Shakira has postponed her upcoming North American dates on her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran tour in order to move the shows to larger venues to accommodate the overwhelming demand of her fans. Shakira made the announcement on her Instagram stories on Friday, revealing that her North American tour will now start in May of 2025 and take place in stadiums throughout the U.S. and Canada instead of her originally scheduled arena shows. “Your incredible support since my tour announcement has truly been extraordinary, and it’s already making this the biggest tour of my career,” Shakira said. The three-time Grammy winner says her current show is “larger and unlike anything I’ve done before,” and thanks her fans for their “understanding and love” over the postponement. “I promise to make it worth the wait and deliver the best show of my life,” Shakira says. This will be her first U.S tour. since her 2018 El Dorado world tour. (Rolling Stone)

P!nk took to Instagram on Saturday (October 19) to announce the abrupt postponement of the next four shows on her current Summer Carnival Tour. The pop superstar wrote that “due to reasons beyond my control,” she had to postpone her four upcoming midwest shows that were scheduled to take place on October 20 in Lincoln, Nebraska,, October 21 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, October 23 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and October 24 in Lincoln, Nebraska. No specific reasons were given for the show postponements. “I’m so disappointed to share this news, but we are working on rescheduling each of these shows as soon as we can,” P!nk wrote. “Thank you for understanding. I’m looking forward to seeing you all very, very soon.” P!nk’s next scheduled show is set to take place on November 3 in Austin, Texas, and her Summer Carnival Tour is scheduled to wind down on November 20 in Columbia, South Carolina. (Billboard)

Hundreds of One Direction fans gathered in London’s Kensington Gardens on Sunday (October 20) to mourn Liam Payne, who died on October 16 after falling from his hotel balcony in Buenos Aires. Large tributes by “Directioners” also took place in Glasgow, Paris, Sydney, and New York, as grieving fans sang Payne’s songs and left personalized messages, flowers, and photographs in honor of the late 31-year-old pop star. The makeshift memorial in London was located next to a statue of Peter Pan, the fictional boy who famously never grew up.

Payne’s former 1D bandmate Zayn Malik announced that he was postponing his upcoming U.S. tour. Malik’s first solo tour of America was set to start in San Francisco on Wednesday (Oct. 23), but the dates have now been pushed back until January of 2025. “Given the heartbreaking loss experienced this week, I’ve made the decision to postpone the US leg of the Stairway to the Sky Tour,” Malik wrote on X on Saturday (Oct. 19). The European leg of Malik’s tour is still scheduled to start on November 20 in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Billboard)

The Class of 2024 was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland on Saturday night. Cher, Ozzy Osbourne, Dave Matthews Band, Mary J. Blige, A Tribe Called Quest, Foreigner, Peter Frampton, and Kool & the Gang officially joined the Rock Hall in the Performers Category during the 5+ hour ceremony. Cher opened the show, dueting with Dua Lipa on “Believe” and proclaiming, “I changed the sound of music forever” in her speech. Ozzy received his award in a black throne befitting the Prince of Darkness, while an all-star band featuring Billy Idol, Jelly Roll, Tool’s Maynard James Keenan, Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Chad Smith, Metallica’s Robert Trujillo, Zakk Wylde, and Wolfgang Van Halen played a medley of metal hits from his solo career.

A Tribe Called Quest were honored with a performance featuring hip-hop legends De La Soul, Busta Rhymes, the Roots, Queen Latifah, and Common, while Dr. Dre and Method Man inducted Mary J. Blige after a live performance from the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul. Demi Lovato, Sammy Hagar, and Kelly Clarkson honored the music of Foreigner, and Chuck D inducted Kool & the Gang, who played a medley of their hits with the Roots. Keith Urban jammed with Peter Frampton after the Who’s Roger Daltrey inducted the guitar legend, and superfan Julia Roberts inducted Dave Matthews Band, who played some hits before ending the night with a cover of Talking Heads “Burning Down the House,” honoring the 40th anniversary of their iconic concert film, Stop Making Sense. (New York Times)

Zach Bryan is taking his music beyond country, as Snoop Dogg disclosed on Thursday’s episode of the Today Show that he and Bryan are collaborating. The reveal came during a segment focused on Bryan’s recent interview with Bruce Springsteen, in which he said doesn’t want to be categorized by only one music style. "I don’t want to be a country musician,” Bryan revealed. “Everyone calls me it. I want to be a songwriter." Snoop then revealed he is working with the country superstar. “Zach sent me a song. I got to put a verse on it,” Snoop Dogg announced. “I’m inspired seeing him with The Boss.” (People)

Ahead of its 30th anniversary in 2025, organizers behind Vans Warped Tour announced on Thursday (October 17) that the legendary music festival will make a triumphant return next year. Warped Tour 2025 will launch at the RFK Campus in Washington, D.C. on June 14 and June 15, then head to the Shoreline Waterfront in Long Beach, California, on July 26 and July 27, before closing things down at Camping World Stadium Campus in Orlando, Florida, on November 15 and 16. The festival’s Instagram video announcing its return featured the simple caption, “we missed u, see u next summer. 💛” The lineup for Warped Tour 2025 has yet to be announced, but two-day tickets went on sale on Thursday. Founder Kevin Lyman had this to say about starting up his festival after taking the last five years off, “People start remembering once something’s gone that it was important, it was fun — and I’m hoping to recapture a lot of that again.” (Rolling Stone)

