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President Tells Reporters Good Music Keeps Him Happy on Air Force One — 1dThe clip shows the president telling reporters on Air Force One that he wanted to make sure everyone is okay with the music and that good music keeps him happy. The video is spreading after being posted by an official government account. @R

The Man Who Invented Braille for MusicGood News — FROM 1830Braille adapts system for musical notation.

Episode 1317: Cory Asbury on Worship Music Return and Zelda Christian Connections — 5dCory Asbury talks about returning to worship music on episode 1317 of the RELEVANT Podcast, which also covers hidden Christian connections in The Legend of Zelda.

Priya Raman The podcast mixing those topics feels random at first but both show how faith shows up in unexpected places.

Video — YouTubeJon on Trump's Meme Assault on Canada & the Alternate Reality He's Constructed | The Daily ShowThe Daily Show · 9.7M views · Sep 9, 2026

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U2 to Receive MusiCares 2027 Honor on Band's 50th Anniversary — 4dU2 are named MusiCares 2027 Persons of the Year, celebrated for five decades of music and extensive humanitarian work, with a February gala at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. The honor highlights Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr.'s philanthropy and impact beyond music.

Priya Raman U2's charity work has always stood out, so this 2027 honor feels well earned after fifty years.

Brooks & Dunn to Receive 2026 Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award — 16hBrooks & Dunn will receive the 2026 CMA Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award during the 60th Annual CMA Awards in Nashville on November 18, broadcast on ABC and Disney+ (and Hulu the following day). The CMA lauds the duo’s more than three decades shaping country music, with 20 No. 1 hits, Hall of Fame inductions, and a lasting impact on the genre.

Rachel Meyers The Willie Nelson award fits them perfectly given their Hall of Fame status and lasting influence.

Johann Sebastian Bach Dedicates Music to GodGood News — FROM 1723Composer begins Leipzig cantatas

The Story of the Man Who Invented Braille for MusicGood News — FROM 1830Blind composer creates accessible notation

Shakira's 'Dai Dai' Hits 1 Billion YouTube Views — 3dShakira's career spans intimate origins of songs like Pies Descalzos, Sueños Blancos, Inevitable, and Ciega, sordomuda to world-conquering World Cup anthems, highlighting improvisation, personal identity, and turning points such as the Bzrp Music Sessions Vol. 53. Her influence extends beyond music to a signature belly-dance aesthetic rooted in Lebanese and Caribbean influences, along with record-breaking milestones like Dai Dai reaching 1 billion YouTube views and high chart rankings, underscoring her status as a global Latin-pop icon through collaborations and cultural fusion.

The Story of the Trapp Family's Escape and MusicGood News — FROM 1938Austrian family flees Nazis and shares songs worldwide

Dolly Parton Asked Her Sister for One Final Thing Before She Died — 4dDolly Parton’s sister is sharing new details about the country music legend’s final days, including the last request Parton made of her before her death. According to Fox News, dur… — by Andrew Powell

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Charli XCX Plans Six-Date 2027 European Tour — 2dCharli XCX says the six-date 2027 UK and Europe leg is a deliberate choice to protect her mental and physical health, apologizing to fans while stressing she must honor her truth as an artist. The tour runs six dates in Dublin, Glasgow, Manchester, London, Amsterdam and Paris with Audrey Hobert as opener, following the release of her Music, Fashion, Film era.

CD sales surge 58% as US music revenue tops $6 billion — Sep 1, 2026The U.S. recorded music market grew about 7% in the first half of 2026, driven by a revival of CDs and vinyl that boosted physical music revenue even as streaming remains the largest source; the industry described a healthy, diversified marketplace with continued investment in artists. Data show CD revenue surging roughly 59%, vinyl up about 18%, while paid subscriptions and overall streaming also rose, signaling broad consumer interest in multiple formats.

Rachel Meyers Streaming still dominates obviously, but nice to see physical media isn't totally dead. My local record store looks busier lately too.

Coach Celebrates 85th Anniversary With NYFW Show — 4dCoach’s Spring 2027 show in New York featured a front row led by Elle Fanning and Storm Reid with a diverse mix of Hollywood, music and fashion talent, showcasing the brand’s ongoing emphasis on individual style. The night doubled as an 85th‑anniversary celebration, channeling Studio 54 energy with a tailored party atmosphere and VIPs including global ambassadors and guests, underscoring Coach’s festive, collaborative approach to self‑expression.

Snoop Dogg Set to Host 2026 VMAs in Los Angeles — 4dSnoop Dogg will host the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles on September 27, marking the first West Coast VMAs since 2017, with Nirvana set to receive the Video Vanguard Award and the show airing across CBS, MTV and Paramount+. Coverage across outlets highlights Snoop’s long history with the VMAs and confirms the West Coast return and ongoing roster announcements for performers and nominees.

Derek Foss Snoop hosting the VMAs back in LA should bring some real West Coast energy to the show after all these years.

