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Aubrey O’Day criticised Sean “Diddy” Combs’ reported prison conditions, arguing that they could undermine rehabilitation and leave him “a worse criminal” after release. Her comments followed an NBC News investigation into his time at FCI Fort Dix, where he is serving a 50-month sentence. The investigation cited four…
BTS are returning with new episodes of their popular variety series Run BTS!, with a teaser revealing footage filmed in Toronto. The return marks an exciting development for fans of the long-running show, coming at a particularly timely moment as the K-pop group recently completed the North American…
Omar Courtz has achieved his first Billboard No. 1 as his song "KOKO" reached the top of the Latin Rhythm Airplay chart (dated 3 October). Released by Mr.305/Rimas, the track represents a significant milestone for the artist and showcases the global resonance of Puerto Rican music, with Courtz…
Quavo said Takeoff’s death helped ease the strain between him and Offset, his fellow Migos member and childhood friend. He said his grief put earlier disagreements into perspective and made him more willing to support Offset through whatever either of them was facing. Quavo said he and Offset…
Actress Mikey Madison has responded to casting speculation for the upcoming Britney Spears biopic, describing the rumours as "incredibly flattering." However, Madison believes an unknown actress would be better suited to the role, arguing that someone "fresh" needs to be cast to fully embody the pop star. She…
A Nashville federal judge has declined to rule on competing requests for judgment in a lawsuit between Pandora and the Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC), sending the dispute towards a jury trial. The case concerns whether Pandora’s free, radio-style service should pay the higher mechanical royalty rates that apply…
David Bisbal’s tenth studio album, *Eternos*, pays tribute to romantic pop in Spanish from the 1960s to the 1980s, revisiting songs made famous by artists including Nino Bravo, José José, Juan Gabriel and Raphael. The album matters to Bisbal as both a chance to honour that musical era…
The new report adds claims that Sean Combs has received massages from fellow inmates and watched 50 Cent’s Netflix docuseries about him on a jailbroken tablet. NBC News, citing several inmates who spent time with Combs at Fort Dix, also reports he has accessed a mobile phone, alcohol…
Pete Davidson has condemned the online criticism of his former fiancée Ariana Grande’s appearance, calling the abuse unfair and saying he does not understand it. The comments come after speculation about Grande’s slender figure intensified around the release of her “Petal” music video; she said in August that…
Lil Nas X has shared a voicemail from his late mother, Tamikia Hill, encouraging him to keep going and “walk by faith, not by sight”. The post links the message to his recovery after spending several months in mental health treatment and announces a new single, “World’s Greatest”,…
50 Cent trolled his longtime rival Diddy after learning that the imprisoned music mogul had watched his Emmy-winning documentary series "Sean Combs: The Reckoning" whilst incarcerated. According to reports from inmates at Fort Dix federal prison, Diddy accessed the Netflix series using a "jailbroken" tablet and has been…
Kings of Leon have teamed up with The Weather Channel on a lyric video for “Cold Blue Dawn”, a ballad from their tenth album, *O My Beloved*, due on 6 November. Released on 30 September, the video uses NASA Landsat satellite images to form each lyric from natural…
Composers Leo Birenberg and Zach Robinson have created a new cinematic version of "Guile's Theme," the iconic melody from the Street Fighter video game series, for the upcoming Street Fighter film. The reworked track pairs the familiar melody with orchestral arrangements and electric guitar to create an adrenaline-filled,…
Foo Fighters will open for AC/DC at MetLife Stadium on 2 October, after a nor’easter forced the band to cancel its original 25 September show. The rescheduled date gives the Foos another chance to share a stage with their hard rock heroes, turning what had been billed as…
Hailee Steinfeld is voicing Billie Doe, the lead character in Disney Animation’s upcoming film *Hexed*, which is due out at Thanksgiving. She described joining an original Disney animated film as a dream come true; the project also spanned a major period in her life, as she began recording…
Fontaines D.C. and The Hayley Williams Show have been announced as headliners for the 2027 Laneway Festival, the Australian and New Zealand music event entering its 22nd edition. The festival will span six cities across Australia and New Zealand in February 2027, featuring a carefully curated lineup of…
Becca Hatch and Lewis Love have been selected for Spotify’s RADAR AUNZ programme, which promotes emerging artists in Australia and New Zealand. Over the next six months, they will receive support through Spotify playlists, marketing, social media and live events, aiming to build audiences locally and internationally. Hatch,…
Pop star Troye Sivan is releasing his fourth studio album, She's the Best, on 9 October, with a central theme exploring his lifelong comfort and sense of belonging when surrounded by women. In an interview with Apple Music's Zane Lowe, Sivan explained that women have provided him with…
Billboard presents a curated guide to Halloween costume ideas inspired by 2026's viral music moments and pop culture trends. The article highlights that many of this year's most recognisable costume options require minimal effort, drawing inspiration from celebrity moments, TV characters and music industry events that have captured…
The latest Billboard charts (dated 3 October) showcase major achievements across multiple genres and artists in the week ending 24 September. - Miley returns to the top of the Billboard 200 with debut album "Bass Persuades," earning 61,000 equivalent units in its first week, marking her sixth chart…