Daily Music Headlines September 18th, 2026

Macklemore pledged $1 million in net tour earnings to Palestinian aid groups. Robert Kraft said Ed Sheeran asked him to match a separate $2 million donation, without explicitly confirming he agreed.

Duncan Sheik, known for “Barely Breathing” and Spring Awakening, died at 56. His mother said the cause was organ failure.

Jennifer Lopez’s The JLO Show: Live in Las Vegas premieres November 26 on CBS. Paramount+ will offer an extended version; live streaming requires Premium.

BTS bring their Buenos Aires and São Paulo concerts to cinemas October 24 and 30 in the Americas, and October 25 and 31 elsewhere.

Hans Zimmer announced 30 North American arena dates for February–April 2027. Amex presales start September 23; general sales open September 25.

Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album arrives November 19 with 34 original songs. Six tracks are out now, featuring Travis Scott, Morgan Wallen, Keith Richards and more.

Dolly Parton received a posthumous Americana Lifetime Achievement Award, with a prerecorded acceptance video reflecting on her musical roots.

Madonna will open the September 27 VMAs, her first performance there since 2003. She leads with 11 nominations; Snoop Dogg hosts.

New music:

• Miley Cyrus — Let’s Get Married
• ROSÉ — new trick
• Travis Scott — RHYNO
• Teddy Swims — Perfect Man
• CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso, PinkPantheress, Fred again.. & Etienne de Crécy — Sexy Magic

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