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Landon Barker Joins Big Loud Rock, Announces New Single "If I Ever Talk to God"

Landon Barker has signed with Big Loud Rock and will release his new single, "If I Ever Talk to God," this Friday. This marks his first new music in years, following a period of significant personal and creative growth.

Variety Music · Jun 25, 2026

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MusicNation Becomes First Middle East Signatory to Human Artistry Campaign

MusicNation joins the Human Artistry Campaign, marking its role in advancing the UAE's vision for musical copyright protection and enforcement.

Jun 25, 2026Music Business Worldwide

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SoundExchange Appoints Michele Page as General Counsel

Michele Page, formerly VP at Peloton Interactive and Nielsen, joins SoundExchange as its new General Counsel.

Jun 25, 2026Music Business Worldwide

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Joy Division Live Box Set Arrives This September

A new boxed set of live Joy Division concert recordings, documenting the band's tragically short but impactful career, will be released in September.

Jun 25, 2026Variety Music

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Reservoir and TU Publishing Form Joint Venture for Latin Music

Reservoir will act as the exclusive publisher for all current and future writers signed to TU Publishing, solidifying a new partnership in Latin music.

Jun 25, 2026Music Business Worldwide

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Ryman Hospitality exploring options for Grand Ole Opry owner Opry Entertainment Group

Ryman Hospitality, the Nashville-based REIT, has engaged Morgan Stanley to evaluate its options for Opry Entertainment Group after receiving inbound interest from various organizations.

Jun 25, 2026Music Business Worldwide

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AI Music Platform Suno Launches Incubator Program for Indie Artists

Suno, an AI music platform, has introduced an incubator program offering grants to independent artists. This initiative marks the company's latest effort to build goodwill within the music community.

Jun 25, 2026Hollywood Reporter Music

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Kacey Musgraves, Eric Church Among Honorees at 19th Annual ACM Honors

The Academy of Country Music has announced the special award recipients for its 19th annual ACM Honors, including Kacey Musgraves, Ella Langley, and Eric Church. The event takes place on August 19.

Jun 25, 2026Variety Music

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Lionel Richie Halts Minnesota Tour Opener Due to Illness

Lionel Richie, 77, ended his set early at St. Paul, MN's Grand Casino Arena on the opening night of his tour with Earth, Wind & Fire after falling ill. Videos show Richie sitting on stage multiple times before concluding his performance aft

Jun 25, 2026Variety Music

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Whitney Houston’s Estate Denies Singer Was High During Oprah Show Fall

Whitney Houston’s estate clarified on Instagram that the singer fell during a soundcheck for the Oprah show due to darkness and unfamiliarity with the stage, not due to drug use.

Jun 25, 2026Hollywood Reporter Music

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Whitney Houston’s Estate Challenges Oprah’s Claim of On-Stage Fall Due to Drug Use

Whitney Houston’s estate refutes Oprah Winfrey’s recollection that the singer fell off a talk show stage during a 2009 appearance because she was high. The estate clarifies Whitney fell during a sound check, not the live show, and drug use

Jun 24, 2026Variety Music

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Leonard Cohen Estate Opposes Trump Using ‘Hallelujah’ at Freedom 250 Rally

The Leonard Cohen estate objects to President Trump's planned use of "Hallelujah" at the Freedom 250 rally in Washington, D.C. The estate has learned the song is slated for the event.

Jun 24, 2026Variety Music

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Deezer introduces in-app remixing with full artist rights compliance

Deezer now lets users speed up and modify tracks by artists like Céline Dion. Every remix has explicit artist agreement, with streams attributed to original works.

Jun 24, 2026Music Business Worldwide

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Audrey Hobert on Touring After Critically Acclaimed Debut Album

Pop singer-songwriter Audrey Hobert discusses her "Staircase to Stardom" tour, emphasizing her complete creative control and enjoyment in developing the show after her debut album's critical success.

Jun 24, 2026Hollywood Reporter Music

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PPL India Returns: Reinstated as Copyright Society After 12 Years

After a 12-year hiatus, PPL India has been reinstated as a copyright society by the Government of India. The Registrar of Copyrights officially granted the registration on June 11.

Jun 24, 2026Music Business Worldwide

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Live Nation CEO Discussed DOJ Settlement With Trump

Court filings reveal Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino spoke with Trump prior to the DOJ settlement. The company stated no substantive terms were discussed regarding the potential agreement.

Jun 24, 2026Hollywood Reporter Music

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Mr. Fantasy to Tour Before Debut Album Release

Viral sensation Mr. Fantasy announces his first tour, set to embark ahead of his debut album ‘Fantasyland’ which is scheduled for release later this week.

Jun 24, 2026Hollywood Reporter Music

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Live Nation CEO Spoke With Trump Before Surprise Antitrust Trial Settlement

Live Nation confirmed meetings with the DOJ and White House Counsel, alongside CEO Michael Rapino's conversation with President Trump, preceding a surprise antitrust trial settlement.

