Phoebe Bridgers has been announced as the first headliner for All Points East’s 2027 edition.
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The indie star will headline London’s Victoria Park as part of the annual festival on Aug. 27, 2027. She’ll be joined by Caroline Polachek, Kelsy Lu, Danielle Ponder, jasmine 4.t and more on the bill.
Presale tickets for the event are available to purchase from Oct. 28 at 10 a.m. GMT, with a general sale beginning a day later on Oct. 29 at the same time. Tickets are available here.
Bridgers is due to perform a run of U.K. arena dates in November, beginning at Manchester’s Co-op Live on Nov. 27, followed by stops in Glasgow, Scotland, Birmingham, England and two shows at London’s O2 Arena on Dec. 1 and 2.
She’ll also perform a run of intimate performances at record stores throughout December in Bristol, Brighton and Kingston, London. The shows were rescheduled from August when Bridgers was forced to cancel them due to hospitalisation for appendicitis.
The arena dates in North America and Europe operates a phone-free policy, and will require attendees to place their smartphones and other recording devices into Yondr pouches provided by venue staff.
Her 2026 album Lost Weekend peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 and at No. 1 on the U.K.’s Official Albums Chart, both career-bests.
All Points East takes place annually in east London’s Victoria Park and regularly hosts massive outdoor gigs by a diverse bill. 2026’s event saw headline performances by Jorja Smith and Tems, Lorde, Deftones, Tyler, the Creator and Twenty One Pilots. Further announcements for the 2027 event will be due in the coming months.
Kenny MacPherson, the longtime music publishing executive who co-founded independent publisher Big Deal Music, died Oct. 23 in Los Angeles. He was 71. No cause of death was given.
Over nearly four decades, MacPherson became one of the most recognizable figures in music publishing, known for a sharp ear for left-of-center talent and a loyalty to the songwriters he signed. “Kenny was one of a kind,” Supertramp bassist Dougie Thomson, a friend of 50 years, told HITS Daily Double. Former Big Deal partner Jamie Cerreta, now president of Peermusic U.S. and Canada, said MacPherson “was beloved by the songwriters he fought so hard for.”
Born in Largs, Scotland, MacPherson got his start in live music in Glasgow, eventually managing concerts at the city’s Apollo Theatre. There he met comedian Billy Connolly, whom he went on to tour-manage, and it was in the London offices of Connolly’s publishers that he got the advice that set his course. “You know, Kenny, if you want to be in the music business, get into publishing — it’s a gentleman’s game,” publisher Bill Martin told him, as MacPherson recalled in a 2019 interview with Billboard.
He moved to the U.S. in the late 1970s and early ’80s, working with the Manhattan Transfer and then Supertramp’s management company, where he helped launch a publishing arm. In 1989 he joined Warner/Chappell to run its New York office, and over 13 years there he signed or developed acts including Radiohead, Underworld, Paul Westerberg, the Afghan Whigs and the Blue Nile.
He then took over Chrysalis Music’s North American division, where he and his team signed OutKast, My Morning Jacket, Ray LaMontagne, TV on the Radio, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Beach House, St. Vincent and Thom Yorke, along with producers including Ethan Johns and Dave Sitek. He led the division until BMG acquired Chrysalis in 2010.
In 2012, MacPherson co-founded Big Deal Music with longtime colleagues Dave Ayers and Jamie Cerreta. “I wanted to build a place that was culturally significant and great for people to work, where manners, courtesy and high touch are important,” he told Billboard in 2019. With offices in Los Angeles, New York and Nashville, the company reunited him with past signings like LaMontagne, My Morning Jacket and St. Vincent while adding Blake Mills, Weyes Blood, Kamasi Washington, Sharon Van Etten, Sylvan Esso, Sleater-Kinney and hitmaking writers Teddy Geiger, Julian Bunetta and John Ryan. It regularly ranked among the top 10 U.S. publishers by market share, and the Association of Independent Music Publishers named it indie publisher of the year in 2017.
