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)

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)

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)  

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)

Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” notches its 13th week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 this week. The crossover hit now claims the third-longest stint atop the single’s chart this decade, behind only Morgan Wallen’s 16-week run with “Last Night” in 2023, and Harry Styles’ 15-week rule with “As It Was” in 2022. Billie Eilish’s “Birds of a Feather” jumps up four spots to No. 2, a new high for the single propelled by the release of its music video, which also marks Eilish’s highest charting song since 2020. The Weeknd and Playboi Carti’s new collaboration, “Timeless,” debuts at No. 3, coming in as the top streamed song of the week. Rounding out the Top 5 is Post Malone’s “I Had Some Help,” featuring Wallen, which drops two spots to No. 4, and Sabrina Carpenter’s “Espresso” falls two spots to No. 5. Carpenter again has three songs in the Top 10 for a sixth consecutive week, with “Taste” at No. 9 and “Please Please Please” at No. 10. (Billboard)

Finneas has just announced a winter 2025 North American tour in support of his latest solo album, For Cryin’ Out Loud, which was released last week. Finneas kicks off his tour in style with a February 13 show at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, then hits up major music markets throughout the East Coast and Midwest, before winding down the tour on March 5 with a hometown show at the Hollywood Palladium in  Los Angeles. Bad Suns will serve as the opening act throughout his entire tour. Finneas also has another treat in store for his local fans in LA, as he’ll be the opening act for his sister, Billie Eilish, when she headlines the Kia Forum on December 21. Finneas also has Australian and New Zealand dates scheduled for January, and U.K. and European dates planned in April and May. (Rolling Stone)

BTS’ Jung Kook is launching Golden: The Moments, a special pop-up exhibit in Los Angeles. The interactive display will celebrate the K-pop superstar’s music career, while emphasizing his 2023 solo album, Golden. The exhibition premiered in Seoul last year, and will now run from October 25 to November 17 at Ace Mission Studios in Los Angeles. The pop-up exhibit is designed like a film set, and features interactive fan experiences and personalized installations from throughout Jung Kook’s career. There are also displays featuring handwritten lyrics, clothing and costumes, and artwork highlighting Jung Kook’s love of drawing. Jung Kook’s Golden: The Moments exhibit follows the recent release of the documentary, Jung Kook: I Am Still, as well as the travel series, Are You Sure?!, which featured Jung Kook and his BTS bandmate Jimin exploring New York, Jeju Island, South Korea, and Sapporo, Japan. (Rolling Stone)

Janice Combs, the mother of Sean “Diddy” Combs, released a public statement in support of her son while he faces federal sex trafficking charges and sexual assault allegations. She refers to the intense media scrutiny of Diddy’s mounting legal issues as a “public lynching of my son.” Janice shared her statement through her attorney, admitting that she is “profoundly saddened” by the various charges and allegations made against her son, while saying he deserves a chance to “prove his innocence” in court. “It is heartbreaking to see my son judged not for the truth, but for a narrative created out of lies,” Janice Combs said in her statement. “I am not here to portray my son as perfect because he is not. He has made mistakes in his past, as we all have. It is truly agonizing to watch the world turn against my son so quickly and easily over lies and misconceptions, without ever hearing his side.” (People)

During a new interview on CBS News Sunday Morning, Sabrina Carpenter praised Taylor Swift and the “graceful” way she handles her fame. Carpenter was an opening act on The Eras Tour earlier this year, and she revealed that Swift has been “very supportive of me and knows who I am as a person. So I’m grateful for that.” Swift is one of Carpenter’s role models for how to deal with pop superstardom. “You just watch her, like, walk in a room and it’s very easy to understand that she’s so composed, she’s graceful, she’s gracious,” Carpenter said. Having a No. 1 album and three Top 10 songs brings attention that Carpenter is still learning to navigate. “You just kind of have to exist and figure out what you can handle and what you don’t want to deal with,” Carpenter admits. “I really do think that you find the people that you surround yourself with that make you feel safe and go from there.” (Rolling Stone)

