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U.K. Music Industry Reacts to Under-16s Social Media Ban: 'The Landscape Has Been Evolving Forever - This is No Different'
On Monday (June 15), British prime minister Keir Starmer set out the Labour government's plans to roll out strict age verification rules across social media, in response to his party's concerns about young people's online safety and overall…
Music Industry Moves: The Linda Lindas Sign With Reprise-Warner; Motown Announces HBCU Internship Program; Republic and Ziza Launch Label
Los Angeles quartet the Linda Lindas, who first captured national attention as teenagers (or pre-teenagers) in 2018, have signed with Reprise-Warner Records and celebrated by releasing the new single and video “Burning Out,” likely a…
Music Streaming Platform Qobuz Bucks The Trend With 45.7% Growth In 2025
In 2025, the global recorded music market notched up sales of $31.7 billion, according to IFPI Global Music Report. Streaming services accounted for 69.6% of total revenue and is continuing to drive the sector's growth. Within the streaming sector…
Maya Jama looks incredible as she stars in music video for Brit indie band
MAYA Jama looks sensational starring in the new music video from hit indie band Blossoms. The Love Island presenter can be seen sassily lip-syncing along to the track, channelling Diana Ross with her huge curly hair and a figure-hugging silver…
NRT: From Musical Notes to Nervous System Vibrations
This post concludes the three-part survey of musical embodiment—the idea that music isn't just a mental experience but one that involves our entire body, and how this physical connection shapes our musical preferences. Last month's post…
Cheap bus fares and broom cupboard sparked music revolution in major UK city
Better known for its steel than its music, over the decades, Sheffield has produced incredible acts, from The Human League to the Arctic Monkeys, Pulp and Def Leppard. A year after one of the city's most iconic venues, The Leadmill, closed its…
Investigation by The Atlantic reveals many millions of songs used for AI music training
Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny and many, many more artists have had their work fed into AI models. We're always glad to see more publications and groups digging deeper into artificial intelligence and its impact. Today, The Atlantic has published four…
Spotify now lets you judge your friends' music choices
Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Spotify is introducing “Track Reactions” in collaborative playlists. Members can react to songs in the playlist from a set of six emojis. The feature is rolling out in select markets in the coming…
Veteran theater executive to lead Academy of Music
NORTHAMPTON — A theater executive with more than 30 years of experience in performance, directing, education and arts administration has been selected to lead the historic Academy of Music downtown. The Academy of Music announced Tuesday…
Qobuz Delivers 45.7% Revenue Growth in 2025 in a Paid Music Streaming Market Growing at 8.8%
PARIS, June 16, 2026 /CNW/ -- In 2025, the global recorded music market reached $31.7 billion (IFPI), with streaming accounting for 69.6% and driving the sector's growth. Within streaming, the paid subscription model leads with +8.8% growth.
Madonna unveils 'Bring Your Love' music video featuring Sabrina Carpenter
It's not the 1980s, but Madonna continues to be a trailblazer. She's staying relevant in 2026, too. First, Madonna released her much-anticipated 'Confessions II – The Film' earlier this month. Now, Madonna has unleashed a new dance floor…
5 New Apple Music Features Coming In iOS 27
After a big update to Apple Music with iOS 26, with the latest batch of features arriving in iOS 26.4, Apple took a step back from upgrading the streaming service in iOS 27. After the WWDC 2026 keynote, the company revealed a few tweaks, and…
Paddington the Musical to transfer to Broadway
Production News Jun 16, 202613:35 by Katie Chambers Paddington the Musical. Photo by Johan Persson Paddington the Musical will transfer to Broadway in spring 2027 following its triumph at the Olivier Awards this year Join over 100,000 theatremakers…
Seoul 'melting pot' for global music talent, says producer behind BTS hits
A Swedish music producer who has worked with the biggest names in K-pop — BTS, SuperM, Tomorrow X Together, ENHYPEN, LE SSERAFIM and ATEEZ — said Seoul has become a 'global melting pot' for music talent, surpassing creative hubs like…
Juanes, Carlos Vives, Camilo & Fonseca Talk on Fatherhood, Music & Soccer | Billboard Cover
Billboard Español cover stars Juanes, Carlos Vives, Camilo and Fonseca come together for a very special conversation about music, soccer, Colombia, and what it means to be a father. From unforgettable memories at the stadium to how…
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