Tune Talk: Weekly Music News
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Generated entertainment podcast with host Cookie based on prompt: I want weekly music news. Highlight any new albums, industry news, or noteworthy information.
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Hey! It's Cookie O'Clock! Welcome back to "Tune Talk: Weekly Music News," where the beat never stops, and neither do the surprises! I'm Brooke, your musical guide through all the juiciest headlines. Let’s dive right in because there’s a lot to groove to this week!
First up, November 7th was a musical melting pot. Canadian rock legends Finger Eleven are back with *Last Night on Earth*—their first full-length album of new material in over a decade. For a band that knows how to pack a punch, this album is definitely a heavyweight contender.
Switching gears to country, newcomer Drake Milligan hit the ground running with *Tumbleweed*. Produced by Trent Willmon, this album encapsulates life on the road like a dusty, musical diary. It's rooted deeply in neotraditional sounds, giving us something both fresh and familiar.
Pop nostalgia fans, brace yourselves! The Spice Girls celebrated their 25th anniversary with *Forever25*. Expect remastered classics and never-before-heard studio sessions. It's the perfect time to zig-a-zig-ah all over again!
Rosalía turned charts upside down with her album *Lux*, a breathtaking orchestral-flamenco fusion. Can you believe it? Over 42 million Spotify streams on day one! And the album's been sweeping global charts, placing her as a record-breaking Spanish-language artist.
Hip-hop fans, don't feel left out. Danny Brown's *Stardust*, featuring EDM, digicore, and industrial vibes, is here to shake up the scene. Collaborations with Jane Remover and Underscores add an experimental twist that you did not see coming!
On November 3rd, British glam-rockers The Struts delivered *Pretty Vicious*, an album that screams arena-rock. Meanwhile, Tkay Maidza’s introspective album *Sweet Justice* explores breaking free from toxic ties. Zoe Wees stunned with *Therapy*, a self-discovery journey featuring 6LACK. And Tee Grizzley brought street-wise storytelling with a bang on *Tee’s Coney Island*.
The singles scene lit up too. Hilary Duff, yes, you heard that right, Hilary Duff is back with "Mature"—her first single in nearly a decade. The song dives into past mistakes with a guitar-forward vibe that screams personal evolution. And her Spotify numbers? Through the roof!
A quick industry update: partnerships are hot! Finger Eleven’s new adventure with Better Noise Music is big news, and Duff's teaming up with Atlantic Records promises even more pop brilliance ahead.
November 3rd also saw the Billboard Live Music Summit swinging into action in LA. From exploring post-COVID touring to honoring live-music trailblazers, it was a meeting of the industry's finest minds.
And speaking of live events, Kelly Clarkson announced new dates for her "Studio Sessions" Las Vegas residency in 2026 after a family hiatus. Fans, the wait was worth it!
Awards galore! The Latin Recording Academy celebrated legends like Susana Baca and Enrique Bunbury. Plus, the brand-new Latin Music Educator Award highlighted amazing education initiatives. It’s all rhythm and recognition here!
Global newsflash: BTS is back! Their eagerly awaited comeback album is ready, and a world tour is on the horizon. ARMY, get those light sticks ready!
Finally, a surprising chart shake-up: for the first time in 35 years, no rap songs hit the Billboard Hot 100 Top 40. Seems like tightened chart rules are reshaping what we see at the top.
Alright, music lovers, that's it for this week's whirlwind tour of the music world. Thanks for tuning in to "Tune Talk," where every beat tells a story. Until next time, keep those playlists fresh and your ears open. Catch you all soon!
