This is a short external music news digest for Oct 11, 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
- Soulja Boy Teases 2028 Presidential Run: ‘A Bigger Vision’ (Billboard, Oct 11)
The “Crank That” rapper says he’s “exploring what it means to bring that same vision to public service” - Night One Of Head Trip 2026 Ends Early Due to Weather (Billboard, Oct 11)
The show on the Coachella grounds in Indio, Calif., ended before the night's headliner Calvin Harris took the stage. - Barry Manilow Walks Off Stage, Cancels Vegas Shows Due to Bronchitis (Billboard, Oct 11)
The 83-year-old left the stage after two songs, days into his return to the Westgate residency following a health break. - ‘Golden’ Is Still Golden, Wins Best Song at 2026 World Soundtrack Awards (Full Winners List) (Billboard, Oct 10)
Daniel Pemberton and Jeff Russo also won top honors. - Geordie Greep Responds to Sexual Misconduct Allegation, Cancels Tour Dates (Billboard, Oct 10)
The former Black Midi frontman denied any wrongdoing during his Oct. 8 performance in Vancouver. - Charli XCX Welcomes Tinashe for Surprise Performance at 2026 Austin City Limits Festival (Billboard, Oct 10)
The duo performed two tracks from Tinashe’s Popstar album during the Oct. 9 set. - Shane Gillis & Rosalía on ‘SNL’: Here’s Where to Watch ‘Saturday Night Live’ Online for Free (Billboard, Oct 10)
Livestream the comedian host and Spanish singer-songwriter perform on Saturday, Oct. 10 — watch live online for free. - Geordie Greep Shows Cancelled Following Sexual Misconduct Allegations (Pitchfork, Oct 10)
The singer, who has denied the allegations, called off performances in Boise, Salt Lake City, Boulder, and Denver
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