Music News Today — September 4, 2026

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Alix Earle’s Inane Netflix Reality Show ‘Earle Meets World’ Is Like Watching Paint Dry: TV Review and more — today's music signal.

From the wilds of reality TV to the heights of music stardom, today's news has something for every pop culture fan. While Alix Earle's new Netflix show "Earle Meets World" is drawing comparisons to watching paint dry, the streaming giant is also exploring more intriguing topics, like a new documentary series that examines the mysterious story of Trump's catering truck escape. Meanwhile, musicians are busy pushing the boundaries of their art, with Adéla drawing inspiration from Hollywood glamour in her latest music video and Beyoncé celebrating the 20th anniversary of her iconic album "B'Day" with a new collection of tracks featuring collaborations with Selena, Maluma, and Celia Cruz.

It's not just established stars who are making waves, either - Drake is finally giving fans what they've been waiting for with a release date for his long-elusive "FOMO" project, and the creators of the anime series "Marriagetoxin" are teasing an action-packed second season. With so much new music, TV, and film on the horizon, there's never been a more exciting time to be a fan of popular culture. Whether you're in the mood for chart-topping hits or cutting-edge animation, today's news has got you covered - so dive in and discover what's new, what's next, and what's making waves in the world of music and beyond.

Today's signal:
• Alix Earle’s Inane Netflix Reality Show ‘Earle Meets World’ Is Like Watching Paint Dry: TV Review (variety.com)
• Netflix Probes Trump’s Catering Truck Escape in ‘Instadocs: The Decoy Plane’ (variety.com)
• Adéla Channels Her Inner Movie Star in ‘Nicole Kidman’ Music Video (rollingstone.com)
• Beyoncé’s ‘B’Day’ 20th Anniversary Album Features Music With Selena, Maluma, and Celia Cruz (rollingstone.com)
• Drake Gives His Elusive ‘FOMO’ Project a Release Date (rollingstone.com)
• ‘Marriagetoxin’ Creators Joumyaku and Yoda Mizuki Tease Season 2: ‘There Is Plenty of Cool Action We Want You to See’ (EXCLUSIVE) (variety.com)

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