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IndustryArtists and Songwriters Demand Consent in AI Music Licensing Deals
A global coalition is calling out major labels and publishers for using AI licensing deals that bypass artist consent.
June 23, 2026
- Charts
BOYNEXTDOOR HOME Debuts at No. 2 on Billboard Top Album Sales
BOYNEXTDOOR scores their best sales week ever with HOME, landing a fifth top 10 on Billboard.
June 23, 2026
- Releases
Ken Carson Announces New Album xperiment Due July 3
Ken Carson drops the release date and a short film for xperiment, his follow-up to Billboard 200 No. 1 album More Chaos.
June 22, 2026
Tour NewsFuerza Regida Opens First U.S. Stadium Tour at Petco Park
Fuerza Regida launched their This Is Our Dream Stadium Tour in San Diego before 44,000 fans.
June 22, 2026
Tour NewsIron Maiden Go Phone-Free in Paris for Run For Your Lives Concert Film
Iron Maiden are enforcing Yondr pouches at their Paris La Défense Arena show as they film the Run For Your Lives Tour.
June 22, 2026
CultureChris Lake Brings Travis Kelce On Stage at Sold-Out LA Show
Travis Kelce joined Chris Lake at LA Historic Park, where Lake recently remixed Taylor Swift's 'Opalite.'
June 22, 2026
- Releases
Ariana Grande Reveals Full Petal Tracklist at Kia Forum Show
Ariana Grande unveiled the complete Petal tracklist live at Kia Forum, ahead of the album's July 31 release.
June 22, 2026
- Releases
Tyla Drops New Single 'Is It Love' Ahead of Sophomore Album A-Pop
Tyla's latest single previews her forthcoming album A-Pop, out July 24.
June 19, 2026
- Releases
Syd Releases New Single '2 Many Days' Ahead of Album Beard
The LA artist shares the closing track from her upcoming album Beard, out July 17.
June 19, 2026
- Releases
FKA Twigs and Lil Yachty Drop New Single On Your Mind
FKA twigs channels Coachella heartbreak into a new collab with Lil Yachty called 'On Your Mind.'
June 19, 2026
- Releases
Backstreet Boys' Howie D Releases Spanish Debut Single Coqui
Howie Dorough steps into his Puerto Rican heritage with Afrobeats single Coqui, his first full Spanish-language release.
June 19, 2026
Tour NewsHarry Styles Plays Rare Deep Cuts and Covers at London Meltdown Festival
Harry Styles brought an orchestral, intimate set to London's Meltdown Festival, reviving songs not played in years.
June 19, 2026
CultureToñita Fest 2026 Returns to Brooklyn With Los Mirlos and Calma Carmona
The free street festival hits Williamsburg again on June 28 with a full day of Latin music and community programming.
June 19, 2026
- Releases
PJ Morton Releases Double LP Saturday Night Sunday Morning on Juneteenth
Six-time Grammy winner PJ Morton drops his most personal project yet, bridging R&B and gospel across a sprawling double album.
June 19, 2026
- Releases
MUNA Covers Billboard Magazine with New Album Dancing on the Wall
MUNA lands the Billboard cover ahead of their new synth pop album Dancing on the Wall.
June 19, 2026
- Releases
Tierra Whack Drops 'TOTEM' and Reveals WHACK'S MUSEUM Tracklist
Tierra Whack previews her incoming mixtape WHACK'S MUSEUM with sharp new single 'TOTEM,' out June 19.
June 18, 2026
- Charts
Bad Bunny 'DTMF' Holds No. 1 on Hot Latin Songs for 64 Weeks
Bad Bunny's 'DTMF' extends its record run as Omar Courtz re-enters the top 10.
June 17, 2026
Tour NewsJames Murphy and Questlove to DJ Phish Riviera Maya Festival 2026
LCD Soundsystem's James Murphy and the Roots' Questlove headline late-night DJ sets at Phish's annual Mexico resort festival.
June 17, 2026
CultureObama Presidential Center Grand Opening Features Stevie Wonder, Springsteen, Tems and More
The Chicago ceremony on June 18 brings together a stacked lineup of global music icons for a historic opening.
June 17, 2026
- Releases
Johnny Marr Announces New Solo Album The Age of Everything
The Smiths guitarist returns with his fifth solo LP, due October 2 via BMG.
