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Taylor Swift is finding that The Life of a Showgirl is something that everyone wants a part of.

Billboard reports that Taylor’s 12th studio album sold 2.7 million copies — combining physical and digital purchases — in its first 24 hours. That already gives it the second-best selling week for an album since 1991, when the company Luminate began tracking sales electronically. The only album to sell more was Adele‘s 25, which sold 3.378 million copies in its first week in 2015.

And now there’s another opportunity for fans to buy even more copies of The Life of a Showgirl. On Saturday, Taylor announced four different CD versions of the album, each with two acoustic bonus tracks featuring newly recorded vocals and all-new artwork.

The Alone in My Tower version has acoustic recordings of “The Fate of Ophelia” and “Eldest Daughter,” while the Dressing Room Rehearsal version has acoustic takes on “Wi$h Li$t” and the album’s title track. The Life Is a Song version has acoustic editions of “Opalite” and “Ruin the Friendship,” and the So Glamorous Cabaret version has an acoustic recording of “Elizabeth Taylor” and the original songwriting voice memo of that same song.

All four CDs are only available until 7 p.m. ET on Sunday, while supplies last. That also happens to be when the video for “The Fate of Ophelia” drops on YouTube.

“File this under ‘save your best for the finale,'” Taylor writes on Instagram. “I think my favorite moments from the tour were the acoustic surprises. So I went back into the studio with Max [Martin] and Shellback to record acoustic/unplugged versions of a few of the Showgirl songs with brand new vocals and production! Cannot WAIT for you to hear.”

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Will Sleep Token emerge as a Grammy nominee for best new artist?

According to Billboard, the masked “Emergence” outfit is one of the 337 eligible artists on the best new artist ballot, the voting for which began Friday.

Other eligible acts include sombr, Gigi Perez, Lola Young, The Marías, Myles Smith, BABYMETAL, Sam Fender, Role Model and Royel Otis.

The best new artist category aims to honor an artist that’s “attained a breakthrough or prominence” during the eligibility period. While Sleep Token has built a sizable and passionate following with their first three records, they’ve indeed had a massive 2025 thanks to the release of their record Even in Arcadia, which debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200, and a sold-out U.S. arena tour.

The first round of voting for best new artist runs through Oct. 15. The official Grammy nominations will be announced Nov. 7.

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Tyler, The Creator took time Friday to send birthday wishes to Ayo Edebiri and A$AP Rocky. He started with a message to Ayo, sharing photos of the two of them together on his Instagram Story. “You think you grown now?” he wrote. “Welcome to the threes. It only gets better, don’t let them lie to you.” To Rocky, Tyler wrote, “And to my work husband. Love you, bro.” He also posted a pic of them flaunting their gold grillz. 

Khalid revealed the track list for his album, After the Sun Goes Down, arriving Oct. 10. The songs are written in blue font over a photo of him rocking matching blue hair and nails. There are a total of 16 tracks, including “medicine,” “impulsive,” “angel boy” and “hurt people.” No features were mentioned.

50 Cent took to his socials to share his reaction to being mentioned on Taylor Swift‘s new album, The Life of a Showgirl. “And it was not an invitation/ But as the 50 Cеnt song played (Song played)/ Should’ve kissed you anyway (Anyway),” Taylor sings on “Ruin the Friendship.” 50 responded, “@taylorswift13 s*** is popping right now, she shout me out, she don’t shout you out. LOL. THIS IS FOR BIG TIMERS ONLY! wait I’m the only shout out on the whole album.”

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Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross‘ Future Ruins festival has been canceled.

“Unfortunately Future Ruins will not move forward this year,” reads a statement posted to the festival’s website. “The reality is, due to a number of logistical challenges and complications, we feel we cannot provide the experience that’s defined what this event was always intended to be.”

“Rather than compromise, we’re choosing to re-think and re-evaluate,” the statement continues. “Meanwhile, we are sorry for any inconvenience and appreciate all the interest and support. Refunds will be automatically issued and ticket holders will receive an email with more information.”

Future Ruins was scheduled for Nov. 8 in Los Angeles, and was designed to celebrate the music of movies and TV. Along with the Nine Inch Nails duo, who’s scoring projects include The Social Network, Soul and the Watchmen series, the lineup included composers such as Danny Elfman, John Carpenter and Mark Mothersbaugh.

