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Music News Radio
Stay updated with the latest in the world of music through “Music News Radio.” Our podcast brings you the hottest news, trends, and updates from trusted music sources like Billboard, NME, Rolling Stone, and Pitchfork, all transformed into engaging audio with the help of AI technology. Whether you’re a casual listener or a devoted fan, you’ll find something fresh and exciting in every episode. Please note that while we reference these reputable outlets, this podcast is independently produced and…
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Music News RadioLil Durk Acquitted in Murder-for-Hire Plot
Prosecutors had argued Durk orchestrated a hit on the rapper Quando Rondo as revenge for King Von’s murder
Music News RadioSam Smith, Normani Copyright Case Likely Headed for Trial As Judge Signals No Dismissal
A judge signaled he would deny Sam Smith and Normani’s bid to vanquish the copyright lawsuit over their hit ‘Dancing With a Stranger.’
Music News RadioIn Canada: Inside Danielle Smith’s Plans to Make the Calgary Music Industry ‘Nashville North’
Inside plans to make Calgary “Nashville North” and more Canada music news, including The Beaches’ gold certification and more.
Music News RadioJamaican Dancehall Singer Shabba Ranks Sues to Claw Back Publishing Catalog
Jamaican dancehall singer Shabba Ranks filed a lawsuit over his publishing catalog, saying his publisher won’t let him exercise his termination right.
Music News Radio‘Have You Forgotten?’ Hell, No: A Reflection on Country’s 9/11 Songs, 25 Years Later
9/11 led to the creation of a number of country songs reflecting on the tragedy. Darryl Worley and more reflect on their significance 25 years later.
Music News RadioOklahoma vs. Michigan Livestream: Here’s Where to Watch the College Football Game Live Online Free
On Sept. 12, the Oklahoma Sooners takes on the Michigan Wolverines in Ann Arbor, MI: Here’s how to find and watch college football live online free.
Music News RadioOcean Way Festival in Santa Monica Canceled Weeks Before Planned Debut
Ocean Way festival in Santa Monica, California, has been cancelled due to damage from Hurricane Marie.
Music News RadioSamsung Asks Judge to Dismiss Dua Lipa’s $15 Million Lawsuit Over Unauthorized Image Usage
Samsung asks judge to dismiss the $15 million lawsuit Dua Lipa filed in May over the unauthorized use of her image on boxes of Samsung televisions.
Music News RadioSelena Quintanilla Family Legal Dispute Intensifies: A.B. Officially Sues Sister Suzette
Selena’s brother A.B. Quintanilla has sued Suzette Quintanilla-Arriaga, intensifying the family’s public legal dispute surrounding the late singer.
Music News RadioFrom Jhené Aiko to Slayyyter, Dove Cameron & More, Which New Music Release Is Your Favorite? Vote!
In the best new music this week poll, vote for your favorite releases from Jhene Aiko, Slayyyter, Dove Cameron, Bleachers and more.
Music News RadioLucky Daye, Yung Miami, kwn, Samara Cyn, Destin Conrad & Skippa at Billboard R&B Hip-Hop Live 2026: Best Photos
Yung Miami, Lucky Daye and kwn were among the artists to perform at Billboard’s R&B Hip-Hop Live show in Brooklyn on Thursday (Sept. 10).
Music News RadioX-Ray Spex, the Raincoats, the Slits Members Form Supergroup for London Punk Festival
London festival ‘God Save the Queens’ will celebrate 50 years of She-Punk with artwork, photography, fashion, and archival material from pioneers.
Music News RadioJohn Mayer’s ‘Continuum’: All 12 Tracks Ranked
Our ranking of John Mayer’s 12 ‘Continuum’ songs on the week of the album’s 20th anniversary.
Music News RadioHere’s Why All 5 Variety Series Nominees Could Win at the 2026 Primetime Emmys
Thanks to a rule change this year, there could be multiple winners for outstanding variety series at the 2026 Primetime Emmys.
Music News RadioVote to Rename Nashville International Airport After Dolly Parton Passes Unanimously
The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority has voted unanimously to rename Nashville International Airport after Dolly Parton.
Music News RadioT-Mobile Rolls Out the New Apple iPhone 18 Pro With ‘On Us’ Deals
Right now, you can preorder the new Apple iPhone 18 Pro on T-Mobile, which has the best deals on the web: Here’s how to switch and sign up online.
Music News RadioJuvenile & B.G. Talk Cash Money & No Limit Tour, New Orleans Rap History & ‘Ha’ Music Video
The two Cash Money mainstays plan on releasing new music together soon. Check out what else they had to say.
