The collections were identified by The Atlantic's Alex Reisner, who reported that they are circulating within the AI-development community. Source
There will be 100 categories at the 2027 Grammys, up from 78 following the great consolidation of 2012.
Music's big night will also celebrate Best Asian Pop Music Performance during its ceremony in February 2027
The industry vet will run the Nashville label with Katie Dean.
The Grammy Awards update rules and add to their categories in response to proposals from members every year, and 2027 is no exception. The next show, taking place on Feb.
Kate Nash and Lily Allen’s feet aside, there haven’t been that many musicians turning to OnlyFans for an extra source of revenues in recent times. A BBC investigation published this week may well strengthen that trend.
The 17-date tour uniting the New Orleans hip-hop labels is slated to kick off on Sept. 11 in Houston.
Here’s a pop-quiz question to store in your memory banks: how many listeners does retired Brazilian football star Ronaldinho have on Spotify? The answer, right now, is 2.4 million.
Streaming service Qobuz has regularly been in the press noting its growth, but this morning it has actually published some figures to quantify that. The French company says that its revenues grew by 45.7% in 2025; that it now has 1.2 million monthly active users; and that its average annual revenue...
It’s very clear that some AI-music services have trained their models on huge datasets of commercial music. But which songs exactly? That’s the question at the heart of lawsuits against Suno and Udio, and it’s also the subject of a fascinating investigation by The Atlantic’s ‘AI Watchdog’ project.
The UK Parliament’s Culture, Media and Sport (CMS) committee certainly has its dander up when it comes to urging changes in the music industry. Its latest report focuses on the barriers British artists face when touring Europe. Yes, this is a post-Brexit thing.
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For decades, the music industry has accepted a compromise in how royalties from public performance are distributed. When music is played in cafes, restaurants, retail stores, gyms, and other licensed venues, businesses pay fees with the expectation that the rights creators will be compensated for...
Attackers used social engineering to access third-party business apps and steal patient information
The singer slammed "powerful, rich people" gathering at the People's House to watch the violent bloodsport and the "vile and racist" comment one fighter made about Michelle Obama.
Boy George, it turns out, IS a man with conviction… that AI can help artists rather than pose an existential threat to their livelihoods. He’s working with a new startup called Artist Included to prove it.
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Artist Included was founded by entrepreneur Paul "PK" Kemsley and entertainment attorney and film producer Jeremy Rosen. Source
The Buenos Aires arena opened in 2019 and hosts more than 250 events a year, drawing more than 2.5 million fans annually. Source
Universal Music Group division Republic Collective has partnered with Indian music entrepreneur Shivam Malhotra’s US-based enterprise Ziza Inc. to launch Ziza Records. The multi-year joint venture will focus on developing […] The post is from Music Ally.
The series turns artists' album releases into filmed live shows at intimate venues, which stream on YouTube for fans worldwide. Source
Look to AI agents and open source to escape the vendor-driven upgrade cycle
Nextcloud rollout shows locally controlled storage is one thing; getting users off Office is quite another
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Bonnie Tyler has emerged from an induced coma following emergency surgery in Portugal.
The New York rap group helped to celebrate the Knicks' championship victory by revisiting Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)
A songwriter’s lawsuit against Ricky Martin over his 2014 hit “Vida” has been revived on appeal in a “perpetual quest” for “copyright justice,” sending the case back to trial for another round of litigation.
A federal judge has dismissed singer Dawn Richard’s sexual abuse and breach of contract lawsuit against Sean Combs, citing the statute of limitations. A federal judge has dismissed all 18 causes of action in singer Dawn Richard’s sexual abuse and breach of contract lawsuit filed against Sean...
Jay-Z’s classic 1996 debut is getting the exclusive reissue treatment as Target releases a 30th anniversary limited-edition white vinyl run. To celebrate the 30th anniversary of Jay-Z’s 1996 debut album, Reasonable Doubt, Target is offering an exclusive anniversary edition of the album in creamy...
