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Soompi reports that Jisoo's CLICK won the September 17 M Countdown trophy over EVAN's Death of Me. The episode used replayed performances rather than its normal live format, while LE SSERAFIM gave the first Korean music-show performance of Made My Night.
Pinkvilla reports that Rashmika Mandanna will portray Carnatic vocalist M.S. Subbulakshmi in a biopic directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri. Kamal Haasan formally launched the project in Chennai on the singer's 110th birth anniversary; Anirudh Ravichander will compose the music.
Soompi reports that Starship Entertainment issued separate September 17 statements confirming Eunseo and SeolA's departures from the agency. The notices wish both artists well but do not announce WJSN's disbandment or their next agencies.
The Latin Recording Academy’s 2026 ballot puts songwriter-producer Edgar Barrera first with 10 nominations. Karol G, Rosalía, Jorge Drexler and CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso follow with seven each ahead of the November 12 ceremony in Las Vegas.
The Hellacopters and guitarist Dregen say he will not return to the band after the finger injuries he suffered in a 2023 car-door accident proved permanent. Stand-in guitarist LG Valeta is taking the place; the band says its personal bond with Dregen remains.
Ryu Sujeong released individual videos for Birthday Cake and Friendly Fire, completing the six-track visual rollout for her fourth EP, All the Colors I Am. A compilation was scheduled for September 16 at 6 p.m. KST.
La Repubblica reports that Mina’s version of Pino Daniele’s Vento di passione arrives September 18. It previews the October 9 album Dilettevoli inedite eccedenze, a collection of previously unreleased covers recorded from the 1970s through 2026.
NME reports a November 6 release for The Rolling Thunder Revue: The 1976 Live Recordings. Dylan’s official site says the 39-CD set gathers every professionally recorded show from the tour’s second leg: 381 tracks, 371 of them previously unreleased.
Variety and PEOPLE report that Oprah Winfrey’s two-hour AHA experience will play four Sphere performances from April 2–4, 2027, combining live appearances, music, film and venue effects. It is a one-weekend event so far, not an open-ended residency.
Soompi reports that Chungha and MORE VISION mutually agreed to end their partnership when her exclusive contract expires on September 21. The agency wished her well but did not announce a new label, dispute or retirement.
NME reports that Wicked and Wicked: For Good are becoming live-to-film concert experiences. A symphony orchestra will perform in sync with the movie rather than the cast restaging the musical; the first announced run begins with San Francisco on January 16, 2027.
NME reports a unanimous Nashville airport-authority vote to begin honoring Dolly Parton in the airport’s name. The authority says the final name and implementation are still being worked out, so BNA has not simply switched names overnight.
Soompi reports that Lee Chang-dong’s Possible Love became the first Korean film to win Venice’s Grand Jury Prize. The official festival list confirms it received the Silver Lion–Grand Jury Prize—the competition’s second-highest film honor, distinct from the Best Director Silver Lion.
Soompi says Park Ji Hoon’s agency described Holding Onto the End of This Night as one of the projects he is reviewing. Reports connect him to a sanitation worker and former piano student, but the agency did not confirm his casting.
Real Sound revisits three official BE:FIRST performances: an MTV Unplugged digest, BRUCE WAYNE at a dance championship, and Toyfriend with SB19. The column is new; the videos were released between August 26 and September 3.
Hollywood Life reports that Snoop Dogg will host the 2026 MTV VMAs on September 27. People and AP independently report the same MTV announcement, including the show’s return to Los Angeles.
Real Sound reports that Yuki Saito’s annual Christmas Billboard Live tour will visit Tokyo, Osaka and Yokohama in December. The shows will give familiar songs special arrangements. These are announced performances, with the publisher linking the concert details.
Real Sound reports that Red Velvet’s IRENE & SEULGI will release their first original Japanese mini-album, Cheetah, on November 4. Advance digital tracks are already available. The Japanese debut also includes opportunities to meet the duo around their tour.
Real Sound reports that Novel Core’s first live audio album arrives September 16. It captures all 26 songs from the June 26 Toyosu PIT stop of his Perfectly Defective tour. This is a concert recording, rather than a newly announced studio album.
Soompi reports that MNH Entertainment announced Kyungmin’s return on September 9 after a health-related hiatus that began in April. The agency says the 8TURN member has recovered and will resume activities.