Tyler, the Creator took to Instagram on Thursday (October 17) to announce details of his forthcoming new album, Chromakopia. Tyler’s eighth album is set to be released on Monday, October 28, and fans can pre-order the CD on the official Chromakopia site, which includes deluxe packages featuring hoodies, hats, t-shirts, and totes, along with commemorative shipping containers. In addition to the atypical Monday release date instead of the music industry standard Friday drop, Tyler also shared the album’s cover art, which features the musician dressed in the same masked soldier attire featured in the Instagram teaser video he shared on Tuesday. Underneath the Chromakopia album title on the cover is a credits line that reads, “All songs written, produced and arranged by Tyler Okonma,” with all text written in dark green. Chromakopia will serve as Tyler’s official follow-up to his Grammy-winning 2021 album, Call Me If You Get Lost. (Billboard)

According to a new Bloomberg report, Jay-Z and the NFL have extended their creative partnership, with the rap superstar and his Roc Nation entertainment company continuing to curate the musical performances at the Super Bowl Halftime Show into the future. While the length and financial details of the new deal have yet to be released, the original agreement they signed in 2019 was worth $25 million over five years. At the NFL owners meeting in Atlanta on Tuesday (October 15), NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said, “It’s been a mutually positive relationship. I’m not sure either one of us really spend much time talking about contracts. Jay is happy. [Roc Nation CEO] Desiree Perez is happy. I’m happy, so we’re all good.” Jay-Z chose Kendrick Lamar to headline the upcoming 2025 halftime show, saying at the time, “Kendrick Lamar is truly a once-in-a-generation artist and performer. He has an unparalleled ability to define and influence culture globally.” (Uproxx)

On Thursday (October 17), BTS singer J-Hope was officially discharged from his mandatory South Korean military service, after completing the required 18 months on duty. J-Hope becomes the second member of BTS to finish their military requirements, joining his bandmate Jin who finished his own service back in June. Jin, and over 100 cheering K-pop fans, were waiting for J-Hope outside the Wonju military base when he walked out in uniform holding bouquets of flowers. The two music superstars were seen embracing and smiling with each other, as the bandmates were reunited after a year and a half spent apart. “Thanks to the fans, I was able to finish it [military service] safely, with good health,” said J-Hope. “What I’ve felt for the past year-and-a-half is that a lot of soldiers are working hard, dedicating themselves, and doing so much to protect the country.” (Billboard)

During A Tribe Called Quest’s induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on Saturday (October 19), the hip-hop legends will be joined by an illustrious crew of their contemporaries and cohorts. Tribe’s surviving members – Q-Tip, Ali Shaheed Muhammad, and Jarobi White – will be accompanied by their longtime friends and frequent collaborators De La Soul, Queen Latifah, Busta Rhymes, the Roots, and Common, who will all pay tribute to the rap crew’s legacy as well as the memory of founding member Phife Dawg, who passed away in 2016 from complications due to diabetes. The 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction will be broadcast live on Disney+ on Saturday, October 19 at 7 p.m. ET. (Consequence of Sound)

Liam Payne’s family released a public statement regarding the One Direction star’s tragic death on Wednesday (October 16), after the singer fell from his third story hotel room in Buenos Aires. A family spokeswoman shared a statement with The Telegraph: “We are heartbroken. Liam will forever live in our hearts and we’ll remember him for his kind, funny and brave soul. We are supporting each other the best we can as a family and ask for privacy and space at this awful time.” Members of One Direction have taken to social media to share touching tributes to their late bandmate.

Harry Styles wrote of Liam on Instagram, “His greatest joy was making other people happy, and it was an honour to be alongside him as he did it. The years we spent together will forever remain among the most cherished years of my life.” While Zayn Malik shared this remembrance on Instagram, “I lost a brother when you left us…what l'd give to just give you a hug one last time and say goodbye to you properly and tell you that I loved and respected you dearly. I will cherish all the memories I have with you in my heart forever.” (NME)

Tyler, the Creator appears ready to launch his next music project, as the rapper released a brief video on Instagram on Wednesday (October 16) that teases that he has new music on the way. The 90-second clip, which Tyler captioned “1. st chroma,” features new music soundtracking a video depicting a masked Tyler leading a line of men marching into a massive shipping container that has the word “CHROMAKOPIA” emblazoned on it with spray paint. The ominous clip switches from black-and-white to full-color in the final seconds, as the shipping container is detonated and explodes. Tyler, the Creator’s last album, Call Me If You Get Lost, was released in 2021, with an expanded Estate Sale edition following two years later. Tyler recently headlined both weekends of the Austin City Limits Festival, but didn’t perform any new songs in his sets. (Consequence of Sound) 

