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Streisand Criticizes Trump Over Kennedy Center Dispute, Citing His ‘Unchecked Ego’

Barbra Streisand, a 2008 Kennedy Center Honoree, has condemned former President Donald Trump's controversial actions regarding the institution. She described his handling of the situation as "galling and painful to witness."

Variety Music · 21m ago

Sports

Knicks Suspend Ticket Sales Due to Pricing Error

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Industry

Atlantic Records Unveils Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album Featuring Scott, PinkPantheress, Wallen, and Richards

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Music

Macklemore to Headline Red Rocks Concert After Ed Sheeran Tour Exit

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INDUSTRY

AI Artists to Perform Live at Inaugural AI Music Awards in Los Angeles

AI-generated artists, including Xania Monet, are scheduled to perform live on stage at the first-ever AI Music Awards ceremony taking place in Los Angeles this November.

1h agoMusic Business Worldwide

CONCERTS

Gorillaz Announce 2026 North American "The Mountain Tour" with Little Simz & Deltron 3030

Gorillaz are embarking on "The Mountain Tour" across the U.S. and Canada in 2026, supported by Little Simz and Deltron 3030. Discover options for last-minute tickets to their North American dates.

1h agoConsequence

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Duncan Sheik, ‘Spring Awakening’ Composer, in Critical but Stable Condition

Duncan Sheik, known for composing ‘Spring Awakening,’ is in critical but stable condition. His family has not disclosed further details regarding his medical state.

3h agoHollywood Reporter Music

INDUSTRY

Zara Larsson Condemns Trump White House for Using "Midnight Sun" in Deportation Video

Zara Larsson criticized the White House for featuring her song "Midnight Sun" in a TikTok video showing ICE agents deporting individuals. She responded with a personal TikTok video, making an "L" gesture to symbolize "losers."

3h agoVariety Music

INDUSTRY

Gregg Alexander on His Return: From 90s Hitmaker to Behind-the-Scenes Songwriter and Back

Gregg Alexander, known for a major 90s hit, discusses his unusual career path of withdrawing from the spotlight to write songs for other artists, and why he's now reviving New Radicals.

3h agoMusic Business Worldwide

INDUSTRY

Lisa, Shaboozey, Raye, and More Confirmed for 2026 MTV VMA Performances

Lisa, Shaboozey, and Raye are set to perform at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards. They will be joined by Sienna Spiro, GENER8ION, Gunna, and Yung Lean at the event in Los Angeles this September.

3h agoHollywood Reporter Music

INDUSTRY

Rosalind Ashford, Original Martha and the Vandellas Soprano, Dies at 83

Rosalind Ashford, the Detroit-born soprano and founding member of Martha and the Vandellas, has passed away at 83. She lent her voice to iconic hits such as “Dancing in the Street,” “Heat Wave,” “Jimmy Mack,” and “Quicksand.”

3h agoHollywood Reporter Music

BROADWAY

THE MAGICIANS TABLE Extends Playhouse Square Engagement

Due to popular demand, the acclaimed close-up magic experience, THE MAGICIANS TABLE, is extending its run at Playhouse Square's Cibréo Privato. Originating from London, tickets for this intimate show start at $75.

4h agoBroadwayWorld

INDUSTRY

Variety’s 2026 Women’s Impact Report: Navigating a Transformative Year in Show Business

Variety’s 2026 Women’s Impact Report spotlights industry professionals who persevered through a dynamic year marked by mergers, layoffs, and AI advancements, celebrating a strong box office and captivating small-screen productions.

4h agoVariety Music

BROADWAY

BTS 'Arirang' World Tour Live Viewing Coming to Cinemas in Buenos Aires, São Paulo

Experience the BTS 'Arirang' World Tour in cinemas! Tickets are now available for live viewing events in Buenos Aires and São Paulo, part of a global screening across 3,700+ theaters in over 85 territories this October.

4h agoBroadwayWorld

INDUSTRY

Apollo Funds Invest $1.25 Billion for Minority Stake in BMG Subsidiary with Concord Assets

Apollo-managed funds and affiliates have acquired a noncontrolling interest in a BMG subsidiary. This subsidiary holds legacy Concord asset-backed securities, backed by a catalog of over one million songs.

4h agoMusic Business Worldwide

INDUSTRY

Molly Tuttle, Brandi Carlile, Tyler Childers Honored at Americana Awards; Robert Plant Receives Lifetime Honor

Molly Tuttle, Brandi Carlile, Tyler Childers, and Gillian Welch were among the top honorees at Wednesday night's Americana Music Honors & Awards in Nashville. Robert Plant and others also received special lifetime achievement recognition.

