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• Michael Jackson wanted to make a dark fantasy video game with original soundtrack

  04-06-2026 12:35 via nme.com
  
  It’s been revealed that Michael Jackson spent time working on his own dark fantasy game with an original soundtrack.READ MORE: AI, vinyl and indie supremacy: what’s shaping video game music in 2026?In a new blog post, Shiny Entertainment founder David Perry revealed that Jackson contacted him to find out if he could play their upcoming game Enter The Matrix early. Afterwards, Jackson invited Perry to help him think about a Michael Jackson video game. “We began taking meetings a
  
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• Taylor Swift Is Coming Back to Country Radio

  09-06-2026 19:11 via rollingstone.com
  
  The superstar's "I Knew It, I Knew You" is being furiously added to rotation. "Given the right song, country radio will support her again," says an insider, "and it looks like she delivered in a huge way"
  
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• Kevin Jonas 'threw up' during Nick Jonas' first date with Priyanka Chopra

  09-06-2026 18:00 via music-news.com
  
  The singer has claimed he "wingmanned hard" to ensure the evening went well for his younger brother.
  
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• Katy Perry hails Justin Trudeau as 'love of my life'

  09-06-2026 18:00 via music-news.com
  
  The couple made their red carpet debut at the premiere of Perry's new concert film on Monday.
  
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• Gracie Abrams worried feeling 'secure and stable' with Paul Mescal would threaten songwriting

  09-06-2026 18:00 via music-news.com
  
  Gracie Abrams and Paul Mescal have been dating since 2024.
  
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• The ‘Backrooms’ soundtrack is getting a vinyl release

  09-06-2026 17:52 via nme.com
  
  The soundtrack for hit horror film Backrooms is going to be pressed on vinyl later this summer.READ MORE: ‘Backrooms’ review: meme-based horror runs on unsettling vibes and creepy visualsThe A24 movie, about a psychiatrist searching for her client through a series of parallel dimensions, is proving to be a huge hit at the box office, bringing in $81.4million (£60.4million) in the US and $117.9 million (£87.5million) globally during the opening weekend alone.
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• Jay-Z to Continue 30th Anniversary Celebration With Concerts in Paris and Los Angeles

  09-06-2026 17:43 via rollingstone.com
  
  The rapper will perform at Stade de France on Sept. 10 and at SoFi Stadium on Oct. 23
  
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• Jay-Z announces huge shows in Paris and Los Angeles to “celebrate legacy”

  09-06-2026 17:00 via nme.com
  
  Jay-Z has announced huge shows in Paris and Los Angeles, taking place later this year and celebrating his “legacy”.
  The new dates come following the rapper returning to the stage for a rare solo performance last month, headlining Roots Picnic 2026 as his first festival date in seven years and breaking out some of his biggest hits.
  That set also saw him take aim at Nicki Minaj, Drake, Kanye West and more in a freestyle, and came ahead of his upcoming anniversary shows planned for New
  
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• Fontaines D.C. pay tribute after death of manager and “the sixth member of the band” Trevor Dietz

  09-06-2026 16:16 via nme.com
  
  Fontaines D.C. have paid loving tribute after the tragic death of their manager and “the sixth member of the band” Trevor Dietz, age 54.READ MORE: At home with Fontaines D.C.’s Grian Chatten: “Our personality is bigger than the sound that we make”News of the celebrated manager and promoter’s passing was shared by the band themselves on social media today (Tuesday June 9), who said that he “cared passionately for us and for what was fair and right in the
  
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• ‘Billboard’ Charts Definitively Prove Everybody Loves Paul McCartney

  09-06-2026 16:13 via rollingstone.com
  
  Former Beatles' The Boys of Dungeon Lane is the artist's 22nd Top 10 Billboard 200 hit since the Fab Four split
  
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• Lizzo Returns, But It Doesn’t Seem Like Her Heart Is in It

  09-06-2026 16:02 via rollingstone.com
  
  Bitch is full of tired moves and cynical appeals to the streaming algorithm
  
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• The Menzingers Are Done Living in the Past

