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Is Suno the Music Industry's Biggest Nightmare - or Greatest Hope?
Some music executives start their day hoping to sign the next great pop star, land a No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 or sell out a stadium tour. But Paul Sinclair has a different aspiration: “Every day I wake up and I'm like, ‘Don't…
Manitoba Music, Ava Kobrinsky feted by Women in Music Canada
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Olivia Dean and Lola Young help UK music market hit £1.5 billion in revenue
A new generation of British artists – including singers Olivia Dean and Lola Young – have helped the UK recorded music market top £1.5 billion in annual revenue for the first time, figures show. The popularity of the Brit and…
TikTok now lets Apple Music subscribers play full songs without leaving the app
TikTok has partnered with Apple Music to allow subscribers of the streaming service play full songs without leaving its social network, the company announced on Wednesday. Apple Music subscribers who discover a song they like on their TikTok…
Country music star shares 'embarrassing' Shania moment and nasty stage injury
Russell Dickerson has revealed the embarrassing moment that left crowds gasping as he opened for Shania Twain. The Country music star was performing before the Man I Feel Like A Woman icon and was putting on quite the show for those in attendance.
Music discovery on TikTok just got a lot more powerful for Apple Music subscribers
TikTok and Apple Music are teaming up to bring two new features to iPhone users. Play Full Song allows Apple Music subscribers to “listen to full music playback without leaving TikTok” thanks to an exclusive partnership. Listening…
Musical actor Nam Kyung-joo referred to prosecutors over sex crime allegations
Veteran musical theater actor Nam Kyung-joo is facing charges of sexual assault after police referred his case to prosecutors. The Seoul Bangbae Police Station announced Wednesday that it referred Nam to the Seoul Central District Prosecutors'…
6 of the Most Valuable Musical Instruments in the World
If you have a trained ear—or just a strong sense of music and tone—it's easy to hear the difference between a cheap instrument and a well-made model built to resonate across the world's greatest concert halls. But some instruments…
Teen girl crushed against fence at UK music festival suffers serious injuries
A teenage girl suffered a serious injury after being crushed against a fence by a rowdy crowd queuing at a music festival. Jessica Gatherer, 19, was waiting to see chart topper Becky Hill at the TRNSMT Festival in Glasgow Green on July 9, 2023. She…
The AI-Generated Tilly Norwood Just Dropped the Worst Music Video We've Ever Seen
Can't-miss innovations from the bleeding edge of science and tech Late last year, video production company Particle6 triggered near-universal backlash when it unveiled its so-called “AI actress” dubbed “Tilly Norwood.”…
PRS for Music Sues Valve, Accusing Steam of Hosting Unlicensed Music
PRS for Music has initiated legal proceedings against Valve Corporation, the operator of the games distribution service Steam. According to a statement shared with Billboard U.K., the collection society is alleging that works represented by its…
Miley Cyrus to Receive Innovator Award at 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards
Miley Cyrus will receive her “Flowers” at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards, which are set to air live on Thursday, March 26, on FOX from the Dolby Theater in Hollywood. Cyrus will receive the Innovator Award, which is given to an…
BLACKPINK Wins First Music Show Trophy for 'GO'
On March 11, the global K-pop group BLACKPINK secured their first music show win for their comeback song “GO” on the Korean television music program. “Show Champion.” The victory marked the first trophy of the groups'…
You can soon listen to Apple Music inside of TikTok - and artists get paid for it
Play Full Song and Listening Party will be available in the coming weeks. Play Full Song and Listening Party will be available in the coming weeks. Jess Weatherbed is a news writer focused on creative industries, computing, and…
‘20 years ago, this industry was fighting for survival' - Spotify claims it's saved music, but its new report is only one side of the album
Spotify has released its full Loud and Clear 2026 report The company paid out $11 billion to the industry, which is 70% of its total revenue It claims to have saved the industry, but artist royalties are growing at a stagnant rate It's proven…
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