### New Album Releases (November 7, 2025)
On November 7, 2025, the music release calendar was highlighted by an eclectic array of new studio albums across genres. Canadian rock veterans Finger Eleven emerged with *Last Night on Earth*, their first full-length album of new material in over a decade, released through Better Noise Music and marking the band’s inaugural outing with the label ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Last_Night_on_Earth_%28Finger_Eleven_album%29?utm_source=openai)). Country newcomer Drake Milligan delivered *Tumbleweed*, a neotraditional country set produced by Trent Willmon under BBR Music Group, featuring eleven self-co-written tracks that capture his life on the road ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tumbleweed_%28album%29?utm_source=openai)). Pop culture nostalgia reigned as the Spice Girls commemorated their 25th anniversary with *Forever25*, a deluxe reissue of their third album, complete with unreleased studio sessions and remastered classics ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forever_%28Spice_Girls_album%29?utm_source=openai)). Spanish superstar Rosalía unveiled *Lux*, an ambitious orchestral-flamenco fusion recorded with the London Symphony Orchestra, which shattered records on Spotify with 42.1 million first-day streams by a Spanish-language female artist ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lux_%28Rosal%C3%ADa_album%29?utm_source=openai)). In the experimental hip-hop realm, Danny Brown’s sixth studio album, *Stardust*, landed via Warp Records, blending EDM, digicore, and industrial sounds and featuring collaborations with Jane Remover and Underscores ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stardust_%28Danny_Brown_album%29?utm_source=openai)).
### Early-Week Releases (November 3, 2025)
Earlier in the week on November 3, artists spanning rock, hip-hop, and R&B premiered new projects. British glam-rock outfit The Struts dropped *Pretty Vicious*, their fourth studio album featuring eleven arena-ready tracks anchored by Luke Spiller’s theatrical flair ([tag24.com](https://www.tag24.com/entertainment/music/music-release-radar-hottest-albums-and-singles-dropping-october-30-november-5-2998707?utm_source=openai)). Zimbabwean-Australian rapper-singer Tkay Maidza released her introspective sophomore album *Sweet Justice*, exploring the aftermath of cutting toxic ties through fiery lyricism ([tag24.com](https://www.tag24.com/entertainment/music/music-release-radar-hottest-albums-and-singles-dropping-october-30-november-5-2998707?utm_source=openai)). German breakout Zoe Wees issued her debut full-length *Therapy* via Capitol Records, a 20-song exploration of self-discovery that includes a guest appearance by Atlanta star 6LACK ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mature_%28song%29?utm_source=openai)). Detroit storyteller Tee Grizzley also returned with the 16-track EP *Tee’s Coney Island*, featuring collaborations with Chris Brown and Mariah the Scientist, further cementing his street-wise narratives ([tag24.com](https://www.tag24.com/entertainment/music/music-release-radar-hottest-albums-and-singles-dropping-october-30-november-5-2998707?utm_source=openai)).
### Noteworthy Single: Hilary Duff’s Comeback
On November 6, Hilary Duff re-emerged in the pop-rock sphere with “Mature,” her first single in nearly a decade, released through Sugarmouse Inc. and Atlantic Records ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mature_%28song%29?utm_source=openai)). Co-written with her husband Matthew Koma and acclaimed songwriters Madison Love and Brian Phillips, the track offers guitar-forward production underscoring reflective lyrics about past youthful mistakes. Duff’s signing to Atlantic earlier this fall spurred a 400 percent surge in Spotify searches for her catalog, signaling robust fan anticipation for her forthcoming sixth studio album ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mature_%28song%29?utm_source=openai)).
### Industry Partnerships and Label Deals
Several high-profile label partnerships underpinned these releases. Finger Eleven’s new relationship with Better Noise Music positions *Last Night on Earth* as a milestone, being their first full-length under the indie powerhouse after departing their former imprint ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Last_Night_on_Earth_%28Finger_Eleven_album%29?utm_source=openai)). Meanwhile, Hilary Duff’s Atlantic deal not only facilitated the launch of “Mature” but also charts a clear promotional path for her next album, with the label leveraging its mainstream pop infrastructure to amplify her return ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mature_%28song%29?utm_source=openai)).
