Sabrina Carpenter as Ginger Rogers in Astaire Biopic
Sabrina Carpenter as Ginger Rogers is set for Sony Pictures’ untitled Fred Astaire biopic, opposite Tom Holland as Astaire and Margaret Qualley as Adele Astaire.
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Taylor Swift Sets Release for New Single ‘Patient Zero’
Taylor Swift’s “Patient Zero” arrives Sept. 25 alongside The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore, extending the singer’s 2026 release schedule. The rollout followed a short online countdown and limited pre-order window. The new single also leads into a scheduled music video premiere at the MTV Video Music Awards. Key Takeaways Taylor Swift announced “Patient Zero” on Sept. 22 for release later that week The single was initially available for pre-order through Swift’s website for 24 hours “Patient Zero” is track 13 on The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore The release follows Swift’s Toy Story 5 song “I Knew It, I Knew You” The “Patient Zero” music video is scheduled to premiere at the MTV Video Music Awards Taylor Swift Announces ‘Patient Zero’ Taylor Swift announced “Patient Zero” three days before its scheduled release, identifying the track as her next single and opening a limited pre-order window through her website. “I’ve been impatiently waiting to tell you that my brand new single ‘Patient Zero’ will be out on September 25,” Swift wrote on social media. The announcement followed a countdown on her official website, which ended shortly before the title was revealed. Swift’s online store later listed the standard
Jhené Aiko Lands First Billboard 200 No. 1 With Westside Whimsy
Jhené Aiko has reached the top of the U.S. albums chart with Westside Whimsy, giving the R&B artist her first Billboard 200 No. 1. The result adds a new chart milestone to Aiko’s recording career and establishes her latest full-length studio album as her first release to reach the chart’s top position. Key Takeaways Jhené Aiko earned her first No. 1 album on the Billboard 200. Westside Whimsy reached the top position on the U.S. albums chart. The album marks a new chart milestone in Aiko’s recording career. The project follows Aiko’s previous Billboard 200 success with Chilombo. Westside Whimsy is Aiko’s latest full-length studio album. Jhené Aiko Reaches Her First Billboard 200 No. 1 Aiko’s first Billboard 200 No. 1 comes with Westside Whimsy, her latest full-length studio album. The album reached the top position on the Billboard 200, the U.S. album chart referenced in the reported result. The chart position gives Aiko her first album at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. Her previous chart success included Chilombo, which also placed on the Billboard 200 but did not reach the top position. The new result therefore establishes a different point in Aiko’s Billboard history. Westside Whimsy is now
Sia Sells 50% Music Catalog Stake to Pophouse Entertainment
Sia has sold a 50% stake in her music catalog to Pophouse Entertainment, establishing a broader creative partnership between the singer-songwriter and the Stockholm-based entertainment company. The agreement covers publishing and master music rights while creating a framework for future projects based on Sia’s body of work. Sia Music Catalog Deal Establishes Pophouse Partnership Pophouse confirmed the agreement on October 1, announcing that it had acquired a 50% stake in Sia’s publishing and master music rights. The transaction gives Pophouse an interest in two distinct areas of Sia’s catalog. Publishing rights relate to the underlying compositions, while master rights cover recorded versions of the music included in the agreement. Beyond the rights transaction, Pophouse will work with Sia on new creative initiatives designed around her existing music. The company said it plans to use its in-house storytelling capabilities to develop projects across different entertainment formats while continuing to steward her catalog. Sia remains involved in that creative relationship, making the arrangement broader than a conventional transfer of music rights. Her catalog includes some of her best-known recordings, including “Chandelier,” “Unstoppable,” “Elastic Heart” and “Cheap Thrills,” alongside songwriting work connected to other major performers. Separate reporting on the transaction states that
Halsey Expands Film Career With ‘Our Hero, Balthazar’
Halsey is expanding her work behind the camera with a producer credit on the independent feature Our Hero, Balthazar. The singer-songwriter’s involvement adds another narrative film to a screen portfolio that already includes the visual album If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power and Charlie Kaufman’s short film How to Shoot a Ghost. Key Takeaways Halsey holds a producer credit on Our Hero, Balthazar Oscar Boyson directed the independent comedy-drama and co-wrote it with Ricky Camilleri Jaeden Martell and Asa Butterfield lead the cast Halsey previously worked on If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power and How to Shoot a Ghost The project expands Halsey’s film work beyond productions directly connected to her music Halsey Adds a New Film Production Credit Halsey’s involvement in Our Hero, Balthazar places the singer-songwriter within the production team of an independent narrative feature directed by Oscar Boyson. Boyson co-wrote the screenplay with Ricky Camilleri, while Jaeden Martell stars as Balthazar and Asa Butterfield plays Solomon. The role adds another dimension to Halsey’s creative work outside recording and live performance. Her previous screen projects have often maintained a close connection to music and visual storytelling, while Our Hero, Balthazar operates as a standalone
