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Live Nation, Music Industry react to guilty verdict
[UPDATED WITH STATEMENT FROM LIVE NATION] The jury in the anti-trust case brought by 34 states against Live Nation and its subsidiary, Ticketmaster, found the live music giant guilty of maintaining monopoly power in ticketing, concert promotion and…
Charli XCX 'making rock music' for Brat follow-up as 'dancefloor is dead'
Pop superstar Charli XCX is reportedly “making rock music” for her follow-up to 2024's Brat album. The 33-year-old is said to sing “I think the dancefloor is dead, so now we're making rock music” on one of the tracks…
The Music is Black at V&A East Museum: The right exhibition to launch this new space
This weekend, London gains a new heavyweight cultural pillar as the V&A East Museum opens its doors to the public. The latest big-name building to land in Stratford's newly christened East Bank hub following Sadler's Wells East and the V&A…
How music kept NFL dream alive for Panthers' Jaelan Phillips
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The 2021 NFL draft was well into its second hour as Jaelan Phillips relaxed with his parents in Miami. Everyone remained confident that the outside linebacker from the University of Miami wouldn't fall past the Minnesota Vikings…
Adele returns to music after five years and ahead of another huge career move
Adele is reportedly set to record surprise new music. The Chasing Pavements singer last released music in 2021 and brought her Las Vegas residency to an end in 2024, but is said to be returning to the spotlight. Not content with being one of the…
How Rihanna Just Made Music History
Watch: Rihanna Hints at New Music With a Glimpse of Her Back in the Studio Rihanna is the only girl in the world with this achievement. The “We Found Love” singer has made history as the first woman to surpass 200 million RIAA singles…
Spotify just won $322 million from music pirates it can't find
The issue will be collecting that money from the anonymous entities behind Anna's Archive. The issue will be collecting that money from the anonymous entities behind Anna's Archive. Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge Jess Weatherbed…
The Real AI Problem in Music Has Nothing to Do With Music
The music industry is deep in its AI era. Every panel, every post, every conversation is circling the same question: what happens when AI can make music? Meanwhile, Suno just raised $250 million at a $2.45 billion valuation, crossed millions of…
Teyana Taylor: How Women Are the Blueprint of Vision & Empowerment | Billboard Women In Music 2026
Teyana Taylor reflects on her incredible 20-year journey as a creative visionary, artist and leader. She shares her thoughts on why women are the blueprint of vision and creativity, lessons from 20 years in the industry, how she balances faith…
Jury Labels Live Nation Illegal Monopoly: What's Next for Live Music?
On April 15, 2026, the verdict in the high-profile antitrust trial against Live Nation and Ticketmaster found that the ticket sellers maintained an illegal monopoly on the live music market. After roughly five weeks of testimony, the jury began…
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Inside Winter Music Conference 2026: The future of dance music unfolds [Recap] - EARMILK
Miami once again proved why it remains the heartbeat of global dance culture as the Winter Music Conference 2026 brought together artists, executives, and tastemakers for a week that balanced legacy with forward-thinking conversations. While the…
P Diddy May Attempt a High-Stakes Return to Music With a Redemption Tour After Prison
Music mogul P Diddy may attempt a comeback soon to revive his music career following his prison sentence. Sean “Diddy” Combs was sentenced to 50 months over two counts of transportation to engage in p–. He is expected to serve…
Is organic music discovery dead? Geese 'psyop' debate leaves artists frustrated by growing barrier to entry
The world can't seem to escape the Brooklyn-based Gen Z band Geese. Some call them “America's Most Thrilling Young Rock Band,” while the band and their frontman, Cameron Winter, are drawing endless comparisons to their predecessors…
A national traditional music company cannot just be an advert for Brand Scotland
As critical as I am of how the Scottish Government operates the cultural sphere, the SNP are getting quite a bit right with their election promises. Yesterday, the party revealed plans for a minimum basic income for artists if it returned to power…
Why The Back To The Future Musical Took Over 10 Years To Get Right Explained By Bob Gale
Back to the Future is a rite of passage for film lovers everywhere, with a passionate fanbase still going strong 41 years later. That fervor has now translated to global popularity for the musical, which first debuted in 2020 with a Manchester…
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