar gear roundup Sep 2026 edit, featuring fresh drops from Taylor, Yamaha, ESP and more

This month's highlights include sumptuous 12-fretters from Taylor, Cesar Gueikian's Gibson DES range, a tremolo-equipped Strandberg Boden Essential and more

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Rick Ross Arrested on Domestic Violence Charges in Miami

The multiple charges include felony battery by strangulation and misdemeanor battery. Rick Ross Arrested on Domestic Violence Charges in Miami Eddie Fu

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Carly Rae Jepsen Announces 2027 North American Tour

Jepsen's next run of shows in the US and Canada arrive in support of her new album, Day + Night. Carly Rae Jepsen Announces 2027 North American Tour Paolo Ragusa