New ballad releases: November 2 – 8, 2026

This week's ballad highlights span decades and continents, from My Chemical Romance's reclamation of the Billboard 200 with The Black Parade to George Michael's enduring legacy with Careless Whisper. New releases include Charlie Wilson's holiday single Christmas Is You and Hikaru Utada's Virginia Woolf-inspired Shinkansen theme Intentions, while archival footage of George Michael's Faith Tour and a lost Howard Hewett performance resurface. Dolly Parton's early career and songwriting influence are revisited, alongside a tribute to Barbra Streisand's Broadway debut and Dulce's bold linguistic shift in MOTHA.

1. 01

   My Chemical Romance, The Black Parade, Michael Jackson

   My Chemical Romance Tops Billboard 200 with 'The Black Parade' Reissue 20 Years After Original Release

   Nov 4 · 9 outlets

2. 02

   Michael Jackson

   Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ Rides Halloween Boo-sts Back Onto Hot 100

   Nov 3 · 2 outlets

3. 03

   George Michael

   George Michael – Careless Whisper

   Nov 8 · 1 outlet

4. 04

   Bluehomie

   Bluehomie - Healthy Life [Video]

   Nov 8 · 1 outlet

5. 05

   Dolly Parton

   3 Songs Written by Dolly Parton That Became Incredible Hits for Other Artists

   Nov 8 · 1 outlet

6. 06

   Dolly Parton

   60 Years Ago Today, a 20-Year-Old Dolly Parton Released the Sassy Single That Became Her First Country Chart Hit

   Nov 7 · 1 outlet

7. 07

   Charlie Wilson

   Charlie Wilson Kicks Off the Holiday Season With His First Original Christmas Song, “Christmas Is You”

   Nov 6 · 1 outlet

8. 08

   Howard Hewett

   SoulTracks Lost Gem: A Howard Hewett performance that deserved more

   Nov 6 · 1 outlet

9. 09

   George Michael

   George Michael's long-lost ‘Faith Tour’ concert film to screen in Singapore this November

   Nov 9 · 2 outlets

10. 10

    宇多田ヒカル, Virginia Woolf

    Hikaru Utada sets November release for Virginia Woolf-inspired Shinkansen theme ‘Intentions’

    Nov 5 · 1 outlet

11. 11

    Barbra Streisand

    Barbra Streisand et ses débuts fracassants à Broadway : "Ne la laissez pas partir, fermez tout de suite les issues du théâtre"

    Nov 5 · 1 outlet

12. 12

    Dulce

    Dulce reprend la couronne : « MOTHA » change de langue mais garde le culot

    Nov 2 · 1 outlet

13. 13

    A$AP Rocky, Lil Uzi Vert, 初音ミク

    A$AP Rocky, Lil Uzi Vert and Hatsune Miku star in new Fortnite season

    Nov 2 · 1 outlet

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