Jamie Miller's Babydoll rises to UK number two, behind only Taylor Swift
The singer, originally from Pontprennau in Cardiff, saw the TikTok-driven single climb from three to two in the official UK charts, according to BBC Wales.
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Michael Jackson's Essential collection tops UK year-to-date albums chart for 2026
The Essential Michael Jackson has passed 508,000 UK chart units this year, according to Music-News.com's report of the Official Charts year-to-date ranking, with the biopic Michael cited as the driver.
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Songwriter sues Drake and UMG over 'Janice STFU' chorus
Aviel Calev Hirschfield claims the chorus of the No. 1 single was taken from a demo he finished in January 2026. A representative for the rapper denies the allegations.
Bon Jovi named first British Summer Time 2027 headliner at Hyde Park
The band will play BST Hyde Park in London on 24 June 2027, and have also added stadium dates in Australia, the US and Canada.
Mojo gives Richard Thompson's Hippies, Thugs And Heroes five stars
Critic Jim Wirth calls the guitarist's first album since 2024's Ship To Shore one of the bleakest and best of his career, in a review published by Mojo.
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Nightwish part ways with vocalist Floor Jansen after 13 years
The Finnish symphonic metal band and Jansen both describe the split as "a mutual decision", announced on 15 October 2026. It comes weeks before Nightwish release a live album marking their 30th anniversary.
Muse to headline Rock Werchter 2027 on Friday 2 July
The band will take the top slot on the second day of the Belgian festival, with tickets on sale from 10am on Friday 30 October.
Django Django share 'Year Of The Snake' and announce 2027 UK and European tour
The fourth single from 'Doveland' arrives alongside headline dates running from 23 February to 13 March 2027, with record-store shows planned around the album's release.
Fontaines D.C. to air one-off Later… With Jools Holland special on BBC Two on 15 November
The Dublin band filmed the session at Alexandra Palace Theatre. It reaches BBC iPlayer on 21 October, five days after their fifth album, 'Dopamine Chamber', is released.
Bell X1 release 'Atlas' and add third Vicar Street date ahead of 'Good Bones'
The Irish band's new single previews ninth album 'Good Bones', due on 13 November, while a 29 November show joins two earlier nights at Dublin's Vicar Street.
Bleachers release new single 'Blood Brothers' ahead of Bleachers Forever Tour
The band's latest song follows fifth album 'everyone for ten minutes' and arrives before an 18-date European, UK and Irish run that finishes at London's Eventim Apollo on 3 December.
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ScHoolboy Q confirms new album 'THank Que' for 2027 at Blank Face LP anniversary show
The Los Angeles rapper revealed the title and release year onstage while marking a decade since 'Blank Face LP', according to Dork's reporting.
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Chance the Rapper wins final claim against ex-manager Pat Corcoran
A Cook County judge has found that Corcoran breached his fiduciary duty over merchandise vendor payments, ending a legal fight that began in 2020. The reported findings offer a case study in how manager earnings are policed.
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U2 release 'The Greatest Show On Earth' and announce first 2027 tour dates
The Brian Eno co-write previews 'Carnaval De Luz', due on 13 November, while the first 2027 stadium shows are in Latin America. UK dates have yet to be confirmed.
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Big Thief launch free Live Archive with 10 mixed concerts
The band's new site offers fully mixed shows at no cost, with a new performance due on the second Tuesday of every month, plus a live 'Incomprehensible' recorded in Dublin.
DOJ and FTC sue ticket broker REPS & Co over alleged $120m BOTS Act scheme
US regulators accuse the San Diego firm of using thousands of accounts to buy millions of tickets, including for Beyoncé and Pitbull concerts. The company has not yet responded to the claims.
Bob Dylan opens Lights of Autumn tour in Oslo with first Randy Newman cover and a new guitarist
Dylan began his European run at Oslo Spektrum with a 19-song set of long-absent songs and covers, and a guitarist Rolling Stone says has not been confirmed. The tour ends with four nights at London's Royal Festival Hall.
Joni Mitchell to publish NEWS, a book of 23 political paintings, on 3 November
The singer-songwriter's new book gathers paintings that take on power and the 24-hour news cycle, and comes with a statement that she has retired from music to paint.