HYBE reported record third-quarter revenue of $1.08 billion, driven by BTS’s ARIRANG world tour, with additional tour dates and solo projects planned for 2027.

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Justin Timberlake is reportedly preparing a four-part Apple TV docuseries featuring Janet Jackson and revisiting their controversial 2004 Super Bowl halftime performance.

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KATSEYE postponed its November 3 Detroit concert because member Megan Skiendiel was ill, with tickets remaining valid for a rescheduled date.

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Starbucks released its first global holiday album in over a decade, featuring Brandi Carlile, Leon Thomas, Coco Jones and JYT, alongside a $500,000 donation to World Central Kitchen.

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Cynthia Erivo has reportedly joined Universal’s Snoop Dogg biopic as Tupac Shakur’s mother, Afeni Shakur, with the film scheduled for August 6, 2027.

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Bob Dylan met privately with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on November 4, though details of their conversation were not disclosed.

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Netflix added 22 KPop Demon Hunters bonus episodes totaling approximately 78 minutes, featuring short stories, games, choreography videos and animated dance rehearsals.

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M!LK tops this week’s Billboard Japan Hot 100 with “That’s! Chojo,” followed by EBiDAN, Vaundy, Mrs. GREEN APPLE and NGT48.

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- Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross will score David Fincher’s “The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth,” their sixth collaboration with the director. Brad Pitt returns as Cliff Booth in the “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” quasi-sequel, arriving in theaters November 25 and on Netflix December 23. Rolling Stone

- BBC Radio 6 Music named its 2026 Artists of the Year, including Charli XCX, Robyn, Phoebe Bridgers, The Cure, Fontaines D.C., Erykah Badu, and Beabadoobee. Music Week

- Meshuggah announced a 20-date European tour in 2027 celebrating their 40th anniversary. “The Forty-Year Anomaly” runs September 29 through October 30, with Periphery and Vildhjarta joining as special guests. Blabbermouth

- Eric Church is teasing a new musical era, calling his September single “On the Road” a taste of what's coming. Its official video premieres November 5, fueling speculation about new music following 2025's “Evangeline vs. the Machine.” Whiskey Riff

- Suno is asking a court to dismiss parts of a class-action lawsuit filed by Jason Isbell and David Lowery over claims that its AI music platform violates artists' name, image, and likeness rights. Suno argues its outputs cannot be mistaken for the plaintiffs and that artist names are protected descriptive shorthand. Digital Music News

- Metallica celebrated Halloween at the Sphere with “The Addams Family” theme worked into their instrumental jam, Kirk Hammett and Robert Trujillo's spooky antics, and the residency debut of “Of Wolf and Man.” The giant screens also featured a sea monster and a massive red moon. The Travel Addict

Top 5: Classic Songs About the Moon

1. “Man on the Moon” – R.E.M.
2. “Harvest Moon” – Neil Young
3. “Moondance” – Van Morrison
4. “Fly Me to the Moon” – Frank Sinatra
5. “Bad Moon Rising” – Creedence Clearwater Revival

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The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping soundtrack arrives November 13, a week before the film’s theatrical release. Executive produced by Grammy winner Dave Cobb, the 29-artist collection features Noah Cyrus, Ella Langley, McKenna Grace, Violet Grohl, Stevie Nicks, Depeche Mode, Kacey Musgraves, Tyler Childers, The Cure, and Jennifer Lawrence, who performs “Deep in the Meadow.” Previously released tracks include Noah Kahan’s “Draw You Out,” The Smashing Pumpkins’ “Black Stars,” and Gigi Perez’s “Favor.” Details

RAYE has been announced as the second headliner for BST Hyde Park 2027, joining Bon Jovi. She’ll perform July 10 in what NME calls her biggest headline show to date, with Sienna Spiro confirmed as support. Tickets go on sale November 10. Details

Interpol have announced an intimate London show for December 4 to replace their canceled co-headline dates with Bloc Party. The 3,800-capacity British Airways Arc at Olympia will host the band's solo performance. Presale begins Thursday, with general tickets available Friday. Details

Universal, Sony, and DistroKid are working toward a resolution in a dispute over AI-generated music data. The labels want DistroKid to disclose how many tracks it distributes are flagged as AI-generated or connected to Suno, information they hope to use in their copyright lawsuit against the AI company. DistroKid has until November 6 to respond. Details

