Tate McRae goes all the way to No. 1 in Australia, as “Housewife” (via RCA/Sony) opens its account at the top.
“Housewife” becomes the Canadian pop artist’s first leader and sixth top 10 appearance on the ARIA Singles Chart. Lifted from her forthcoming fourth album, “Housewife” goes one better than McRae’s “Greedy,” which peaked at No. 2 in 2023.
Meanwhile, Olivia Rodrigo’s “Expectations” (Geffen/Universal) blasts 78-2, thanks to the release of a new version featuring Chappell Roan. That’s a new high for “Expectations,” which peaked at No. 14 in June of this year. Rodrigo now has 15 top 10 appearances on the ARIA Chart, while Roan has four.
French electronic music duo Justice blooms on the chart with “Flower In A Hurricane” (Ed Banger Records/Universal) featuring fellow Grammy Award-winners Tame Impala and SZA, along with King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard. It’s new at No. 43. The song was composed for Grand Theft Auto VI, and reunites Justice with Kevin Parker’s Tame Impala, which contributed vocals for their Grammy-winning, Billboard No. 1 hit “Neverender.” Parker was the DJ support for Justice on their three-date east coast tour of Australia last year.
Over on the ARIA Albums Chart, Irish modern rock act Fontaines D.C. land their first leader with Dopamine Chamber (XL/Remote Control), their fifth studio album. Hailing from Dublin, the group now has four top 40 appearances dating back to 2020’s A Hero’s Death (No. 26), and including 2022’s Skinty Fia (No. 24) and 2024’s Romance (No. 6).
U.S. country star Zach Bryan opens his account at No. 4 with the new EP, Young Manhood And Other Donatable Organs (Warner). The lead track from it, “Lies,” featuring Lana Del Ray, debuts at No. 12 on the singles frame, published Friday, Oct. 23. Young Manhood is the fourth top 20 appearance for Bryan, who will play stadiums on his eight-date east coast tour of Australia this December, produced by Frontier Touring.
Melbourne electronic music favorites The Avalanches start at No. 5 with No Bad Memories (EMI). It’s the group’s fourth top 10 effort, after their celebrated debut Since I Left You (No. 5 in 2000), Wildflower (No. 1 in 2016) and We Will Always Love You (No. 4 in 2020).
Aussie indie-rock outfit The Rubens make it six top 10s in a row with Group Therapy, which starts at No. 6. Group Therapy is the band’s first independently released album.
ARIA Hall of Fame inducted singer and songwriter Tina Arena returns to the national tally with Way Of The World (Positive Dream Records/Universal), her 14th release. It’s new at No. 11. A former child star, Arena will celebrate 50 years in music with a month-long residency next August at Melbourne’s new Crown Live venue. The six-track Way Of The World EP got a boost from the Australian television premiere last Sunday, Oct. 18 of Tina Arena: Unravel Me on Seven and 7plus. Arena’s recording career has yielded nine top 10 albums, including two leaders: Don’t Ask (1994) and In Deep (1997).
A slew of new releases impact the ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart, including titles from Ashe (The Girl Of Your Dreams at No. 13 via Atlantic/Warner), Ziggy Alberts (Twin Flames at No. 28 via Commonfolk Records) and Rachel Chinouriri (I Think I Spoke Too Soon at No. 48 via Parlophone/Warner).
Fuerza Regida was the big winner at the 2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards, sweeping eight awards during the ceremony Thursday night (Oct. 22) at the James L. Knight Center in Miami, FL.
The Música Mexicana sensation’s big night included Hot Latin Song of the Year; Streaming Song of the Year; Global 200 Latin Song of the Year; Regional Mexican Song of the Year; Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year, Duo or Group; Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year, Duo or Group; and Regional Mexican Artist of the Year, Duo or Group.
The Latin favorites also won the Billboard Vanguard Award for their innovative and creative vision. Other special award recipients this year included Cristian Castro who was honored with the Billboard Lifetime Achievement Award, Rosalía with the Hall of Fame Award, and Rubén Blades with the Billboard Icon Award.