Zach Bryan has declined to submit his music for consideration for the 2025 Grammy Awards. Voting by Recording Academy members has just started for next year’s music awards ceremony, and Bryan’s name intentionally won’t be on any of the ballots. Sources have confirmed that, “Bryan decided not to submit this year, based on feeling that he does not feel comfortable with awards shows making music competitive.” Bryan joins fellow high profile artists and musicians who have previously opted out of Grammy consideration in the past like the Weeknd, Drake, Macklemore, and Frank Ocean. Bryan won his first and only Grammy in 2024 for his duet with Kacey Musgraves, “I Remember Everything,” which earned them the Best Country Duo/Group Performance Grammy Award. Bryan has previously been nominated four times altogether, with all those nods coming in the country field. (Variety)

Charli XCX is ensuring that Brat summer extends into Brat fall. The pop star just revealed an impressive array of guest stars who will feature on her upcoming remix album, Brat and it’s completely different but also still brat, which is set to drop on October 11. Charli will be joined on these new remixes by Ariana Grande, Tinashe, the 1975, Bon Iver, BB Trickz, the Japanese House, Julian Casablancas, Bladee, Caroline Polachek, Jon Hopkins, and Shygirl. Charli’s promotional team teased the various guest stars involved in the project by putting up neon ‘brat green’ billboards in various cities around the world featuring the names of the artists written in backwards text. The Brat remix album arrives while Charli is currently on her co-headlining Sweat Tour with Troye Sivan, which is set to hit up Dallas, Denver, Phoenix, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Portland over the coming weeks, before wrapping up in Seattle on October 23. (Rolling Stone)

The family of Tupac Shakur has hired New York attorney Alex Spiro to look into any possible connections that Sean “Diddy” Combs had with the rapper’s death. Shakur was only 25 years old when he was shot and killed while driving a car in Las Vegas back in September of 1996. Onetime gang leader Duane “Keefe D” Davis was arrested in September 2023 and eventually charged with one count of murder with a deadly weapon in connection to Shakur’s murder. Davis’ trial begins in March 2025, and he has previously claimed that Combs had offered him $1 million to put a hit on Shakur. Back in 2008, the Los Angeles Times published a report tying Combs’ associates to Shakur’s murder, with Diddy claiming at the time, “The story is a lie. It is beyond ridiculous and completely false. Neither (the late rapper Notorious B.I.G.) nor I had any knowledge of any attack before, during or after it happened.” (Billboard)

On Friday (October 4), Donald Glover announced that he has canceled the remainder of his Childish Gambino 2024 tour dates in North America and the UK/Europe. Glover was recently hospitalized following a show in New Orleans, and surgery is now required for the 41-year-old actor and music star. This news follows Glover’s previous announcement back in September that he was postponing all of Childish Gambino’s scheduled North American shows in 2024, but those dates are now officially canceled as is his entire UK/European tour. “As of now I have surgery scheduled and need time out to heal. My path to recovery is something I need to confront seriously,” Glover wrote. “With that said, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the remainder of the North American tour and the UK and European dates. I want nothing more than to bring this show to the fans and perform.  Until then, thanks for love, privacy, and support.” (Consequence of Sound)

Sabrina Carpenter’s Short n’ Sweet jumps up two spots to reclaim the No. 1 spot on this week’s Billboard 200 Albums chart. This is the fourth nonconsecutive week atop the Billboard 200 for Short n’ Sweet, following its initial three week run at No. 1 after its release back in August. Elsewhere in the Billboard 200 Top 5, Billie Eilish’s Hit Me Hard and Soft returns to the Top 5 for the first time in over a month after moving up three places to No. 5., aided by the launch of Eilish’s tour on Sept. 29 and the music video premiere for the album’s second single, “Birds of a Feather,” on September 27. Chappell Roan’s The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess stays put at No. 2, Future’s Mixtape Pluto drops two spots to No. 3, and Morgan Wallen’s One Thing at a Time moves up a spot to No. 4. (Billboard)