Detroit techno pioneer Juan Atkins has died at 64. A founding member of the Belleville Three, Atkins co-founded Cybotron and released influential tracks as Model 500, including “No UFO’s.” His work helped establish Detroit techno as an international musical movement. No cause of death has been announced. Details

London's Mighty Hoopla festival celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2027 with Robyn headlining Saturday, June 5, and The Pussycat Dolls closing Sunday. Kelis, Eve, Jordin Sparks, Bebe Rexha, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, B*Witched, Icona Pop, and Vengaboys are also on the lineup. More than 100 acts are still to be announced. Details

Top 5 Albums on the Billboard 200:

1. The Black Parade – My Chemical Romance
2. you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love – Olivia Rodrigo
3. I'm the Problem – Morgan Wallen
4. Dandelion – Ella Langley
5. The Great Divide – Noah Kahan

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My Chemical Romance has its first-ever number one album on the Billboard 200. A 20th-anniversary reissue of The Black Parade jumped from No. 139 to No. 1 with 78,000 equivalent album units. The original 2006 release peaked at No. 2. Gerard Way has reportedly said the band plans to begin recording a new album in 2027. Read more

Queens of the Stone Age released their ninth album, Perfecth, trading hard-rock crunch for a darker, carnival-inspired sound. Highlights include “It's Only Love,” “Insignificant Other,” and “Run Away From the Mob.” Read more

Nickelback released their 11th album, Everything Under the Sun, featuring John 5, Sammy Hagar, Joe Bonamassa, Tommy Lee, Charlie Benante, and Ryan Reynolds. The Associated Press awarded it three and a half stars, calling it familiar territory that fans will enjoy. Read more

Dallas rapper BigXthaPlug is back with Better Over Time, his fourth album and a return to hip-hop. The 18-track release features Leon Thomas, Ava Max, GloRilla, Lil Yachty, and Babyface Ray. Read more

Creative organizations including CAA, the Music Artists Coalition, and Cate Blanchett's Human Consent Foundation have filed a brief in the New York Times lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft, arguing AI companies should license creative work and give artists the choice of whether their work is used for training. Read more

And finally, Harry Styles ended his 30-show Madison Square Garden residency dressed as New York's famous Pizza Rat. His bandmates joined the Halloween fun as a taxi and a hot dog. Previous night's costumes included Elvis Presley and a recreation of Styles' original X Factor audition outfit. Read more

Top 5 Billboard Hot 100 Singles:

5. “Patient Zero” – Taylor Swift

4. “Lies” – Zach Bryan featuring Lana Del Rey

3. “Expectations” – Olivia Rodrigo and Chappell Roan

2. “Housewife” – Tate McRae

1. “Choosin' Texas” – Ella Langley

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Céline Dion’s Paris comeback residency grossed $125.5 million and sold 539,000 tickets across 16 shows, setting Billboard Boxscore records for average residency revenue and attendance per performance.

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Usher and Chris Brown topped Billboard’s September touring chart with $77.4 million and 423,000 tickets sold, becoming the first co-headliners to lead the monthly ranking.

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LL Cool J announced Rock the Bells: The Residency, an 11-show Las Vegas engagement at Dolby Live at Park MGM in May and July 2027.

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KATSEYE expanded its Wildworld Tour with 11 shows across Asia, Australia and New Zealand, running January 27 through March 5, 2027.

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Vietnam’s Vingroup partnered with Legends Global to operate a planned 135,000-seat stadium in Hanoi, potentially the world’s largest by seating capacity, scheduled to open in July 2027.

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Skid Row named Justin Sargent its new frontman, announced 15 tour dates for 2027 and released a cover of The Who’s “Won’t Get Fooled Again.”

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A free Yungblud photography exhibition, Idols, featuring previously unseen images by Tom Pallant, runs November 20–22 at London’s Union Pacific gallery.

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The Backstreet Boys launched Backstreet Gamers, a celebrity-owned esports team joining the Global Gaming League, and are recruiting players through GGL Primes.

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New Music Friday

“Thin Ice” — Megan Thee Stallion

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“Here You Come, There You Go” — Gracie Abrams

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“Overthinker” — CHVRCHES

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“You're Under Arrest” — ILLIT

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“I Like It” — BigXthaPlug & Loe Shimmy

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Post Malone previewed his unreleased song “Bad Mood” and teased his upcoming album, The Eternal Buzz, which could feature as many as 40 tracks.

