Music News Today — August 28, 2026

The music world is abuzz with new releases and tributes, as well as somber updates on the industry. In a celebration of music, Ice Spice and Lil Yachty have teamed up for their new single 'Out My Face (My Baby)', adding to the excitement of fresh collaborations. Meanwhile, Dolly Parton is making headlines with a retrospective of her film work at AMC Theatres, featuring 'Steel Magnolias' and 'The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas'. Interestingly, her name is also being referenced in a completely different context - Tropical Storm Dolly, which is currently making its way through the Gulf of Mexico.

In other news, the music community is coming together to support one of its own, as J. Cole has cancelled his concert following the death of a touring crew member. The country music icon Dolly Parton also recently opened up about her own health journey, revealing that she would have considered taking experimental cancer treatments if all other options had been exhausted, in the hopes of helping others in the future. On a lighter note, Hulu has renewed the series 'Furious' for a second season, giving fans something to look forward to. These stories showcase the highs and lows of the entertainment industry, from new music releases to personal struggles and tributes.

Today's signal:
• Ice Spice, Lil Yachty Team Up for Single ‘Out My Face (My Baby)’ (rollingstone.com)
• J. Cole Cancels Concert After Touring Crew Member’s Death (rollingstone.com)
• AMC Theatres Sets Dolly Parton Retrospective With ‘Steel Magnolias’ and ‘The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas’ (variety.com)
• No, Tropical Storm Dolly Is Not Named for Dolly Parton (rollingstone.com)
• ‘Furious’ Renewed for Season 2 at Hulu (variety.com)
• Dolly Parton Would Have Taken Experimental Cancer Drugs ‘if There Was No Hope’: She Wanted to Help ‘Others in the Future’ (variety.com)