Jorja Smith enters a dance-driven new era ahead of her first headline show at London’s O2 Arena, while Ruby-News also covers major live dates, new releases, label moves, and industry developments. From Kacey Musgraves and Troye Sivan at Madison Square Garden to Weezer, The Avalanches, Mike D, Ruthie Foster, Kaskade, and more, this broadcast spans the latest in music news.

The episode also looks at AI music detection, unsigned artist winners in Nashville, a major Propstore auction in the UK, and the legacy of jazz great Cassandra Wilson. #JorjaSmith #MusicNews #RubyNews #KaceyMusgraves #CassandraWilson

Timestamps:

00:00 Jorja Smith readies dance-driven album and first O2 headline

01:03 Kacey Musgraves, Troye Sivan team up for live debut at MSG

01:28 Weezer announces fall North American arena tour

02:01 Mark Lee announces solo comeback with 'My Friend'

02:16 The Avalanches announce fourth album No Bad Memories

02:59 Mike D releases debut solo album 'Thank You'

03:38 Ruthie Foster readies new album 'Just Say Yes'

04:22 Kaskade signs Asia expansion partnership with Pacific Music Group

04:55 The Ocean premiere 'Ultima Esperanza' video ahead of new album

05:23 Researchers say AI music can still be heard by ear

06:08 Unsigned Only Music Awards names 2026 winners in Nashville

06:33 E-40 Doubles Down on Street Cred, Mentions Larry June Collab

07:03 Propstore sets UK music memorabilia auction for Oct. 1-2, 2026

07:53 Cassandra Wilson Dies at 70 in Jackson

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Ruby-News wraps up a packed music rundown featuring Twisted Sister’s first show with Sebastian Bach, Drake’s return to No. 1, Ella Langley’s chart milestone, and a Ramones tribute with Billie Joe Armstrong, Travis Barker, and more. We also cover Shakira’s Pyramids of Giza concert plans, Chelsea Wolfe’s new album, Lionel Richie’s hospitalization, Spotify’s AI catalog abuse issue, and the latest Grammy race buzz. #MusicNews #BillboardCharts #TwistedSister #Drake #GrammyAwards

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00:00 Twisted Sister Debuts Sebastian Bach Fronted Show

00:52 Drake's Iceman Reclaims No. 1 on Rap and R&B/Hip-Hop Charts

01:10 Ella Langley’s 'Choosin’ Texas' extends Hot 100 reign

01:29 Cretin Family debuts with Ramones tribute in Los Angeles

02:03 Chuck’s Fight Club pits two AC/DC classics against each other

02:32 Hokkien concert sells out in Huizhou

03:08 Shakira Pyramids show set for November 28, 2026

03:36 Chelsea Wolfe's The Dark marks a musical reset

04:18 Hugo Valenti Joins Journey Onstage in Fukuoka

04:48 Dolly Parton estate announces Dollyfest tribute festival for 2027

05:13 Prince Jackson on careful approach to Michael sequel

05:41 Legacy jazz artist profiles hit by AI-generated release hijacks

06:33 Lionel Richie hospitalized after St. Louis show

07:07 Swift, Grande, Clarkson tied in Grammy pop album race

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Ruby-News covers Miley Cyrus teasing a new music era with mystery billboards and a refreshed website, plus surprise festival moments from Olivia Rodrigo, live show highlights, and the latest chart news. We also look at releases from Weezer, Dolly Parton’s UK chart climb, Gladys Knight’s career update, and more music headlines from around the world. #MileyCyrus #OliviaRodrigo #MusicNews #BreakingNews #RubyNews

Timestamps:

00:00 Miley Cyrus teases a new era with website and billboard rollout

00:51 Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields gets surprise guest moments