Exactly one month after her brother Tito Jackson's death on September 15, Janet Jackson has finally broken her social media silence by sharing a touching tribute to him on her Instagram stories on Tuesday (October 15). The now-expired post featured a black and white photo of a young Janet looking affectionately at her older brother Tito, who is wearing a stylish fedora and floral shirt. Janet wrote these tender words over the photograph, "May you rest in eternal peace 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 I miss you so much! ❤️" Prior to his death, Tito apparently suffered a medical emergency at a New Mexico shopping center, and he was transported to a local hospital where he was eventually pronounced dead. An investigation into Jackson's death is still ongoing. Tito left behind his sons Taj, 51, Taryll, 49, and TJ, 46, that he shared with his ex-wife Delores "Dee Dee" Martes. (People)

During the Jonas Brothers’ show in Prague on Tuesday night (October 15), the performance was halted for several minutes due to someone flashing a laser pointer at Nick Jonas while he was onstage. A fan-shot video of the incident captures Nick looking up into the crowd while seated at the piano, before he quickly ran off the stage while signaling for a time out. His brothers Joe and Kevin followed after him, and the show was delayed while the issue was handled. A representative for Prague’s O2 Arena issued a statement about the incident: “We can confirm that the Jonas Brothers’ performance had to be interrupted for several minutes due to the use of a prohibited laser pointer by the person. The organizing service responded to this fact. After a few minutes, the band continued their performance.” The final night of the European leg of the Jonas Brothers “Five Albums, One Night” Tour took place on  Wednesday (October 16) in Krakow, Poland. (Rolling Stone)

Back in 1995, while Mariah Carey was busy recording her chart-topping, Grammy-nominated album, Daydream, the pop diva also recorded an unreleased alt-rock album with her band called, Someone’s Ugly Daughter. On new episode of Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers’ Las Culturistas podcast, Carey discussed her long-lost grunge record that has been sitting unheard in her archives for thirty years. “I’m so mad I haven’t done that yet,” Carey admitted about her desire to release the rock album. Mimi disclosed that there are logistical issues preventing her from sharing it, including how she would release such a radically different project than her fans are used to hearing from her. “Who do I drop it with?” she asked, with Rogers suggesting she release it via GarageBand. “I could do that,” Carey continued. “It’s a good album. OK, you will hear it. I was getting life from that, seriously. It was jokes, as well. They’re everlasting.” (Billboard)

Liam Payne, former member of one of the best-selling boy bands of all-time, One Direction, has died at the age of 31. The English singer reportedly died after falling from his third-story hotel room in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The circumstances of the incident are still under investigation, including whether it was accidental or intentional, but TMZ reports that Payne had been acting erratically in the hotel prior to his death. He joined One Direction when they formed in 2010, after appearing on the British reality music competition X Factor. Payne was joined in 1D by fellow band members Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, and Louis Tomlinson.

The group split in 2016 and Payne released his debut solo single “Strip That Down,” in 2017, which reached the Top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. That track was included on his lone solo album, LP1, which was released in 2019. In March, Payne released his latest single, “Teardrops,” which he described on Instagram as being "born from many tears, not all mine. I hope you love it like I do and not too many of you can relate.” Payne is survived by his 7-year-old son, Bear, whom he shared with former Girls Aloud singer Cheryl Cole. (Variety)

On Tuesday (October 15), Sphere Entertainment Co. announced the location of its second Sphere entertainment venue will be in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Abu Dhabi’s Sphere will be a 20,000-capacity venue that will feature the same technological advancements as the original Las Vegas Sphere, which opened in 2022 with a celebrated residency by U2. The Abu Dhabi Sphere plans to host concerts and other special events year-round, much like the Las Vegas Sphere, which has featured high-profile shows by Phish, Dead & Company, and the Eagles.

Sphere Entertainment Co. originally planned to open their second venue in London, but mayor Sadiq Khan shot down those plans due to high energy concerns and the “significant light intrusion” it would bring to the city. “The vision for Sphere has always included a global network of venues, and today’s announcement is a significant milestone toward that goal,” said James L. Dolan, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Sphere Entertainment. “We are proud to collaborate with DCT Abu Dhabi to develop Sphere in their city.” (Consequence of Sound)

Whitney Houston‘s first live performances in South Africa will be turned into a forthcoming live album and concert film to mark three decades since the late singer’s visit there. The Concert for a New South Africa (Durban) is set to be released on November 8, 30 years to the day since Houston’s celebrated 1994 performance at Durban’s Kings Park Stadium. Houston’s set features a 10-minute version of “I Will Always Love You,” along with chart-topping hits “Saving All My Love for You,” and “I Wanna Dance With Somebody.” Houston’s South Africa trip was a celebration of the end of apartheid and President Nelson Mandela’s election win, with the singer also performing in Johannesburg and Cape Town on her tour. “If you want to experience the greatest female contemporary voice of all time, you must see Whitney Houston’s South Africa Durban concert film and own the album,” said legendary music executive Clive Davis, who signed Houston to Arista as a teenager. (Rolling Stone)