According to reporting from Forbes, Taylor Swift has supplanted Rihanna as the richest female musician in the world. Swift’s net worth has increased to an estimated $1.6 billion, buoyed by the financial success of her wildly popular Eras Tour and her chart-topping album sales. Swift not only has become the richest female musician, she now ranks as the second wealthiest of all musicians, trailing only Jay-Z whose net worth is valued at $2.5 billion. Swift is also the only musician in history to reach a six-figure net worth primarily from her recordings and touring, without additional business ventures. Forbes estimates that Swift’s assets include $600 million from royalties and touring, another $600 million from the value of her catalog, and $125 million from real estate. Back in 2020, Swift’s assets were valued at $365 million, with the pop superstar’s net worth increasing by over $1.2 billion in the last four years alone. (Consequence of Sound)

Kylie Minogue took to Instagram on Thursday (October 3) to announce North American dates on her 2025 'Tension Tour.' The Australian pop superstar will kick off her North American spring tour on March 29 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto then the "Padam Padam" singer will hit up major music markets like Montreal, Chicago, New York, Washington, D.C., Boston, Atlanta, Orlando, Miami, Austin, Phoenix, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver and Denver, before finishing up her run with a May 2 show at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Minogue’s tour is in support of her new album, Tension II, which will be released on October 18. “I am beyond excited to announce the TENSION TOUR 2025. I can’t wait to share beautiful and wild moments with fans all over the world, celebrating the Tension era and more!” Minogue said in a statement. (Billboard)

While Charli XCX is currently filling areas across the country on her Sweat Tour with Troye Sivan, it has just been revealed that the brattiest of all pop stars will be guest starring in Benito Skinner’s new show, Overcompensating. Charli was initially announced as providing original music to the Amazon comedy series, but now she will be acting in the show as well as having her music featured. Skinner slyly disclosed Charli’s involvement in his show with an Instagram post on Wednesday (October 2) where he announced that filming has wrapped on Season 1 of Overcompensating while sharing behind-the-scenes photos from the set. “This cast and crew are my heroes and they made this little thing in my head so big, so funny, so sad, so beautiful, and dare I say… so sexy!” writes Skinner. “I think you are going to love it as much as we loved making it. Oh and if you thought @charli_xcx was only doing the music…” (Variety)

During a premiere of his new documentary at the New York Film Festival on Tuesday (October 1), Sir Elton John took the stage to give thanks to his friends, family, and fans. The 77-year-old music icon also joked to the audience that “there's not much of me left” following multiple surgeries due to health issues. “I don’t have tonsils, adenoids or an appendix. I don’t have a prostate, I don’t have a right hip or a left knee or a right knee. In fact, the only thing left to me is my left hip. But I’m still here.” Nonetheless, John is thankful for everything in his life, especially his family. “I can't thank you [enough], you’re the people that made me. I want to thank David [Furnish, John’s Husband] and Zachary and Elijah [the couple’s two children] for making me the happiest man in the world.” Elton John: Never Too Late will start streaming on Disney+ on December 13. (People)

In a new feature interview for the Time100 Next List, Sabrina Carpenter responds to fans and parents who are critical of the pop star’s sexualized live show on her just-launched Short n’ Sweet tour. Carpenter’s new songs are equal parts lovelorn and lustful, which should have given her audience a clue as to what her current live shows would be like, but some are still shocked by what they have seen. “You’ll still get the occasional mother that has a strong opinion on how you should be dressing. And to that I just say, don’t come to the show and that’s OK,” Carpenter said. “My fans online are like, I can’t believe she’s bending over in front of her grandparents! I’m like, girl, they are not paying attention to that. They’re just like, I can’t believe all these people are here.” Carpenter’s Short n’ Sweet tour continues on Saturday (October 5) at CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore. (Rolling Stone)

