Everybody Scream, the new album from Florence + The Machine, tops this week’s fan-voted music poll.
Music fans voted in a poll published Friday (Oct. 31) on Billboard, choosing Florence Welch’s latest work as their favorite new release.
Everybody Scream was let loose on Halloween, in a week that also saw new releases from Tyler, The Creator, Reneé Rapp, Brent Faiyaz and more. Florence + The Machine’s sixth full-length studio album brought in 53% of the vote.
The timing of the set’s release is fitting: “For this album, I didn’t realize how close death was,” Welch recently said in a cover-story interview with L’Officiel. “It was sort of like, Oh, death is just a doorway. Also, if the last album [Dance Fever] was a fairy tale, this one is a horror film, so it all made sense.”
The frontwoman was referring to her experience suffering an ectopic pregnancy onstage — which caused her fallopian tube to rupture and required emergency surgery — in 2023. “As you can see, I have this well of grief that I’m trying to find ways to navigate,” she said. “I was in this fog, and I had to find meaning and my own belief system.”
“This is the most personal album I’ve ever made, but it’s also my most mythological in a sense. I wanted to create my own folk horror songs within it,” she explained in the interview.
The 12-song tracklist of Everybody Scream is led by its title track followed by “One of the Greats,” both of which were previewed ahead of the full collection’s release.
Looking ahead to performing the music from Everybody Scream live on tour, Welch told NPR that the stage is her place “to let how big the feelings are out, you know? Like, if I feel deranged, which sometimes I often do, and if I feel like I want to scream but I can’t, or I want to weep but I can’t, or just to move my body, like, violently almost, to get something out of me. That is my favorite thing about songs is they hold so many different things at once, and that’s my favorite thing about performance. You know, it is endless.”
Among the new releases trailing behind Everybody Scream are Tyler, The Creator’s “Mother,” with 15% of the vote; Reneé Rapp’s “Lucky,” with 6% of the vote, and Brent Faiyaz’s “Have To,” with 2% of the vote. Twenty percent of voters chose “other,” meaning their personal pick was not on the list.
This marks Carlile’s fourth time as musical guest on SNL and her second appearance this year, following an April duet with Elton John promoting their joint project Who Believes in Angels?. On Saturday’s show, she took center stage solo, delivering two emotionally charged performances.
Opening with “Church & State,” Carlile sang of a “failing empire” and sociopolitical unrest in a haunting arrangement co-written with producer Andrew Watt and longtime collaborators Phil and Tim Hanseroth.
She followed with “Human,” a soaring ballad that reflects on vulnerability and resilience — also the name of her upcoming Human Tour, which kicks off in February 2026.
The two songs are from Carlile’s eighth studio album, Returning to Myself, released Oct. 25. It marks her first solo LP since 2021’s In These Silent Days, which peaked at No. 11 on the Billboard 200, topped the Rock and Americana/Folk charts, and won multiple Grammy awards, including Best Americana Album and awards for “Broken Horses.” It also received seven Grammy nominations overall.
Since her last solo project, Carlile has remained a central figure in American roots and rock music — curating music festivals (Girls Just Wanna Weekend, Echoes Through the Canyon), forming the country supergroup The Highwomen, and collaborating with legends like Elton John, Joni Mitchell and Tanya Tucker.
Her SNL appearance follows a busy October that included performing at Mitchell’s Joni Jam at the Hollywood Bowl and announcing her return to Europe in fall 2026 after the North American leg of her tour.
Carlile also appeared in the episode’s promos, stealing the scene with a joke about noticing co-star Ashley Padilla’s haircut before Top Gun: Maverick actor Miles Teller, who hosted this week’s episode. “The second I saw you, I knew you had that new-haircut glow,” Carlile deadpanned — leading Padilla to declare her the new host.
Mariah Carey‘s welcome to the Christmas season is here. The “All I Want for Christmas Is You” hitmaker made an official announcement to kick off the holidays in partnership with Sephora.
“Halloween slayed,” Carey says in the Joseph Kahn-directed ad that dropped as Halloween (Oct. 31) came to a close. “But now … it’s time!”
There’s one problem: Someone’s rummaged through the pop diva’s Sephora bag and pilfered the new beauty goodies she snagged for the 2025 holidays.
In the lighthearted spot, Carey demands someone spill the tea on who stole her makeup so she can ring in the season of her modern Christmas carol, and — spoiler alert — it’s not the Grinch.