“It’s about giving people who are, literally, the best in the world at taking audiences on an emotional ride via music the opportunity to tell new stories in an interesting live setting,” Reznor said of the festival.

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Gabby Barrett‘s released the new track “Ain’t Supposed to Be” as she wraps her tour Sunday at the Country Calling Festival in Ocean City, Maryland.

Michael Ray duets with Ty Herndon on the new version of his hit “Hands of a Working Man,” from his THIRTY, Vol. 1 album that drops Oct. 17.

Carter Faith‘s new video for “Betty” is out now, along with her debut album, Cherry Valley.  

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First-round voting for the 68th annual Grammy nominations started Friday and continues through Oct. 15, according to Billboard. The publication has also revealed which acts are eligible to be nominated for the prestigious best new artist Grammy this year.

According to Billboard, 337 artists are vying for a nomination in that category this year. Among them are Alex Warren, Myles Smith, Sombr, Olivia Dean, Gigi Perez, Jessie Murph and Lola Young. 

Also on the list: Ravyn Lenae, Addision Rae, BigXthaPlug, KATSEYE, Role Model, Djo, The Marías, Mariah the Scientist and Leon Thomas.

Nominees must have released at least five tracks or one album, and they can’t be nominated in the category more than three times. The nominees will be announced Nov. 7, with the Grammys taking place Feb. 1, 2026, in LA. 

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It’s nearing the 15-year mark in his music career, and Joey Bada$$ is still motivated and hungry. He attributes the feeling to finding ways to keep the making-music process exciting.

“I think experimentation [keeps me motivated],” he tells XXL. “What haven’t I done yet? What haven’t I challenged myself to do yet, and, going for those things, you know what I’m saying? ’Cause that feels new and exciting for me. It has been a long time, for sure. But I think just the element of surprise.”

That experimentation shows up in “3 Feet Away” from his latest project, Lonely at the Top. He’s heard rapping and singing on the track, a decision he explains to the publication.

“I think if it doesn’t grow, it dies. I’m a firm believer in that. So, I’m always looking to grow and to expand,” Joey says. “I like to look at music in a food type of analogy, right? Where it’s like people go to the restaurants that they like. You go to an Italian restaurant for Italian food. And I do have that understanding, but at the same time, I think that I’m always trying to find ways to introduce my consumer base to new dishes.”

Joey is also big on lyricism, noting he’s happy people are paying attention to lyrics again.

“There was a point in my career where I deliberately was like, OK, let me focus on songs because I’m putting a lot into these lyrics, and people are not getting it,” he says. “You don’t get that artistic satisfaction when you feel like your art is not being appreciated properly. … So, I’m glad that we’re back at a point where it’s like, oh, so, y’all listening now. Y’all actually are breaking down double entendres now. OK cool. Watch me cook.”
 

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Oasis guitarist Paul “Bonehead” Arthurs will miss the band’s upcoming shows in Asia and Australia as he continues to receive treatment for prostate cancer.

Arthurs, who’s been playing alongside the Gallagher brothers on their reunion tour since it launched in July, shares in an Instagram post Friday that he was diagnosed earlier in 2025.

“The good news is I’m responding really well to treatment, which meant I could be part of this incredible tour,” Arthurs writes. “Now, I am having to take a planned break for the next phase of my care, so I’ll be missing the gigs in Seoul, Tokyo, Melbourne and Sydney.”

Arthurs adds that he plans to be back with Oasis for their South American shows beginning in mid-November.

“I’m really sad to be missing these shows but I’m feeling good and will be back ready to go in time for South America,” Arthurs says. “Have an amazing time if you’re going this month and I’ll see you back onstage with the band in November.”

Oasis also posted Arthurs’ statement to their Instagram Story, adding, “Wishing you all the best with your treatment … we’ll see you back on stage in South America.”

Arthurs is an original member of Oasis and played with the band until 1999. He rejoined the group upon its reformation in 2024, which marked the end of the long-running feud between Liam Gallagher and Noel Gallagher.

Arthurs was previously diagnosed with tonsil cancer in 2022. He said that the cancer was gone later that year.

Oasis, meanwhile, just released the 30th anniversary reissue of their 1995 album (What’s the Story) Morning Glory?, which features a bonus unplugged edition of the classic “Wonderwall.”

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