Daily Music Headlines October 9th, 2026

Taylor Swift will perform at the October 17 Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles, honoring Charlize Theron, Colman Domingo and John Carpenter.

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Grand Theft Auto VI will feature a heavy metal radio station hosted by Slayer’s Tom Araya and Kerry King, alongside additional stations spanning pop, Latin, African and country music.

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Clive Davis’s pre-Grammy gala returns February 6, 2027, at the Beverly Hilton, honoring the late music executive’s life and legacy.

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Rihanna revealed during a Fenty Beauty livestream that she has at least 170 unreleased songs, but announced no release date for new music.

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Björk will release Björk Orkestral With the Hamrahlíð Choir on November 27, featuring reimagined songs from Medúlla recorded at Reykjavík’s Harpa Hall.

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KATSEYE’s Sophia Laforteza plans to return to group activities in January 2027 after taking a hiatus to focus on her mental health and well-being.

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New Music Friday:

“FF” — Troye Sivan

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“pop it” — Gunna

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“Suzuki” — Fuerza Regida

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“Don't Chart” — Cardi B

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