Daily Music Headlines October 2, 2026

Eileen Rivera (0:02)

It's Friday, October 2nd. I'm Eileen Rivera, and here are your music headlines for today. Recording Academy CEO, Harvey Mason Jr. confirmed that Best Asian Pop Music Performance will debut at the 2027 Grammys, despite controversy over the category. BTS declined to submit their comeback album Arirang, saying music should be appreciated without divisions based on region or language. After consulting Asian music leaders, Mason said supporters provided the strongest feedback and defended keeping the award while acknowledging continued opposition. Dolly Parton will receive the 2027 Artist Humanitarian Award posthumously at Country Radio Seminar, taking place March 17th through the 19th in Nashville. The honor recognizes her decades of philanthropy, including the Imagination Library's free books for children and support for healthcare, disaster relief, and medical research. Parton was informed of her selection before her death, making the award a tribute to her enduring legacy of generosity. Lady Gaga apologized to beauty creator Golloria after she criticized Haus Labs' upcoming bronzer for lacking shades suitable for darker skin. Gaga acknowledged that both the original six shade range and the brand's request to remove Golloria's review over an embargo were mistakes. Haus Labs paused the launch, expanded the range to 11 shades and credited Golloria's feedback with prompting changes to the product and its internal practices. Rick Ross was arrested in Miami Beach on October 1st on felony battery by strangulation and misdemeanor battery charges after a woman alleged he assaulted her in August. His attorney denied the allegations and entered a not guilty plea on his behalf. Ross was released on $5,000 bond with his arraignment scheduled for October 22nd. Mac Miller's estate released a 10th anniversary edition of The Divine Feminine on October 2nd, adding three previously unreleased songs, Butterflies, Grand and Channel 13 The celebration also includes a YouTube stream of The Divine Feminine Live originally aired as a DirecTV special in 2016 The reissue revisits Miller's exploration of love on an album that debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 chart. Sia sold a 50 percent stake in her music catalog to Swedish investment firm Pophouse for $180 million, covering publishing and master recording rights while excluding her name and likeness. She will also collaborate with Pophouse on an immersive digital avatar show, featuring her own hits and songs she wrote for other artists, including Rihanna's Diamonds. The production remains in early planning, is at least a few years away and could eventually tour selected cities. John Mayer announced six shows at Las Vegas' Sphere on April 8th, 10th, 11th, 15th, 17th, and 18th, 2027, marking his first residency there under his own name after performing with Dead and Company. Each concert will feature solo, full band, and John Mayer trio sets combining his music with the venue's immersive sound and visuals. Artist presales begin October 7th with general ticket sales opening October 9th at 10 AM Pacific. And it's Friday. Let's check out some of the freshest tracks dropped this week. Draw You Out by Noah Kahan.

Danger, Danger by Dom Dolla, Skepta, and Solomun.

See You in My Dreams by Victoria Monét, featuring SZA.

Channel 13 by Mac Miller.

And Solar Eclipse by Drake and Don Toliver.

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