Sia Sells 50% Music Catalog Stake to Pophouse Entertainment
Sia has sold a 50% stake in her music catalog to Pophouse Entertainment, establishing a broader creative partnership between the singer-songwriter and the Stockholm-based entertainment company. The agreement covers publishing and master music rights while creating a framework for future projects based on Sia’s body of work. Sia Music Catalog Deal
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Shakira and Maluma Reunite on New Single ‘AGUA’
Shakira and Maluma have reunited for “AGUA,” a new merengue single that brings the Colombian artists together for their first collaboration since 2018. The track returns the pair to a shared musical format while introducing merengue rhythms to their latest release. Key Takeaways “AGUA” was released on September 17, 2026, ahead of Shakira’s Madrid concert residency. The single is Shakira and Maluma’s first collaboration since “Clandestino” in 2018. The song uses merengue rhythms and contemporary production. “AGUA” is the fourth official collaboration between the two Colombian artists. Their previous collaborations include “Chantaje,” “Trap” and “Clandestino.” Shakira and Maluma Release New Single “AGUA” The new collaboration brings Shakira and Maluma together after an eight-year gap between joint releases. “AGUA” became available on digital platforms on September 17, 2026, marking their return as recording partners after “Clandestino,” released in 2018. The song is built around merengue rhythms, giving the Colombian artists a different musical setting for their latest collaboration. The production uses water and fire as metaphors connected to attraction and desire. The release adds a fourth official collaboration to the pair’s catalog. Their joint work began with “Chantaje” in 2016 and continued with “Trap” and “Clandestino” in 2018. “AGUA” connects a
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Ciara and Smashing Pumpkins Join 2026 iHeartRadio Festival
Ciara, The Smashing Pumpkins and Stella Lefty have been added to the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Festival lineup, expanding the two-night event at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The September festival now includes established and emerging performers across pop, rock, country, hip-hop, electronic and K-pop. Key Takeaways Ciara, The Smashing Pumpkins and Stella Lefty were added to the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Festival lineup. The festival is scheduled for September 18 and 19 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Stella Lefty will appear in a special performance as part of the expanded lineup. The bill includes artists representing pop, rock, country, hip-hop, electronic and K-pop. Previously announced performers include BTS, Cardi B, Snoop Dogg, Muse and Weezer. Ciara and Smashing Pumpkins Join the Festival Lineup The additions bring Ciara and The Smashing Pumpkins into the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Festival alongside a previously announced group of performers. Stella Lefty has also been added for a special performance, giving the festival three additional acts for its September schedule. Ciara adds a pop and R&B presence to the lineup. The singer is known for music including “Goodies” and “1, 2 Step,” both associated with her emergence as a major recording artist in the mid-2000s. Her
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MacArthur Fellows Honor Artists in Visual Art, Dance, and Music
The MacArthur Foundation has named 20 Fellows for 2026, including visual artists Christine Sun Kim, Rodney McMillian, Vincent Valdez and Chip Thomas, choreographer and dancer Trajal Harrell, and musician and composer Immanuel Wilkins. Each recipient will receive an unrestricted $800,000 grant distributed over five years. Key Takeaways The MacArthur Foundation named 20 Fellows in its 2026 class Creative recipients work across visual art, dance, music, poetry and other disciplines Christine Sun Kim, Rodney McMillian, Vincent Valdez and Chip Thomas are among the artists recognized Trajal Harrell was named a Fellow for his work in choreography and dance Immanuel Wilkins was recognized for music and composition, while each Fellow receives $800,000 in unrestricted support over five years MacArthur Foundation Names 20 Fellows for 2026 The 2026 MacArthur Fellows class includes 20 recipients working across creative, scholarly and scientific disciplines. Artists, writers, musicians and performers appear alongside researchers and other practitioners whose work spans a broad range of fields. Among the creative recipients are Christine Sun Kim, Rodney McMillian, Vincent Valdez and Chip Thomas. Their practices encompass visual, conceptual, public and multidisciplinary art. Trajal Harrell represents choreography and dance in the 2026 class, while Immanuel Wilkins represents music and composition. Poetry and
