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FILE – A statue of the MTV Moon Man appears on the red carpet at the MTV Video Music Awards on Aug. 20, 2018, in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, File)

The MTV VMAs are here with Taylor Swift making history and Madonna leading the nods: How to watch

September 27, 2026 at 9:46 a.m.

The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards are here and Taylor Swift will receive the inaugural Artist Director Honors, becoming the most awarded artist in VMA history.

ARCHIVO – Macklemore actúa en Austin City Limits Live durante el festival de música South by Southwest en Austin, Texas, el 17 de marzo de 2023. (Foto Jack Plunkett/Invision/AP, archivo)

Macklemore announces concerts benefiting Palestinian aid organizations

September 24, 2026 at 11:16 a.m.

After being removed from Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour, Grammy Award winner Macklemore will soon return to the live stage.

Taylor Swift performs "The Man" at opening night of the Chicago stop of her Eras Tour on June 2, 2023, at Soldier Field. (Shanna Madison/baiduhai)

What to know about Taylor Swift’s new music

September 24, 2026 at 9:10 a.m.

Taylor Swift has revealed “The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore,” an extended version of her 2025 album with four new tracks. Here's what to know.

Lionel Richie attends The King’s Trust Global Gala at Casa Cipriani on Thursday, May 2, 2024, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

Lionel Richie is taking a break from performing following a heart procedure

September 23, 2026 at 8:12 a.m.

Lionel Richie is taking a break from touring as he recovers from a heart procedure, a representative for the singer confirmed in a statement to The Associated Press on Wednesday.

Taylor Swift performs Cruel Summer at the opening night of the Chicago Eras Tour on Friday, June 2, 2023, at Soldier Field. (Shanna Madison/baiduhai)

Taylor Swift announces new song ‘Patient Zero’

September 22, 2026 at 1:46 p.m.

By MARIA SHERMAN NEW YORK (AP) — Taylor Swift has announced a new song, “Patient Zero” — her first since her starry wedding this summer. It releases Friday. She made...

FILE – Ella Langley performs during the 61st annual Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas on May 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)

How Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ became the longest-running No. 1 hit of all time

September 22, 2026 at 11:49 a.m.

“Choosin’ Texas” is the longest-running No. 1 hit in the U.S., having spent 23 weeks at the top spot on the all-genre Billboard Hot 100.

Taylor Swift arrives at the MTV Video Music Awards on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024, at UBS Arena in Elmont, N.Y. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

Taylor Swift will become the most awarded artist in MTV VMAs history

September 21, 2026 at 11:15 a.m.

Here’s everything you need to know about the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards.

FILE – Cassandra Wilson performs at the JVC Jazz Festival in Newport, R.I., on Aug. 10, 2003. (AP Photo/Stew Milne, File)

Cassandra Wilson, the two-time Grammy Award-winning jazz singer, has died

September 2, 2026 at 4:01 p.m.

Cassandra Wilson, the two-time Grammy Award-winning jazz singer, songwriter and producer has died. She was 70.

FILE – Members of the music group “Menudo,” from left, Robby Rosa (Draco Rosa), Ray Reyes, Roy Roselló, Charlie Massó and Ricky Meléndez pose during a reception in their honor in New York on Feb. 10, 1984. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)

Menudo reunites for 50th anniversary tour with a stop at the Rosemont Theatre

September 2, 2026 at 9:26 a.m.

Menudo, widely considered one of the most popular Latino boy bands of all time, will reunite for a six-day run this fall in celebration of their 50th anniversary.

A portrait of the late Dolly Parton surrounded by flowers and cards in a memorial sits outside her home Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, in Brentwood, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Dolly Parton estate announces 2-day festival ‘Dollyfest’ to celebrate her legacy

August 31, 2026 at 2:29 p.m.

Dolly Parton is not done yet. The estate behind the icon, who died of cancer last week at age 80, has announced Dollyfest, a two-day festival to be held in...

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