- Oct 30
Dolly Parton's posthumous memoir reportedly sells for $13 million in bidding war
Grand Central Publishing has reportedly bought a posthumous memoir by Dolly Parton after a fierce auction among publishers, with the price reported at $13 million. The book comes after the singer's death in Nashville in August 2026, and the publisher had not commented on the reports.
- Sep 28
Taylor Swift reaches 33 MTV VMA wins to lead all artists as Madonna collects seven awards
Taylor Swift surpassed Beyoncé to become the most decorated artist in MTV Video Music Awards history with 33 career wins, while Madonna claimed seven trophies at the ceremony in Los Angeles.

- Sep 25
Madonna teams with Charli XCX on single ahead of 11-nomination MTV VMAs return
Madonna and Charli XCX have released 'Danceteria Afterhours' days before Madonna opens the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles, where she leads the field with 11 nominations.