“I wouldn’t be able to do what I do if it weren’t for the artists who came before me and paved the way—artists like him, whom I admire so much. Celia Cruz, Rocío, Vicente Fernandez, Daddy Yankee…it is incredible to be receiving this today,” Rosalía said during her speech. “And last but certainly not least, thank you to Latin America for the place you’ve given me, and for all these years of inspiration and lessons. I hope to keep finding ways to return all that affection and generosity to you. Here’s to many more years — thank you!”
Ahead of all the glitz and glamor that beamed out on Telemundo and Peacock, Billboard’s Ingrid Fajardo and Jessica Roiz hosted a livestream on the blue carpet, where many exciting and behind-the-scenes moments were captured.
Below, check out five things you didn’t see on TV:
Cristian Castro became emotional on Thursday evening (Oct. 22) as he accepted the Billboard Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards, delivering a poetic speech inspired by love.
“Romantic love and poetry are the only real things — the truest aspects of our human existence, the firmest thought, the clearest expression that emerges from our spirit and our hearts from the time we are children,” the pop icon remarked upon receiving the award from Mexican actress Jacqueline Bracamontes. “It is like when we first behold the soul — the serene calm of morning dew, the Moon, the majesty of a sunset — and that face, that presence, which fills your entire soul and which you cannot cast out from your being.”
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“Throughout my life, romantic love has been my focal point and my true ambition — my firmament and my greatest longing,” continued the singer behind No. 1 hits such as “Amor” and “Azul.” “I accept this award in the name of romantic love and in the name of poetry; they are the most beautiful things I have ever possessed — gifts placed within me by God, alongside my voice.”
Castro, who received the honor in recognition of a glittering career spanning more than three decades and his enduring influence on Latin music, also took to the stage for a special performance during the ceremony, broadcast live on Telemundo and Peacock from the James L. Knight Center in Miami. Together with the Mexican-American duo Ha*Ash, he performed their new collaboration “Antes Que Te Cases” live for the first time.
The Billboard Lifetime Achievement Award honors an artist for an exceptional professional career — someone who has elevated Latin music to a new level on the global stage, remains relevant through their artistic and personal contributions, and whose influence has shaped the development of Latin music worldwide. Previous recipients include Andrea Bocelli, Armando Manzanero, Carlos Santana, José José, Maná, Marco Antonio Solís, Ricardo Arjona and Roberto Carlos, among others.
Castro has solidified his place as one of the defining voices of Latin pop and romantic music. His history on the Billboard charts began in 1992 when “No Podrás” became his first entry on Hot Latin Songs, reaching No. 3. His debut album, Agua Nueva, climbed to No. 2 on Top Latin Pop Albums in January 1993. Since then, he has achieved six No. 1s on Hot Latin Songs, including “Nunca Voy a Olvidarte,” “Amor” and “Azul,” which spent four, eleven and nine weeks at the top, respectively. Years later, Viva El Príncipe, his tribute to legendary Mexican singer José José, spent seven weeks at No. 1 on Top Latin Albums in 2011.
With over 12 million albums sold, Castro continues to connect with audiences through his Nada Solo Éxitos Tour, with performances at major venues such as the Auditorio Nacional in Mexico City and Madison Square Garden in New York.
The 2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards brought together the biggest names in Latin music for a night of unforgettable performances, collaborations and special recognitions. In addition to Castro, special honorees this year included Rubén Blades, who received the Billboard Icon Award; Rosalía, who was honored with the Billboard Hall of Fame Award; and Fuerza Regida, who took home the Billboard Vanguard Award.
Billboard’s Friday Music Guide serves as a handy guide to New Music Friday’s most essential releases each week — the key music that everyone will be talking about today, and that will be dominating playlists this weekend and beyond.
Last week, we featured Olivia Rodrigo feat. Chappell Roan, Tate McRae, Zach Bryan & Angèle.