During Lizzo’s appearance in a panel at the Fortune Most Powerful Women Summit on Monday (October 14), the music superstar updated fans on what she has been up to lately. Lizzo revealed that she’s not actually “taking a gap year & protecting my peace” as she previously claimed in an Instagram post from August. Lizzo disclosed that she is currently hard at work on new music as well as growing her Yitty shapewear brand. “‘Gap year’? Girl, who said ‘gap year’?” Lizzo said during the summit. “I launched my company, Yitty, in 2022, at the same time as my album, Special. As soon as I stepped down home from tour – I may not be as public-facing – but I went straight to Yitty headquarters, and I’ve just been working, working, working. You may not see me, but I’ve been working. It ain’t a gap year, it’s a grind year.” (Billboard)

50 Cent took to Instagram on Tuesday (October 15) to announce plans for his first ever Las Vegas Residency at the end of 2024 and start of 2025. 50 Cent: In Da Club Vegas residency will consist of six shows scheduled for this December and January of next year, all taking place at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. 50’s performances will take place on December 27, 28, 30, and 31, and January 3 and 4. “I always bring the energy, and Las Vegas is the perfect spot to create an unforgettable experience for my fans,” 50 said in a statement. “We’re talking big production, surprises and the ultimate New Year’s Eve party for my Vegas residency.” The Grammy-winning rapper added on Instagram, “My first Vegas residency is going to be an experience, you don’t wanna miss this!” (Billboard)

During Good Morning America on Tuesday (October 15) – and on Instagram immediately afterwards – Taylor Swift announced that she has partnered with Target to release her self-published The Official Eras Tour Book, along with the first ever physical releases of The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology on vinyl and CD. All three exclusive releases will be available at Target stores beginning on Black Friday, November 29. Swift’s hardcover book will feature over 500 photographs from her record-setting The Eras Tour, along with what Swift calls “my own personal reflections” and “never-before-seen behind the scenes photos.” The expanded Anthology edition of TTPD will be released on a 4LP colored vinyl set and CD for the very first time and will feature 35-tracks. “This tour has been the most wondrous experience and I knew I wanted to commemorate the memories we made together in a special way,” Swift wrote. (Billboard)

Jin of BTS announced on Monday (October 14) that he will release his debut solo album, Happy, on November 15. Jin is the last of the seven BTS members to put out their own solo project. The 31-year-old K-pop sensation’s forthcoming album will feature six tracks that are all inspired by his “journey to discover true happiness,” filled with an underlying hope “that those who listen to the album will also find joy.” The album’s press release goes on to say that, “Happy is a genuine, heartwarming gesture that invites listeners to join him on a journey to find happiness, offering them a sense of strength and comfort in their day-to-day lives.” Back in June, Jin became the first BTS member to complete his mandatory 18-month service in the South Korean military, which he celebrated by personally hugging 1,000 of his fans. (Billboard)

Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” sits at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for the 14th week. The crossover hit became Shaboozey’s first career No. 1 in July, and the track now has the second longest rookie reign at the top of the charts in history, behind only the 19-week run by Lil Nas X’s 2019 debut, “Old Town Road” (featuring Billy Ray Cyrus). Sabrina Carpenter again places three songs in the Top 10 for a seventh consecutive week, as “Espresso” jumps up one spot to No. 4, “Taste” moves up two slots to No. 7, and “Please Please Please” moves up one spot to No. 9. Elsewhere in the Billboard Top 10, Billie Eilish’s “Birds of a Feather” stays at No. 2, Post Malone’s “I Had Some Help,” featuring Morgan Wallen, moves up a slot to No. 3, Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars’ “Die With a Smile” jumps up one spot to No. 5, Chappell Roan’s “Good Luck, Babe!” slides up one to No. 6, Teddy Swims’ “Lose Control” sticks at No. 8, and Benson Boone’s “Beautiful Things” moves up two spots to No. 10. (Billboard)

During an interview with Elle for their cover story on Kesha, Chappell Roan discussed how the chart-topping “Tik Tok” singer helped her following her record-breaking Lollapalooza performance back in August. Roan performed in front of “the biggest daytime set” in the festival’s history, which was slightly overwhelming for the rising pop superstar, but Kesha was able to connect with Roan on a personal level following her show. “Kesha was so lovely to me after my Lollapalooza set,” Roan said. “Because with that huge of a crowd, maybe only five other people there understood what that’s like. Kesha came to talk to me after, and it felt like a big sister was helping me through it.” Kesha was also supportive towards another young pop singer that day, Renée Rapp. “Me and Reneé were crying because we felt like we were seen in a way we never had been before,” Roan shared. “Kesha has always stood up for women and what she believes in, and that’s very inspiring.” (NME)   