In September 2020, Hipgnosis Songs Fund acquired Big Deal, which became Hipgnosis Songs Group with MacPherson as CEO.
MacPherson was an outspoken advocate for songwriters, arguing that writers deserved seats on industry boards and backing the idea of a publisher-funded health care fund for songwriters. “A world without songs would be a very dull place,” he told Billboard.
He is survived by his wife, photographer Melanie Nissen; daughter Nicole Walker; granddaughter Kate Land; sister Anne Cowgill; and extended family.
Jack White is mourning the death of his older brother, Edward “Eddie” Gillis, who managed Third Man Records’ Detroit vinyl pressing plant.
White shared the news in an Instagram post on Saturday (Oct. 24), writing that Gillis had died that morning “after having fought a tough battle against cancer.” “The world lost a beautiful soul today,” White wrote. “Ed was such a caring, funny and generous person that everybody loved.”
Gillis ran Third Man Pressing for 10 years, overseeing the production of “hundreds of thousands” of records for other artists, White wrote, adding that his brother liked to make small sculptures and flowers from the plant’s vinyl scraps. The facility opened in 2017 in Detroit’s Cass Corridor as part of White’s Third Man Records operation, making White one of the few artists to own his own pressing plant. Before that, Gillis worked as a pastry chef, running kitchens and bake shops for the Ritz-Carlton and Beaumont Hospital.
White, the youngest of 10 siblings, also credited Gillis with shaping his musical start. “In his youth Eddie was the guitar player in the family when we were all growing up back when I was on drums only, and he was just great at the instrument,” he wrote, recalling that the two played together over the years, once for the Detroit Tigers during spring training in Florida. “He taught me so many wonderful and simple things over the years that I’ll never forget; how to string a guitar, how to fish on the Detroit river, how to drive a stick shift,” White added. “He was an amazing big brother to me and I just hate to see him leave, but I’m glad he is at peace.”
Gillis is survived by his wife, Angie, and their two children, Amelia and Garrett.
White rose to fame as one half of the White Stripes, whose “Seven Nation Army” topped Billboard’s Alternative Airplay chart. As a solo artist, he has sent three albums to No. 1 on the Billboard 200: Blunderbuss (2012), Lazaretto (2014) and Boarding House Reach (2018). Lazaretto also set the record for the biggest vinyl sales week since 1991, a mark it held until 2021.
Lady Lava may have dominated the night with four wins, including female soca artist of the year and zess song of the year (“Bob the Builder”), but the fourth annual Caribbean Music Awards certainly avoided clean sweeps.
Co-hosted by Majah Hype and soca star Nailah Blackman at Trinidad & Tobago’s National Academy for the Performing Arts (NAPA) in Port of Spain on Sept. 18, this year’s Caribbean Music Awards marked the first time the ceremony took place in its namesake region. The official broadcast premiered on the official Caribbean Music Awards YouTube page on Oct. 25, delivering a star-studded celebration of the biggest and brightest stars across the contemporary Caribbean music scene.
This year, several new categories were added to the ceremony’s sprawling lineup, including much-needed spotlights of fast-rising genres like bouyon, jab and Dennery segment. Billboard’s Kyle Denis hosted a red carpet livestream on the ground in Trinidad, catching up with a bevy of stars, including eventual winners Kes and Ayetian, as well as the night’s biggest victor, Lady Lava.
Outside of Lava, several other acts took home multiple trophies at this year’s ceremony. Trinidadian brother production duo Full Blown took home three awards, including soca song of the year for “The Greatest Bend Over” (with Yung Bredda) and soca video of the year for “Good Spirits.” They tied as this year’s second-most awarded act alongside pop-dancehall princess Shenseea and French-Haitian konpa singer Joé Dwèt Filé, who swept the konpa and French-Caribbean fields with his smash hit “4 Kampé.” Skillibeng, Kes, V’ghn, Lila Iké, Masicka, Moliy, Ayetian, Silent Addy, and Ravi B also snagged multiple awards.
