This is a short external music news digest for Oct 26, 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
- Kenny MacPherson, Veteran Music Publisher and Big Deal Music Co-Founder, Dies at 71 (Billboard, Oct 26)
The Scottish-born executive worked with Radiohead, My Morning Jacket and St. Vincent across stints at Warner/Chappell, Chrysalis and his own indie publisher. - Jack White Mourns Brother Eddie Gillis, Longtime Manager of Third Man Pressing (Billboard, Oct 26)
"The world lost a beautiful soul today,” White wrote of his older brother. - Snubs & Surprises at 2026 Caribbean Music Awards: Is ‘Dansa’ Really a Dennery Segment Song? (Billboard, Oct 26)
From Lady Lava's domination to head-scratching decisions in newer genre categories, here are the biggest snubs and surprises from the 2026 Caribbean Music Awards. - Calypso Rose Receives Standing Ovation at 2026 Caribbean Music Awards: 6 Best Moments (Billboard, Oct 26)
The Sept. 18 ceremony also featured a full-circle moment for soca star Yung Bredda. - Fans Choose LISA’s ‘Press Play’ as This Week’s Favorite New Music (Billboard, Oct 25)
The BLACKPINK singer's latest solo release brought in 87% of the vote. - ‘Sunday Night Football’: How to Watch Kansas City Chiefs vs. Seattle Seahawks Game Live Online Free (Billboard, Oct 25)
Watch the KC Chiefs take on the SEA Seahawks on Sunday, Oct. 25 — with a possible Taylor Swift sighting at the game too. - Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg & Too $hort Electrify Jay-Z30 Tour’s Final Stop (Billboard, Oct 25)
Night two at SoFi Stadium also paid tribute to Nipsey Hussle. - Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love’ Returns to No. 1 on Billboard 200 (Billboard, Oct 25)
Plus, Zach Bryan’s Young Manhood and Other Donatable Organs debuts at No. 2.
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