  09-06-2026 16:00 via rollingstone.com
  
  Greg Barnett and Tom May share how their new mindset shaped the band’s ninth studio album
  
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• Guided By Voices Fans Get a Glimpse Into Robert Pollard’s Inner World

  09-06-2026 16:00 via rollingstone.com
  
  “It’s easy to do, yet difficult to do well,” Pollard says of the collage medium that he showcased at the ‘LOUD’ Gallery Event in Detroit
  
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• Motörhead announce seventh ‘Lemmy Forever’ ceremony at Download Festival 2026 as his ashes find permanent home

  09-06-2026 15:06 via nme.com
  
  Motörhead have announced the seventh ‘Lemmy Forever’ ceremony taking place at Download 2026, and will house some of his ashes permanently in Manchester after the festival.READ MORE: Ian Fraser ‘Lemmy’ Kilmister 1945-2015 – A Life in Rock N RollThe iconic Motörhead singer and bassist, who is considered to be one of the most influential figures in metal history, died in December 2015 at age 70, shortly after being diagnosed with cancer.
  For years now, there
  
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• Soft Cell announce final album ‘Danceteria’ with disco-ready title track

  09-06-2026 14:06 via nme.com
  
  Soft Cell have announced the release date for their final album, ‘Danceteria’, alongside the video for the title track.
  The synth-pop legends, comprised of vocalist Marc Almond and instrumentalist Dave Ball, will release the album on September 25, a posthumous release following the death of Ball last year aged 66. The first single, the album’s title track, is out now and you can listen to it below.
  The pair shot to stardom in the early ‘80s with the album ‘Non-Stop
  
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• Pittsburgh’s Mayor refutes Morgan Wallen’s claims that he consulted city before cancelling show

  09-06-2026 14:04 via nme.com
  
  The mayor of Pittsburgh has denied claims made by Morgan Wallen, saying that the singer never consulted city public safety officials before cancelling a recent show.
  The comments relate to a show in the Steel city that was meant to go ahead this Saturday (June 6), but was cancelled just hours before doors opened due to the threat of “severe weather”.
  Wallen played at the Acrisure Stadium on Friday (June 5) but axed his second date at the arena, telling fans at around 1pm that his tea
  
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• Interpol tell us about new album ‘This Mirror Weighs A Ton’: “We just felt, ‘Let’s make this one count'”

  09-06-2026 14:00 via nme.com
  
  Interpol have announced their new album ‘This Mirror Weighs A Ton’ by releasing the Massive Attack-inspired title track and punchy single ‘See Out Loud’. Check them both out below as frontman Paul Banks tells NME about how they put together one of the most “important” records of their career.
  After announcing their signing to Partisan records (home to IDLES, Geese and PJ Harvey), the NYC indie icons have now shared that their ninth album and the follow-up to 2
  
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• Japanese Breakfast debuts baby bump at Governor’s Ball 2026 set: “Jpreggie!”

  09-06-2026 13:26 via nme.com
  
  Japanese Breakfast revealed that she is pregnant during her set at Governor’s Ball 2026.READ MORE: Japanese Breakfast’s journey of growth: “Have fun. Don’t overthink it”The indie singer, real name Michelle Zauner, used her set at the New York festival this weekend to confirm the pregnancy – taking to the stage in an open green cardigan that showed off a prominent baby bump.
  She performed at the event on Sunday (June 7), and kicked things off with back-to-back
  
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• Robert Smith says The Cure’s next album is “done” with a “really poppy” and “upbeat” separate album also on the way

  09-06-2026 13:09 via nme.com
  
  Robert Smith has opened up about new music from The Cure, revealing the next two albums are “done”, while a third “poppy” record is also being worked on.READ MORE: The Cure – ‘Songs Of A Lost World’: a masterful reflection on lossThe icons are working on their first new music since 2024’s ‘Songs Of A Lost World’, which was quietly announced on their official bio last October. The 13-track album is one of three releases on the way, somet
  