Megan Thee Stallion took to Instagram on Monday (October 14) to announce the upcoming release of her first-ever documentary, In Her Words. The music film premieres on Prime Video on October 31, timed perfectly to coincide with Meg’s annual Hottieween celebration. “Hotties my documentary is out Oct 31st💜 I’m nervous and excited for yall to see it butttt it’s finally here 🥹,” Megan captioned her post, which also shared the promotional image from the documentary featuring the subtitles, “Her Story. Her Life.” In Her Words was directed by Nneka Onuorah, who previously helmed the Lizzo series Watch Out for the Big Grrrls and the Nigerian LGTBQ+ documentary, The Legend of the Underground. A synopsis for the film promises “unprecedented access to the multi-faceted woman behind the persona,” as it captures “the Houston native’s journey on the road to stardom as she tenaciously navigates fame, grief, pressure, and success.” (Rolling Stone)

During a recent episode of TMZ’s Swift-Tea Podcast, Taylor Swift impersonator Olivia Mojic disclosed that her Los Angeles-based group, Blank Space, earns thousands of dollars for their Swift tribute shows, with their top-paying gig paying them $18,000. Mojic revealed that their shows have been going so well as of late that she doesn’t “have to go to my normal people job anymore.” Mojic has concerns about how Swift might respond to their shows, but the band performs their tributes out of love for Taylor’s music and wanting to share that feeling with fans. “I don’t want to get in trouble,” she said. “I want to always do the right thing. I’m doing this to give. There’s so much [positivity]. We do photos after every show with all the little kids. It’s just a fun thing, and I would never do anything that would take away from someone else. That’s not why I’m doing this.” (Consequence of Sound)

In order to share resources and show support to the mission of World Mental Health Day, Paramore’s Hayley Williams took to Instagram on Thursday (October 10) to share her own personal struggle with depression. Williams shared the post via her hair dye cosmetics brand account, Good Dye Young, where she opened up about her own mental health issues. “In 2018, after years of struggling with my mind and some frustrating health issues, I finally got diagnosed with depression and a specific kind of PTSD,” Williams wrote. “It can seem pretty impossible to thrive, holistically, in the modern world. I hate thinking about how many people are stuck without answers or any tangible help. Small wins do help. I’ve always turned to music, some form of community… but sometimes you just need more support than these things can give.” Williams provided links to Inclusive Therapists, The Trevor Project, and Therapy for Black Girls for anyone who needs help with their own mental health struggles. (Rolling Stone)

During an appearance at the Bloomberg Screentime conference on Thursday (October 10), Snoop Dogg shared some exciting new details that will get music fans even more excited about his forthcoming new album, Missionary. Snoop revealed a couple of big name special guests that will be featured on his long-awaited record, which is due out sometime in November. “I got a feature from Jelly Roll and Sting,” Snoop revealed. “I’m so happy that me and Sting have a record that’s so good.” Snoop is also reconnecting with seven-time Grammy Award-winning rapper/producer Dr. Dre on Missionary, as the two hip-hop legends are once again working on a record together at long last. “1993 was the last time he produced a whole Snoop Dogg album,” Snoop said. “So this is a reunion, and it's a collaboration between two friends who genuinely love each other. We know we’re better together.” (Rolling Stone)

Jack Harlow has two hometown shows planned in Louisville, Kentucky during Thanksgiving this year. The chart-topping rapper announced details of the fourth installment of his No Place Like Home concert series on Instagram on Thursday (October 10), with shows scheduled to take place on November 28 and 29. These special performances will feature Harlow collaborating with the Louisville Orchestra at the distinguished Whitney Hall at The Kentucky Center. Proceeds from No Place Like Home 2024 will also benefit the non-profit Louisville Orchestra, whose work focuses on providing Kentuckians with access to music.

“Jack Harlow is an icon and has already established himself as a Louisville legend,” said Teddy Abrams, the Louisville Orchestra’s music director. “We’ve worked together to build a unique, incredibly special set that shows Jack’s full range of artistry. I’m honored to build this program with Jack for our community, and I can’t wait for Louisville to hear what we’ve been creating together!” (Uproxx)

During an interview with the Los Angeles Times, Billie Eilish was asked if she feels threatened by the success of fellow pop stars Chappell Roan, Charli XCX, and Sabrina Carpenter. The multiple Grammy and Oscar-winning musician responded: “Are you kidding me? I’m so happy for these b**ches. It’s a crazy world when you get to the level they’re experiencing right now, and they’re doing great. Fans are drawn to them because they’re f**king awesome.”

That interaction got a personal response from Charli XCX, who was busy premiering her new remix album, Brat and it’s completely different but also still brat, during a special event on Thursday at the Storm King Art Center in New York’s Hudson Valley. Charli wrote on X on Saturday (October 12), “pausing from brat completely different chaos to just say lol this is a crazy question !” making light of the media’s ridiculous tendency to try and pit successful women against each other, which Billie completely rejected while showing support instead. (Complex)

