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Thai singer-songwriter and actor Jeff Satur, whose music has passed 2 billion streams, has signed with Universal Music Southeast Asia (UM SEA), the regional division of Universal Music Group, as he pushes to take T-pop to a global audience. The first major release under the new d
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Charli xcx has canceled her upcoming "Music, Fashion, Film" show in Arizona due to an illness. The singer is currently touring North America and was set to perform following two weekend concerts in Los Angeles.
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Barbara Cane will step down as BMI’s Vice President of Worldwide Creative at the end of the year, concluding a 50-year career. She will continue supporting the company in an advisory role.
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Lionsgate’s bid to have its Michael Jackson biopic, “Michael,” compete in the comedy or musical categories at the Golden Globes has been denied. The decision was first reported by Gold Derby.
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As part of an overhaul across its 200-member global marketing division, ONErpm has promoted Iasmine Amazonas to Chief Marketing Officer and named Isaac Miranda Global Marketing Director.
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A judge on Monday dismissed a 2021 lawsuit from Mariah Carey’s brother, Morgan, who is a decade older than the singer. He claimed he was defamed by her 2020 memoir, "The Meaning of Mariah Carey."
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The “Grievous Angel” will be getting a salute from a lot of grateful angels when an all-star tribute concert honoring the late Gram Parsons takes place at the Troubadour on Nov. 11, three nights before the country-rock pioneer is inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. One of
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"Desert Chant," the first single from "Dune: Part Three," is out now. Composed by franchise veteran Hans Zimmer, the track features returning star Timothée Chalamet humming before building into a war chant.
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Announcing her departure on Tuesday, Oct. 20, Barbara Cane will conclude a five-decade career at BMI while continuing to serve as an advisor to CEO Mike O’Neill.
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The ICMP reports that Australia is the only country actively weighing AI-driven copyright rollbacks, warning tech firms are pressuring the nation after already using Kylie Minogue's music for AI training.
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The California African American Museum has launched “Sinners: Sounds That Summon,” an exhibition exploring the music of Ryan Coogler’s Oscar-winning film. The Warner Bros. Archives collaboration runs through March 14.
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Apple Corps plans to launch a massive Liverpool attraction in 2028. CEO Tom Greene compared the upcoming destination to Graceland and Dollywood, offering fans a dedicated hub where the band's journey began.
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The streaming service said it analyzed songs users skipped, overlooked, or explicitly rejected before cutting tens of millions of low-quality tracks from recommendations.
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Liverpool will host a 100,000-square-foot immersive Beatles attraction utilizing sets from Sam Mendes' biopics. Paul McCartney noted the band 'never would have believed it' when they first started.
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Following production on Sam Mendes' four-part biopic series, a 100,000-square-foot Beatles attraction will open in Liverpool. The experience will showcase sets and props used during the making of the films.
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The NFL is establishing "a new NFL holiday tradition," booking U2 to headline the halftime show for its game streaming on Netflix the night before Thanksgiving.
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Despite maintaining a low profile, British R&B singer-songwriter Cleo Sol proved her massive appeal by selling out a three-night run at New York’s prestigious Radio City Music Hall in early 2025.
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Following its GYRO.Group deal three months ago, Too Lost is acquiring Australian indie distributor Xelon Entertainment. Xelon founder Ashley Gay will stay on as president and join Too Lost's leadership team.
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The partnership expands Spotify's AI covers and remixes tool following earlier licensing agreements with Universal Music Group, Merlin, and Kobalt.
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Spotify has secured a content licensing agreement with French indie firm Believe and its distribution arm TuneCore. The partnership comes ahead of the streaming giant's planned AI-driven remix feature.
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As part of a public update on navigating AI, Spotify revealed Tuesday that it has excluded 50 million AI-generated slop tracks from user recommendations this year to rein in low-quality content on the platform.
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Spotify announced it has filtered out over 50 million AI-generated slop and spam tracks from recommendations this year, implementing system updates to safeguard the listener experience.
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Owned by Live Nation, the firm hired Freeman to spearhead an AI-first strategy, while also adding senior VPs Rachel Smith from Block and former Disney executive Chuck Mortimore.
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Along with new funding from Max Martin's MxM and Ludvig Andersson's RMV, MAIA Universe has gained Björn Ulvaeus as an investor while securing sync partnerships with WMG, BMG, and Kobalt.
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The deal expands on a relationship between Reservoir and the composer's estate, Billy Strayhorn Songs, Inc., that dates back to 2014.
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Equinox Virtual co-founder Amita Madhvani has launched Raagverse, a new Indian label combining human songwriting and AI production tools. Its debut album, "Janaa Hai Toh Jao," arrives Oct. 20.
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Morgan Carey's lawsuit over his sister's bestselling memoir, "The Meaning of Mariah Carey," has been dismissed. He originally filed the $20 million defamation claim in 2021.
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Bob Buziak, the former president of RCA Records and Sony’s TriStar Music Group who revived RCA in the 1980s with hits from Eurythmics and Bruce Hornsby, has died at 83. No cause of death was announced.
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Role Model brought his Chuck Timely persona to the final North American date of his tour in Los Angeles, shouting out Jake Shane and Renee Rapp while supporting his third studio album.
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The actress and singer-songwriter also discusses her decision to leave her record label and pursue music as an independent artist.
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Oscar winner Kris Bowers will score Disney's animated film "Hexed." Starring Hailee Steinfeld, Rashida Jones, Jodie Foster, and Walton Goggins, the coming-of-age saga centers on an unconventional teenage girl.
