The Beatles have officially been named the greatest band of all time in a massive new ranking of 100 influential music groups. The list was compiled after surveying more than 200 musicians and gathering direct input from over 70 artists, including Grammy winners and Rock and Roll Hall of Famers. Black Sabbath took the number 2 spot, followed by The Velvet Underground, rounding out the top 3.

 

The Beatles’ “Rubber Soul” currently sits at #1 on Billboard’s Top Rock Albums chart, following the 1965 LP’s October 2 deluxe reissue. That makes it the band’s 7th #1 on the Top Rock Albums chart, a remarkable feat, considering the chart began in 2006, and The Beatles broke up in 1970.

 

“BTS Recipe Book Volume 2: Book of Tasty Stories” is set for release on March 2, in partnership with the globally popular K-pop group BTS, including members RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook. The cookbook features recipes inspired by the members’ favorite dishes, including egg rice with soy sauce, seaweed rice rolls, and spicy stir-fried chicken.

 

Bruno Mars has become the first musical artist to record an announcement for a SkyTrain station, with his message playing at Stadium–Chinatown Station during his concert series at BC Place. His remaining concert dates at BC Place are on October 20, and 21. TransLink collaborated with Warner Music Canada to integrate his announcements into the regular station messages.

 

John Mayer is set to release his first new solo single in five years on Friday, following his last album, “Sob Rock” released in 2021. He teased the upcoming single through an Instagram post featuring a clip where he appears handcuffed to a woman, suggesting a thematic connection to the “cuffing season.”

 

“Street Fighter” punched its way to the top of the box office in a new-release-filled weekend, battling fellow openers “Sense and Sensibility”, “Whalefall” and “You Can See Everything”. It took in an estimated $31 million domestically, while the Elizabeth Holmes doc “You Can See Everything” landed in second place, with a gross of $12.5 million

 

Ellen DeGeneres is missing her old life as a TV host. During her appearance on “The Graham Norton Show”, she said, “I’ve nothing really going on and I really miss being on TV.” Ellen, who now lives in the UK, said she misses “laughing with the writers and the audience.” She also cheekily added that she thinks “about doing stuff here. I think it is pretty easy to get on TV here.”

 

Harry Styles paid tribute to his late One Direction bandmate Liam Payne at Madison Square Garden, debuting the unreleased song ‘What is Enough’, which he wrote for his friend on the second anniversary of Liam’s death. Liam, who rose to fame alongside Harry, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson and Zayn Malik, died October 16, 2024 at age 31.

 

Miley Cyrus broke down in tears talking about her late godmother Dolly Parton during her Friday show at the Hollywood Bowl. In front of celebs including Selena Gomez and Christina Aguilera, Miley said she could feel Dolly’s presence beside her onstage, then started choking up and crying.

 

Billy Ray Cyrus and Elizabeth Hurley are fueling engagement rumors. Elizabeth first sparked speculation by posting photos of herself wearing a diamond ring, then Billy Ray included a ring emoji in a post set to Mark Collie’s ‘Something with a Ring to It’. The couple confirmed their relationship in April 2025.

 

Zach Bryan opened up about his sobriety journey in an interview with Matthew McConaughey. Despite once believing sobriety wasn’t for him, Zach said giving up alcohol has left him happier and more creatively fulfilled. Friday, he released the new 8-song EP “Young Manhood and Other Donatable Organs”.

 

Justin Bieber recently visited New Zealand, sharing multiple photos from his trip on Instagram, describing the experience as “What a trip.” His posts included activities such as clay target shooting, golfing, fishing, and sightseeing, primarily on the North Island. Biebs played golf at the exclusive Tara Iti Golf Club in Mangawhai and was seen at a local Mexican restaurant during his visit.

 

Zara Larsson is working on a new musical era following her 2025 album “Midnight Sun”, aiming to elevate her artistic aesthetic without a complete departure from her current style. She describes this upcoming era as fun, joyful, and colorful, with a focus on being more refined and sophisticated, stating she has a clear vision and name for it. Although she has plans for new music, Zara emphasized she is not finished with the “Midnight Sun” era just yet and intends to continue building on its themes.

 

HBO’s “True Detective” is adding major star power for its fifth season. Antonio Banderas and Nicolas Cage will headline the upcoming installment, with production set to begin in 2027. The new season is set in Jamaica Bay, New York. Issa López, who directed the acclaimed fourth season “Night Country,” returns as showrunner, writer, and director.

 

Harry Styles’ record-breaking Madison Square Garden residency will be examined in a documentary, “Together, Together”, blending live performances with behind-the-scenes stories from fans, crew, and Harry. A theatrical release is being considered.