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• Robert Smith says The Cure’s next album is “done” with a “really poppy” and upbeat” separate album also on the way

  09-06-2026 13:09 via nme.com
  
  Robert Smith has opened up about new music from The Cure, revealing the next two albums are “done”, while a third “poppy” record is also being worked on.READ MORE: The Cure – ‘Songs Of A Lost World’: a masterful reflection on lossThe icons are working on their first new music since 2024’s ‘Songs Of A Lost World’, which was quietly announced on their official bio last October. The 13-track album is one of three releases on the way, somet
  
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• Soft Cell will meet its conclusion after 'fitting farewell' to late Dave Ball

  09-06-2026 13:00 via music-news.com
  
  Marc Almond says Soft Cell’s upcoming album Danceteria serves as a final tribute to Dave Ball and marks the end of the band’s recording era.
  
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• Echo and The Bunnymen reschedule Philadelphia show after frontman Ian McCulloch involved in road incident

  09-06-2026 13:00 via music-news.com
  
  The band were forced to delay their June 7 Philadelphia concert after frontman Ian McCulloch required medical treatment following a road traffic incident.
  
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• Ellie Goulding 'doesn't remember' making Higher Than Heaven after welcoming first child

  09-06-2026 12:00 via music-news.com
  
  Ellie Goulding found returning to the studio much easier after having her second child.
  
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• London’s legendary Camden Barfly to return

  09-06-2026 11:21 via nme.com
  
  Influential Camden music venue Barfly is set to reopen, with Frank Turner headlining the opening night on June 22.
  Initially operating from 1996-2016, the venue saw iconic early performances from the likes of Coldplay, Muse, Amy Winehouse, The Libertines, and many more. Ed Sheeran famously played four shows in one night on their stage in 2011. The location was also featured in an episode of the cult Simon Pegg comedy series Spaced.
  Financial pressures saw the Camden flagship close down in 2016,
  
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• Blink-182 appear to be teasing Take Off Your Pants and Jacket 25th anniversary activity

  09-06-2026 11:00 via music-news.com
  
  Blink-182 have sent fans into speculation mode after appearing to hint at a major anniversary celebration for their landmark album Take Off Your Pants and Jacket.
  
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• Ashley Roberts: ‘I couldn’t even watch dancing’ - Pussycat Dolls star recalls heartbreaking burnout

  09-06-2026 11:00 via music-news.com
  
  Ashley Roberts says she was left “lost” and in tears whenever she saw dancing, but is now stepping back into the spotlight with a full Pussycat Dolls reunion tour.
  
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• John Summit speaks out after Travis Scott allegedly “forced his way” on to stage after showing up late to shut show down

  09-06-2026 10:54 via nme.com
  
  John Summit has spoken out after an incident in France where Travis Scott allegedly “forced” his way onto the stage and interrupted his set after showing up late.READ MORE: Travis Scott live at Reading 2025: superstar rapper unveils his apocalyptic visionThe alleged moment took place on Sunday night (June 7) at the Lilly’s Club Monte Carlo in Monaco, where there was a shared billing between the US DJ and Travis Scott.
  However, according to various reports, things didn’t g
  
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• Sharon Osbourne Says AI Ozzy Is Not a Cash Grab: ‘I Don’t Need Your Fucking Money’

  09-06-2026 10:10 via rollingstone.com
  
  The Osbournes announced the development of an AI avatar of the Prince of Darkness earlier this year
  
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• Sharon Osbourne Says AI Ozzy Is Not a Cash Grab: ‘I Don’t Need Your F—ing Money’

  09-06-2026 10:10 via rollingstone.com
  
  The Osbournes announced the development of an AI avatar of the Prince of Darkness earlier this year
  
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• Sharon Osbourne Says AI Ozzy Is Not a Cash Grab: ‘I Don’t Need Your F-cking Money’

  09-06-2026 10:10 via rollingstone.com
  
  The Osbournes announced the development of an AI avatar of the Prince of Darkness earlier this year
  
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