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Quavo revealed he is a father in a trailer for his QRÖMELIFE short film, then confirmed it to Complex. The Pharrell-executive-produced album arrives Oct. 2.

XXL’s 2026 festival guide highlights fall hip-hop events, from Rock The Bells in New Jersey to Camp Flog Gnaw at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

David Byrne appeared with Stephen Colbert for a performance of “Burning Down the House” as The Late Show With Stephen Colbert heads toward its final episode this Thursday, according to Pitchfork. The timing gives the appearance a sharper edge than a… Read more: David Byrne Joins Stephen Colbert for “Burning Down the House”

Lee Mendelson Film Productions has filed four copyright lawsuits over alleged unauthorized uses or soundalikes of Vince Guaraldi tracks from the Peanuts franchise, according to Billboard. The claims involve GameMill Entertainment, the U.S. Department of the Interior, Buckle-Down Inc. and Heritage… Read more: Peanuts Music Owner Files Charlie Brown Copyright Suits

APRA AMCOS has presented its Billions Awards to songwriter members and publishers behind songs that have surpassed one billion streams, Billboard reports. Among the honorees are Sarah Aarons, Amy and George Sheppard, Jay Bovino, Connie Mitchell, Kota Banks, Taka Perry and… Read more: APRA AMCOS Honors Sarah Aarons and More With Billions Awards

They Are Gutting a Body of Water are heading out on a US tour and have released a new song with Horse Jumper of Love, according to Pitchfork. The announcement places the group back in motion with both live dates and… Read more: They Are Gutting a Body of Water Announce US Tour

Son Lux are moving into a new chapter: Pitchfork reports that the act will release a new album, Out Into, this September, and has prepared a world tour to accompany it. The news places the project firmly back in the new-music… Read more: Son Lux Set New Album Out Into and World Tour

Bladee has revealed a new album titled Sulfur Surfer, with the project led by the track Blondie, according to Pitchfork. The announcement marks his next full-length move following 2024’s Cold Visions, placing the artist back in release mode with a new… Read more: Bladee Announces Sulfur Surfer, Led by Blondie

Democratic lawmakers and music industry stakeholders are criticizing the Department of Justice’s settlement with Live Nation, with renewed calls for tougher antitrust remedies after state attorneys general won monopoly claims at trial. According to Billboard, the backlash has sharpened around whether… Read more: Lawmakers Push Back on Live Nation Settlement