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Drake Keeps All Three 2026 Albums Out of the 2027 Grammys Race

Drake is once again keeping his distance from the Grammys, despite one of the biggest album years of his career. According to Billboard, none of his three 2026 releases — “ICEMAN,” “HABIBTI” or “MAID OF HONOUR” — were submitted for consideration at the 2027 Grammy Awards, even after the projects made history by occupying the top three spots on the Billboard 200. Drake is sitting out another Grammy cycle in a major way. According to Billboard, none of the three albums he released in 2026 — “ICEMAN,” “HABIBTI” and “MAID OF HONOUR” — were submitted for consideration at the 2027 Grammy Awards,......

Shakira Breaks Amazon Music Livestream Record as Dua Lipa Joins Her for ‘Antología’

Shakira turned her October 3 Madrid concert into a major global moment, breaking Amazon Music’s record for the most popular livestream by a female artist while welcoming Dua Lipa for their first-ever performance of “Antología” together. The surprise duet completed a story that began months earlier in Bogotá, giving the record-setting night an emotional pop moment alongside its huge digital reach. Shakira turned one night in Madrid into two major pop moments at once: a record-breaking global livestream and a long-awaited duet with Dua Lipa on “Antología.” The October 3 concert, part of a 12-show run in the Spanish capital, became the most......

Noel Gallagher’s ‘MTV Unplugged’ Oasis Guitar Sells for Nearly 300,000

Noel Gallagher’s famous acoustic guitar from Oasis’ 1996 “MTV Unplugged” performance has sold for $299,376 including the buyer’s premium, setting a new auction record for an Oasis acoustic guitar. The Takamine FP460SC, built in 1995 and closely tied to one of the band’s strangest live appearances, carried the kind of history that turns a musical instrument into a major piece of rock memorabilia. Noel Gallagher’s famous acoustic guitar from Oasis’ 1996 “MTV Unplugged” performance has sold for $299,376 including the buyer’s premium, setting a new auction record for an Oasis acoustic guitar. The Takamine FP460SC, built in 1995......

Kanye West’s Two Russia Concerts Officially Canceled as Ticket Refunds Begin

Kanye West will no longer perform in Saint Petersburg on October 10 and 11 after both planned concerts were officially canceled. Say Agency confirmed that the shows cannot go ahead as announced and that ticket holders will receive refunds, ending weeks of confusion after Gazprom Arena publicly said it had never signed a rental agreement for the two major stadium dates. Kanye West’s planned concerts in Saint Petersburg are officially off, ending weeks of uncertainty around two shows that had been scheduled for October 10 and 11. The cancellation was confirmed by Say Agency, which said the events cannot go ahead as originally announced and that ticket holders will receive refunds. The......

Drake Drops Four ‘FOMO’ Tracks on ‘HABIBTI’ Deluxe With Don Toliver

Drake is bringing four songs from his “FOMO” short film to streaming with a new “HABIBTI” deluxe edition. The release includes his first two official collaborations with Don Toliver, plus Yebba, “Quebec” and an extended version of “Classic.” It arrives during a busy 2026 run that has already delivered major chart success, new projects and plans for another huge touring chapter. Drake is giving fans another piece of the FOMO era with the official release of four tracks from the short film, now packaged as the HABIBTI deluxe edition. The new drop arrived on streaming services on October 2 and brings together two long-awaited Don Toliver......

Sia Sells 50% Stake in Her Music Catalogue for 180 Million

Sia has reportedly agreed to sell a 50 percent stake in her music catalogue for $180 million in a major deal with Pophouse. The agreement covers hits including “Chandelier,” “Titanium” and “Cheap Thrills,” while the financial details are closely connected to her ongoing divorce from Dan Bernad, with part of the money expected to remain in escrow until the former couple reaches an agreement. Sia has reportedly struck a major deal involving her songwriting catalogue, agreeing to sell a 50 percent stake in her music rights for $180 million. The agreement, reported by TMZ, gives entertainment and investment company Pophouse a half share in a body of work......

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ Prison Life Reportedly Includes a Phone, Massages and Hennessy

Sean “Diddy” Combs is reportedly living a far more comfortable prison life than most inmates, according to allegations detailed by NBC News. Sources claim the music mogul spends thousands of dollars each month while serving his federal sentence, with alleged access to a contraband cellphone, special meals, massages, premium alcohol and a modified tablet. His spokesperson has strongly pushed back against the portrayal. Sean “Diddy” Combs is serving a federal prison sentence, but a new report claims his daily life behind bars looks very different from the usual picture of prison. According to NBC News, the 56-year-old music mogul allegedly spends thousands of dollars......

Taylor Swift Turns a 47 Million Beverly Hills Mansion Into the Dark World of ‘Patient Zero’

Taylor Swift turns a $46.95 million Beverly Hills mansion into a key part of the dark story behind her “Patient Zero” music video. Starring Dakota Johnson and Colin Farrell, the cinematic clip uses the home’s Brutalist design, glass walls and huge open spaces to reflect a toxic relationship, while Swift connects the setting to gothic stories, psychological thrillers and the emotional coldness at the center of the song. Taylor Swift turned a Beverly Hills mansion into one of the most important characters in her “Patient Zero” music video, using the $46.95 million home to mirror the emotional distance at the center of the story. The 18,344-square-foot property,......

MIRUD’s Decade of Music Awards From the Balkans to Latin America

MIRUD has built a career spanning more than a decade, moving across the Balkans, international stages and the Latin music world. From early awards in Europe to Viña del Mar and later Spanish-language releases including “Dios Me Lo Quitó” and “Desnudo,” his journey shows how each new chapter has gradually expanded his audience, sound and international profile. MIRUD has spent more than a decade building a career that moves across markets, languages and musical cultures. From his earliest recognition in the Balkans to appearances and awards connected with Latin America, his story has developed in stages rather than around one single breakthrough. The......

Miley Cyrus Is Back at No. 1 as ‘Bass Persuades’ Ends a Decade-Long Album Chart Wait

Miley Cyrus is back at the top of the Billboard 200 as Bass Persuades becomes her first number one album in more than a decade. The pop star celebrated the milestone with a personal Instagram message, a striking bouquet from Atlantic Records and a heartfelt thank-you to fans, marking a major new chapter after Bangerz last ruled the chart in 2013. Miley Cyrus has another major chart moment to celebrate, and this one carries extra weight. Her new album Bass Persuades has reached number one on the Billboard 200, giving the singer her first chart-topping album there in more than a decade. For an artist whose career has moved through pop, rock, country and glam, the return to the top feels like......