Daily Music Headlines October 1, 2025

Taylor Swift becomes the first female artist to surpass 100M certified U.S. album sales per RIAA, joining The Beatles & Garth Brooks. She marks the milestone with her 12th album The Life of a Showgirl and a special cinema-style event

“The Official Release Party of a Showgirl” could debut at $35–40M, topping the box office. The 89-min feature includes a music video & behind-the-scenes footage, competing with The Smashing Machine and One Battle After Another

Judas Priest’s Richie Faulkner continues to manage right-side damage from a 2021 stroke but performs while working with physiotherapy, raising awareness through interviews

BTS’s j-hope will release j-hope Tour ‘HOPE ON THE STAGE’ THE MOVIE in IMAX/theaters Nov 12 & 15, featuring his solo hits, BTS favorites, and guests Jin, Jung Kook & Crush

Public Enemy appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live, performing classics and showing support for Kimmel amid FCC and Trump tensions

“Above Ground 4” benefit concert Oct 26 at The Fonda Theatre features Corey Taylor, Josh Freese, Nuno Bettencourt & Steve Stevens, supporting MusiCares & highlighting debuts by the New York Dolls & The Cars

Roland unveils TR-1000, its first analog drum machine in 40+ years, blending 808/909 circuits with modern sequencing, filters & sampling. Priced just under $2,700

BBC to air Sharon & Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home Oct 2, covering the family’s return to the UK and Ozzy’s retirement show Back to the Beginning

A judge denied Sean Combs’ request for retrial or acquittal on prostitution convictions; sentencing set with prosecutors seeking 11 years

The World Soundtrack Awards mark 25 years Oct 16, honoring film & TV composers with orchestral focus. Noms include The Brutalist, Conclave, Mickey 17, Nosferatu

Mariah Carey revealed she secretly recorded a grunge album in the ’90s under the band Chick, blocked by Sony from release. She shared regrets on Fallon

UK Singles Chart

5. Soda Pop – Saja Boys

4. Where Is My Husband – RAYE (new)

3. Something in the Heavens – Lewis Capaldi (new)

2. Man I Need – Olivia Dean

1. Golden – HUNTR/X

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