Jelly Roll and Bunnie XO met in 2015 and married in a secret Las Vegas courthouse ceremony in August 2016.
Are gen AI companies actively developing their music models with the same collections of copyrighted tracks? And despite ongoing discussions about free-for-all training, is this process far more systematic than we’ve been led to believe?
Sheryl Crow has slammed President Donald Trump and his administration for staging the UFC Freedom 250 event last night at the White House, describing it as “disgraceful and void of decency.” The singer-songwriter, who has been very outspoken against Trump in the past, shared a post on Instagram...
The Brooklyn rapper dropped an impressive verse incorporating every Knicks starter, while also shouting out each of the five boroughs.
The two country stars surprised fans with a duet version of Reba McEntire's "Whoever's in New England" during Johnson's set.
From Myke Towers to Young Miko and more, these are the artists who performed alongside Benito at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano.
Proceeds after fees from tickets for the Fourth of July event in Los Angeles will benefit Feeding America
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Bonnie Tyler is no longer in a coma, but remains “very unwell” in intensive care in Portugal following emergency surgery back in May. “Total Eclipse of the Heart” singer Bonnie Tyler is still recovering after undergoing emergency intestinal surgery last month that saw her placed in an induced coma.
Los Angeles quartet the Linda Lindas, who first captured national attention as teenagers (or pre-teenagers) in 2018, have signed with Reprise-Warner Records and celebrated by releasing the new single and video “Burning Out,” likely a precursor to a third album from the group.
Second Catalyst SD-WAN Manager flaw exploited as an 0-day this month
Vydia operates a cloud-based platform that supports labels, artists, and agencies across the music ecosystem. As its client roster expanded, each new label deal brought a surge in payees and monthly transactions, putting pressure on Vydia’s royalty and advances processes.
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HarbourView has scored a multifaceted partnership agreement, extending to catalog development, “new creative ventures,” and more, with former Rufus lead singer Chaka Khan.
Executive producer Ben Winston is no stranger to producing variety specials. He counts “The Late Late Show,” “The Grammy Awards,” and more among his credits. When it came to bringing “Wicked: One Wonderful Night” to audiences, his biggest concern was: “How do we do justice to this thing?” Winston...
Worried that an unexpected strike could take out critical orbital systems, Pentagon researchers want to know how fast the industry thinks it could launch replacements
The “Total Eclipse of the Heart” singer’s family still expect her to make a full recovery, and potentially return to the stage this fall
Richard’s lawyer said they will refile the heart of the Danity Kane singer’s case in New York state court
After the Knicks’ first NBA Championship win in over 50 years, the team will appear on The Tonight Show for a special episode featuring Wu-Tang Clan. New York City is celebrating this week after the Knicks’ first NBA Championship win in over 50 years, culminating in the team’s appearance on...
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Weather-related delays, evacuations, and logistical issues bombarded the final day of the 2026 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Tennessee. Bonnaroo 2026 was hit with inclement weather on its final day, echoing the weather-related issues that beset the 2025 edition of the Tennessee music and arts...
New Orleans icons Cash Money Records and No Limit Records — two of the most legendary labels in hip-hop history — are taking their Verzuz battle last year to arenas nationwide later this year with a tour featuring Master P, Birdman, Juvenile, Silkk The Shocker, Mannie Fresh, B.G, Mia X, Choppa...
YouTube launches ‘Music Nights,’ a series of exclusive live concerts “for dedicated fans,” featuring album release parties and more. Just a week after Spotify reportedly began shopping around to secure licensing to stream live events, YouTube claps back with “Music Nights.” The new series of...
The Australian singer-songwriter’s new album The Gem arrives in September
Taylor Swift’s run as a true action figure on the charts continues as her “Toy Story 5” song “I Knew It, I Knew You” was announced Monday as debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. It’s only the third time a theme song from an animated Disney film has reached the summit, following […]
Free VM Essentials license and cut-price Zerto dangled at customers eyeing a platform escape
Back in April, Lil Baby sued hemp brand Bay Smokes over a marketing partnership turned sour. Now, we have a full-fledged legal battle on our hands, as the self-proclaimed “#1 online dispensary” has fired back with a countersuit.