### Live Music Summit and Networking
On November 3, Billboard’s Live Music Summit Presented by VENU convened at 1 Hotel West Hollywood in Los Angeles, bringing together top executives, touring artists, and live-entertainment innovators for a day of panels and networking ([pmc.com](https://www.pmc.com/news/tickets-on-sale-now-for-billboards-live-music-summit-presented-by-venu-returning-november-3-in-los-angeles?utm_source=openai)). Curated by Billboard Senior Editor Eric Renner Brown, sessions ranged from the emergence of reggaeton titan Rauw Alejandro as a stadium headliner to deep dives into post-COVID touring economics, all culminating in an awards ceremony honoring live-music trailblazers ([pmc.com](https://www.pmc.com/news/tickets-on-sale-now-for-billboards-live-music-summit-presented-by-venu-returning-november-3-in-los-angeles?utm_source=openai)).
### Vegas Residency Update: Kelly Clarkson
Kelly Clarkson announced new dates for her Las Vegas residency “Studio Sessions” at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace after postponing the run due to a family tragedy ([people.com](https://people.com/kelly-clarkson-announces-new-las-vegas-shows-after-postponing-for-family-tragedy-11842011?utm_source=openai)). Originally slated for August 2025, the shows have been rescheduled for August 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026. Ticketholders can access a Citi presale starting November 4, fan-club presales on November 5–6, and general sales on November 7 at 10 a.m. PT. Clarkson expressed gratitude to fans for their patience and underscored her commitment to balancing family responsibilities with her return to live performance ([people.com](https://people.com/kelly-clarkson-announces-new-las-vegas-shows-after-postponing-for-family-tragedy-11842011?utm_source=openai)).
### Awards and Special Honors
As the week progressed, the Latin Recording Academy held its Special Merit Awards ceremony on November 9 in Las Vegas, recognizing industry legends Susana Baca, Enrique Bunbury, Ivan Lins, Pandora, and Olga Tañón with Lifetime Achievement Awards, and honoring Raphael as Person of the Year ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/26th_Annual_Latin_Grammy_Awards?utm_source=openai)). The event also presented the inaugural Latin Music Educator Award, highlighting music-education initiatives with a $10,000 instrument donation to the winning program, further cementing the Academy’s commitment to cultural and educational outreach ahead of the 26th Annual Latin Grammy Awards on November 13 ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/26th_Annual_Latin_Grammy_Awards?utm_source=openai)).
### Global Spotlight: BTS Reunion
South Korea’s global phenomenon BTS confirmed on November 1 that their comeback album is fully recorded, marking the completion of a hiatus induced by mandatory military service completed by all seven members ([elle.com](https://www.elle.com/culture/music/a69235761/bts-comeback-album-news-release-date-details/?utm_source=openai)). Jimin’s announcement set a spring 2026 release window and teased an accompanying world tour, generating enormous social-media buzz and reigniting anticipation that had built during their solo-focused interim ([elle.com](https://www.elle.com/culture/music/a69235761/bts-comeback-album-news-release-date-details/?utm_source=openai)).
### Streaming Milestones and Chart Movements
In streaming news, Rosalía’s *Lux* logged 42.1 million Spotify streams on its first full day, establishing a new benchmark for female Spanish-language artists and placing twelve tracks in Spotify’s global daily Top 50 ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lux_%28Rosal%C3%ADa_album%29?utm_source=openai)). Concurrently, People magazine reported that for the first time in 35 years, there were no rap songs in the Billboard Hot 100 Top 40—a consequence of tightened chart eligibility rules requiring tracks to reach at least No. 25 within 26 weeks of release ([people.com](https://people.com/no-rap-songs-in-top-40-first-time-35-years-kendrick-lamar-sza-luther-exits-billboard-hot-100-11840034?utm_source=openai)). This shift underscores evolving consumption patterns and the impact of policy changes on genre representation at the highest chart echelons.
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