Music News Today — November 1, 2026

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‘SNL’: Watch Gracie Abrams Perform ‘Hit the Wall,’ ‘Here You Come, There You Go’ and more — today's music signal.

The entertainment world is buzzing with exciting news and performances. In a highlight from last night's Saturday Night Live, singer Gracie Abrams took the stage to perform her songs 'Hit the Wall' and 'Here You Come, There You Go', showcasing her talent to a wider audience. The show also featured other notable moments, including a swipe at comedian Shane Gillis during Inde Navarrette's monologue and Weekend Update's take on current events, including a commentary on a recent plea by former President Trump.

From music performances to celebrity news, today's headlines are filled with interesting stories. In reality TV news, Maya Jama opened up about the shocking finale of 'Celebrity Traitors', revealing her reaction to a surprising betrayal. Meanwhile, celebrities showed off their creative sides with Halloween costumes, including Kim Kardashian as her daughter North West and Paris Hilton as pop icon Britney Spears. In other news, a judge has dismissed a defamation lawsuit filed by former President Trump against The Wall Street Journal, and 'SNL' continued to poke fun at current events with its signature humor.

Today's signal:
• ‘SNL’: Watch Gracie Abrams Perform ‘Hit the Wall,’ ‘Here You Come, There You Go’ (rollingstone.com)
• ‘SNL’ Weekend Update Mocks Desperate Trump’s Midterm Plea, Butt Fixation (rollingstone.com)
• Inde Navarrette Takes Swipe at Shane Gillis During ‘SNL’ Monologue (variety.com)
• Judge Dismisses Trump’s Wall Street Journal Defamation Lawsuit Over Published Epstein ‘Birthday Book’ for a Second Time (variety.com)
• Maya Jama on That Shocking ‘Celebrity Traitors’ Finale, [SPOILER]’s Betrayal and ‘Heated’ Last Roundtable: ‘My Heart Was Jumping Out of My Chest’ (variety.com)
• Best Celebrity Halloween Costumes: Kim Kardashian as North West, Paris Hilton as Britney Spears and More (variety.com)

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