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BROADWAY

Rick Beato Live Sydney Show Upgrades to Enmore Theatre Due to High Demand

Due to overwhelming ticket demand, Rick Beato Live has moved its Sydney performance to the Enmore Theatre. This change is part of the musician and YouTube creator's Australia and New Zealand tour.

BroadwayWorld · 5h ago

Industry

Este Haim and Amanda Yamate on Crafting "Voicemails for Isabelle" Score and Sisterly Love

8h ago

Industry

The Chicks Play First US Show in Three Years at Yaamava’ Theater

9h ago

Music

Chaka Khan Performs at HarbourView; REPUBLIC and ZIZA Partner for South Asian Artists

10h ago

INDUSTRY

Stars Celebrate Knicks Victory on Sanitation Trucks

Fat Joe, Mary J. Blige, and Wu-Tang Clan led a tag-team performance atop NYC sanitation trucks to celebrate the New York Knicks victory. Fans defied barriers, waiting hours for the team's arrival.

10h agoVariety Music

INDUSTRY

Grammy-Nominated Producer Tay Keith Dead at 29

Tay Keith, the Grammy-nominated producer known for Travis Scott’s "Sicko Mode," was found dead in his Tennessee apartment on Thursday after a police welfare check.

10h agoHollywood Reporter Music

MUSIC

Indie Venues Urge US Ban on ‘Ghost’ Tickets After World Cup Problems

Following ticketing issues that prevented some fans from attending World Cup matches, two organizations are advocating for US lawmakers to ban fraudulent ticketing practices.

11h agoBillboard

INDUSTRY

Grammy-Nominated Producer Tay Keith Dead at 29

Tay Keith, the acclaimed producer known for hits like Travis Scott’s ‘Sicko Mode’ and Drake’s ‘Nonstop,’ was found dead Thursday in his Nashville apartment. Police have not yet announced a cause of death.

11h agoVariety Music

INDUSTRY

UTA Signs Comedian Kareem Rahma, Host of Viral "Subway Takes"

Kareem Rahma, creator and host of the popular "Subway Takes" social media series, has signed with UTA for representation in all areas. The agency will develop new opportunities for the comedian and musician.

13h agoVariety Music

INDUSTRY

Taylor Swift Penned New Pixar Song "I Knew It, I Knew You" After Seeing "Toy Story 5"

Taylor Swift revealed she wrote and produced "I Knew It, I Knew You" in a single day, shortly after an early screening of "Toy Story 5." She described the rapid creative burst as having "songwriter zoomies."

13h agoHollywood Reporter Music

INDUSTRY

Project 91 Launches Playgrounds Live Experiences Platform, Backed by Klaf Companies

New York-based events company Project 91 has introduced Playgrounds, a new platform for concerts, branded experiences, and destination events. It is backed by Justin Kalifowitz’s Klaf Companies.

14h agoMusic Business Worldwide

INDUSTRY

Taylor Swift Penned "I Knew It, I Knew You" in 8 Hours After Seeing "Toy Story 5"

After watching Toy Story 5, Taylor Swift recorded "I Knew It, I Knew You" in eight hours. She called it "one of the most fun days of my life."

14h agoVariety Music

INDUSTRY

Indie Venes Urge Congress to Ban Speculative Ticketing After World Cup Issues

The National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) is advocating for a ban on speculative ticketing, citing widespread issues during the World Cup including cancelled tickets, fraudulent listings, and significant unrecoverable travel costs f

15h agoHollywood Reporter Music

INDUSTRY

X Seeks Dismissal of Music Publishers' $250M+ Copyright Lawsuit Citing Supreme Court Ruling

X has moved to dismiss the copyright infringement lawsuit filed by music publishers, arguing that a Supreme Court ruling from 2023 negates the case. This development marks the latest in the legal dispute that began in June 2023.

16h agoMusic Business Worldwide

MUSIC

Syd Barrett 80th birthday tribute concert announced with Kula Shaker and Soft Machine

A tribute concert celebrating Syd Barrett's 80th birthday will feature performances from Kula Shaker and Soft Machine, among other acts. Tickets for the event go on sale tomorrow, June 19.

17h agoNME

INDUSTRY

Mýa Joins WME Roster Following Release of New Album ‘Retrospect’

Grammy-winning artist Mýa has signed with WME for representation. This move follows the May 15 release of her first full-length album in eight years, "Retrospect," available via Planet 9/Virgin Music Group.