Grainge delivered remarks at an official gala for Music Awards Japan, according to UMG. Source
Joins the ranks of Nottingham Uni and 100 other unnamed victims
Este fin de semana, Spotify reunió a Ryan Castro con algunos de sus mayores fans en Bogotá para una celebración muy especial. La noche rindió homenaje a las raíces del artista nacido en Medellín, al vínculo que ha construido con su público y a las historias que lo han llevado a convertirse en EL...
This past weekend, Spotify brought Ryan Castro back to Bogotá for a special celebration with some of his biggest fans. The night paid tribute to the Medellín-born artist’s roots, the connection he’s built with his audience, and the stories that have earned him the title of EL CANTANTE DEL GHETTO...
Don't hold your breath, though – architect Brian Goetz warns devs it will likely still be preview in next LTS release
Lin-Manuel Miranda has penned a new original song for Disney’s live-action “Moana” “Along The Way” with both “Moana” actresses leading the vocals. The song is performed by Catherine Laga‘aia, who portrays Moana in the upcoming film; Dwayne Johnson, who reprises his role as the demigod Maui; and...
Oliver Tree was among six people killed in a helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday. He was 32
Julia Garner also makes a cameo in the clip for the Confessions II single
Federal Data Center Enhancement Act (FDCEA) of 2023 covers standards including security and sustainability
26 years late and no threat unless you still run a PDP-11/70 and rely on short-wave timekeeping broadcasts
Thirty years on, the podcast Freedom Needs a Soundtrack revisits the star-studded benefit that brought Tibet’s struggle to a mass audience
National backlash against hyperscale AI infrastructure accelerates as Nashville, Georgia, Birmingham, Texas, and Utah controversies converge around property rights, ratepayer impacts, transmission corridors, animal welfare, and stranded-asset risk.
Having built his reputation at Interscope, Joie Manda now runs his own label (Encore Recordings) and publishing company (Platinum Grammar) – and is once again making waves and breaking artists… Source
Global music streaming subscribers grew 10.1% to reach 921.6 million in 2025, according to MIDiA’s just-published music subscriber market shares report . While growth slowed compared to 2024, it remained in the double digits, with the 1 billion subscriber landmark now firmly in sight. Source
“KPop Demon Hunters” fans rejoice. Ahead of the film’s one-year anniversary, Lego will release a 825-piece set inspired by Derpy and Sussie Bird. The set will be available for pre-sale globally on LEGO.com and will launch in stores starting Aug. 1.
Turns out, Amanda Seyfried’s viral cover of Joni Mitchell’s “California” on “The Tonight Show” wasn’t pure coincidence — the Oscar-nominated actor was once attached to play the singer-songwriter in a biopic.
Chaka Khan is an 11-time GRAMMY Award-winner Source
Spotify’s flagship playlist is getting more of a human touch, albeit only in the US for now. Its team of editors will now be appearing in videos within ‘New Music Friday’ to talk about some of each week’s tracks.
Spotify and YouTube Music have been competing increasingly fiercely in the podcasts space. Now exclusive live-music concerts are emerging as another key facet of their rivalry.
Ariana Grande has launched a new charitable endeavour. The Brighter Days Ahead Foundation will include four separate funds focused on organisations “that provide the safe space and care that is desperately needed by so many right now”.
We’ve covered various announcements by major labels about new imprints and partnerships in China focused on traditional artists. However, Warner Music China’s latest deal has a twist.
Y’know someone who’s not suffering from ‘blue dot fever’ this year? The Weeknd. That’s according to Live Nation, which published some stats to celebrate the start of the latest leg of his ‘After Hours Til Dawn Stadium Tour’.