01:17 Weezer releases 'The Gold Album' with live-band approach

01:52 Radio City hosts British New Wave triple bill

02:20 Electric Picnic 2026 draws huge crowd amid rain and safety concerns

03:05 Florence Road light up Electric Picnic with polished guitar set

03:35 Lola Young makes surprise Reading Festival appearance

04:07 Pop Smoke’s breakout anthem became a posthumous legacy

04:45 Gladys Knight scales back touring, not retiring

05:21 Dolly Parton’s '9 To 5' hits new UK chart peak

05:48 Hearts2Hearts’ Japan debut single lands at No. 2

06:24 KiiiKiii holds No. 1 as BIGBANG and ENHYPEN enter top 10

06:51 Small fire interrupts Kacey Musgraves Boston concert

07:11 Mobile Fidelity to Reissue ELP's 'Brain Salad Surgery' in 2026

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Ruby-News tracks a packed day in music, led by Tyler, The Creator’s reinvented All Points East set in London and major chart news for Dolly Parton, Nickelback, Kylie Minogue, and Nipsey Hussle. The rundown also covers Cardi B’s $1 million "AH HA" video shoot, new releases from The Weeknd, Fontaines D.C., PAIN, and a Tupac-related court update involving Duane “Keffe D” Davis. #TylerTheCreator #DollyParton #CardiB #MusicNews #BreakingNews

Timestamps:

00:00 Tyler, The Creator Reclaims London at All Points East

00:58 Kylie Minogue's 'Can't Get You Out of My Head' hits 1 billion streams

01:21 Nickelback Hits Billboard Global 200 for First Time

01:52 Alabama Shakes return with first album in over a decade

02:24 The Weeknd lines up Japan-exclusive album editions

02:55 Fontaines D.C. to headline Electric Picnic ahead of new album

03:38 Grace Jones opens Kalorama Music Festival in Lisbon

03:54 PAIN drops new single and video with Peter Stormare cameo

04:15 Cardi B Says 'AH HA' Video Costs Surpassed $1M

04:52 Marilyn Manson adds bonus track to Chapter 2

05:16 Michael Jackson Birthday Feature on Top-Viewed Videos

05:31 Dolly Parton Streams Surge After Death

06:17 Nipsey Hussle's Prolific Debuts Across Billboard Charts

06:45 Keffe D Trial Revives Link to Biggie Smalls Case

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Ruby News brings the latest in music and entertainment, led by Celine Dion’s emotional first public appearance in two years in Paris ahead of her residency return. The roundup also covers Ariana Grande’s Dolly Parton tribute, Cardi B’s new "Ah Ha" video, Olivia Rodrigo’s festival fundraiser, major tour announcements from Iron Maiden, Fontaines D.C., KATSEYE, and The Who, plus fresh releases from Erykah Badu, The Alchemist, Prince, and more.

We also look at Reading and Leeds Festival’s biggest-ever overhaul and the changing landscape for new artists, alongside new music from Interpol, Turnstile, Alabama Shakes, Billy Strings, and In This Moment. #CelineDion #ArianaGrande #CardiB #MusicNews #FestivalNews

Timestamps:

00:00 Celine Dion makes first public appearance in two years in Paris

00:43 Ariana Grande Opens London Show With Dolly Parton Tribute

01:03 Cardi B Explains the Inspiration Behind 'Ah Ha'

01:34 Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields raises $10 million for nonprofits

02:11 Iron Maiden Launch 2026 North American Run for Your Lives Tour

02:41 Fontaines D.C. announce biggest headline arena tour

03:18 KATSEYE to kick off sold-out WILD WORLD tour in Dublin

03:52 The Who rehearse with Zak Starkey for possible Europe return

04:35 Pitchfork spotlights new albums from Interpol, Turnstile and more

05:22 Erykah Badu and The Alchemist release collaborative album

06:00 Prince Estate Releases Posthumous Album Timeless

06:37 Reading and Leeds gets biggest staging overhaul in history

07:20 In This Moment release Witch, debut "I Want To Believe" video

07:38 Maluma Says Fatherhood Has Shifted His Career Priorities

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Ruby News covers a packed music roundup featuring TikTok’s live stream of Alex Warren’s Sydney concert and its new WILDCHILD fan challenge, plus major K-pop news from the 2026 K-World Dream Awards. Also in this broadcast: Bruno Mars’ Singapore stadium dates, TEN’s first solo U.S. tour, festival updates, album releases, and more. #TikTok #Kpop #AlexWarren #MusicNews #RubyNews