This week, LISA drops her new EP; Miley features two new songs on the Nobody Wants This season three soundtrack; Kacey Musgraves shares a taste of her just-announced Middle of Nowhere Vol. 2: Tex Mex Tapes; and John Mayer is back with a new single and newly-launched label… plus much more.
Check out all of this week’s picks below:
LISA, Press Play
Led by the hard-hitting pop-rap single “SaWaDiKa,” released in September, LISA is now sharing her very first solo EP. Focus track “Tarantino” packs just as hard a punch, while “Cobra” is an attitude-packed dance-pop song and album closer “Sweat” is a sultry song that leaves its subject with a simple instruction — “don’t stress me out” — and its listener wanting more. Press Play follows the 2025 release of LISA’S debut solo full-length, Alter Ego, and arrives just in time for the Thai singer’s upcoming Vegas residency that kicks off in November. — LYNDSEY HAVENS
Miley, “Cold Blooded”
For longtime Miley fans, the release of “Cold Blooded” has been a long time coming. Written in the late 2010s ahead of her EP She Is Coming, the track never saw the light of day — until now. A demo version of the ballad, which showcases Miley’s undeniable vocal control and power over simple piano chords, is featured as a bonus track on the season three soundtrack for Nobody Wants This, out today. Its one of two Miley demos that made it on the album, as a stripped-down version of her Endless Summer Vacation track “You” also features on the soundtrack and in an episode. The soundtrack is out on Atlantic, while all 10 episodes of season three are now streaming on Netflix. — L.H.
Kacey Musgraves, “Weekend In Texas”
Kacey Musgraves is previewing her upcoming project Middle of Nowhere Vol. 2: Tex Mex Tapes (out Jan. 15 on Lost Highway Records) with the release of new music, including “Weekend In Texas.” “I’ve got the hat and the cattle to back it up / Everything will be great in my favorite state of mind,” she sings. Bright horns, an irresistible groove and Musgraves’ dulcet vocal tones blend luxuriously as she sings of longing for a soul-restoring few days of escape in the Lone Star State. This new release feels both classic and invigorating. — JESSICA NICHOLSON
John Mayer, “Tom and Jerry”
“I’m never gonna catch you,” sings Mayer over a soft rock opening riff that recalls Bruce Springsteen’s “I’m On Fire.” The lyric immediately sets the stage for his “Tom and Jerry” metaphor to unfold — likening the famous cat-and-mouse rivalry-fueled friendship to that of a relationship where those involved may just never get right. Mayer explained the song’s inspiration on Instagram, writing in a caption: “‘Tom and Jerry’ was the name I used when saving my first voice memo with this song idea. ‘And if you ever come through, which I doubt you’ll do, I’ll run away with you.’ From that moment on, the adventure began in bringing that feeling to life.” The single arrives on Mayer’s newly-launched Sob Rock Records label in partnership with Mercury. — L.H.
Dominic Fike, “Pangea”
As the wait for Fike’s third album, How To Quit Smoking, continues — ahead of its pushed release to Oct. 30 — he shares another taste of what’s to come. “Pangea” sounds like a modern-day recording of an Atmosphere track in the best ways, balancing his melodic rapping with sunny, uptempo production resulting in a breezy song that, at just under two-and-a-half minutes, begs for a repeat. — L.H.
Girl In Red, “Missing Person”
Norwegian indie-pop singer Girl In Red started teasing a new, pensive project earlier this month when she changed her Instagram handle to @girlinblue and updated her bio to read: “once red, now blue.” Now, just a few weeks later, she has dropped a four-song EP, aptly titled BLUE, exploring the heartbreak that accompanies a breakup. “There’s a hole in the door with your silhouette/ A void in my chest, the longer it’s been, the bigger it gets,” she sings at the start of “Missing Person.” The song quickly becomes an accountability anthem, with Girl In Red acknowledging, “In your absence, I’ve met with my actions…Have you seen this girl? ‘Cause I blew it with her.” Who knows if owning up will help, but at least it can offer some relief. — L.H.
Yung Miami, Watch Dis!