18h agoHollywood Reporter Music

CONCERTS

NIVA Urges Congress to Ban Speculative Tickets After World Cup Issues

Following reports of fans being denied entry to FIFA Men’s World Cup matches due to invalid speculative tickets, the National Independent Venue Association and Fan Alliance call on lawmakers to prohibit their sale.

18h agoPollstar

INDUSTRY

Senate Committee Advances NO FAKES Act, Targeting AI Deepfakes with $750k Penalties

The US Senate Judiciary Committee has approved legislation that could fine platforms up to $750,000 for each AI-generated deepfake. The NO FAKES Act aims to combat the spread of deceptive synthetic media.

18h agoMusic Business Worldwide

BROADWAY

JUST IN TIME Extends Broadway Run by Six Weeks, Jeremy Jordan Stars

JUST IN TIME, starring two-time Tony Award nominee Jeremy Jordan, has extended its Broadway engagement for an additional six weeks. Tickets are available now.

19h agoBroadwayWorld

INDUSTRY

Spotify Launches US "Reserved" Ticketing with Live Nation, Featuring Role Model

Spotify Premium subscribers in the US can now access "Reserved" ticketing for Live Nation concerts, starting June 23 with indie-pop artist Role Model, receiving notifications for two pre-set tickets ahead of the public sale.

20h agoMusic Business Worldwide

INDUSTRY

Khruangbin and Alok Featured in "The Art of Sound" Series Exploring Sound's Impact on the Body

The documentary series "The Art of Sound" returns with its second episode, featuring Khruangbin and Alok. The series investigates sound as a fundamental force shaping human biology, emotion, and and culture.

20h agoVariety Music

INDUSTRY

Spotify Beta Tests Direct Music Video and Live Performance Uploads

Spotify launches a beta program allowing direct uploads of music videos and live performances, intensifying its rivalry with YouTube in the music streaming market.

21h agoMusic Business Worldwide

INDUSTRY

NO FAKES Act: Lyor Cohen & Harvey Mason Jr. on Guarding AI Voice Replicas

Lyor Cohen and Harvey Mason Jr. advocate for the NO FAKES Act, a bipartisan bill creating an intellectual property right for individuals to control digital replicas of their voice and likeness. The Senate Judiciary Committee is set to vote

22h agoVariety Music

BROADWAY

HOT MESS Musical to Feature Post-Show Discussions on Climate and Culture, Curated by Pollinate

Producers of HOT MESS at The Other Palace have announced a series of post-show panel events and a workshop, curated by Pollinate, for ticket holders to explore musical theatre, climate, and cultural change.

22h agoBroadwayWorld

INDUSTRY

South Korea Unveils $2.2M Fund to Boost Indie K-Pop Agencies Globally

South Korea has introduced a new $2.2 million fund aimed at helping independent K-Pop agencies expand their reach internationally. Selected agencies can receive up to $197,000 annually for a maximum of three years.

22h agoMusic Business Worldwide

INDUSTRY

Meta seeks dismissal of Wixen’s $102M lawsuit over licensing dispute

Meta has filed a motion to dismiss Wixen Music Publishing's amended complaint, which demands over $102 million in statutory damages for 681 works, and which Meta calls an attempt to turn a "routine licensing dispute" into a "sweeping" legal

22h agoMusic Business Worldwide

INDUSTRY

KPop Demon Hunters: A Year of Netflix Dominance

One year after its debut, Netflix's animated film "KPop Demon Hunters" has remained in the streamer's Top 10 for 52 consecutive weeks, setting new records and becoming its most-watched movie ever.

23h agoVariety Music

INDUSTRY

CISAC Introduces AVR+ for Modernizing Music Tracking and Payments in Film and TV

Built on the Global Cue Sheet Standard 2.0, AVR+ transforms the standard into a practical, implementation-ready tool for the first time, streamlining how music in film and TV is tracked and paid for.

23h agoMusic Business Worldwide

INDUSTRY

Netflix to launch ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ immersive experiences in Dallas and Philadelphia

Exclusive: "KPop Demon Hunters: The Immersive Experience" will open this holiday season at Netflix House locations in Dallas and Philadelphia, coinciding with the film's one-year anniversary.

1d agoVariety Music

INDUSTRY

Ricky Wilson of Kaiser Chiefs Joins Secret Cinema's 'Grease' as Teen Angel

Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky Wilson will play Teen Angel in Secret Cinema and TodayTix's 'Grease: The Immersive Movie Musical.' The production runs from July 22 to September 13 at Evolution London in Battersea Park and also features Giórgio

1d agoVariety Music

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