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 […]
Olivia Rodrigo and Chappell Roan are bringing their longtime friendship into the recording studio spotlight with a new version of Rodrigo’s song “Expectations.” The two pop stars have confirmed that their collaborative remix will arrive Thursday, October 15, at 5 p.m. Pacific, accompanied by an official music video featuring both performers. The announcement marks a […]
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’ […]
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 […]
Tate McRae is preparing to introduce another chapter of her pop career with the announcement of her upcoming single, “Housewife,” scheduled for release on October 15. The Canadian singer revealed the news on October 7, sharing an attention-grabbing promotional image that immediately offered fans a glimpse of her latest creative direction. The artwork features McRae […]
Taylor Swift has another worldwide chart heavyweight on her hands, with “Patient Zero” making its entrance at No. 1 on both of Billboard’s major global song rankings. The single debuted atop the Billboard Global 200 and Global Excl. U.S. charts dated Oct. 10, giving Swift another pair of major milestones in a career that has […]
Macklemore is turning a turbulent chapter on one of the world’s biggest concert tours into a new series of shows built around his support for Palestinians and humanitarian relief. The Grammy-winning rapper has announced the Free Palestine Tour, beginning with concerts in Dublin, Paris and London in October. Additional dates in the United States are […]
George Michael’s music will return to the VMA spotlight as three artists from a new generation come together to celebrate his legacy. RAYE, Sombr and Teddy Swims are set to perform a special tribute to Michael during the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday, Sept. 27. Acclaimed musician and producer Adam Blackstone will serve […]