Jun 24, 2026Variety Music

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HarbourView Acquires Publisher’s Share of Max Martin and Shellback’s Wolf Cousins Catalog

HarbourView has purchased the publisher’s share of select songs from Max Martin and Shellback’s Wolf Cousins, a collective whose compositions include hits recorded by Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, The Weeknd, and more.

Jun 24, 2026Music Business Worldwide

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KGV Kiran Kumar Appointed MD for India & Middle East at The Orchard

KGV Kiran Kumar, formerly Managing Director for The Orchard in India (including Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh), has been promoted to Managing Director for India and the Middle East.

Jun 24, 2026Music Business Worldwide

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Taylor Swift Amends Complaint in "Life of a Showgirl" Trademark Lawsuit

New details emerge in the ongoing trademark dispute over "The Life of a Showgirl" as Taylor Swift's legal team files an amended complaint, following their May motion to dismiss the original lawsuit.

Jun 24, 2026Music Business Worldwide

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Sam Smith Unveils Fifth Album ‘Hazel Eyes’ and New Single ‘My Guy’

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Jun 24, 2026Variety Music

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Max Martin, Shellback Sell Hit Song Catalog to HarbourView

Superstar producers Max Martin and Shellback have sold their Wolf Cousins catalog, including hits for Taylor Swift, The Weeknd, Ariana Grande, Imagine Dragons and Ellie Goulding, to HarbourView.

Jun 24, 2026Hollywood Reporter Music

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Phoebe Bridgers Reveals New Album ‘Lost Weekend’ — Her First Solo Work in Six Years

Phoebe Bridgers has announced "Lost Weekend," her third album and first solo record in six years, marking a highly anticipated return for the artist.

Jun 24, 2026Hollywood Reporter Music

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Max Martin and Shellback Sell Song Catalogs to HarbourView Equity Partners

Max Martin and Shellback, hitmakers for Taylor Swift and Ariana Grande, have sold their song catalogs to HarbourView Equity Partners, marking a significant acquisition for the investment firm.

Jun 24, 2026Variety Music

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Nile Rodgers on Madonna, David Bowie, and Frank Sinatra's Priceless Advice

Legendary producer and Chic co-founder Nile Rodgers discusses his encounters with Madonna, meeting David Bowie, and the impactful advice he received from Frank Sinatra, with whom he shares a Songwriters Hall of Fame membership.

Jun 24, 2026Variety Music

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Reactional Secures $2.8M EIC Grant to Integrate Personalized Music into Gaming

Reactional's patented Music Engine allows players to personalize in-game music and enables developers to create soundtracks that dynamically respond to gameplay in real-time.

Jun 24, 2026Music Business Worldwide

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Landon Barker Joins Big Loud Rock, Announces New Single "If I Ever Talk to God"

Blood, Sweat & Tears Vocalist David Clayton-Thomas Dead at 84

Blood, Sweat & Tears Vocalist David Clayton-Thomas Passes Away at 84

Anthropic Accuses Alibaba of Copying Claude AI for Rival Model Training

MusicNation Becomes First Middle East Signatory to Human Artistry Campaign

SoundExchange Appoints Michele Page as General Counsel

Joy Division Live Box Set Arrives This September

Reservoir and TU Publishing Form Joint Venture for Latin Music

Ryman Hospitality exploring options for Grand Ole Opry owner Opry Entertainment Group

AI Music Platform Suno Launches Incubator Program for Indie Artists

Kacey Musgraves, Eric Church Among Honorees at 19th Annual ACM Honors

Lionel Richie Halts Minnesota Tour Opener Due to Illness

Whitney Houston’s Estate Denies Singer Was High During Oprah Show Fall

Whitney Houston’s Estate Challenges Oprah’s Claim of On-Stage Fall Due to Drug Use

Leonard Cohen Estate Opposes Trump Using ‘Hallelujah’ at Freedom 250 Rally

Deezer introduces in-app remixing with full artist rights compliance

Audrey Hobert on Touring After Critically Acclaimed Debut Album

PPL India Returns: Reinstated as Copyright Society After 12 Years

Live Nation CEO Discussed DOJ Settlement With Trump

Mr. Fantasy to Tour Before Debut Album Release

Live Nation CEO Spoke With Trump Before Surprise Antitrust Trial Settlement

HarbourView Acquires Publisher’s Share of Max Martin and Shellback’s Wolf Cousins Catalog

KGV Kiran Kumar Appointed MD for India & Middle East at The Orchard

Taylor Swift Amends Complaint in "Life of a Showgirl" Trademark Lawsuit

Sam Smith Unveils Fifth Album ‘Hazel Eyes’ and New Single ‘My Guy’

Max Martin, Shellback Sell Hit Song Catalog to HarbourView

Phoebe Bridgers Reveals New Album ‘Lost Weekend’ — Her First Solo Work in Six Years

Max Martin and Shellback Sell Song Catalogs to HarbourView Equity Partners

Nile Rodgers on Madonna, David Bowie, and Frank Sinatra's Priceless Advice

Reactional Secures $2.8M EIC Grant to Integrate Personalized Music into Gaming

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