In addition to over 50 competitive awards, several Caribbean music legends were honored for their timeless contributions to the culture. Billboard Hot 100-charting reggae and dancehall queen Patra earned the Lifetime Achievement Award; Victoire de la Musique winner Calypso Rose received the Elite Calypso Award; konpa giant Alan Cavé scored the Elite Konpa Award; and Belizean-born, Brooklyn-bred hip-hop and political icon Shyne snagged the Global Ambassador Award.
While the ceremony certainly had its heartwarming moments, there were also quite a few head-scratchers. Here are six of the biggest snubs and surprises from the fan-voted 2026 Caribbean Music Awards.
From the continued domination of Full Blown’s “Big Links” riddim and Kes’ globe-trotting touring success to major moments like Destin Conrad’s Roadrunner reggae-dancehall LP and Keznamdi’s triumphant Grammy win, it’s been quite the year for Caribbean music and culture. To celebrate, the scene’s brightest and buzziest stars descended upon the National Academy for the Performing Arts (NAPA) in Port of Spain, Trinidad, for the fourth annual Caribbean Music Awards (Sept. 18). The official broadcast premiered on the official Caribbean Music Awards YouTube page on Oct. 25.
Co-hosted by soca princess Nailah Blackman and Majah Hype, the “King of Caribbean Comedy,” the ceremony featured special performances from 1T1, Theomaa, FreeTown Collective, Mela Caribe, Christo, Lil Kerry, V’ghn, 450, Jah Mason, Harmonik, Muddy and more. With the addition of several new categories honoring fast-rising genres like Dennery segment, jab and bouyon, this year’s Caribbean Music Awards truly captured the breadth of the region’s sounds and styles.
Taking place in its namesake region for the first time this year, Trinidad & Tobago dominated the ceremony, with zess superstar Lady Lava taking home trophies and dancehall artist Prince Swanny beating out an all-Jamaican lineup to secure the dancehall album of the year award for his Saint LP. Several other Trinbagonian stars took home some hardware, including Kes and Ravi B.
Billboard’s Kyle Denis hosted a red carpet livestream on the ground in Trinidad, catching up with a bevy of stars, including Ayetian, Jessie Woo and Moliy. Inside NAPA, attendees were treated to a gorgeous stage that featured performances from legends like Haitian konpa superstar Alan Cavé and younger acts like 450 and Mela Caribe. Blackman opened the show with an ethereal, tightly choreographed staging of her new single “Lova Gyal,” while FreeTown Collective held it down for live music with their instrument-driven set.
Several Caribbean music giants were honored for their impact and influence. Billboard Hot 100-charting reggae and dancehall powerhouse Patra scored the Lifetime Achievement Award; global music icon Calypso Rose received the Elite Calypso Award; Cavé earned the Elite Konpa Award; and hip-hop giant Shyne took home the Global Ambassador Award.
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Press Play, the new solo EP from LISA of BLACKPINK, tops this week’s new music poll.
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Listeners voted in a poll published Friday (Oct. 23) on Billboard, choosing LISA’s EP as their favorite new music.
The six-song solo collection topped new releases from Hilary Duff, John Mayer, ATEEZ, Miley Cyrus and more based on reader votes, closing down the poll at an overwhelming 87%.
Press Play arrived on Friday (Oct. 23) along with a music video for the track “Tarantino,” following the pre-release single “SaWaDiKa” that dropped last month. LISA has a songwriting credit on all six tracks.
The set’s title comes from a “Tarantino” lyric: “It’s a movie baby, come and press play.”