Timestamps:

00:00 ATEEZ leads 2026 K-World Dream Awards with four wins

00:47 TikTok Streams Alex Warren Sydney Concert With Fan Campaign

01:20 Bruno Mars sets four Singapore stadium dates for 2027

01:53 TEN announces first solo U.S. showcase tour

02:14 Rock al Parque Reveals 30th Anniversary 2026 Lineup

02:45 Chaeryeong Sets Solo Debut for November 2026

03:04 Cypress Hill releases first all-Spanish original album

03:30 Mastodon Return Hard With First Album After Brent Hinds

04:01 Dolly Parton’s political balancing act and activism

04:46 Sinatra Praises George Harrison’s 'Something'

05:12 Public Image Ltd. releases live album, sets first U.S. tour in eight years

06:00 Post Malone postpones Australia and NZ dates, exits Strummingbird

06:29 Interpol announce eighth album for 2026

07:10 Pearl Jam to release complete Ten live set on vinyl

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Harry Styles kicks off a 30-night Madison Square Garden run as primary tickets sell out, while Ruby-News also covers major music updates from Ayra Starr, Zara Larsson, Ghost, Jay-Z, Eminem, Dolly Parton, and more. The rundown includes chart moves, concert-film releases, legacy stories, and industry trends across the U.S., U.K., Nigeria, South Korea, and beyond. #HarryStyles #MadisonSquareGarden #MusicNews #Billboard #RubyNews

Timestamps:

00:00 Harry Styles launches 30-night Madison Square Garden run

01:19 Ayra Starr’s ‘Starrgirl’ debuts in Billboard top 5

01:44 Zara Larsson leans into her Midnight Sun pop era

02:11 Ghost concert film set for IMAX and theaters in 2026

02:49 HBO Max sets Jay-Z doc series for September 18

03:18 Eminem shares Dolly Parton’s post-induction note

03:53 Dolly Parton’s long-running LGBTQ+ allyship highlighted

04:31 Becky G reflects on Mexican-rooted album era

05:00 South Korea Music Market Shows Local-First Power

05:49 X Ranking Now Rewards Shares Over Likes for Artists

06:26 Mel B. sends Nene Royal to AGT live shows

06:55 Olivia Rodrigo songs reenter U.K. physical singles chart

07:16 Deftones catalog titles climb U.K. album chart

07:31 Magnolia to release 4K Ramones documentary restoration in 2026

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Ruby News leads with the death of Dolly Parton in Nashville at age 80 and the outpouring of tributes from Beyoncé, Jack White, and the music world. The broadcast also covers Parton’s lasting legacy, Taylor Swift’s country reflections, ARIA’s new AI chart rules, and major tour and album announcements from Corrosion of Conformity, The Sword, Bachman-Turner Overdrive, Rio Da Yung OG, and more. #DollyParton #Beyonce #JackWhite #TaylorSwift #MusicNews

Timestamps:

00:00 Dolly Parton Dies in Nashville at 80

01:11 Beyoncé honors Dolly Parton after her death

01:52 Jack White Pays Tribute to Dolly Parton With 'Jolene' in London

02:09 Dolly Parton’s landmark songs and chart milestones

02:58 Taylor Swift Hints at Returning to Her Country Roots

03:37 Taylor Swift Reflects on 'Nothing New' and Her Early Career

04:09 ARIA tightens chart rules on AI-made songs

04:52 Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine Back AI as a Studio Tool

05:33 Corrosion of Conformity and The Sword announce fall 2026 U.S. tour

05:58 Bachman-Turner Overdrive sets Winter 2027 U.S. tour

06:39 Rio Da Yung OG Announces New Album 'The World Is Yours'

06:50 Lenny Kaye Debuts First Solo Album 'Goin’ Local'

07:20 V&A to Open Free Freddie Mercury Display in London

07:57 Dolly Parton reflects on Rock Hall induction

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