Eminem is going to be a grandfather for the very first time. The rap superstar’s daughter, Hailie Jade Scott, is pregnant with her first child. Em shared the exciting news in an emotional music video for his new single, “Temporary,” which was just released on Thursday (October 3). A revealing clip from the video captures the 28-year-old Hailie presenting her dad with a Detroit Lions jersey with the name, “Grandpa” on the back along with the number 1. Eminem was clearly shook by the news, as he proudly held the sonogram up for the camera. The "Temporary" music video features personal home video footage of Em and his daughter, including Hailie’s May wedding to Evan McClintock, with Eminem glimpsing his daughter in her wedding dress for the first time before walking her down the aisle. (Us Weekly)

During a recent appearance on SiriusXM's Andy Cohen Live, Luke Bryan shared his thoughts about why he believes Beyoncé received zero nominations at the CMAs for her chart-topping country record, Cowboy Carter. "Everybody loved that Beyoncé made a country album. Nobody's mad about it," Bryan said. "But where things get a little tricky, if you're gonna make country albums, come into our world and be country with us a little bit. Beyoncé can do it exactly what she wants to do. She's probably the biggest star in music. But come to an awards show and high five us. And have fun and get in the family, too." Bryan has served as the host of the CMAs for the last three years, and is once again set to co-host this year’s awards ceremony alongside Peyton Manning and Lainey Wilson. The 2024 CMA Awards will air live on ABC on November 20. (Taste of Country)

Pop sensation Teddy Swims has announced a follow-up to his 2023 Billboard Top 20 hit debut album, with I’ve Tried Everything but Therapy (Part 2) set to be released on January 24. In addition to sharing the cover art, Swims praised the support of his fans in the caption, “I love you. It’s because of you that I get to keep doing this, so thank you.” And fans won’t have to wait too long to see and hear these new songs performed live, as Swims also just revealed details of his expansive I Tried Everything But Therapy Tour that rolls through the  U.S. in 2025. The 42-date jaunt starts up on May 9 in Hollywood, Florida, and runs through September 9 in Los Angeles, hitting iconic venues like New York’s Radio Music Hall, Nashville’s Ascend Amphitheater, and Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre along the way. (Consequence of Sound) 

In a new interview with Time magazine, Grammy-winning producer Jack Antonoff shared that he is currently working with the newly-married Lana Del Rey on her highly-anticipated country album, Lasso. Antonoff has been working closely with Del Rey ever since her Grammy-nominated 2019 album, Norman F**king Rockwell. “We have… yeah,” Antonoff disclosed when asked if he’s working with Lana on Lasso. “[It’s] a story for another time. The reason why I don’t talk about things until they’re out is very succinct: I like to let the music be the first entry point for people. I don’t want to rob anyone of their experience of hearing it without context. The second you start talking about work that is coming, you’re planting these seeds in people’s head.” At the Billboard and NMPA Songwriter Awards in January, Del Rey revealed, “If you can’t already tell, the music business is going country. We’re going country. That’s why Jack has followed me to Muscle Shoals, Nashville, Mississippi over the last four years.” (Billboard)

During Taylor Swift’s European leg of her Eras Tour over the summer, the pop superstar performed at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium on June 18. Swift not only left her Welsh fans with music memories to last a lifetime, but the chart-topping singer also made a significant donation to an area food bank that ultimately provided meals for over 900 needy people. Swift’s generous donation to the Cardiff Foodbank wasn’t an isolated incident either, as the music star made multiple donations to local food banks throughout her recent U.K. tour.

Cardiff Foodbank wrote a post on Facebook on September 30, thanking Swift for her incredible generosity. “We are incredibly grateful to Taylor Swift not only for her generous donation, but for shining a light on the global issue of poverty. We have spent Taylor's generous donation and are grateful to the continued support of the general public.” The Cardiff Foodbank also thanked Swift publicly with an Instagram post back on June 24 shortly after her Eras Tour show. (People)

