British singer-songwriter RAYE has added another major achievement to her growing collection of accolades, winning the 2026 Mercury Prize for her second studio album, *This Music May Contain Hope*. The 28-year-old artist received the prestigious honor during a ceremony at Newcastle’s Utilita Arena on October 22, emerging victorious from a competitive field that included Paul […]
Charli XCX has been forced to cancel one of the final U.S. dates of her Music, Fashion, Film Tour after an ongoing illness left her unable to sing. The British pop star announced that her scheduled October 21 performance in Glendale, Arizona, would not go ahead after she completely lost her voice. The cancellation came […]
Selena Gomez is opening up about a lasting consequence of her former vaping habit, revealing that nicotine use has affected one of the most recognizable parts of her career: her voice. The 34-year-old singer and actress recently shared a personal message on Instagram, explaining that she believes her years of vaping have permanently altered the […]
Doechii is keeping her creative momentum alive with the release of “CATWOMAN,” a new entry in her Swamp Sessions series that combines rapid-fire lyricism with a striking cinematic presentation. Released October 20, the latest installment arrives just over a week after “BOMBS,” continuing the Grammy-winning rapper’s return to the freestyle platform that helped showcase her […]
Lil Jon is opening up about one of the most painful experiences of his life, revealing the emotional conversations he shared with his son, Nathan Smith, shortly before the 27-year-old’s death earlier this year. The Grammy-winning rapper and producer discusses those final moments in his upcoming memoir, *I Only Shout So You Can Hear Me*, […]
A little tension may be brewing between two of country music’s most recognizable collaborators, and fans are paying close attention. Ella Langley has raised eyebrows following an Instagram livestream in which she appeared to express frustration with fellow country star Riley Green. The comments followed Green’s recent appearance on NBC’s The Voice, where he discussed […]
Metallica frontman James Hetfield has made his position on politics at concerts unmistakably clear. When fans come to see his band perform, he believes the focus should be on the music, not the political opinions of the musicians delivering it. During Metallica’s October 10 performance at Sphere in Las Vegas, the 63-year-old singer and guitarist […]
Britney Spears is giving fans a fresh reason to revisit her early 2000s pop era with the official release of “She’ll Never Be Me,” a previously unreleased song she co-wrote with former boyfriend Justin Timberlake. The track arrived on streaming platforms October 9, more than two decades after it was recorded during sessions for Spears’ […]
On October 11, 2026, two founding members of the Beach Boys took the stage thousands of miles apart, creating a memorable and emotional chapter in the history of one of America’s most influential bands. Mike Love appeared at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium with his touring version of the Beach Boys, while Al Jardine performed in Cerritos, […]
Harry Styles and Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke may come from different corners of the music industry, but the two artists have discovered they share more creative ground than anyone might expect. In a new installment of Rolling Stone’s *Musicians on Musicians* series, the pair discussed everything from songwriting and musical experimentation to the pressures of […]