Dire Straits Album Becomes First CD to Sell One Million Copies — 4dMusic history milestones are recapped: the first CD to sell 1,000,000 copies marked a shift from vinyl, while the Beatles' She Loves You became the era's biggest UK single with 1.93 million copies sold. Pink Floyd's Wish You Were Here is hailed as a top classic of the 1970s, Beatles' Love Me Do spawned multiple UK/US versions, and Nickelback's Silver Side Up marked a defining early-2000s breakthrough.

Jalen Brunson to host SNL season 52 opener with KATSEYE — 5dSNL Season 52 reveals a mix of returners and debuts, kicking off with Knicks star Jalen Brunson hosting and KATSEYE as the musical guest, followed by Dakota Johnson with Turnstile, Shane Gillis with Rosalía, and Inde Navarrette making her hosting debut with Gracie Abrams on Halloween. The announcements confirm a stable yet evolving lineup and the season’s premiere and episodes are scheduled for late September through October.

Jared Kim Jalen Brunson hosting the opener feels like a solid Knicks tie-in for the season start.

Musicians Bring Improvisation to Military Labs and Heritage Festivals — 5dA cross-section of musicians and enthusiasts show how improvisation, heritage, and cross-disciplinary creativity drive music across contexts—from Miles Davis’s largely improvised film score and a tech-focused think tank built around creative disruption, to communities reviving 1940s wartime songs, preserving Scandinavian accordion traditions, and a Vietnamese-trained engineer pursuing classical guitar.

Video — YouTubeFalling In Reverse - "Joseph"Epitaph Records · 1.4M views · Sep 14, 2026

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New TV, Music, Games Arrive This WeekEntertainment — Sep 4, 2026This week’s streaming lineup highlights The Paper's second season, Bloc Party's Anatomy of a Brief Romance, a Netflix debut for Call My Agent! The Real Housewives of New York returns with a new season, and a Halloween-themed multiplayer game expands the franchise.

Sandwich-Generation Families Navigate Alzheimer’s Home CareHealth — 5dPersonal narratives from caregivers like Eleyna caring for her mother with dementia, Ty Lewis tending to her mother Gertrude at home, and other family members show how families adapt routines, music therapy, and online support to manage end-stage Alzheimer’s while raising children. These accounts highlight the emotional toll, the decision to age-in-place, and the sense of community built around caregiving, with caregivers emphasizing life together and purpose amid a terminal diagnosis.

Ciara, Russell Wilson Expecting Fifth Child — Sep 7, 2026Ciara and Russell Wilson have announced they are expecting a fifth child, marking their fourth with each other, revealed through a collaborative Instagram post and a playful display of a clothesline with five shirts and a blank onesie. The couple, known for a blended family that already includes Future Zahir, Sienna, Win, and Amora, have publicly celebrated expanding their family as Wilson has moved into retirement from football and Ciara continues her music career.

Sam Okafor Good for Russell settling into this next chapter with family after football, seems like a natural transition.

Sound of Harvest 2026 blends ancient Silk Road music with global traditions — Aug 31, 2026The Chinese Musicians Association of North America presents Sound of Harvest 2026, its cross-cultural concert series, on September 12 at Rutgers University and September 13 at Montclair State University, bringing together diverse traditions from China, Japan, West Africa, Europe and the Americas. The program highlights pieces such as Riffs and Flow inspired by Dunhuang pipa notation and Tan Dun’s Desert of Sorrow, emphasizing interactive exchanges across musical backgrounds.

Charley Pride Makes Grand Ole Opry History — 5dA trio of landmark moments in American roots music are highlighted: Elvis Presley’s early hit “I Forgot to Remember to Forget” helped launch his country-chart dominance and was later reinterpreted by Bob Dylan, while Bill Monroe is celebrated as the bluegrass pioneer who shaped the genre before his death; the legacy of Hank Williams’ material continues as Charley Pride made history as the first Black artist to perform on the Grand Ole Opry, opening with Williams’ ballad and helping broaden country’s reach, with legends like Linda Ronstadt later covering the same songs.

Olivia Rodrigo accuses DHS of using her song as a distraction — Sep 3, 2026Olivia Rodrigo says the Trump administration uses public feuds with musicians as a distraction from its policies, following the DHS’s use of her song to promote immigration enforcement. She has spoken out against the move, called it awful, and has organized advocacy efforts and highlighted other artists who have criticized similar uses of their music.

Sam Okafor Good for her for speaking up. Musicians should have a say when their work gets used to sell policies they never agreed to promote.

Country Music Star Jimmie Allen Credits Christian Music with Saving His LifeReporting — Jun 8, 2022Many big names in music found their start in local church choirs, using praise and worship as an outlet for their God-given talent before entering the more secular world of music. Jimmie Allen is one of those artists…

Video — YouTubeA 9/11 Survivor Finally Shares the Story She Kept Private for 25 YearsSmartHER News · 9.1M views · Sep 10, 2026

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