Total comprises $358.6M domestically and $553.3M from international markets Source
Richie has become the latest artist to file trademark applications focused on his voice, in an effort to protect himself from unauthorised exploitation by AI cloning.
The four-time Grammy winner filed four applications, each covering audio of him saying a phrase drawn from his songs. Source
The social-media bans for children are catching. The UK government has this morning confirmed its widely-leaked plans to follow Australia’s lead in banning social media for under-16s. Which social media?
Amy Mackie will oversee ticketing strategy and operations across Australia, New Zealand, Asia and the UK. Source
The King of Pop is now the King of Biopics, as Michael moonwalks past Bohemian Rhapsody to become the highest-grossing musical biopic in history. It’s official: Universal and Lionsgate’s Michael Jackson biopic Michael has surpassed the Queen/Freddie Mercury biopic Bohemian Rhapsody to become the...
The late Minnesota rapper Eyedea has a new LP, thanks to AI-cloned vocals and handwritten lyrics preserved by the artist’s mom. A new 14-song collection, 15-Year-Old Shit Talking, recreating the voice of late underground rapper Eyedea, is out now via most streaming platforms and on CD through...
Singer Oliver Tree has died after a helicopter crash in Brazil that resulted in the deaths of six people. He was just 32 years old. Oliver Tree, who first gained fame in 2010 at the age of 17 working with artists like Skrillex and Zeds Dead, has died after two helicopters collided in the air […]
When some look toward the U.S. semiquincentennial and consider what examplar might best represent American achievement or the nation’s character, only one thing inevitably comes to mind: wrestling.
1 There’s only one problem with this movie…IT’S MISSING THE THIRD ACT! Forget the reunification like in “Behind the Music,” all those years after the band stopped having hits, what happened then? I was surprised that wasn’t covered in the movie.
Eccentric musician known for his viral videos among six people who died in when two helicopters collided mid-air in Rio de Janeiro
Unlock a party. | Image: Conclave I have this vivid memory of walking to pick up my oldest from school in June of 2022. For a variety of reasons, I was in a very bad place mentally. And to make matters worse, it was brutally hot.
Fans are outraged as Rod Stewart was spotted at a Scotland FIFA World Cup match less than a day after he abruptly cancelled a California show due to illness.
Plans for new event at the Secret Garden Party site and Womad Glasgow are dashed, but others remain optimistic Hosting Scotland’s first Womad festival seemed like an easy sell for Glasgow, the country’s gig capital and self-proclaimed “dynamic global hub for music lovers”.
The AFM’s lawsuit against Universal Music and Warner Music is now one component of “a global fight,” as the UK’s Musicians’ Union has backed the litigation and urged other unions yet to “take on major corporations who intend to exploit their rights without consent.” The Musicians’ Union today...
The original songwriters of a University of Michigan fight song are fighting back against the song’s publishers over alleged licensing interference. The realm of termination clause legal battles continues to heat up, following the high-profile cases involving Salt-N-Pepa and 2 Live Crew.
Other western acts have attempted to crack country’s music scene since singer’s breakout success in 2018 One week after announcing she was “cancer free”, the British pop star Jessie J did what any recovering patient would do and travelled thousands of miles around the world to perform for an...
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Is the era of voice trademarks upon us? It seems that way, as Lionel Richie has become the latest entertainment professional to file related applications amid AI’s rapid expansion.
It turns out Infinite Reality/Napster’s huge funding round was even more suspicious than we thought: Now, two federal cases are in motion against the individual who allegedly “fraudulently obtained” almost 240 million of the company’s shares. The U.S.
1 It was invigorating! Now the truth is if you were a rock music fan before the advent of the internet you know Rush, because the band’s music was played on the radio, which you were addicted to, it was your Bible, your source, your heart. But you might not have been a Rush fan. […]
As the next Phonorecords proceeding approaches, one issue deserves attention: should the physical and download mechanical royalty rate reset to 12¢, or should the 2027 adjusted rate become the new baseline?