“Got my nails really long like the barrel of my gun,” she sings on the chorus. “And my lipstick all over your face/ I’m a boss, I’m a don when I’m drivin’ to the sun/ It’s a movie, baby, come and press play/ Tarantino, Tarantino/ Got my feet hangin’ out the Camino/ Tarantino, Tarantino/ Got my feet hangin’ out the Camino.”
The Thai artist has a mini Las Vegas residency coming up, with show dates on Nov. 12-14 and Nov. 27-29.
Trailing behind Press Play on Billboard‘s poll are Hilary Duff’s Holiday Things, John Mayer’s “Tom and Jerry,” ATEEZ’s “Drop” and Miley Cyrus’ “Cold Blooded.”
See the final results of this week’s poll below.
As many may have anticipated, Jay-Z didn’t formally announce whether he’ll be headlining 2027’s Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show during the final stop (Oct. 24) on his heralded JAY-Z30 Tour. Nevertheless, the hip-hop icon kept the packed audience inside Los Angeles’ (Inglewood) SoFi Stadium — host of next year’s NFL showdown — on its feet for two hours as he welcomed surprise guests and fellow genre pioneers Too $hort, Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre during the proceedings.
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Opening with “The Watcher 2,” Jay-Z smoothly segued into the hip-hop anthem “Blow the Whistle.” Then the crowd erupted into boisterous cheers and applause as Oakland, Calif.’s Too $hort arrived to lead a stadium-wide rap-along. From there — starting with “Izzo (H.O.V.A.)” — Jay-Z reeled off a string of classic singles and fan-fave album tracks including “Beach Is Better,” “Family Feud,” “Dirt Off Your Shoulder,” “Dead Presidents” and “D’Evil.” That run also featured the hit “Hard Knock Life.”
In honor of late rapper Nipsey Hussle, Jay-Z integrated elements of “Hussle & Motivate” into the former. He also performed “On to the Next One,” which featured the instrumental from Hussle’s “Last Time That I Checc’d.”
Taking a brief break at that point, Jay-Z turned the stage over to the evening’s two additional surprise guests: L.A’s own Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre. The pair sparked another rollicking rap-along with renditions of “The Next Episode,” “California Love,” “Nothin’ But a ‘G’ Thang,” and “Still D.R.E.” Afterward, Jay-Z returned for a second half that featured “99 Problems,” “Excuse Me Miss,” “Jigga,” “Empire State of Mind” and “Ni**as in Paris” among other selections before closing with “Encore.”
Among the celebs attending Jay-Z30 night two were Kelly Rowland, Lizzo, DJ Khaled, Yo Gotti, B2K, Snoh Aalegra, Hit-Boy and Wizkid. On the first evening of his two-night, sold-out L.A. stand (Oct. 23), Jay-Z welcomed daughter Blue Ivy, John Legend, DJ Khaled and Scarface as his surprise guests.
These two shows were the culmination of a tour celebrating the 30th anniversary of Jay-Z’s 1996 debut studio album Reasonable Doubt and the 25th anniversary of his sixth studio album The Blueprint. Kicking off those celebrations with a three-night engagement at Yankee Stadium in July, Jay-Z took the party overseas to London and Paris in September before coming to L.A.
Further rounding out Jay-Z’s anniversary celebration thus far is the docuseries JAY-Z in 8 with legendary producer Rick Rubin. It’s currently airing on HBO Max. And now it’s wait and see if Jay-Z’s L.A. stand is the portent of things to come in regards to next year’s Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show.
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For NFL week seven, the league heads to Seattle for Sunday Night Football. For the game, two NFL powerhouses battle each other to see which team is going to dominate the league for the 2026-2027 season. Plus, there might be one or two celebrity sightings during the game too.
How to Watch ‘Sunday Night Football’ Live Online, at a Glance:
- Date: Oct. 25
- Network: NBC
- Matchup: Kansas City Chiefs vs. Seattle Seahawks
- Online Streaming: DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV
When Does ‘Sunday Night Football’ Start?
