This is a short external music news digest for Sep 28, 2026. It pulls from public publisher feeds, summarizes only the headline context, and links readers back to the original reporting.
Use this as a quick scan of what is moving around the wider music industry today. UpcomingSounds does not republish full external articles.
Music News To Watch
- 2026 MTV Video Music Awards: What You Didn’t See On TV (Billboard, Sep 28)
A superstar reunion, a Swift surprise, pink-veiled Madonna fans and more. - Producer Todd Rundgren Criticizes Taylor Swift: ‘The Apotheosis of Mediocrity’ (Billboard, Sep 28)
It isn't the first time he's criticized Swift — he made similar comments on Rick Rubin's Broken Record podcast in 2022. - Snubs & Surprises at the 2026 VMAs (Billboard, Sep 28)
You can't have an awards show without them. - Drake Surprises Karol G’s Houston Crowd With ‘One Dance’ Performance (Billboard, Sep 28)
The rapper joined the Colombian superstar onstage for a performance of his 2016 hit "One Dance" - All the 2026 VMAs Performances Ranked From Worst to Best (Billboard, Sep 28)
Which artists stood out at this year's MTV Video Music Awards? - Here Are the VMAs Records Set by Madonna & Taylor Swift With Big 2026 Wins (Billboard, Sep 28)
BTS received three awards, which made them the night’s runners-up. - Yung Lean & Gener8ion Remake Mesmerizing ‘Storm’ Video, Smash Moon Person During VMAs Performance (Billboard, Sep 28)
The short film received four nominations, including video of the year. - Stars On the 2026 VMAs Red Carpet Pass the Mic | VMAs 2026 (Billboard, Sep 28)
Tyla, Slayyyter, FLO, Rei Ami and more play pass the mic and ask each other questions on the VMAs 2026 red carpet.
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