June 16, 2026
Tour NewsSmashing Pumpkins and Chris Stapleton to Headline LA July 4th Concert
America250's 'America's Block Party' lands at the Memorial Coliseum with tickets priced at $17.76.
June 16, 2026
- Releases
Olivia Rodrigo Crashes No Doubt's Final Sphere Show in Las Vegas
Rodrigo surprised the crowd at Gwen Stefani's last Sphere residency show, one day after dropping her new album.
June 15, 2026
- Charts
BTS 'Come Over' Wins Billboard Fan Poll with 86 Percent of the Vote
The ARIRANG bonus track dominated this week's new music poll, beating out Olivia Rodrigo and more.
June 15, 2026
CultureTaylor Swift and HAIM Wore Custom Knicks Jerseys at NBA Finals Game Four
Taylor Swift, Este, and Alana Haim celebrated the Knicks' historic comeback in punny custom tees at Madison Square Garden.
June 15, 2026
CultureKaty Perry, LISA, Anitta and More Headline 2026 FIFA World Cup USA Opening Ceremony at SoFi Stadium
Katy Perry led a global lineup at the 2026 FIFA World Cup USA Opening Ceremony in Inglewood on June 12.
June 15, 2026
- Releases
Blink-182 Drop 25th Anniversary Edition of Take Off Your Pants and Jacket
Six vault tracks hit streaming for the first time as Blink-182 celebrate a landmark punk record.
June 15, 2026
CultureMickey Guyton Sings National Anthem at 2026 NBA Finals Game 5
Mickey Guyton brought her country twang to the NBA Finals stage in San Antonio on June 13.
June 15, 2026
CultureMichael Jackson Biopic Becomes Highest-Grossing Music Biopic of All Time
The Jaafar Jackson-led film surpasses Bohemian Rhapsody with over $911 million worldwide.
June 15, 2026
CultureLil Uzi Vert, North West, and Chief Keef Lead Summer Smash 2026 Day One
Summer Smash 2026 opened in Chicago with Lil Uzi Vert teasing a new album and North West making her festival debut.
June 15, 2026
- Releases
Olivia Rodrigo Third Album You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love Is Out Now
Rodrigo's follow-up to Guts arrives with a Robert Smith duet and a bolder sonic range.
June 13, 2026
- Industry
Taylor Swift Inducted Into Songwriters Hall of Fame, Calls Sombr the Future
Taylor Swift made history at the Songwriters HOF while putting the music world onto alt-pop artist Sombr.
June 13, 2026
IndustryProject 91 Launches Playgrounds Platform to Scale Pop-Up Live Experiences
Project 91 and Playgrounds are bringing unconventional live events to new cities with serious investment behind them.
June 11, 2026
IndustryWarner Music Group Acquires AI Attribution Startup Sureel AI
WMG buys Sureel AI to track how its recordings are used in AI training and generation.
June 11, 2026
- Releases
Taylor Swift Performs New Single at Toy Story 5 Premiere in Los Angeles
Taylor Swift debuted 'I Knew It, I Knew You' live and sang with Randy Newman at the Dolby Theatre.
June 11, 2026
Tour NewsPitchfork Festival London 2026 Lineup: Avalanches, Noname, Los Thuthanaka
Pitchfork Music London returns November 2-8 with a sprawling multi-venue bill across the city.
June 8, 2026
Tour NewsChris Lake Brings NYC to a Standstill With Brooklyn Rave Weekend
Chris Lake's Under the K Bridge run featured a weather battle, renegade stages, and a Knicks Finals moment.
June 8, 2026
- Charts
The Kid Laroi and Justin Bieber 'Stay' Revisited as a Billboard Hot 100 Number One
A deep dive into how 'Stay' spent seven weeks at number one in 2021 and what it reveals about pop music's song-machine era.
June 8, 2026
- Releases
Olivia Rodrigo and Robert Smith Debut New Song at Primavera Sound
Olivia Rodrigo and The Cure's Robert Smith premiered 'what's wrong with me' live in Barcelona.
June 7, 2026
Tour NewsAriana Grande Opens Eternal Sunshine Tour With Career-Spanning Setlist
Ariana Grande launched the Eternal Sunshine Tour with hits from every era and a live debut of new single 'Hate That I Made You Love Me.'
June 7, 2026
- Releases
Electric Callboy and Dexter Holland Drop New Single Let the Good Times Roll
Electric Callboy's TANZNEID single features The Offspring's Dexter Holland ahead of their August album.
