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- 1Taylor Swift and Charli XCX Shine at VMAs Red Carpet●Taylor Swift and Charli XCX among stars to light up VMAs red carpet https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/cw7v4plplmgpo?at_m
Taylor Swift and Charli XCX were among the major stars drawing attention on the red carpet at the MTV Video Music Awards. The event brought together leading pop artists for one of the music industry's most-watched nights, with arrivals and fashion moments generating widespread interest among fans and entertainment media.
- 2Taylor Swift Wins Video of the Year at MTV VMAs●MTV Video Music Awards: Taylor Swift Wins Video of the Year
Taylor Swift took home the Video of the Year prize at the MTV Video Music Awards, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The win adds to her long history of success at the ceremony and gives fans plenty to celebrate and debate online, as reactions pour in from around the world following the show.
- 3Madonna, Sabrina Carpenter and Lisa win at MTV VMAs●Madonna, Sabrina Carpenter and Lisa win at MTV's Video Music Awards
Madonna, Sabrina Carpenter and Lisa were among the winners at the MTV Video Music Awards, one of the biggest nights in the music industry calendar. The wins span generations of pop, from Madonna's enduring influence to Sabrina Carpenter's breakout success and Lisa's continued rise as a global star. Music fans and industry watchers are following the full list of winners and performances.
- 4Madonna and Taylor Swift win big at MTV VMAs●Watch: Madonna and Taylor Swift win big at the MTV VMAs https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/ckvgy6j4594yo?at_medium=RSS&at
Madonna and Taylor Swift were among the winners at the MTV Video Music Awards, in a night that saw two of pop music's biggest names honoured together. Coverage highlights the symbolism of the veteran star and the current chart leader sharing the spotlight at one of the music industry's most-watched award shows.
- 5Music publishers allege Anthropic destroyed scanned songbooks●Anthropic bought songbooks, scanned them, and destroyed them, music publishers allege – now they want to know which song
Music publishers allege that Anthropic bought songbooks, scanned them into its systems, and then destroyed the physical copies, and they are now demanding disclosure of which songs were included. The claim adds to ongoing litigation between publishers and the AI company over the use of copyrighted lyrics and written works in training data.
- 6MTV Video Music Awards 2026 Announce Winners●2026 MTV Video Music Awards: Here Are This Year's Winners
The winners of the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards have been announced, with a full list of this year's honorees now circulating in entertainment coverage. The VMAs remain one of the music industry's most-watched award shows, and results typically spark debate among fans about snubs, surprises and standout performances. Details of specific winners were not included in the available coverage.
- 7Ariana Grande Album Hits Longest-Charting Career Milestone●Ariana Grande’s Longest-Charting Album Brings Her To A Career Milestone
One of Ariana Grande's albums has become the longest-charting of her career, marking a new milestone for the pop star on the album charts. The achievement highlights the record's enduring commercial performance, and coverage of the milestone has drawn attention from fans and music industry watchers celebrating the singer's continued chart success.
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The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards are attracting search interest in the United States, with coverage focusing on how viewers can watch the ceremony, including CBS LA's red carpet special ahead of the show. Audiences are looking up broadcast details as the annual awards event, known for its performances and industry honors, draws its usual wave of fan attention.
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Billboard has published a complete, live-updating list of winners from the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards. The roundup tracks every category as results are announced, giving fans a single running record of the night's honours across the music industry's marquee video awards ceremony.
- 10What Fans Paid for Harry Styles Tickets at MSG●Here's What Fans Paid for Harry Styles Tickets at M.S.G. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/28/arts/music/harry-styles-msg-
The New York Times reports on ticket prices for Harry Styles' shows at Madison Square Garden, detailing what fans actually paid to attend. The article examines affordability, a recurring concern in live music as ticket costs for major artists keep rising. Fans and industry watchers are sharing and discussing the reported price figures.
- 112026 MTV Video Music Awards Red Carpet Livestream Goes Live▼2026 MTV Video Music Awards: Watch the Red Carpet Livestream
The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards are underway, with the red carpet livestream now available for viewers ahead of the ceremony. Music fans are watching arrivals from the industry's biggest stars and anticipating the night's performances and award presentations. Coverage from entertainment outlets is drawing attention as one of the music calendar's most-watched annual events gets started.
- 12Madonna wins 2026 MTV VMAs Artist of the Year●Madonna wins 2026 MTV VMAs Artist of the Year, Taylor Swift accepts Artist Director Honor
Reports say Madonna took home Artist of the Year at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, while Taylor Swift accepted an Artist Director Honor at the same ceremony. The pairing of two of pop's biggest names in the top honours is driving attention to the awards show, with fans debating the results and celebrating both artists' continued influence on the industry.