Coldplay’s Moon Music debuts at the top of the Billboard 200 Albums chart this week, their fifth No. 1 album of their celebrated career. This marks Coldplay’s first chart-topper in over ten years, while also representing the UK rock band’s biggest total sales week since 2015, and their best vinyl sales week ever. Elsewhere in the Billboard 200 Top 10, Sabrina Carpenter’s Short n’ Sweet drops one spot to No. 2, after spending four nonconsecutive weeks at No. 1. Chappell Roan’s The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess falls one slot to No.3, Morgan Wallen’s One Thing at a Time stays at No. 4, Billie Eilish’s Hit Me Hard and Soft is remains at No. 5, Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department moves up one spot to No. 6, Post Malone’s F-1 Trillion drops a slot to No.7, Future’s Mixtape Pluto falls five spots to No. 8, Noah Kahan’s Stick Season drops one slot to No. 9, and Wallen’s Dangerous: The Double Album stays at No. 10. (Billboard) 

Foster the People are hitting the road in 2025 on their Paradise State of Mind Tour. The upcoming 23-date jaunt is in support of the 2024 album, Paradise State of Mind, which was the first studio record in over seven years from the Grammy-nominated L.A. indie pop band. Foster the People’s tour kicks off on January 25 at the Paramount Theatre in Seattle, then hits up major music markets throughout North America, before finishing up on March 6 at the House of Blues in Dallas. Good Neighbors will serve as the opening act for all dates on the Paradise State of Mind Tour. This Friday (October 11), Foster the People will also be performing during the second weekend of the Austin City Limits Festival, joining fellow Friday night headliners Chris Stapleton, Blink-182, Leon Bridges, Carín León, and Norah Jones. (Consequence of Sound)

During a new interview with Apple Music 1’s Zane Lowe, Charli XCX opened up about her current friendship with the 1975’s Matty Healy, the bandmate of her fiancé, George Daniel. The 1975 are featured on Charli’s new remix album, Brat and it’s completely different but also still brat, where they collaborate with electronic musician Jon Hopkins on a reworked version of “I might say something stupid.” Charli admitted she wanted to work with the 1975 frontman for a while now. “I really wanted him to do the song. Even before being with George — years and years ago — I’ve always been such a fan of [The 1975’s] work. I just really enjoy people who take a risk in terms of what they’re putting out there artistically.” Healy is “like my brother now,” Charli teased. “I have an endless amount of respect for him as a songwriter and him as a person. But I sometimes want to strangle him.” (Billboard)

Shawn Mendes took to X on Wednesday (October 9) to announce that the release date for his forthcoming album, Shawn, will be pushed back one month. The record was originally supposed to drop on October 18, but the new release date for Shawn is now set for November 15. “My team and i have decided to push the album release date to November 15th. We just need a little bit more time to bring some new inspiration and ideas to life ♥️,” Mendes wrote. “I love you guys thank you for being so patient, I can’t wait to see you guys at the next few shows.” The new release date for Shawn falls one day after Mendes’ concert film, For Friends And Family Only, makes its premiere during a one-night only “limited theatrical event.” Mendes' intimate tour where he is performing Shawn from start to finish continues with a sold-out show at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville on Monday, October 14. (Billboard)

Dr. Charles Sophy filed a lawsuit against Dr. Dre (born Andre Young) on Wednesday (October 9) in Los Angeles County Superior Court. The divorce psychotherapist alleges that Dre subjected him to “systematic and malicious” forms of “unbearable harassment” following his work mediating the dissolution of the hip-hop legend’s decades-long marriage to his now ex-wife, Nicole Young. The lawsuit alleges that instead of using the mediation process as a form of growth, “Young decided to take his frustrations about the mediation out on Dr. Sophy” in a “nearly year-long sustained campaign of late-night texts, threats of intimidation and violence, and homophobic rhetoric.”

Dre’s threats became so severe that Sophy feared for his life and took to wearing a bulletproof vest for protection. The lawsuit includes allegations of civil harassment and a threat of violence based on his sexual orientation, with Sophy seeking a court order prohibiting contact and compensatory damages of at least $10 million. (Rolling Stone)

During a hearing on Thursday (October 10) the judge set the trial date for Sean “Diddy” Combs for May 5, 2025. The 54-year-old music producer and entertainment mogul was previously taken into custody in Manhattan on September 16, following a grand jury indictment on charges of sex trafficking and racketeering. Prosecutors in the trial have stated that they believe their case will take three weeks to argue, while Combs’ lawyers believe that they will need a week to present their defense.

Combs’ legal team also claimed in an October 9 court filing that federal authorities have leaked evidence to the media, including the surveillance video of Combs assaulting his then-girlfriend Cassie Ventura in 2016. Combs’ attorney Marc Agnifilo alleges that there have been “a series of unlawful government leaks, which have led to damaging, highly prejudicial pre-trial publicity that can only taint the jury pool and deprive Mr. Combs of his right to a fair trial.” (Us Weekly)

Post Malone has joined the lineup for the eighth edition of Joe Walsh’s VetsAid Benefit show. The 2024 edition of the fundraising concert started by the legendary Eagles guitarist and solo star is set to take place at UBS Arena in Belmont Park, New York on November 11, Veterans Day. In addition to the high-profile performances from Malone and Walsh, the event will feature sets from previously announced special guests Eric Church, Toto, and Kool & the Gang, who will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on October 19. “VetsAid is for EVERYONE: fans of all ages, backgrounds and musical genres,” Walsh said in a statement. “So who better to join the party than Posty – the man who can do it all? What better way to honor our veterans and their families this Veterans Day than with a night you will never forget?” (Billboard)

