Halsey’s 2015 debut album, BADLANDS, has reentered the Top 10 on five Billboard charts this week following its 10th anniversary deluxe reissue on August 29. The set ranks No. 5 on Top Album Sales, No. 6 on Top Alternative Albums, No. 4 on Vinyl Albums, No. 9 on Catalog Albums, and debuts at No. 7 on Top Rock & Alternative Albums. The album earned 17,000 equivalent album units in the U.S., with nearly 12,000 from traditional sales, including approximately 9,000 vinyl copies. On August 28, less than a week after she concluded the For My Last Trick Tour, Halsey announced a BACK TO BADLANDS TOUR. “Tiny venues. GA floors. 10 years later. I’ve been waiting a decade to re-live it all over again with you,” Halsey said of the tour, which kicks off on October 14 in Los Angeles, with stops in Atlanta, Washington DC, and New York City, before concluding on January 17 in Detroit. (Billboard)

A body was discovered inside the front trunk of an impounded Tesla registered to singer D4vd at a Hollywood tow yard on Monday afternoon (September 8). The shocking discovery prompted a death investigation by the Los Angeles Police Department, after officers initially responded to reports of a foul odor coming from the car, which had been on the property for a number of days. The identity of the deceased remains unknown, and representatives for the 20-year-old singer – known for viral hits like “Here With Me” and “Romantic Homicide” – have not commented. Last week, D4vd partnered with Epic Games for Fortnite’s first official anthem, “Locked & Loaded (Official Fortnite Anthem),” which made it’s in-game debut alongside the announcement. D4vd recently began his Withered World Tour, and was scheduled to perform in Minneapolis on Tuesday night (Sept. 9), before concluding his North American tour in Los Angeles on September 20. (Variety)

Hilary Duff is finally returning to music after a decade-long hiatus, signing a new deal with Atlantic Records that was announced on Tuesday (September 9). “Wake up… @hilaryduff is officially a part of the AMG family ,” Atlantic revealed on Instagram. “We could not be more excited for this journey & for new music… or something .” Duff also shared her own post, featuring photos of her in the recording studio alongside the similar caption, “new music … or something .” The former Disney star and pop singer, known for hits like “Come Clean” and “Wake Up,” last released an album in 2015 and has focused on acting ever since. Alongside her musical comeback, Duff will be featured in an upcoming docuseries directed by Sam Wrench, chronicling her return to music and personal journey. With two Billboard No. 1 records – 2003’s Metamorphosis and the 2005 compilation Most Wanted – five Top 10 albums, and nearly 8 million total albums sold in the U.S., Duff’s reemergence marks an exciting new chapter in her career, and a welcome comeback for her longtime fans. (Billboard)

Over the weekend, Adam Sandler launched his 'You're My Best Friend Tour' with a '90s-themed performance, welcoming Vanilla Ice on stage to perform "Ice Ice Baby". The performance also featured Kevin James and Michelangelo, paying tribute to Ice's 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze' cameo.

Warren G has become a partial owner of a minor league baseball team in his hometown of Long Beach, California. He plans to name the team the "Regulators" after his 1994 hit song "Regulate." "To be able to say that I'm a part of Long Beach, like a team that's part of the city where I was born and raised, is amazing to me," Warren told TMZ. The idea came from co-founder Gary Reeves, who also works with the Oakland Ballers baseball team. Warren wants to recruit former MLB players for coaching positions, including retired Philadelphia Phillies player Tony Gwynn Jr., who ended his career in 2014. "We got' get some athletes," Warren said, referencing the Long Beach State Dirtbags. The team joins other Long Beach sports ventures by local rappers, including childhood friend Snoop Dogg's youth football league. (Story URL)

In a new 3+ minute TikTok video posted over the weekend, Lizzo harshly criticized the current state of the music industry. The multiple Grammy-winner says that the industry is in “complete shambles right now" due to years of reliance on an “algorithmic model.” That modern trend has fragmented music fans and disrupted traditional pathways for artists to reach the masses, which she blames for effectively killing the cultural phenomenon of the "Song of the Summer" in the process. She explained that platforms like TikTok, despite her millions of followers, make it difficult even for established artists to connect broadly, as content struggles to reach viewers amid an overcrowded digital space. Lizzo suggests that major artists should cultivate dedicated fan communities to foster genuine engagement,  praising Taylor Swift’s highly engaged fanbase as an example. Ultimately, Lizzo urges fans and artists alike to look beyond algorithm-driven trends to discover and support great music that might otherwise be overlooked. (Consequence of Sound)

