musicWednesday, September 2, 2026

Byrne, Bad Bunny, Miley lead music news

Today's music news is a mix of legal victories, new album announcements, and a touch of rock history. Bad Bunny wins a key ruling in a massive reggaeton lawsuit, David Byrne pens an Oscar-qualifying song for a Musk documentary, and Miley Cyrus announces her 10th album. It's a day of big moves and bigger statements.

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Legal victories and losses

Two legal stories broke today, one a major win for reggaeton's biggest names, the other a financial blow for a rising star.

#01www.billboard.comSep 2

Bad Bunny Wins Key Ruling in Massive Reggaeton Lawsuit

A judge dismissed most of a massive copyright lawsuit against Bad Bunny, Karol G, and dozens of others, which claimed nearly 2,000 songs illegally used the "dembow" rhythm. The ruling spares the artists from years of litigation.

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#02allhiphop.comSep 2

D4vd’s Family Forced To Sell Texas Home As Legal Costs Mount

Singer D4vd's family is being forced to sell their Texas home as legal costs pile up, with his high-profile legal team abandoning the case. It's a stark contrast to the industry's usual success stories.

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New music and announcements

A handful of artists made headlines with new projects and personal milestones, from Oscar campaigns to album drops.

#03variety.comSep 2

David Byrne Pens Oscar-Qualifying Song for 'Musk' Documentary

David Byrne wrote and performed an original song for Alex Gibney's documentary on Elon Musk. The track, co-written with Daniel Pemberton, is an Oscar-qualifying entry, adding a musical layer to the already sprawling 235-minute film.

#04www.complex.comSep 2

Miley Cyrus, Now Going by 'Miley,' Announces 10th Studio Album ‘Bass Persuades’

Miley Cyrus, now going by just 'Miley,' announced her 10th studio album 'Bass Persuades.' It follows a successful awards season and comes alongside recent personal news, including her eulogy for her godmother Dolly Parton.

#05www.pastemagazine.comSep 2

Eli to donate a portion of her RCA Records advance to charity

Rising pop star Eli Miller announced she will donate $30,000 of her RCA Records advance to charity during a performance at the Daisy Chain Fields festival. It's a notable move for a new artist on a major label.

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