Music News Today — September 19, 2026
‘Darlene Love: I Know Where I’ve Been’ Review: A Stirring Pop Doc Traces How the Great Singer of ‘He’s a Rebel’ and Other Classics Reclaimed Her Name and more — today's music signal.
The music world is abuzz with a mix of tributes, transformations, and triumphs. Today, we're celebrating the stories of legendary artists who have left an indelible mark on the industry. A new documentary, 'Darlene Love: I Know Where I've Been', shines a spotlight on the life and career of the iconic singer behind hits like 'He's a Rebel', tracing her journey to reclaim her name and legacy. Meanwhile, Lea Michele is paying tribute to Duncan Sheik, a talented musician who has left a void in the hearts of fans.
From tributes to transformations, Chappell Roan's catchy tune 'Hot to Go!' has been reimagined as a potty-training anthem for Sesame Street, with Cookie Monster taking the lead vocals. In other news, HBO is set to bring a fresh take to the 'Harry Potter' series, with composer Hans Zimmer promising a soundtrack that diverges from the movie's iconic score. The music industry is also buzzing with exciting developments, including a charity gala that raised over $3.2 million for cancer research and the launch of a new label. These stories and more are making waves in the music world today.
Today's signal:
• ‘Darlene Love: I Know Where I’ve Been’ Review: A Stirring Pop Doc Traces How the Great Singer of ‘He’s a Rebel’ and Other Classics Reclaimed Her Name (variety.com)
• Sesame Street Transforms Chappell Roan’s ‘Hot to Go!’ Into the Potty-Training Anthem ‘Got to Go,’ With Lead Vocals From Cookie Monster (variety.com)
• Lea Michele Remembers Duncan Sheik: ‘This One Hurts and Does Not Seem Real’ (rollingstone.com)
• HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’ Music Will Be ‘As Far Away as Possible’ From the Movies; Hans Zimmer Says ‘I Can’t Write Like John Williams’ (variety.com)
• Donald Trump Says He’s Banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico From the White House ‘Effective Immediately’ Because of ‘Their Constant Fake News’ (variety.com)
• Music Industry Moves: T.J. Martell Gala Honoring Red Light Founder Coran Capshaw Raises Over $3.2 Million for Cancer Research; Freddy Wexler Launches Label (variety.com)