On Thursday (September 4), Justin Bieber announced on Instagram that he was releasing his surprise follow-up album, Swag II, at the stroke of midnight on Friday. This move continues the quick-drop strategy Bieber used for Swag, which made a shock debut in July following the singer’s four-year hiatus. No additional details about the new project were shared beyond an all-pink album cover and Bieber’s brief caption, “swag II midnight tonight.” The album is expected to feature many of the same collaborators from Swag, including Gunna, Sexyy Red, Druski, Dijon, Lil B, Cash Cobain, Eddie Benjamin, and Marvin Winans, with Bieber likely to co-produce the upcoming project with the likes of Carter Lang, Dylan Wiggins, Daniel Caesar, mk.gee, Daniel Chetrit, and Knox Fortune. Swag, which features the Billboard No. 2 hit “Daisies,” marked a stylistic shift for Bieber, blending indie rock with late ’80s R&B and early ’90s pop influences, reflecting his personal transformation as he embraces family life and faith amid past challenges. (Variety)

On Wednesday (September 3), Radiohead confirmed online rumors by announcing the details of their first live shows since 2018. The Grammy-winning British band have planned a highly-anticipated 20-date European and U.K. tour this fall, with multiple-night stands scheduled at five cities: Madrid (Nov. 4-5, 7-8), Bologna (Nov. 14-15, 17-18), London (Nov. 21-22, 24-25), Copenhagen (Dec. 1-2, 4-5), and Berlin (Dec. 8-9, 11-12). Tickets will be available exclusively to fans registered on radiohead.com, with sales starting September 12. “Last year, we got together to rehearse, just for the hell of it,” drummer Phil Selway shared. “After a seven year pause, it felt really good to play the songs again and reconnect with a musical identity that has become lodged deep inside all five of us. It also made us want to play some shows together, so we hope you can make it to one of the upcoming dates.” While these are Radiohead’s only live shows currently scheduled, Selway left open the possibility of the band announcing more dates in the future by adding, “For now, it will just be these ones but who knows where this will all lead.” (Rolling Stone)

Noah Kahan married his longtime fiancée “in an intimate ceremony in their home state of Vermont on August 23rd,” according to a spokesperson who requested privacy for the couple. The 28-year-old "Stick Season" singer, known for keeping his personal life private, has previously expressed deep gratitude to his fiancée for supporting him through difficult times, including in the liner notes of the 2023 expanded edition of his album, Stick Season (We’ll All Be Here Forever). “To my fiancée, you're the air I breathe, you are everything and whatever is left after that,” he wrote in the dedication. “I could spend the rest of my life thanking you for getting me through this, and I promise I will. I love you to the moon and back." The couple, rarely seen together publicly, made their first appearance at the 2023 TIME100 event after several years of dating, and media outlets have chosen not to disclose his wife's identity out of respect for their privacy. (Billboard)

Lady Gaga is set to make her first MTV VMAs performance in five years at the 2025 awards show on September 7, where she leads all nominees with 12 total nods, including Artist of the Year and Album of the Year for Mayhem. MTV made the announcement on Instagram over the weekend, writing “There will be magic in the air at the 2025 #VMAs because @LADYGAGA IS PERFORMING!  You won’t want to miss her return,” while adding in the comments, "let mayhem commence!!!" Gaga is currently on the road as part of her wildly successful Mayhem Ball Tour, with upcoming shows in Miami, New York, Chicago, and Toronto. The VMAs, airing live from UBS Arena in New York on CBS, MTV, and streaming on Paramount+, will also feature performances from Sabrina Carpenter, Post Malone, Ricky Martin, Doja Cat, Tate McRae, and Mariah Carey, who will receive the Video Vanguard Award. (People)

On Thursday (August 28), Halsey announced that she will be celebrating the 10th anniversary of her debut album with the Back to Badlands North American club tour this fall. Only one week after concluding her For My Last Trick arena tour, the singer is opting for more intimate venues on this 13-date run. The tour kicks off with “a very special show” on October 14 at Los Angeles’ Hollywood Forever Cemetery, making stops in major music markets like Dallas, Atlanta, Boston, Toronto, and New York, before concluding on January 17 in Detroit, followed by dates in Europe and Australia in early 2026. The announcement coincides with the release of Badlands: Anthology, a reissue featuring unreleased demos and rare recordings. “I can’t believe it’s been 10 years,” Halsey said in a statement. “Badlands remains the most exciting musical journey of my life. I have so many unbelievable things planned to celebrate the album that changed my life. This is just the beginning.” (Rolling Stone)