Sunday Night Football takes place on Sunday (Oct. 25) with the Kansas City Chiefs (5-0) taking on the Seattle Seahawks (3-3) at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. Kick off is at 8:20 p.m. ET/5:20 p.m. PT.
What TV Network Features ‘Sunday Night Football’?
In 2026, Sunday Night Football broadcasts on TV on NBC.
Which Celebrities Are Making Appearances ‘Sunday Night Football’?
The NFL is known for celebrity sightings, so it’s likely there may be a number of famous actors, actresses and recording artists in attendance during the game. Artists who have been known to appear at games in the past, include Seattle Seahawks fans Joel McHale, Rainn Wilson, Dave Matthews, Mike McCready from Pearl Jam and others.
And since it’s a Kansas City Chiefs game, there might be a Taylor Swift sighting at the game to cheer for her husband Travis Kelce.
Where to Watch ‘Sunday Night Football’ Online for Free
For cord-cutters, there are a few ways to watch Sunday Night Football, if you don’t have cable, especially if you want to watch for free. DirecTV has a five-day free trial, while other streaming services, such as Fubo and Hulu + Live TV, also offer free trials, so you can watch the game for free.
A subscription to DirecTV gets you access to live TV, local and cable channels, including NBC, at $59.99 for the first month of service ($89.99 per month afterward). The service even offers a five-day free trial to watch for free, if you sign up now. It comes with access to ESPN Unlimited too for even more ESPN networks.
Sling TV offers the Blue plan, which comes with NBC. With more than 40 channels, the streaming plan goes for $54.99 per month. All plans come with a free cloud DVR and an extra 600 or so free channels too. Please note: Pricing and channel availability vary from market-to-market.
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FuboTV
Fubo is an affordable option offering a five-day free trial for new users who sign up.
Fubo starts at $63.99 for the first month ($88.99 per month afterward) with more than 230 channels, including local and cable, like NBC, that are streamable on smart TVs, smartphones, tablets and on web browsers. And with a five-day free trial, you can watch for free, if you act fast and sign up now.
Broadcast and cable networks NBC is available to watch with Hulu + Live TV. Prices for the cable alternative starts at $49.99 for the first month ($89.99 per month afterward) for more than 100 live channels, while each plan comes with Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN Select at no additional cost. Hulu + Live TV might be best for those who want all of these streaming services together in one package.
On Sunday (Oct. 25), Sunday Night Football broadcast on NBC. One of the best ways to watch the Chiefs-Seahawks game live is with DirecTV.
Check out a complete 2026-2027 Sunday Night Football schedule below:
Week 1: Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants — Sept. 13Week 2: Indianapolis Colts at Kansas City Chiefs — Sept. 20Week 3: Los Angeles Rams at Denver Broncos — Sept. 27Week 4: Detroit Lions at Carolina Panthers — Oct. 4Week 5: Baltimore Ravens at Atlanta Falcons — Oct. 11Week 6: Dallas Cowboys at Green Bay Packers — Oct. 18- Week 7: Kansas City Chiefs at Seattle Seahawks — Oct. 25
- Week 8: Philadelphia Eagles at Washington Commanders — Nov. 1
- Week 9: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Chicago Bears — Nov. 8
- Week 10: Pittsburgh Steelers at Cincinnati Bengals — Nov. 15
- Week 11: Minnesota Vikings vs. San Francisco 49ers in Mexico City — Nov. 22
- Week 12: New England Patriots at Los Angeles Chargers — Nov. 29
- Week 13: Houston Texans at Pittsburgh Steelers — Dec. 6
- Week 14: Buffalo Bills at Green Bay Packers — Dec. 13
- Week 15: Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings — Dec. 20
- Week 16: Jacksonville Jaguars at Dallas Cowboys — Dec. 27
- Week 17: Philadelphia Eagles at San Francisco 49ers — Jan. 3, 2027
- Week 18: Teams TBD — Jan. 10, 2027