June 6, 2026
Tour NewsLorde Debuts Unreleased Song and Closes Gov Ball 2026 Night One
Lorde headlined Governors Ball 2026 with a festival set that previewed new music and spanned her full catalog.
June 6, 2026
Tour NewsFlorida Georgia Line Reunite at CMA Fest 2026 in Nashville
Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley staged a surprise reunion at CMA Fest, performing 'Cruise' live for the first time since their 2022 hiatus.
June 6, 2026
Tour NewsEarl Sweatshirt Postpones Tour With MIKE Due to Injury
Earl Sweatshirt needs surgery after an injury forces the postponement of his North American tour with MIKE.
June 6, 2026
Tour NewsDoja Cat and Massive Attack Primavera Sound Sets Canceled Due to Weather
Storms in Barcelona shut down the main stages at Primavera Sound 2026, wiping out Doja Cat, Massive Attack, and more.
June 6, 2026
- Releases
Ozuna Drops New Single and Video Mi Yo de Antes
Ozuna's Mi Yo de Antes is a reggaeton breakup record with real emotional weight behind it.
June 4, 2026
- Releases
Ellie Goulding Announces Sixth Studio Album I Know Too Much
Ellie Goulding confirms I Know Too Much drops September 4, with new single 'Black Prada Dress' arriving this week.
June 4, 2026
IndustryStubHub FestProtect Platform Launches to Shield Festival Fans from Disruptions
StubHub's new FestProtect system offers tiered compensation for weather cancellations, set conflicts, and everyday festival frustrations.
June 3, 2026
IndustryAllTrack Meets With Congress to Address PRO Transparency Concerns
The independent PRO took its case to Capitol Hill after facing federal scrutiny over licensing practices.
June 3, 2026
Tour NewsCharlie Puth Brings Art Garfunkel, Busta Rhymes, and Jimmy Fallon to MSG
Charlie Puth's Whatever's Clever World Tour stop at Madison Square Garden became an all-star event.
June 3, 2026
Tour NewsiHeartRadio Music Festival 2026 Lineup Features BTS, Cardi B, and More
The Las Vegas festival returns September 18-19 with a cross-genre bill headlined by global superstars.
June 3, 2026
Tour NewsKanye West Claims Record 118,000 Attendance at Istanbul Stadium Show
Kanye West opened his first European tour in 11 years with a reported record-breaking crowd in Istanbul.
June 2, 2026
Tour NewsBad Bunny Opens 10-Night Madrid Residency with Myke Towers Surprise
Bad Bunny's Debí Tirar Más Fotos World Tour hits Madrid in a sold-out historic residency.
June 2, 2026
Tour NewsDiljit Dosanjh to Headline Wembley Stadium as First Punjabi Artist
Diljit Dosanjh makes history with a 90,000-capacity Wembley Stadium date this September.
June 2, 2026
- Releases
Pussy Riot Debut Album CYKA Arrives June 12 with Avenged Sevenfold
Nadya Tolokonnikova announces CYKA, Pussy Riot's first full album, out June 12.
June 2, 2026
CultureBad Bunny and Adidas Drop Vivid Red Ballerina Sneaker Inspired by Puerto Rico
Bad Bunny's latest Adidas Ballerina colorway pulls from Puerto Rican Flamboyán tree folklore and drops May 30.
May 30, 2026
- Releases
Young M.A Drops Debut Album Kween Five Years After Last Project
Brooklyn rapper Young M.A releases Kween independently, her first album in five years.
May 29, 2026
- Releases
Syd Announces New Album Beard Due July 2026 on Warner
LA artist Syd reveals her fourth solo album Beard, out July 17, with lead single Callin featuring Blu June.
May 29, 2026
- Charts
Drake Makes Billboard History With Iceman, Habibti, and Maid of Honour
Drake occupies the top three spots on the Billboard 200 and breaks the record for most Hot 100 No. 1s by a male solo artist.
May 27, 2026
- Releases
Ariana Grande Teases 'Hate That I Made You Love Me' Music Video
Grande's lead single from her eighth studio album Petal gets a horror-tinged video tease starring Justin Long.
May 27, 2026
Industry2026 American Music Awards Nominees Full List Taylor Swift Leads
Taylor Swift tops 2026 AMA nominations with eight nods as the show heads to Las Vegas on Memorial Day.
May 26, 2026
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