After overcoming underdog status to score of the biggest hip-hop hits of 2026 with her New York Knicks-approved “Spend Dat,” Yung Miami has finally unveiled her long-awaited debut solo studio album, Watch Dis. Featuring a wide range of collaborators, including Travis Scott, Summer Walker, Trina, Quavo and more, the 21-track set finds the City Girls alum grounding a revelatory autobiography in the history and culture of her hometown. — KYLE DENIS
John Legend, Muse
After linking up with Clipse and Pharrell Williams for the Let God Sort Em Out standout “The Birds Don’t Sing,” John Legend linked up with the Oscar-nominated production powerhouse for Muse, their first full album together after 20 years of friendship. Primarily written and recorded at Williams’ Louis Vuitton HQ studio in Paris, the two superstars spend the 16-track set blending luscious string arrangements with hard-hitting horns and 808s for what Legend calls a “Black James Bond aesthetic.” — K.D.
Quentin Tarantino, your new action star is here. And her name is LISA.
The BLACKPINK icon stars in the music video for “Tarantino,” which arrived at the stroke of midnight along with the release of her new six-track collection, Press Play (via Lloud and RCA Records).
Directed by Grammy Award-winning filmmaker James Mackel, the visual is three-and-a-half minutes of spy stuff, our hero, dressed to impress, making short work of the many villains who lurk in her hotel.
LISA is on the watch with a flight to catch, and has a job to complete. She’s dressed for success as she leads a nifty choreographed routine with the hotel’s chambermaids and bellboys, and cooks up a flurry of punches, kicks and more en route to beating the stuffing out of the kitchenhands.
“Got my nails really long like the barrel of my gun and my lipstick all over your face,” she sings, over the top of a sneaky beat. “I’m a boss, I’m a don when I’m driving to the sun. It’s a movie, baby, come and press play.”
In the end, she gets a message through to her “favorite director,” who just happens to be in the building. Like a good Tarantino device, that red letter slipped under the door doesn’t give away its secrets.
LISA teased the song in recent days through her socials and by way of a promo for PlayStation’s limited-edition “LISA” DualSense wireless controller, which she had a hand in designing. The K-pop star shows off the device, briefly, in the “Tarantino” clip when she autographs one for a fan.
LISA’s Press Play EP features the lead single “SaWaDiKa,” which debuted at No. 69 on the Billboard Hot 100 and at No. 23 on the Billboard Global 200 in September. He debut solo album, Alter Ego, dropped in 2025, and speaked at No. 7 on the all-genres Billboard 200.
Watch the music video for “Tarantino” below and read Billboard Korea’s review of Press Play here.
Fuerza Regida was the big winner at the 2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards on Thursday (Oct. 22), taking home eight awards including Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year, Duo or Group; Regional Mexican Artist of the Year, Duo or Group; and Regional Mexican Song of the Year for “Marlboro Rojo.” Additionally, the group received the Billboard Vanguard Award in recognition of a career defined by innovation and an unconventional creative vision that has pushed the boundaries of Mexican music.
“We don’t have many words — there aren’t many words — but this represents a 10-year journey, a lot of hard work and a great deal of effort,” said the band’s leader, Jesús Ortiz Paz (JOP), upon accepting their special award. “We’re going to keep working, and we’re going to conquer the world, God willing.”
Although not present, Bad Bunny followed with seven Billboard Latin Music Awards, while Karol G, Peso Pluma and Romeo Santos won four each. Rosalía, Tito Double P and Prince Royce each took home three.
Rosalía, who was in attendance to receive the Billboard Hall of Fame Award, stated that she could not be an artist were it not for those who came before her — such as Celia Cruz, Rocío Dúrcal, Vicente Fernández, Daddy Yankee and Juan Luis Guerra, who presented her with the award. “It’s incredible to be receiving this today,” said the Spanish superstar, also thanking Latin America “for all these years of inspiration and lessons.” She also won awards for Latin Pop Artist of the Year, Solo; and Top Latin Pop Album of the Year for LUX.