Olivia Rodrigo has just announced that a concert special from her GUTS World Tour is set to premiere on Netflix on Oct. 29. Rodrigo’s concert film will feature footage from the pop superstar’s recent two-night stand at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles on August 20-21. “For those of you who didn’t get a chance to rock out in person, now you can have the best seats in the house!” Rodrigo wrote in a statement announcing the concert special. “And to the fans who cheered, screamed and danced with me, I am so glad we get to do it all over again!” Netflix made the announcement with an Instagram post on Wednesday (October 2), excitedly captioning their post, “wake up livies! OLIVIA RODRIGO: GUTS WORLD TOUR is coming october 29!!!! good idea right?” Rodrigo followed up by commenting on the post, “📢❤️wohooooo.” (Variety)

Grammy-winning producer Jack Antonoff wants to make recording studios more accessible to those who typically don’t have access to them. The Bleachers frontman has launched his Public Studios initiative, with initial plans to open up recording studios in LGBTQ+ youth shelters before expanding to bring music spaces to cities around the country. "I plan to spend a large part of the next chapter of my life bringing these spaces to people who wouldn’t have access to them, public studios available to those who are priced out,” Antonoff wrote in an Instagram announcement on Tuesday that he titled, “Shadow of the City.”

“Our plan is to build these spaces, pay for maintenance and engineering, and let the centers give out the time slots for people to use them.” Antonoff’s charitable organization The Ally Coalition will be leading the efforts to build the studios, though he is seeking assistance from, “Anyone who believes in this and has resources that can help should please reach out as we get this off the ground.” (Rolling Stone)

Lauryn Hill was hit with a lawsuit by her Fugees bandmate Pras Michel that he filed in Manhattan federal court on Tuesday (October 1). Pras claims Hill defrauded him during the group’s shortened 2023 tour, while also alleging that Hill’s “gross mismanagement” was responsible for the recent cancellation of their 2024 tour. Pras’ lawyers claim that Hill exploited his considerable legal bills in order to get him to sign on for the 2023 tour with false promises, which enriched Hill at the expense of her bandmate. The lawyers allege that the deal “was actually a devious attempt to make a big score for herself by generating millions of dollars from a Fugees tour,” where Hill “took full advantage of Michel’s vulnerability to carry out her scheme.” Hill responded to the lawsuit by stating, “This baseless lawsuit by Pras is full of false claims and unwarranted attacks. It notably omits that he was advanced overpayment for the last tour and has failed to repay substantial loans extended by myself as an act of goodwill.” (Billboard)

Ariana Grande surprised fans by releasing another deluxe edition of Eternal Sunshine on Tuesday (October 1), before she shifts her creative focus to the release of Wicked on November 22. The expanded collection is titled, Eternal Sunshine (Slightly Deluxe and Also Live), and it features new live performances of seven tracks from the album, along with videos being uploaded to Grande’s YouTube channel over the next week. The new edition includes all 13 original tracks from Grande’s Billboard chart-topping album, along with previously released remixes with Mariah Carey (“Yes, And?”), Troye Sivan (“Supernatural”) and Brandy and Monica (“The Boy Is Mine”).

The new material features live versions of Grande’s Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 singles “Yes, And?” and “We Can’t Be Friends (Wait for Your Love),” along with five other performances. Grande made the announcement on Instagram, writing “wanted to surprise you all with one more Eternal Sunshine related something before i head back into my bubble and meet you over the rainbow next month.” (Billboard)

Travis Scott will be honored with the annual I Am Hip Hop Award at the upcoming 2024 BET Hip Hop Awards ceremony. The yearly presentation is made to rap artists who have generated significant cultural and creative impacts on the genre. “Travis Scott is a visionary artist who continues to push the boundaries of music, culture, and live performance,” Connie Orlando, EVP, Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy, saidin a statement. “With his unmatched creativity and relentless passion, he has redefined what it means to be a captivating, inspiring entertainer within the hip hop genre.” Scott is nominated for six BET Hip Hop Awards this year, including Best Live Performer, Hip-Hop Album of the Year for Utopia, and Song of the Year for his Playboi Carti collaboration, “FE!N.” The 2024 BET Hip Hop Awards is set to premiere on Tuesday, October 15. (Rolling Stone)