Daily Music Headlines September 4th, 2026

Suno pulled an ad featuring Mary J. Blige after backlash over the impression that she endorsed its generative-AI platform. Sources close to Blige say she participated only in a product demonstration and never agreed to become a Suno spokesperson.

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The Soul Train Awards return Nov. 27 after a three-year hiatus, airing on BET and, for the first time, CBS. The ceremony will be taped in Chicago, where Don Cornelius launched the original Soul Train.

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Margo Price, Robert Plant, Brandi Carlile, I’m With Her and Kashus Culpepper are among the performers and presenters announced for the 25th annual Americana Honors & Awards, taking place Sept. 16 at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium.

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Micky Dolenz celebrates the Monkees’ 60th anniversary with Timeless, a six-song EP featuring covers of songs by Paul Westerberg, Andy Partridge, Adam Schlesinger, Shelby Lynne and others.

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CBS will air two retrospective MTV VMA specials hosted by Donnie Wahlberg and Vanessa Lachey on Sept. 13 and 20 ahead of the live Sept. 27 Video Music Awards.

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Alanis Morissette is suing former tour manager Keren Urinov for civil extortion, fraud and negligent misrepresentation, alleging Urinov threatened to implicate her in a drug-trafficking case unless she received a lucrative 15-year employment contract and other assistance.

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New Music Friday:

“Bass Persuades” — Miley

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“SaWaDiKa” — LISA

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“So Good” — Shay Lia & KAYTRANADA

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“Nicole Kidman” — ADÉLA

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“Boots” — Kane Brown feat. Shania Twain

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