Music News Today — September 12, 2026

The music world is buzzing with excitement today, with a mix of courtroom drama, incredible performances, and last-minute opportunities to catch your favorite artists live. Jimmy Kimmel's pulled TV interview with James Talarico has taken the internet by storm, racking up an impressive 5 million views in just 24 hours on YouTube, while Lil Durk has been acquitted of all charges in a trial related to a shooting that killed Quando Rondo's cousin. Meanwhile, a copyright case involving Sam Smith and Normani is likely headed for trial, as a judge has signaled that the case will not be dismissed.

But it's not all about the drama - music fans have plenty to look forward to, with incredible performances like the duet between Brandi Carlile and Bonnie Raitt on 'Love Me Like a Man' for the premiere of 'Austin City Limits', plus a web-only bonus of 'Angel From Montgomery'. And if you're looking to catch some live music, don't miss out on the chance to grab last-minute tickets to the iHeartRadio Music Festival. With all this and more, it's shaping up to be an unforgettable day in the world of music, so stay tuned for all the latest updates and behind-the-scenes insights into the lives of your favorite artists.

Today's signal:
• Jimmy Kimmel’s Pulled TV Interview With James Talarico Hits 5 Million Views in 24 Hours on YouTube (variety.com)
• Lil Durk Acquitted of All Charges at Trial Over Shooting That Killed Quando Rondo’s Cousin (rollingstone.com)
• Sam Smith, Normani Copyright Case Likely Headed for Trial As Judge Signals No Dismissal (rollingstone.com)
• Watch Brandi Carlile and Bonnie Raitt Duet on ‘Love Me Like a Man’ for ‘Austin City Limits’ Premiere, Plus a Web-Only Bonus, ‘Angel From Montgomery’ (EXCLUSIVE) (variety.com)
• No, Tom Cruise’s ‘Digger’ Isn’t a Musical (variety.com)
• Here’s Where You Can Still Grab Last-Minute iHeartRadio Music Festival Tickets (rollingstone.com)