It’s Billy Eichner as an overworked elf advocating for better treatment at Christmastime.
“Bad news, Mariah Carey,” the comedian taunts. “The elves are striking this year. Elf revenge for putting us through holiday hell! Santa’s helper quit. I’m pawning this so I can afford elf therapy!”
“That’s my blush, elf boy,” Carey says.
“Your lipstick? I’m taking it. No bells. No cheer. No glam. Bye, sweetie,” Eichner throws back.
The Christmas commercial comes right after Carey dropped a collection of holiday merch, like a snow globe that plays “All I Want for Christmas Is You”; a Christmas sweater, earmuffs, socks, pajamas, robe and slippers; ornaments and stockings; holiday baking supplies and a large inflatable lawn decoration. Mariah might not “want a lot for Christmas,” but she’s given fans plenty to add to their Amazon wish lists.
Watch Carey’s “It’s Time!!!!!” announcement below to find out how she saves Christmas from being canceled. Oh, and go ahead and press play on her classic “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” the song that Christmas music lovers have listened to enough to make it Carey’s longest Hot 100 reign (with 18 total weeks at No. 1, four of which were just last year).
With Halloween falling on a Friday this year, it looks like we’re getting two full weekends of Halloween celebration.
Things kicked off last week, with Victoria Justice hosting her “Love Zombie” Halloween & Single Release Party in Los Angeles and embodying her new song by dressing up as the titular undead character. Bette Midler‘s New York Restoration Project Hulaween Gala hit New York City over the weekend, and Midler hit the red carpet dressed as her own Divine Miss M persona next to Andy Cohen as Andy Warhol. Other celebs at Midler’s party: Ben Platt and husband Noah Galvin as Hugh Hefner and a Playboy Playmate, Darren Criss and wife Mia Criss as New York clowns, and Michael Kors and husband Lance LePere as taxi drivers.
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But some stars didn’t need a party to get dolled up. Paris Hilton took to Instagram to show off her “Oops… I Did It Again!”-era Britney Spears costume, complete with red latex bodysuit. “Oops, I did it again … Starting off #Halloweek by honoring my Queen @BritneySpears,” Hilton captured the series of photos and videos paying homage to the 2000 music video. Hilton kept the Hallow-fun going by sharing her family’s Toy Story-inspired costumes with People, with the heiress dressed as Bo Peep.
Janelle Monáe is no stranger to Halloween, and this year, she transformed into Beetlejuice (don’t say that name three times!) from the 1988 Tim Burton-directed classic. The elaborate get-up comes amid Monáe’s Wondaween Halloween festival, and she promises Beetlejuice is only “costume #1” for her week of Halloween activities.
And that’s just scratching the surface. We have Megan Thee Stallion dressed as Cupid to promote her latest single “Lover Girl” before #Hottieween; Kane Brown as Papa Smurf and his wife Katelyn as Austin Powers; Keke Palmer as Jessica Alba’s aspiring choreographer character from 2003’s Honey; and Chloë Bailey channeling her mentor Beyoncé dressed as Foxy Cleopatra in 2002’s Austin Powers in Goldmember.
From career milestones to new music releases to major announcements and those little important moments, Billboard editors highlight uplifting moments in Latin music. Here’s what happened in the Latin music world this week.
Kali Uchis to Receive Special Honor
Kali Uchis has been named a 2025 ASCAP Women Behind the Music, alongside honorees Kehlani and KPop Demon Hunters’ lead vocalist EJAE. “Every year, ASCAP looks forward to spotlighting some of music’s most extraordinary women by honoring them for their achievements at our Women Behind the Music event,” said Nicole George-Middleton, ASCAP Executive Vice President & Head of Creative Membership, in a statement. “This year we are thrilled to recognize three women who are pushing boundaries and capturing the world’s attention across different genres. Their creative success has propelled them to the top of the charts and is set to inspire the next generation of women in music.”
The Colombian artist will receive her award at the 17th annual ASCAP Women Behind the Music event, taking place Wednesday, Nov. 12in Los Angeles, just weeks after her Superstar Q&A at the 2025 Billboard Latin Music Week in Miami last month.