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Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato reunited for Rare Beauty’s “Still Making Each Other Blush” campaign, celebrating their longtime friendship with a $50 blush bundle.

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KISS announced a two-part documentary, KISS: End of the Road, chronicling their farewell tour and final 2023 Madison Square Garden performances, premiering online November 19.

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Previously unseen footage from David Bowie’s 1978 Isolar II tour will become Stage, an immersive arena experience premiering February 14, 2027, in Berlin.

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Sam Fender postponed presales for his 2027 Newcastle homecoming concerts following a reported bot attack on ticketing platform Gigantic.

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The 2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards helped Telemundo lead Spanish-language primetime with 1.1 million average viewers and 306 million digital and social views, according to NBCUniversal.

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Alan Jackson’s farewell concert will air as a two-hour NBC special December 8, followed by Peacock streaming December 9 and a 25-song live album arriving December 4.

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MAZZEL topped the Billboard Japan Hot 100 with “Touch,” followed by Naniwa Danshi, Lienel, EBiDAN and Ayumu Imazu.

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• Jay-Z will headline the 2027 Super Bowl halftime show on February 14 at SoFi Stadium. U2 will play the Thanksgiving Eve Packers-Rams game on Netflix, while Miranda Lambert takes the Thanksgiving Day Cowboys-Eagles halftime slot. Read more
• David Bowie’s unseen 1978 concert, Stage, is becoming an immersive arena experience featuring restored 35mm footage, new lighting and audio. The premiere is set for February 14 at Berlin’s Uber Arena, followed by a European and UK tour. Read more
• Kings of Leon will play an exclusive London show November 10 at the 3,800-capacity British Airways ARC venue, days after releasing their tenth album, O My Beloved, on November 6. Read more
• Spotify’s potential liability to The MLC in their royalty-bundling lawsuit has climbed to approximately $619 million, up from $513 million last quarter. Spotify is appealing a ruling that its Premium tier qualifies as a bundle. Read more
• Glasvegas have released “Degüello,” their first new song in six years. It leads their upcoming fifth album, Airy Fairy, due next April, with an 11-date UK and Ireland tour planned for May. Read more
• Sophia Stel has announced her debut album, The Greatest Album of All Time, alongside a 2027 tour across North America, the UK and Europe. Read more
• Collider’s top five horror movie themes are Suspiria by Goblin, Cannibal Holocaust by Riz Ortolani, The Shining by Wendy Carlos and Rachel Elkind, The Omen by Jerry Goldsmith, and Jaws by John Williams. Read more

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• Turnstile Raise $220,000 for Humanitarian Aid: Turnstile drew an estimated 60,000 people to a free Washington, D.C., concert, raising more than $220,000 for humanitarian relief in Palestine, Sudan, and Lebanon.
• Phoebe Bridgers to Headline All Points East 2027: Bridgers will headline London's All Points East festival on August 27, with Caroline Polachek, Kelsey Lu, Danielle Ponder, and Jasmine.4.t among the announced acts.
• Queens of the Stone Age Debut Two New Songs: The band debuted “Insignificant Other” and “Phantom Limb” in Reykjavík, marking its first Iceland show since 2005. They also performed “Tangled Up in Plaid” for the first time in eight years, ahead of their new album Perfecth, due October 30.
• Billy Corgan Praises Olivia Rodrigo: The Smashing Pumpkins frontman praised Rodrigo's intelligence, creative risk-taking, and willingness to preserve imperfections in her recordings, calling her approach authentic.
• Patti Smith and Dua Lipa Meet at London Literature Festival: Smith discussed her memoir Bread of Angels with Lipa, exploring her decades-long career in music, writing, and performance.
• Spotify Wins Permanent Dismissal of Drake Streaming Lawsuit: A federal judge permanently dismissed a lawsuit alleging Spotify ignored fraudulent Drake streams that diverted royalties from other artists. The plaintiff's attorney plans to appeal.
• Harry Styles Autograph Seeker Apologizes After Viral Confrontation: Giovanni, who calls himself the world's top autograph seeker, apologized after a tense New York encounter with Styles, accepting responsibility for the confrontation.

Billboard 200 Top 5 Albums

1. you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love — Olivia Rodrigo
2. Young Manhood and Other Donatable Organs — Zach Bryan
3. I'm the Problem — Morgan Wallen
4. Dandelion — Ella Langley
5. The Life of a Showgirl — Taylor Swift

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