New Music Friday September 18: Chaka Khan, Miley, Maluma, Shakira, Luke Bryan, ROSÉ, Riley Green and More

Happy New Music Friday! The weekend is here, which means more streaming, new playlists and the best that music has to offer — and ET has you covered for everything in between.

Madonna will open the 2026 Video Music Awards with her first VMAs performance in 23 years. The leading nominee last performed on the VMAs more than two decades ago when Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera joined her for their now iconic 2003 opening performance. Other performers include GENER8ION, Gunna, LISA, RAYE, Shaboozey, SIENNA SPIRO and Yung Lean. Nominations were also announced for four VMAs social categories: Best Group, Best Long Form Video, Best Album and Song of Summer. All voting will be hosted on the MTV Instagram Story until September 27. The VMAs will air September 27 on CBS, MTV and stream on Paramount+.

Miley has released her highly anticipated tenth studio album, Bass Persuades. The title track became the #1 Most Added Overall Song at US Radio and dominated global debuts at #1 on the US Spotify Top Songs Chart. She released a music for “Let’s Get Married” which was filmed at Chateau Marmont and features her fiancé, Maxx Morando. To celebrate the launch, Miley will take the stage for a sold-out, two night engagement at the Hollywood Bowl on October 16 and 18.

iHeartRadio Music Festival will be taking place this weekend at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Hosted by Ryan Seacrest, the festival will feature performances by BTS, Benson Boone, Cardi B, Ciara, Goo Goo Dolls, Kenny Chesney, Lainey Wilson, LE SSERAFIM, Major Lazer, Muse, Snoop Dogg, The Smashing Pumpkins, Weezer, Zara Larsson and a special performance by Stella Lefty. The show will also feature special appearances by Ashlee Keating, Britt Stewart, Bobby Bones, Danielle Fishel, DJ Envy, Charlamagne tha God, Jess Hilarious of The Breakfast Club, Donny Osmond, Jenna Dewan, Jasmine Yen, Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis, Lele Pons, Mario Lopez, Courtney Lopez, Megan Lawless, Raven Symone, Miranda Maday, Taylor Hanson and Val Chmerkovskiy. Each night, the festival will broadcast live for fans via iHeartMedia radio stations throughout the country across more than 150 markets and Disney+ and Hulu will livestream all of the performances.

Stagecoach unveiled its 2027 lineup — Riley Green, Zach Top and Garth Brooks will headline and a reunited Florida Georgia Line will play a special late-night set. The lineup will also include performances by Hardy, Willie Nelson & Family, Kelly Clarkson, Brothers Osborne, Shaboozey, Dasha, Stella Lefty, Stephen Wilson Jr, Journey, Pitbull, Carín León, Matchbox Twenty, Cameron Whitcomb and more.

The Country Music Association announced it is producing a two-hour live television event in tribute to Dolly Parton. CMA Presents I Will Always Love You: A Celebration of Dolly Parton will air live October 21 on ABC and Disney+ and be filmed at Belmont University’s Fisher Center for the Performing Arts in Nashville.

Edgar Barrera, KAROL G, Rosalía, Jorge Drexler, Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso are among the top nominees for this year’s Latin Grammy Awards. The 27th Annual Latin Grammy Awards will air live on Univision on November 12 from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

Hilary Duff closed out the UK leg of her world tour, the lucky me tour, promoted by Live Nation. She had her second sold out show at London’s The O2 Arena this week. During the final song, “What Dreams Are Made Of,” fans saw a surprise message, “2027 More Dates Loading” hinting at the next chapter of Hilary’s live journey.

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Mary J. Blige has announced her first Las Vegas residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM will end after a 20 date run, concluding in February 2027. Mary J. Blige: My Life, My Story The Las Vegas Residency still has 10 dates remaining, happening in October 2026 and February 2027. Mary J. shared, “This residency felt like divine timing. I’ve seen so many of you in Vegas and we still have 10 dates left. I feel even more grateful and deeply inspired after every show. Grab your girlfriends, your boots, and I’ll see you in Vegas in October and February. Tickets can be purchased online at ticketmaster.com.

Plus, new music from Chaka Khan, Miley, Maluma and Shakira, Sheryl Crow, Luke Bryan, ROSÉ, Offset, Riley Green, Teddy Swims, REI AMI, Carly Rae Jepsen and more.

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