Music News Today — August 13, 2026

The entertainment world is buzzing with updates from some of its biggest names. In the music scene, BTS' V has shared a personal update with fans, revealing that he has experienced right-ear hearing loss during the group's ongoing world tour. This news comes as fans continue to show their support and care for the artist's well-being. Meanwhile, legendary guitarist Ritchie Blackmore made a surprise return to the stage with Deep Purple, performing together for the first time in over 25 years, despite warning fans that he hadn't played rock music in decades.

Beyond music, the entertainment industry is also abuzz with news from film and television. Comedians and actresses Valerie Cherish and Deborah Vance are now competing in the Emmy Awards for the first and last time, as their respective shows 'The Comeback' and 'Hacks' come to a close. In other news, Sean Combs is suing Lil Rod for defamation over footage sold to Netflix, while former Disney CEO Bob Chapek has written a memoir reflecting on his tenure and whether he was made a scapegoat for the company's challenges. Lastly, actor Charlie Hunnam discussed his intense physical and vocal transformation to play notorious figure Ed Gein in the upcoming film 'Monster'.

Today's signal:
• BTS’ V Reveals Right-Ear Hearing Loss Amid World Tour (variety.com)
• Ritchie Blackmore Performs With Deep Purple for First Time Since Acrimonious Split in Early ’90s, After Warning Fans: ‘I Have Not Played Rock Music in 25 Years’ (variety.com)
• As ‘The Comeback’ and ‘Hacks’ End, Valerie Cherish and Deborah Vance Are Emmy Competitors for the First and Last Time (variety.com)
• Sean Combs Sues Lil Rod for Defamation, Selling Footage to Netflix (rollingstone.com)
• Bob Chapek, Who Was Ousted as Disney’s CEO, Pens Memoir in Which He Wonders if He Became ‘the Scapegoat’ (variety.com)
• Charlie Hunnam on His Physical and Vocal Transformation to Play Ed Gein in ‘Monster’ (variety.com)