Lele Pons and Guaynaa are celebrating their first Halloween together as parents. Just days before the spooky holiday on Oct. 31, the Venezuelan social media star and Puerto Rican artist shared a photo of their adorable costume alongside their baby girl. In the cute carousel, the family of three is seen dressed up as Peter Pan (Guaynaa), Wendy Darling (Lele) and Tinkerbell (their daughter) — in costumes designed by Karina Garcia, according to the Instagram post.
This week, Juan Luis Guerra was named “Patrimonio Musical y Poético de República Dominicana” (Musical and Poetic Heritage of the Dominican Republic) by Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores (MIREX, Ministry of Foreign Affairs) in his native Dominican Republic.
“His career transcends the awards and distinctions he has accumulated,” said Minister Roberto Álvarez during the ceremony, according to a press release. “What is truly significant is his ability to narrate — with poetic verses that seduce and captivate the imagination and the heart — the everyday experiences of our people: their dreams of social justice, their deep faith, their joy, and their unwavering sense of humor.”
During the event, which coincides with the National Day of Merengue and National Day of Bachata, Guerra — behind timeless hits such as “Bachata Rosa,” “La Bilirrubina,” and “Mi Bendicion” — expressed the following: “I would like to conclude by giving glory and honor to the Lord Jesus. If there is one thing I am sure of, it is that my melodies, metaphors, and all my songs come from him.”
The Latin Recording Academy, in partnership with the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation, has announced its inaugural recipient of the Latin Music Educator Award. Honoring an “exceptional educator from the global music community who is making a significant impact by incorporating Latin music into their curriculum,” according to a statement, the first annual award was handed to Luciana Ortega of the Instituto Santa María de San Carlos, in Chile.
As part of the award, the school’s music program will receive a $10,000 instrument donation. Ortega — who has been teaching music for more than 10 years — will be honored during the 26th Annual Latin GRAMMY Week in Las Vegas. “We are proud to honor Luciana Ortega with the first Latin Music Educator Award,” said Manuel Abud, CEO of The Latin Recording Academy. “Her daily commitment to music students brings to life our mission to honor, celebrate, nurture and elevate Latin music and those that ensure its enduring legacy.”
The reunion of Oasis, of the long-feuding Gallagher brothers, isn’t so much the stuff of legend, a surprise no one saw coming, or a comeback of the ages. Chalk it down as a rock ‘n’ roll miracle.
Oasis split proper in 2009, following another backstage row, and any flicker of hope was snuffed out two years later when acrimony turned legal. Even the Gallaghers’ mom Peggy stepped in, pleading for her boys to bury the hatchet. All to no avail.
That was half a world away, a lifetime ago. Miracles do happen. Australians were witness to one Friday night, Oct. 31, as Oasis swept into Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium, the opener for the Australian lap of their Live ’25 world tour, and their first show on these shores in 19 years.
The Victorian capital is always buzzing at this time of the year. The Melbourne Cup Carnival is underway, so too is Halloween, and at month’s end, the towering Melbourne Cricket Ground hosted an international cricket match, the visiting Indian men’s team taking on the national team.
On showday, Oasis t-shirts are the dress code for Melbourne’s CBD. In every café, on every sidewalk, an excitable punter in their Oasis kit. Bucket hats, branded Adidas jackets. The pop-up Oasis store in central has been booked out for the months, and the queues are disheartening. If merchandise is a good gauge, there’s only one show in town.
Marvel is an appropriate first stop. Once inside the Docklands sporting venue, fans can grab selfies with its superhero gatekeepers from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, including a massive “Hulkbuster” Iron Man replica.
The other superheroes would take the stage at 8:45 p.m.
Oasis’ band members, as they’ve done on previous dates, made their entrance to the pounding beats of the instrumental “F—ing’ In The Bushes,” then switched on the jukebox for two hours of hits and fan-faves. The retractable roof was closed, a good decision after a day of uncertain weather, though denying these these Manchester lads the comforts of home.
Kicking off with “Hello,” into which Liam inserted the lyrics “it’s good to be back,” then “Acquiesce,” and “Morning Glory,” provided an opening combination that hit hard and fast. “G’day,” Liam told the 58,000 gathered fans, Tina Arena and Jelly Roll among them. “Did you miss us? Because we missed you.”
This older, mature version of Liam is chattier than the chap we remember, and much less surly. Now aged 53, he loves a bit of banter. There’s a silly story about bumping into “Drew The Kangaroo” on a walk at the seaside, and regular words of encouragement to the audience.