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After leaving music school, Sasha Alex Sloan co-wrote hits with major pop artists Camila Cabello, Charli XCX, and Olivia Rodrigo. Now, the rising songwriter is embracing a fresh, fearless outlook on her career.
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In support of her latest album, 'Music, Fashion, Film,' the singer-songwriter welcomed guests Chappell Roan and Adéla during a two-show run at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles.
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Two months after Dolly Parton’s death, Fever’s Candlelight series will honor her catalog at Marina del Rey's Ritz-Carlton on Oct. 30 with instrumental covers of hits like '9 to 5' and 'Jolene.'
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Warner Records Group Chairman and CEO Aaron Bay-Schuck explains why enduring copyrights, patience, and human-led artistry matter more than volume amid the rising tide of AI music.
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During her second sold-out comeback concert, Miley Cyrus addressed recent critiques of her Hollywood Bowl performance, stating she would not tolerate doubts about her dedication.
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Ticketmaster appoints ex-Amazon executive Jim Freeman as Chief Technology Officer. The move signals the company's commitment to leveraging AI to fight persistent bot attacks that have plagued its ticketing services for years.
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The 35th annual KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas will also feature performances from Interpol, Joyce Manor, Julia Wolf, Almost Monday, and The Linda Lindas.
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Rosie O’Donnell and Kristin Chenoweth will star in a reading of "The Pyramid: An Unauthorized ‘Dance Moms’ Musical." O’Donnell is set to play Abby Lee Miller, with Chenoweth as Cathy Nesbitt.
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The Supreme Court declined to rule on the merits of a copyright case involving major labels and BMG, which concluded Monday, October 19. The case was dismissed after four of the nine justices recused themselves.
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Romain Vivien, Global Head of Music at Believe, will now directly lead the company's EMEA, Americas, and APAC regions, also driving strategic partnerships.
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Miley Cyrus opened up about the backlash following her Friday Hollywood Bowl concert, telling fans at Sunday's show that she nearly skipped the performance. She remarked, "It's hard for me to stand up here," after facing criticism about her
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Sony and Universal have filed a motion in Boston federal court to compel Suno investor Lightspeed to testify. The labels are opposing Lightspeed's attempt to quash a subpoena regarding the legal risks associated with AI training data.
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Shakira's "Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran" tour has now grossed $534 million. Her 13-show Madrid residency drew over 700,000 fans, generating more tourism and accommodation demand than previous major events like Pope Leo XIV's visit or Formula 1.
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The Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against ticket broker REPS, claiming the company illegally generated $120.8 million by reselling tickets to events like Beyoncé concerts. The complaint alleges that REPS bypassed purchasing limi
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Mike Sistad, who joined ASCAP in 2001, and Evyn Mustoe Johnston, part of the Nashville team since 2012, have left the performing rights organization after a combined 39 years of service.
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Sydney-based Maree Hamblion will spearhead Universal Music Publishing's A&R and creative talent development across Australia and New Zealand in her new role as EVP.
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The House of Commons Business Committee has renewed its call for the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to investigate Live Nation's market power across promotion, venues, festivals, and ticketing, citing concerns about its dominance.
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Dua Lipa is seeking over $15 million in damages, including punitive damages and legal fees, and a permanent injunction against Samsung for alleged unauthorized use of her image.
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Aviel Calev Hirschfield alleges that the chorus of Drake's "Janice STFU" is "literally identical" to a demo he created in January 2026 and sent to producers working with the artist.
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On peak days, fully AI-generated tracks comprise over half of Deezer’s new deliveries, despite accounting for only 1% to 3% of its total streams. Deezer is now providing users with a feature to filter out these AI-generated tracks.
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In its first acquisition in 16 years, Bologna-based Musixmatch has acquired Music Reports, owner of Songdex. This move aims to establish Musixmatch as a comprehensive platform for music rights and royalties.
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After a decade with Seventeen, Jeonghan and Joshua form the duo JxJ, releasing their first album, "Dreamscape." They describe their new sound as a balance between strong and subtle, marking Jeonghan's return to music.
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Katseye members Lara Raj, Daniela Avanzini, Megan Skiendiel, and Yoonchae Jeung shared their support for Sophia Laforteza, referring to her as their "sister," as she prepares to rejoin the group after a hiatus. They expressed their happines
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Taylor Swift’s "The Life of a Showgirl" maintains its reign atop the Billboard 200 for a 15th non-consecutive week. The album earned 87,000 equivalent units, boosted by its "Encore" edition which featured four new tracks.
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Puerto Rican rapper and singer Young Miko delivered a captivating performance of her sophomore album, 'Do Not Disturb,' and other hits to a sold-out audience at Inglewood's Intuit Dome Saturday night.
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Taylor Swift performed a four-song set with her band at the Academy Museum 6th Annual Gala, marking her first full-band performance since the Eras Tour. Conan O’Brien introduced her to the black-tie audience.
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Charli XCX surprised fans at her Los Angeles Kia Forum concert by performing her 2014 hit "Boom Clap" with special guest Chappell Roan. This rare look back at her catalog deviated from Charli XCX's usual focus on current material.
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Miley Cyrus, 33, made her highly anticipated return to the stage with an emotional and cathartic concert at the iconic Hollywood Bowl. This Friday night show marked her first major performance in four years, kicking off a two-night engageme
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During his Madison Square Garden performance, Harry Styles debuted a previously unreleased song dedicated to his former One Direction bandmate, Liam Payne, on the second anniversary of Payne's passing. Styles and Payne were in One Direction