Music News RadioDavid Ali Accepts Billboard’s R&B/Hip-Hop Executive of the Year Award: ‘It’s a Dream, It’s an Honor’
David Ali accepted Billboard’s R&B/Hip-Hop Executive of the Year award on Thursday (Sept. 10). His company manages Kehlani, Destin Conrad and more.
Music News Radio50 Cent Says Former Rival Shyne ‘Impresses’ Him: ‘He’s Shown Nothing But Growth’
The longtime adversaries ended their decades-long beef after recently reconciling.
Music News RadioFabolous Reflects on ‘Ghetto Fabolous’ Dropping on 9/11: ‘It Was Never Really Just About the Album Anymore’
Fabolous reflects on ‘Ghetto Fabolous’ arriving on the same day as the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in a video chat with The Debut Live.
Music News RadioBon Iver Made a Jingle for a Local Bar’s Meatloaf Dippers
Justin Vernon celebrates the breaded treats of Minnesota’s Howards Bar in a terrifically, terrifyingly jaunty tune
Music News RadioExecutive Turntable: Columbia Records Names Corey ‘C-Notes’ Calder Head of Urban Music Marketing
Columbia Records, Warner Music Japan and more music industry executive hires and promotions.
Music News RadioZach Bryan Joins Kings of Leon to Perform One of Their Collabs During Band’s Nashville Show
Zach Bryan joined Kings of Leon on stage to perform their collab “Bowery” at the band’s Nashville show.
Music News RadioNe-Yo Sued for Canceling Sri Lanka Concert — and Keeping $284,000 Advance
Ne-Yo is facing a lawsuit over a canceled Sri Lankan concert for which he refused to return his advance.
Music News RadioHow Much Money Has Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ Generated?
Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” has generated lots of money since its release. Here’s how much the long-running Hot 100 chart-topper has generated.
Music News RadioBrent Hinds’ Estate Sues Mastodon Over Late Guitarist’s Share of Band
The estate of late former Mastodon guitarist Brent Hinds has filed a lawsuit against the band, claiming Hinds was owed money for his share in the group.
Music News RadioSamsung Says Dua Lipa Can’t Sue Over Unauthorized Use of Her Image on TV Boxes
Dua Lipa’s lawsuit against Samsung over putting her image on TV boxes received a response from the company, which said she can’t sue over it.
Music News RadioJay-Z’s ‘The Blueprint’: All 15 Tracks Ranked
As The Blueprint turns 25 today, we take a look back at one of the most important albums in rap history.
Music News RadioN.O.R.E. Calls Carmen Bryan’s Sexual Assault Claims ‘Entirely False’
N.O.R.E. denied accusations made against him by Carmen Bryan, who claimed the rapper assaulted her at a nightclub in 1999.
Music News RadioHear My Morning Jacket, Preservation Hall Jazz Band Cover Neil Young’s ‘Like a Hurricane’
My Morning Jacket and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band have covered Neil Young’s “Like a Hurricane” for the ‘Heart of Gold’ tribute album.
Music News RadioQuavo Announces Pharrell Williams-Produced Album
The long-teased Qrömelife now has a release date
Music News RadioBrent Hinds Estate Sues Mastodon
The estate disputes whether an $80,000 check from the band covers Hinds’ share in Mastodon’s interests
Music News RadioDolly Parton Is Getting Her Own Airport
Nashville International Airport is being renamed in honor of the late country icon
Music News RadioQuavo Previews New Album ‘Qrömelife’ With T.I.-Assisted Single ‘Backwards’
Quavo announces new album ‘Qrömelife’ executive produced by Pharrell Williams and out October 2. The Atlanta rapper also shares new song ‘Backwards.’
Music News RadioThe War on Drugs, Slayyyter, This is Lorelei, and All the Songs You Need to Know This Week
The War on Drugs, Slayyyter, This is Lorelei, Jhené Aiko, and all the songs you need to know this week.
Music News RadioThe Proclaimers say trans lobby are “truth-phobic” and defend Graham Linehan
The Proclaimers have spoken out against the “truth-phobic” trans rights debate, and defended Father Ted creator Graham Linehan for his comments.
Music News RadioDexys Midnight Runners’ Kevin Rowland “disgusted” at Reform UK’s for use of ‘Come on Eileen’: “All of Dexys are passionately against Farage’
Kevin Rowland of Dexys Midnight Runners has hit out at Reform UK for using their song ‘Come On Eileen’ at a recent conference
Music News RadioCharli XCX Announces 2027 European Tour Dates
Music, Fashion, Film gets a six-date run next February
Music News Radio10 Albums Out This Week You Should Listen to Now
Stream new releases from This Is Lorelei, Alex G, Haruomi Hosono, and Sylvan Esso
Music News RadioModest Mouse and My Morning Jacket Share Neil Young Covers
Listen to the indie rock titans’ respective takes on “Barstool Blues” and “Like a Hurricane”
Music News RadioListen to Kendrick Lamar team up with Jhené Aiko on new song ‘So Good’
Jhené Aiko has teamed up with Kendrick Lamar on a collaborative new song – you can listen to ‘So Good’ here.