There is an apparent paradox in today’s streaming-dominated music market: major labels are losing share (on a distribution basis) yet long-tail indies are finding it ever harder to achieve scale. So, is the trend fragmentation or concentration? The perplexing answer is that it is both. Source
Spotify House returned to CMA Fest for its seventh year, taking over Nashville’s Ole Red from June 4-6. Curated by the team behind Hot Country, the event brought together some of the genre’s biggest stars alongside breakout and emerging artists.
Rare Full Court Rehearing Granted in Copyright Case Against Kat Von D’s Miles Davis Tattoo — It’s rare for a Circuit Court to rehear a case en banc. Even more rare: one of the leading copyright circuits to grant en banc rehearing to consider its long-standing, foundational precedent on the standard...
For millions of fans, Friday means one thing: new music. On Spotify, New Music Friday has become a global go-to for discovering new releases each week. Now, for listeners in the U.S., we’re bringing you even closer to the music and the experts who curate it.
The UK city of Liverpool’s music heritage did not start with the Beatles. Its thriving port made it a gateway for American jazz, blues and R&B as well as Irish folk music well before the Fab Four emerged.
Eras. Easter eggs. Masters. Monoculture. It has been 20 years since Swift released her debut single, setting in motion a career so extraordinary, it permanently redefined the concept of pop stardom.
This is the second time this has happened, an English act that has been hiding in plain sight, successful across the pond, only gets traction here in the U.S. years later. That’s the story of Olivia Dean and now Sienna Spiro.
Pride Month is a time for celebration, reflection, and amplifying the diverse stories and perspectives from the LGBTQIA+ community that enrich our world. To help you connect with these powerful narratives, our editors have highlighted five must-hear audiobooks to stream this month.
I have tested more portable MIDI controllers than I can keep track of, and I will tell you right now: 37 keys is the ideal size. While Arturia's 25-key MiniLab MK3 is a solid controller that easily fits in a backpack, it feels a bit claustrophobic.
As Spotify’s global RADAR program enters its sixth year in Italy, a new class of artists is stepping into the spotlight. Today, we’re announcing the six emerging acts joining RADAR Italia: Sara Gioielli, faccianuvola, Angelica Bove, prima stanza a destra, Visino Bianco, and Emili Kasa.
You are not alone In case you were wondering what the AI platforms do with the books, music, journalism,. photographs, movies, Facebook posts, YouTube videos and other IP they steal, here it is.
As podcast formats evolve in the streaming era, podcasting needs updated, transparent metrics that accurately reflect reach and active engagement. Starting today, play counts will now reflect the number of times an episode was watched or listened to for at least thirty seconds.
Female artists who hire producers risk losing creative control before a single song is released. On this week’s podcast episode, Xylo Aria, founder of Music Production for Women (MPW), tells us how she learned this the hard way, by paying for sessions where male producers overrode her vision,...
After a successful first year , MIDiA's audio creator survey is back. We are once again inviting spoken-word audio creators to share their experiences and help build a better understanding of this rapidly growing creator segment. Source
Deezer will now scan your playlists on other streaming platforms to detect AI-generated music. Deezer was the first of the big streaming services to start labeling AI-generated music. It even offered its tech to other platforms, but it doesn't seem like it had many buyers.
A group of independent musicians is suing Google claiming it trained Lyria on their uploads. | Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge If you've uploaded a song to YouTube, Google almost certainly considers your video fair game for training its Lyria music AI, it just won't admit it right now.
Streaming TV services are entering a new phase of smartphone competition. For years, their strategic focus has been on content depth: exclusive shows, premium originals, and sports rights. Yet on mobile, the battle for engagement is increasingly shaped by experience as much as content. Source
Last month, RADAR U.K. artist Skye Newman took the stage in East London for a special performance celebrating the release of her debut album, SE9. Nearly 1,000 of the singer-songwriter’s top fans filled the historic Hackney Church for an unforgettable night.