The Billboard Latin Music Awards, broadcasted live on Telemundo and Peacock, featured 47 categories spanning major Latin music genres such as pop, tropical, Latin rhythm and regional Mexican. Additionally, for the first time fans had a historic opportunity to choose one of the night’s winners through a new award, Fan Favorite Artist, which went to Karol G.
Among the artists set to perform throughout the evening are Carlos Rivera, Chuyin, Elvis Crespo, Erick Brian, Ha*Ash, Jessi Uribe, Kapo, La Nueva Ola de la Cumbia, Manuel Turizo, Melymel, Nanpa Básico, Nella, Ozuna, Pablo Alborán, Paola Jara, Pututi & Nesty, RIZA, SANTOS BRAVOS, Tito Double P, Víctor Manuelle, Xavi and Yahritza y Su Esencia. For a full list of performances, click here.
The ceremony also honored Cristian Castro with the Billboard Lifetime Achievement Award for his enduring and exceptional career; and Rubén Blades with the Billboard Icon Award, celebrating his timeless career in Latin music.
Check out the full list of winners below.
LISA is back, and she brought a movie.
On Sept. 27, LISA took home best pop at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards for “Dream,” beating a field that included Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, Sabrina Carpenter and Olivia Rodrigo, and becoming the first K-pop soloist to win the category. It added to a run that already included a No. 7 peak on the Billboard 200 with last year’s Alter Ego. Then in September came pre-release single “SaWaDiKa,” which entered the Billboard Hot 100 at No. 69.
Now, with that momentum behind her, LISA unveils her new EP, Press Play. The title comes from a line on “Tarantino”: “It’s a movie baby, come and press play.” It’s a fitting name for a record that hits the eyes as hard as the ears. Press play and the scenes flash by: a tuk-tuk weaving through the streets of Bangkok, a Ferrari tearing around a circuit, a dance floor after midnight, a motel straight out of a Tarantino film, a yoga studio.
LISA holds a songwriting credit on every track, and Kuk Harrell, the vocal producer behind Rihanna’s “Umbrella,” worked on vocal production. Rap and sing-rap dominate much of the record, but each track carries its own texture, so it never drags.
The world should get ready for the movie LISA has brought with her. Below, Billboard Korea ranks all six tracks on Press Play.
Halloween candy hasn’t even been handed out yet, but Hilary Duff is definitely in a Christmas mood already. The singer-actress dropped the follow-up to this year’s sixth studio album of new material, Luck… or Something Friday (Oct. 23) with the five-track Yuletide EP Holiday Things.
The collection includes a cover of the holiday classic “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” as well as her updated version of Wham!’s beloved “Last Christmas,” which originally appeared on the singer’s 2002 debut studio album, Santa Claus Lane.
In addition, Holiday Things will feature three original tracks: “I Guess It’s Christmas,” “All You Want for Christmas Is Me” and “I Want (A Few Small Things).” In an Instagram post promoting the EP on Wednesday (Oct. 21), Duff teased, “I guess Christmas came early … Holiday Things is yours this Friday 10.23 ✨💝🥂,” alongside a picture of her looking glum at a party. In the snap, the frowning singer wears a fancy, frilly party dress as she sits in front of a forest of pink and blue balloons near a table festooned with a cake and champagne on ice.
Duff celebrated the 24th anniversary of Santa Claus Lane on Oct. 15, posting the cover of the album on Instagram alongside snaps of her three children with her husband, producer Matthew Koma, and throwback promo images from her teen star days.
After a decade-long retreat from releasing music, Duff has stormed back this year with Luck… or Something, which debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200, followed up April by (Mine), featuring re-recordings of such beloved Hot 100 hits as “Come Clean,” “What Dreams Are Made Of” and “Wake Up,” and then, earlier this month, “CATastrophe,” from The Cat in the Hat soundtrack.
Duff is gearing up for a run of sold-out shows in Australia kicking off on Saturday (Oct. 24) at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, followed by a quartet of iHeartRadio Jingle Ball shows in L.A., New York, Boston and Nashville in December, and a 2027 North American, European and South American tour that will keep her on the road through next November.
Stream Holiday Things below.
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