Ariana Grande announced that she will be going on tour for the first time in seven years with her 2026 Eternal Sunshine Tour. The 27-date run starts in June and covers nine major North American cities – including multi-night stands in Oakland, Los Angeles, Austin, Sunrise, Atlanta, Brooklyn, Boston, Montreal, and Chicago – before concluding with a five-night run at London’s O2 Arena in August. “See you next year ♡ ” Grande captioned her announcement post. The tour will feature music from her 2024 chart-topping album Eternal Sunshine and her 2020 release Positions, with Grande seemingly ready to redefine her relationship with performing live after a series of emotionally challenging past tours. An artist presale starts on September 9 for the North American dates and on September 16 in the UK, with general on-sales starting the following day, with a variety of VIP packages available. Since her last tour in 2019, Grande has shifted her creative focus to acting, starring in the hit film adaptation of Wicked, with Wicked: For Good set to premiere on November 21, along with filming the upcoming Meet the Parents sequel. (Variety)

Before his Las Vegas show on Friday night, Sebastian Bach was approached by a fan for a hug while he was speaking with his wife. Later, on stage, he called out the fan, insulted her, and had her removed, creating a tense moment for the audience. TMZ reports that a witness said the fan recorded Bach and made an obscene gesture when he took the stage, triggering the confrontation.

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Engineered Society Project proudly announce the release of their brand-new single, “Blink Of An Eye,” now available on all major streaming platforms.

Never change a winning team. Never change a winning formula. Cristiano Filippini’s FLAMES OF HEAVEN strengthens its position among the leading acts of Power Melodic Metal - five years after releasing the critically acclaimed „The Force Within“. Thanks to catchy melodies and brilliant musicianship „Symphony of the Universe“ is the utmost logical follow-up. Spectaculary crafted neoclassical anthems breathing the spirits of an ideally open production with natural sounds. The manga “Saint Seiya” by Masami Kurumada delivered the lyrical inspiration. Shimmering highlights among the twelve songs are „Darkside of Gemini“, „On the Wings of Phoenix“, Midnight Riders“, and „The Power of Stars“.

Italian/Swedish hard rock/heavy metal band Hell in the Club are thrilled to announce the release of their new studio album, “Joker In The Pack”, out on November 7, 2025, via Frontiers Music Srl.

Swedish hard rockers Andy and the Rockets return with a no-nonsense, straight-from-the-gut anthem: “Seven Years of Bleeding”, out today on all digital platforms.

This week, the Gibson hosted a very special event to celebrate Tony Iommi, the legendary guitarist of Black Sabbath, and launch the return of his Tony Iommi Signature Humbucker™ out now from the Gibson Pickup Shop. Music fans gathered at the Gibson Garage London for an intimate interview with Tony Iommi—moderated by Liz Barnes (BBC Radio 2)—which was followed by a brief performance, and a screening of the “first look” trailer for “Iommi: The Godfather of Heavy Metal,” a new limited docuseries from Gibson Films, which will stream worldwide this fall on Gibson TV.

Bon Jovi announced that they are reimagining their 2024 album, Forever, with the upcoming release of Forever (Legendary Edition) on October 24. The new collection features collaborations with Bruce Springsteen, Jelly Roll, Jason Isbell, Lainey Wilson, Joe Elliott, Avril Lavigne, Marcus King, Robbie Williams, and others. The project was inspired by Jon Bon Jovi’s vocal cord surgery and rehab, which limited his ability to tour and promote the original album, leading him to enlist friends to help carry the songs forward. On Friday (August 29), they are sharing their Springsteen collaboration, “Hollow Man,” along with the new tune, “Red, White & Jersey.” Jon says the project captures “a new viewpoint and new spirit – a collaboration album that proves we all get by in this world with a little help from our friends,” while adding, “I feel tremendous joy and gratitude releasing this album and I think it shows in the music.” (Rolling Stone)

Swedish Hard Rock giants Eclipse are finally back on the road with the announcement of their brand-new Megalomanium Tour 2025. A journey that will take them through Germany, Austria, the Czech Republic, Belgium, Switzerland, and Italy, this tour is more than just a series of shows, it’s a celebration of everything that makes Eclipse one of the most thrilling Rock bands of our time.

The Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund has announced the details for its 2025 "Bowl for Ronnie" charity event. The benefit is scheduled to take place on November 13 at PINZ Bowling Kitchen + Bar in Studio City, California, with the event once again hosted by SiriusXM’s Eddie Trunk, with festivities set to begin at 6:30 p.m. A variety of celebrities and rock stars will compete for bowling trophies throughout the night, with a full list of participants and added details to be revealed soon. An eBay auction will be launched shortly, offering the winning bidder a coveted spot on Trunk’s celebrity bowling team. Last year’s event sold-out well in advance, and raised over $70,000 to support cancer research and awareness through the Dio cancer fund, which honors the late metal legend who died of stomach cancer in 2010. Past bowlers have included Tom Morello, Dave Grohl, Geezer Butler, Sebastian Bach, Adam Jones, Steven Adler, Jack Black, Richie Sambora, Lita Ford, and many more. (Consequence of Sound)

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