Music News RadioLegs McNeil Witnesses the Demise of the Sex Pistols in New Memoir
Legs McNeil witnesses the demise of the Sex Pistols firsthand in an excerpt from his upcoming memoir ‘Resident Punk.’
Music News RadioDef Leppard Is Getting an Authorized Documentary Next Year
Def Leppard’s journey from Sheffield, England schoolmates to Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees will be the focus of an authorized documentary.
Music News RadioArtists who can’t to tour invited to apply for latest in £300k funding: “An even bigger step to making live music more inclusive”
UK artists who are struggling to afford to tour have one last chance to apply for the latest round of cash from the Featured Artists Coalition’s UKAT fund
Music News RadioGeese’s Cameron Winter on their ‘SNL’ performance backlash: “It depressed the shit out of me”
Geese’s Cameron Winter has responded to the backlash surrounding the band’s ‘SNL’ performance, saying it “depressed the shit out of [him]”.
Music News RadioWatch: MONSTA X Takes 1st Win For “MAGIC” On “Music Bank”; Performances By Soyeon, VERIVERY, And More | Soompi
MONSTA X has won their first music show trophy for “MAGIC”! On the September 11 episode of “Music Bank,” the candidates for first place were
Music News RadioWatch Justin Timberlake and Pharrell Williams join Jay-Z at Paris 30th anniversary show
Jay-Z has brought his anniversary shows to Paris, and surprised fans by bringing out Justin Timberlake and Pharrell Williams. Check out footage and the setlist.
Music News RadioRemembering 9/11, 25 Years Later: Songs From Alan Jackson, Toby Keith & Others That Helped Us Grieve
After the tragedy on Sept. 11, 2001, country artists including Alan Jackson, Toby Keith, and more recorded songs that showed the feelings of a nation.
Music News RadioCarín León Apologizes to Fans After Missing Sphere Show Due To Unexpected Travel ‘Mishap’
Carín León apologized to fans after missing his Sphere residency show on Thursday (Sept. 10) due to what he described as an unexpected travel “mishap.”
Music News RadioSlipknot’s ‘Arsenal’ was “a tune we could quickly get out there while we work on the rest of the record” and will not feature on new album,
Jim Root has said that Slipknot’s new single ‘Arsenal’ will not feature on their upcoming album, and was instead “a tune we could quickly get out there while…
Music News RadioHow the Music for ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Comes Together Every Week
DWTS music director Ray Chew joins to talk about how the show is “unicorn” for live TV music.
Music News RadioLil Wayne is coming to ‘Fortnite’
The crossover goes live this weekend with a dedicated tournament
Music News RadioGeese respond to ‘psyop’ allegations: “Just come to the show, and fucking tell me how many bots you see”
Geese have responded to claims that they are a “psyop”, sharing that people should “just come to the show and fucking tell them how many bots you see”.
Music News RadioWatch surviving Soundgarden members perform NFL halftime show with Taylor Momsen and Mike McCready
The surviving members of Soundgarden performed with Taylor Momsen and Mike McCready at the NFL halftime show. Watch here.
Music News RadioThe Black Eyed Peas’ ‘Pump It’ Pushes Past 1 Billion Views on YouTube
The Black Eyed Peas’ ‘Pump It’ has been welcomed into YouTube’s Billion Views Club.
Music News RadioCharli xcx Announces 2027 U.K. & Europe Arena Tour With Audrey Hobert
Charli xcx will bring her Music, Fashion, Film album to the U.K. and Europe in February, with a new run of arena tour dates.
Music News RadioMan who had sex on ferris wheel at Download 2026 found out about viral video when boss called him, court hears
A man who had sex on a ferris wheel at Download Festival earlier this summer has gone to court, and revealed that he found out that a video of the incident…
Music News RadioCharli XCX announces 2027 UK and European ‘Music, Fashion, Film’ tour
Charli XCX has announced a UK and European live tour for 2027. You can find all the details and buy tickets here.
Music News RadioOfficial Charts Company Launches New Homegrown Albums Chart Celebrating British Artists
The Official Charts Company is launching the Official Homegrown Albums Chart, designed to celebrate U.K. artists impacting the domestic albums market.
Music News RadioMAMAMOO’s Concert In Jakarta Cancelled | Soompi
MAMAMOO’s upcoming concert in Jakarta has been canceled. The group’s “4WARD” concert in Jakarta, which was scheduled to take place at NICE PIK 2 on