- 13Legendary artist launches stinging attack on Taylor Swift▼‘She ruined music’: Legendary artist does not hold back on Taylor Swift
A legendary artist has publicly criticised Taylor Swift in blunt terms, reportedly saying 'she ruined music'. The remark has sparked debate among fans and commentators about the singer's dominance of the industry and whether her success has crowded out other artists. Swift has not responded to the comments, and the full context of the criticism remains unclear.
- 14Morris Ballen, Champion of Independent Artists, Dies at 88▼Morris Ballen, Who Helped Spread Indie Artists’ Music, Dies at 88
Morris Ballen, a music industry figure who helped bring independent artists' music to wider audiences, has died at the age of 88. The New York Times reported the news, noting his role in supporting and distributing indie music at a time when major labels dominated the industry. Tributes and reflections on his contributions to independent music are circulating.
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The MTV Video Music Awards take place this Sunday, with previews outlining what viewers can expect from the annual music ceremony. News outlets across the United States are carrying pre-show coverage examining the nominees, scheduled performances and likely storylines. As one of the biggest nights in the music industry calendar, the VMAs traditionally draw attention for its awards, live acts and headline-grabbing moments on stage.
- 16Madonna's 2026 VMA Performance Highlights Her Pop Legacy●Madonna's 2026 VMA Performance Reflects Her Strong Legacy In Pop Music
Madonna's performance at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards is being framed as a reflection of her enduring influence on pop music. Coverage, including in Forbes, presents the moment as a reminder of the star's decades-long career and her lasting imprint on the industry, drawing attention from fans and music commentators alike.
- 17Morris Ballen, Champion of Independent Artists, Dies at 88●Morris Ballen, Who Helped Spread Indie Artists' Music, Dies at 88 https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/27/obituaries/morris-b
Morris Ballen, a music industry figure known for helping independent artists get their music distributed and heard by wider audiences, has died at the age of 88. The news is being noted in music and business circles, with obituary coverage highlighting his role in opening doors for indie musicians throughout his career.
- 18Davido to Play Three-Night Residency at Lagos National Theatre▼Davido Is Bringing a Three-Night Residency to Lagos’ National Theatre This December
Afrobeats star Davido is set to perform a three-night residency at the National Theatre in Lagos this December, a rare extended run at the landmark Nigerian venue. The announcement is drawing attention from fans across Africa and beyond, with many viewing it as another milestone for Afrobeats and a major cultural moment for Lagos's live music scene heading into the festive season.
- 19Kentucky launches state office to support musicians▼Kentucky launches new state office to support musicians, music industry
Kentucky has created a new state office dedicated to supporting musicians and the broader music industry. Announced by WLKY, the office is intended to back artists and music businesses across the state, though details on its budget, staffing, and specific programmes have not yet been reported.
- 20Indie music caught in EU waste crackdown▼INTERVIEW: Indie music suffers collateral damage in EU war on waste
Euractiv interviews industry figures who argue that independent music is suffering collateral damage from EU waste-reduction rules, with environmental measures affecting formats and merchandise used by small artists and venues. The piece explores how sustainability legislation aimed at cutting waste is imposing costs and constraints on the independent music sector.
- 21Kentucky Governor Beshear launches state music industry office●Gov. Beshear launches new state office to boost Kentucky's music industry
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has announced the creation of a new state office dedicated to supporting and growing the state's music industry. The office is intended to promote Kentucky musicians, attract music business investment, and strengthen the sector's economic contribution. The move is drawing attention as a notable state-level investment in the music economy.
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Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear announced the creation of a Kentucky Office of Music during the Bourbon & Beyond festival in Louisville. The office is intended to support and promote the state's music industry, building on Kentucky's musical heritage and its growing festival scene. Details on funding and staffing were not immediately provided.
- 23Kentucky launches state Office of Music under Beshear▼Beshear opens KY Office of Music, cites Childers, Stapleton, Lynn and Monroe
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has opened the state's new Office of Music, an initiative aimed at promoting and supporting Kentucky's music industry and heritage. Announcing the office, Beshear pointed to the state's storied musical legacy, naming artists including Tyler Childers, Chris Stapleton, Loretta Lynn and Bill Monroe as examples of Kentucky's outsized influence on country, bluegrass and roots music.
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Live music venues in Newark, Delaware are reopening and drawing crowds again as the local entertainment scene recovers. Reporting by Delaware Public Media highlights how venues are bringing back regular shows, giving residents more options for nightlife and giving local musicians places to play after a difficult stretch for the industry.
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Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has established the Kentucky Office of Music, a new state office dedicated to supporting and promoting the state's music industry and heritage. The move is intended to boost music tourism, honor Kentucky's musical legacy, and grow economic opportunities for artists and venues across the state.