The hits kept coming. “Cigarettes & Alcohol,” “Fade Away,” “Supersonic,” “Roll With It,” and a break for Liam, as Noel took the mic and the spotlight for his own mini-set, including “Talk Tonight,” “Half the World Away” and “Little by Little.”
For a late set rendition of “Whatever,” Liam inserts a lyric from The Beatles’ “Octopus’s Garden,” a tip of the bucket hat to their own heroes.
Noel’s guitar work is note perfect. Each solo, complete and exact. The Gallaghers, when they’re sharing the stage, don’t tread on each other’s toes. But, importantly, they’re fully committed, and generous.
“Nice one for putting up with us for so many years,” Liam told the faithful in Melbourne, many of whom flew from interstate or New Zealand for the occasion. “We f***ing love ya.”
The Manchester rockers have always drawn a crowd. All seven of their studio albums hit No. 1 on the Official U.K. Chart, as did their 2010 hits compilation, Time Flies 1994-2009 – for a total of eight leaders. Along the way, the rockers have collected six BRIT Awards, including the Outstanding Contribution to British Music, two Ivor Novellos, and 17 NME Awards. Some 18 million people applied for tickets when dates for this world tour were first announced, with 2.6 million fans securing entry to the show. The only thing missing is entry in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. That will come.
This tour down under coincides with the 30th anniversary of the release of “Wonderwall” on Oct. 30, 1995, a song deeply embedded in Australian culture, which logged 11 consecutive weeks at No. 1 on the ARIA Chart and topped triple j ’s Hottest 100 songs of the past 20 years, which counted down in 2013.
“Wish this baby happy birthday. Thirty years Wonderwall,” Liam remarked as Oasis dropped their signature song into the encore, bookended by “Don’t Look Back In Anger” and the final number, “Champagne Supernova.” Few bands can swing out three songs of this caliber at the end of their set.
A fan tried to hog the limelight, and create his own supernova, by lighting a flare several minutes from the end, earning a reprimand from Liam, who hissed “naughty naughty naughty,” channeling his best Mr C. He followed up with a strongly worded tweet.
The enduring image, however, wasn’t of a moment of stupidity from a fan, but a glimpse of brotherly love, as the Gallaghers briefly hugged it out before leaving the stage.
Earlier, Brisbane’s Ball Park Music warmed up with songs from their own deep catalog, including the right-on-cue “Please Don’t Move To Melbourne,” lifted from their domestic chart-topping 2025 album Like Love. Being here supporting Oasis is “a dream come true,” remarked frontman Sam Cromack, wearing an AC/DC shirt, a band that will be playing stadiums in the weeks ahead. For thousands at Marvel, being in the room with an active Oasis is a dream come true.
With their swagger, attitude, style, and songs that could live forever, Oasis might be the last great rock ‘n’ roll band. This tour is off to a blinder, a result for anyone in the place who wanted, waited for this band, and used the opportunity to go let it all out, and sing at the top of their lungs.
Produced by Live Nation Australia Oasis’ Live ’25 tour continues Saturday (Nov. 1) and Tuesday (Nov. 4) at Marvel Stadium, then moves to Sydney for back-to-back shows at Accor Stadium on Friday, Nov. 7 and Saturday, Nov. 8.
Oasis setlist at Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium, Friday, 31st October
Hello Acquiesce Morning Glory Some Might Say Bring It on Down Cigarettes & Alcohol Fade Away Supersonic Roll With It Talk Tonight (sung by Noel) Half the World Away (sung by Noel) Little By Little (sung by Noel) D’You Know What I Mean? Stand By Me Cast No Shadow Slide Away Whatever Live Forever Rock ’n’ Roll Star
Encore The Masterplan (sung by Noel) Don’t Look Back in Anger (sung by Noel) Wonderwall Champagne Supernova
Australian Oasis’ ‘Live ‘25’ Tour Dates Friday, Oct. 31 -– Marvel Stadium, Melbourne, Australia (*show completed) Saturday, Nov 1 — Marvel Stadium, Melbourne, Australia Tuesday, Nov. 4 — Marvel Stadium, Melbourne, Australia Friday, Nov. 7 — Accor Stadium, Sydney, Australia Saturday, Nov. 8 — Accor Stadium, Sydney, Australia