Jelly Roll’s highly-anticipated new album, Beautifully Broken, will finally be released this Friday (October 11). To get fans prepared for the record, Jelly made a post on Instagram that revealed the complete tracklist for Beautifully Broken, which features a substantial 22 songs. On October 4, Jelly tweeted, “I’m about to drop the most Music I’ve ever dropped at once,” and he clearly wasn’t kidding. There are three guest stars joining Jelly on his lengthy record, with all of them coming from outside the world of country music. Machine Gun Kelly, who previously teamed up with Jelly on "Lonely Road” – the Crossover Song of 2024 at the People's Choice Country Awards – is featured on “Time of Day.” Rapper Wiz Khalifa features on “Higher Than Heaven,” and singer/songwriter Ilsey guests on “When the Drugs Don’t Work.” Jelly captioned his post, “We got 3 days until the album y’all!! I’m excited to get to share this track list, and even more excited to finally let y’all hear “Beautifully Broken” on October 11th!” (Taste of Country)

Musicians from throughout the entertainment industry have stepped up over the last week to offer their financial support for people affected by Hurricane Helene. Now 135 artists from across multiple genres have joined together for the compilation album, Cardinals at the Window, with 100% of the proceeds from sales of the record going towards Community Foundation of Western North Carolina, Rural Organizing and Resilience (ROAR), and BeLoved Asheville. The collection was organized by three North Carolina natives, musician and community organizer Libby Rodenbough, New Commute founder David Walker, and music journalist Grayson Haver Currin. Cardinals at the Window features exclusive and unreleased tracks from the likes of R.E.M., Jeff Tweedy, Jason Isbell, Fleet Foxes, the War on Drugs, Phish, Tyler Childers, the Avett Brothers, Angel Olsen, Feist, the Decemberists, and many more. (Consequence of Sound) 

Demi Lovato has partnered up with Bella kitchenware for a new collaboration with the just-launched affordable cookware brand from Made By Gather. The Grammy-nominated singer is Bella’s first brand partner, while also serving as the brand ambassador for the kitchenware products which are specifically designed to declutter kitchens and create space. “I like to believe I’m in my Martha Stewart era, and, when I came across Bella, I wasn’t intimidated by the products,” Lovato said in a statement on Tuesday (October 8). “They’re easy to use, the colors are fun and different (the Surf color is my favorite), and I just knew these were the kitchen products I wanted to use every day.” Lovato’s partnership with Bella includes a promotional campaign for their Fits-Anywhere Collection, as well as starring in the brand’s “360-degree media campaign,” which was shot by director Maca Rubio. (Billboard)

Drake is the current cover star for this month’s issue of The Drake, a Jackson Hole-based fly-fishing magazine. The creative pairing is a natural partnership between the Canadian rap superstar and the “for those who fish” publication that features his name. The Drake teased out the cover of their new Fall 2024 issue in an Instagram post on Wednesday (October 9), which features Drake suitably dressed in fashionable outdoorsman attire while fly-fishing in the knee-high water of a tranquil river. While the gear the 6 God is wearing for his cover shoot might not be available – or desired – by rap fans, Drake’s OVO label is prepping the launch of its new OG collection, which featured a promotional campaign starring Drizzy himself. The OG line from October’s Very Own will be released this Friday. (October 11). (Complex)  

Megan Thee Stallion took to X on Tuesday (October 8) to reveal the host city for her annual Hottieween benefit concert. Since Meg enjoyed her two sold-out shows at the United Center back in May on her Hot Girl Summer Tour, the 3-time Grammy Award-winner chose to keep the party going by bringing Hottieween to Chicago on Halloween night, October 31. “Hottieween is BIGGER than ever this year !!!,” Meg wrote in her post. “CHICAGO HOTTIES we had so much fun together at Thee Hot Girl Summer Tour so I hadddd to come celebrate Hottieween with yall! Trust me you don’t wanna miss this one 😉 See you soon 🔥🔥🔥” Tickets for Meg’s Hottieween show go on sale this Friday (October 11), with all proceeds from ticket sales going towards the rapper’s Pete and Thomas Foundation, which provides necessary resources for children, senior citizens, women, and other underserved communities. (Billboard)

During a discussion with Nikki Glaser in the new issue of Interview magazine, Jennifer Lopez opened up about her recent divorce from Ben Affleck and the role that breakup played in the 55-year-old pop superstar canceling her entire summer tour. "I was so devastated to let anybody down, but I just needed to be with my kids and myself and really dig down deep into things that were happening in my life,” Lopez revealed. “And I’m glad I did, because it was a really difficult time for me. Probably the hardest time of my life, but it was also the best time because I got to do that work on myself." Lopez plans to reschedule her tour soon, and is looking forward to connecting with her fans. "I can’t wait to get back out there," said J. Lo. "I have the most understanding and loving fans in the world. Some fan bases can be spicy. Mine are just a bunch of lovers." (People)

