Music news: How the rise of AI-generated music is changing the music industry
The music industry is in upheaval as the rising circulation of AI-generated music challenges record labels, streaming platforms and artists, writes Music News Blitz’s Annika Winzer.
With the use of AI changing everyday life in many aspects, the music industry is no exception.
Whilst some artists, such as Timbaland, have embraced the change and used AI to assist them in making music, for other artists it has been problematic.
Taylor Swift announces new single ‘Patient Zero’ and four-song Life of a Showgirl encore
Taylor Swift isn’t ready to close the curtain on The Life of a Showgirl just yet.
The pop superstar has announced The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore, an expanded edition of her blockbuster 2025 album featuring four brand-new songs.
The project arrives Friday, September 25, alongside Swift’s newly announced single, “Patient Zero,” writes Music News Blitz’s Anna Ferraz.
Music news: The Weeknd debuts new song 'Tokyo' with Yoko Takahashi in Japan
The Weeknd kicked off the final stretch of his record-breaking stadium tour with a tribute to one of Japan's most iconic anime series, debuting a brand new song built around a 30-year-old theme song, writes Music News Blitz’s Likhanye Lolo.
The Canadian singer, real name Abel Tesfaye, played the first of two shows at Belluna Dome in Saitama on September 19, opening the Japan and wider tour dates of his After Hours Til Dawn tour.
Burna Boy to Headline Halftime Show at 2026 National Football League (NFL) Paris Game on Oct. 25
PARIS, France, September 17, 2026/ -- The National Football League (www.NFL.com) announced today that GRAMMY® Award-winning titan Burna Boy will headline the halftime show during the 2026 NFL Paris Game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Saints on Sunday, Oct. 25 at 2:30 p.m. CEST (9:30 a.m. ET) at Stade de France.