Daily Music Headlines October 16th, 2026

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It's Friday, October 16th. I'm Eileen Rivera, and here are your music headlines for today. U2's official announcement confirms their 2027, The Greatest Show on Earth Stadium Tour will begin February 23rd in Mexico City, then Sao Paulo, and then Buenos Aires. European and North American dates will be announced soon, with an Irish homecoming also being planned. The tour supports their upcoming album, Carnaval De Luz, due November 13th, and accompanies their new title single, also called The Greatest Show on Earth, co-written with Brian Eno. Iron Maiden have announced 16 North American shows for their final leg of their 50th anniversary Run for Your Lives tour, running April 14th through May 16th, 2027 The band reverse plans for a touring break to visit previously missed regions, especially the Northwest and Southeast, concluding with Sonic Temple and Boardwalk Rock Festival appearances. Bullet for My Valentine and The Raven Age will support the tour with fan club pre-sales beginning October 19th and general sales on October 23rd. Doja Cat and Meta will release a 12-minute Tour Ma Vie documentary on her YouTube channel on October 23rd, filmed entirely using Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses. Directed by Quinn Whitney Wilson, it features performances and backstage footage captured by Doja Cat and her team during the tour's European leg. The release accompanies a Doja Cat-themed takeover at MetaLab LA from October 17th through the 25th, showcasing tour outfits and custom glasses. Billy Joel has reassured fans he is doing okay while still experiencing balance and hearing problems following his normal pressure hydrocephalus diagnosis. He previously said surgery improved his memory and balance and he continues physical therapy while taking a break from concerts. However, doctors advised Joel not to drive and now more than 70 of his motorcycles will be auctioned November 20th through the 21st in New York, with proceeds benefiting the Joel Foundation. The band Garbage will perform a free concert at Mexico City's Zócalo on November 14th at 8 p.m.. The band confirmed the show after the news leaked a day before its planned announcement. Led by Shirley Manson, the group said it was honored to be invited to perform in the capital's historic square. Blondie will release High Noon on February 26th, 2027, their first studio album since 2017's Pollinator. The lead single Spectral Eyes was written by and features Johnny Marr with other album guests, including Glenn Matlock and Beirut's Zach Condon. Produced by John Congleton, the album is the band's last to feature co-founding drummer Clem Burke, who died in 2025 Federal prosecutors allege ticket broker REPS & Co. used bots and multiple accounts to bypass purchase limits and buy 18.5 million tickets to events featuring Beyoncé, Post Malone, Pitbull and others. The company allegedly spent more than $1.3 billion on tickets across at least 83,000 events, earning at least $120.8 million in resale profits. The lawsuit is part of a federal crackdown under the BOTS Act, and REPS did not immediately respond to Rolling Stone's request for comment. And it's Friday. Let's listen to some of the latest songs to drop this week.

Expectations by Olivia Rodrigo and Chappell Roan.

Lies by Zach Bryan and Lana Del Rey.

The Greatest Show on Earth by U2.

Unloveu by Katseye.

And Lasso the Moon by Ashe. Wanna be the first to hear about future live streams, discuss the latest news, talk about music, and help shape the future of the show? Join the Daily Music Headlines Discord at tiny.cc slash DMH Discord. The show is produced by Hammond Chamberlain and Anthony Lemos. It's written and hosted by Brian Ibbott and me, Eileen Rivera. Tom Merritt is our executive producer. Themed music by Lex Dallas and the State Street Players. Thanks for listening. That's it for today. We'll catch you on the flip side.

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