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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.
- 2What 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.
- 3Madonna 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.
- 4Sony Exits CES 2027, Pivots to Entertainment Content●Sony Exits CES 2027, Shifts Focus to Entertainment Content
Sony will not take part in CES 2027, with reports saying the company is shifting its priorities toward entertainment content rather than the hardware showcases the trade show is known for. The move marks a notable departure from one of the tech industry's biggest stages and fits Sony's broader emphasis on games, music, film and other media businesses.
- 5Senate designates October as National Country Music Month●Senate made October 'National Country Music Month' as genre grows more popular
The US Senate has passed a resolution designating October as National Country Music Month, a move that comes as country music continues to grow in popularity across the United States. The recognition highlights the genre's expanding audience and cultural reach, and honours its roots and contributors, with Tennessee media noting the significance for Nashville's music industry.
- 6Indie 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.