James Blunt has announced a 2025 North American tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of his Back To Bedlam album, performing it in full at each of the 14 cities. Tickets go on sale Friday. “I’ve been touring now for 20 years, and really, it’s only Back to Bedlam that people want to hear, so on that album’s 20th anniversary, what better way to celebrate than to head out on the ‘Back to Bedlam 20th Anniversary Tour!'” he shared in a statement. “I’ll play all the songs from Back to Bedlam in full, from start to finish, and chuck in the better-known songs from later albums to finish. It’s going to be, well, it pains me to say it…beautiful.” Additionally, a special remastered release of the album, featuring live performances and demos, is set to drop on October 11th. (COS)

Ahead of the release of Halsey’s album, The Great Impersonator, on October 25, the shapeshifting pop star is set to pay tribute to the artists who inspired her new batch of songs. In an Instagram video posted on Monday (October 7), the first installment of Halsey’s The Great Impersonator preview series features her dressed up as the country legend Dolly Parton. Halsey describes her unique album rollout in the caption, “The countdown to The Great Impersonator begins. From now till the album drops on October 25th, I will be impersonating a different icon every day and teasing a snippet of the song they inspired. ⭐️” In the post, Halsey shares a brief clip of her countrified new song, “Hometown,” and reveals that the tune draws inspiration from Parton. As does Halsey’s look in the video, which is a spitting image of Dolly on the album cover of her 1987 record, Rainbow. (Rolling Stone)  

Kendrick Lamar and Drake’s rap beef has gone from the studio to the stage to the top of the charts. And now the biggest lyrical feud in hip hop will be featured in a forthcoming documentary. Public Enemies: Kendrick vs Drake is produced by Acme Films and GroupM Motion Entertainment, and is set to air on Channel 4 in the U.K. A broadcast date for the U.S. has yet to be announced. Public Enemies will feature interviews with collaborators and contemporaries of the rap superstars, along with archival footage from throughout their celebrated careers. “It’s only a few years since our previous Public Enemies film for Channel 4 explored the rivalry between Jay Z vs Kanye,” said Acme Creative Director Jaimie D’Cruz. “But Public Enemies: Kendrick vs Drake feels like a story that takes place in a time when all the rules have changed, and beef is all around us.” (Rolling Stone)

In a new cover story feature in Vogue, Billie Eilish was definitive about how she is going to keep her personal life private in all interviews going forward. Eilish previously alluded to her attraction to women during an interview with Variety last year, a disclosure that she now regrets. “I wish no one knew anything about my sexuality or anything about my dating life. Ever, ever, ever,” Eilish revealed to Vogue. “And I hope that they never will again. And I’m never talking about my sexuality ever again. And I’m never talking about who I’m dating ever again.” Eilish admits that she didn’t realize that her comments about her love life “will be blown up into the biggest news of the whole world.” Eilish is only 22-years-old, and she’s still figuring out how to navigate pop superstardom and intimate relationships. “We’re all babies. We’re all little kids growing up and learning ourselves,” Eilish admits. (People)

Coldplay announced on Instagram on Tuesday (October 8) that they have added new North American stadium dates on their record-setting Music of the Spheres World Tour. The seven-time Grammy Award-winning British rock band will return to the United States and Canada in the summer of 2025, playing a series of ten shows supporting their just released 10th studio album, Moon Music. Coldplay’s new run of North American stadium shows kicks off on May 31 at Stanford Stadium in Stanford, California, before hitting massive venues in Las Vegas, Denver, El Paso, Toronto, Foxborough, Madison, and Nashville, and bringing the tour to a close on July 26 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. Coldplay’s ongoing Music of the Spheres World Tour recently became the best selling rock tour of all time, while also becoming only the second tour ever – after Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour – to gross over $1 billion dollars. 

Justin Timberlake postponed his Forget Tomorrow World Tour show at New Jersey's Prudential Center on Tuesday at the last minute due to an undisclosed injury. “I have an injury that is preventing me from performing,” he wrote in the statement. “I’m so disappointed to not see you all – but I’m working to reschedule ASAP. I promise to make it up to you and give you the show y’all deserve. Thank you for understanding. Appreciate your support always.” Timberlake's upcoming dates remain on schedule. The tour supports his latest album, Everything I Thought It Was, which debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard 200. (Billboard)

During an appearance on Andy Cohen’s show on October 1, Luke Bryan made divisive comments about Beyoncé’s CMA Awards snub, suggesting Beyoncé should “be country with us a little bit,” and “come to an award show and high five us.” His response was met with criticism by Beyoncé’s passionate fanbase, so Bryan took to X on Sunday (October 6) to clarify his remarks. “I feel in my heart I could not let media create a false narrative,” Bryan wrote after seeing a series of clickbait headlines that twisted his words around, while encouraging people to listen to the full interview. “You will hear my tone and intentions which were not negative. I respect Beyoncé and I love how loyal her fans are,” Bryan continued. “I spend a lot of time supporting other artists. I want everyone to win. Love yall.” (Variety)