Listeners, it’s been a busy 24 hours in the music world, with exciting new releases, industry shakeups, and headline-making performances across genres. Rihanna and A$AP Rocky have welcomed their third child, a daughter named Rocki Irish Mayers, which Rihanna confirmed with an Instagram post, sending waves of congratulations throughout pop and hip-hop communities. On the legal front, there was drama at Travis Kelce’s home as a man was arrested for trespassing while attempting to serve Taylor Swift deposition papers linked to Justin Baldoni’s lawsuit, with Swift’s legal team clarifying she never agreed to be involved, according to Acast’s Daily Music Headlines.

Turning to the charts, Japan’s Billboard lists Fujii Kaze’s Prema as the top album and Kenshi Yonezu’s “iris Out” as the number one song, exemplifying global diversity in what’s trending. Mariah Carey is making moves with the launch of Mariah Radio on SiriusXM in tandem with her new album Here for It All. Her impact continues internationally, as she’s preparing to headline an Amazon rainforest concert to promote climate awareness.

Major tours and festivals are making headlines too. Barry Manilow revealed his upcoming farewell tour dates for early 2026, promising emotional final shows across the Southeast and Midwest. Coachella 2026 sold out in just four days, with fans eager to catch Justin Bieber’s first concert since 2022 amid a star-powered lineup. Cardi B is stepping in for The Weeknd at New York City’s Global Citizen Festival on September 27 and is also lending her distinctive voice to new subway etiquette PSAs—a playful collaboration with NYC’s MTA.

Innovations are shaking the industry. AI-generated artist Xania Monet, developed using the Suno platform, signed a $3 million record deal after the debut album Unfolded, marking a landmark moment for artificial intelligence in music creation. Meanwhile, HYBE is expanding globally with its fifth headquarters in Mumbai and new training initiatives aimed at discovering talent in India.

New releases keep rolling in across styles. Demi Lovato dropped “Here All Night,” Twenty One Pilots released “City Walls,” and Gorillaz teamed up with Sparks for “The Happy Dictator.” On the rock front, Corrosion Of Conformity delivered a soulful cover of Free’s “Fire And Water” during the Riffissippi Studio Jam Sessions, and Twenty One Pilots’ fifth album Breach debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, logging the biggest rock sales week in six years.

There have also been controversies and tragedies. Gwar stirred backlash at Riot Fest after performing a satirical “disemboweling” of a Trump lookalike, referencing their long tradition of political satire. Colombian musicians B-King and Regio ClownBMusic were found dead after a week missing in Mexico, and authorities have launched a homicide investigation.

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