5h agoVariety Music

INDUSTRY

Notes.fm, Tim Luckow’s Royalty Platform, Secures $5M With Backing From Zach Bryan, Others

Notes.fm, the royalty platform co-founded by Tim Luckow, has raised $5 million from investors including Zach Bryan, Benny Blanco, and Ari Emanuel. The company plans to use the capital for platform development and global marketing efforts to

5h agoMusic Business Worldwide

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Luke Bryan to Play Exclusive Concert in Roku City Following Album Release

Country star Luke Bryan will perform an exclusive virtual concert, "Live From Roku City: Luke Bryan," in Roku City on September 19, following the release of his ninth studio album, "Signs."

5h agoVariety Music

CONCERTS

Harry Styles Announces 2027 “Together, Together” Residency Tour: Ticket Guide

Harry Styles will embark on his “Together, Together” Residency Tour across North America, Europe, and the UK in 2027. Find out how to secure your tickets for these highly anticipated shows.

5h agoConsequence

INDUSTRY

Spotify Offers 10,000 Indie Artists Free US Studio Access, Software, and Therapy

Spotify is providing 10,000 independent artists annually with complimentary US studio time, software, and six months of therapy. Eligibility extends to artists featured on Fresh Finds playlists from January 1, 2026, who can join via Spotify

6h agoMusic Business Worldwide

INDUSTRY

Spotify’s Fresh Finds Forward Program to Support 10,000 Indie Artists Annually

Spotify is launching "Fresh Finds Forward," a new program offering 10,000 independent artists yearly benefits like free studio time, software, and therapy. Artists added to a Fresh Finds playlist since January 1, 2026, are eligible to join

6h agoMusic Business Worldwide

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Fever, an Event Discovery and Ticketing Platform, Secures $250M in Funding

Event discovery and ticketing platform Fever has raised $250 million in a primary equity financing round, led by EQT, marking it the largest ever for a live-entertainment tech company.

7h agoPollstar

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Dolly Parton’s Posthumous Americana Award Acceptance Video Revealed

A newly released video shows Dolly Parton accepting her Americana lifetime achievement award before her death, dispelling the audience’s assumption that the honor was a posthumous tribute.

7h agoVariety Music

INDUSTRY

House Committee Unanimously Advances MAIN Event Ticketing Act Amid FTC Lawsuit Against Live Nation

The MAIN Event Ticketing Act passed the House committee 36-0, proposing amendments to the Better Online Ticket Sales Act of 2016, a key statute in the Federal Trade Commission's ongoing lawsuit against Live Nation and Ticketmaster.

8h agoMusic Business Worldwide

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Taylor Swift's Entire 58-Video Catalog, From "Tim McGraw" to "I Knew It, I Knew You," Now Available on Spotify

Taylor Swift's complete collection of 58 music videos, spanning from her 2006 debut "Tim McGraw" to June's "I Knew It, I Knew You," has arrived on Spotify, seven months after "Opalite" briefly bypassed YouTube.

8h agoMusic Business Worldwide

INDUSTRY

JP Ahonen's "Belzebubs" Animated Series: A Relatable Blend of Family and Satanism

JP Ahonen's webcomic "Belzebubs," described as "The Addams Family" meets "Modern Family" with satanism, is becoming an animated series. Produced by Terhi Väänänen, it premieres at Helsinki International Film Festival – Love & Anarchy, with

9h agoVariety Music

INDUSTRY

Suno Faces New Class Action Over Data Breach Exposing 55 Million Users

Suno has been hit with another proposed class action lawsuit regarding a data breach that compromised the information of 55 million users. The plaintiff is Michael Beckham, an adult from Huron, South Dakota.

9h agoMusic Business Worldwide

INDUSTRY

Believe France Unites Labels Under New Pop Entity, ALL IN

Believe France introduces ALL IN, a new pop entity that brings together naive, Animal63, All Night Long, and Jo&Co. It is led by Henri Jamet, Managing Director of Believe France, and Sébastien Saussez.

10h agoMusic Business Worldwide

INDUSTRY

Fever, Owner of DICE, Secures $250M Led by EQT, Reaching $5.2B Valuation

Fever, the parent company of DICE, has raised $250 million in a funding round led by EQT, valuing the live-entertainment tech firm at $5.2 billion. This marks the largest-ever funding round for a live-entertainment technology company, with

10h agoMusic Business Worldwide

INDUSTRY

Universal and Warner Seek Lawsuit Dismissal in US Musicians’ AI Deals Case

Universal and Warner are petitioning the court to dismiss a lawsuit filed by US musicians concerning their agreements with AI companies Udio and Suno. The core of the legal dispute hinges on Article 21(a) of the Sound Recording Labor Agreem

10h agoMusic Business Worldwide

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