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- Weezer released their ninth studio album Everything Will Be Alright in the End, which reached No. 5 in the US. It was the band's first album on Republic Records and marked the return of producer Ric Ocasek, who had produced the 1994 debut album The Blue Album and the 2001 Green Album.
- Don Henley sued The Duluth Trading Company over alleged unauthorized use of his name, trademarks and publicity rights in an email advertisement using the pun "Don a Henley and Take it easy" to promote Henley shirts. Duluth settled the suit the following April and published an apology on its website.
- Taylor Swift was named Billboard Woman of the Year for the second time on October 10, 2014. She became the first artist to receive the award twice. The honor recognizes women whose success, leadership and innovation influence the music industry.
- George Ezra's debut studio album, Wanted on Voyage, reached No. 1 on the UK album chart.
- Meghan Trainor's debut single "All About That Bass" began a four-week run at No. 1 on the UK singles chart.
- The concert film One Direction: Where We Are – The Concert Film was released in cinemas. Its worldwide theatrical run ended the following day, and the film set a record as the highest-grossing event cinema production, with net revenues of $15 million.
- Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga's collaborative album Cheek to Cheek reached No. 1 on the US Billboard 200. The album was successful worldwide, and the duo won a Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album.
- British singer George Ezra reaches No. 1 on the UK albums chart with his debut album, Wanted on Voyage. It becomes the UK’s third best-selling album of 2014.