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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
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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
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
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
IndustryProtect Working Musicians Act Would Give Indie Artists Collective Bargaining Power Against AI and Streaming
A new federal bill wants to let independent musicians negotiate together against streaming platforms and AI companies.
May 22, 2026
IndustryBillboard Latin Music Week 2026 Returns to Miami in October
Billboard confirms dates for its 37th annual Latin Music Week at Faena Miami Beach.
May 21, 2026
IndustryMusic Supervisor Jen Malone Breaks Down How Songs Land in TV Shows
Jen Malone, the supervisor behind Euphoria and Atlanta, explains sync licensing from the inside.
May 21, 2026
- Industry
Leon Thomas to Receive 2026 ASCAP Vanguard Award in Los Angeles
Three-time Grammy winner Leon Thomas earns ASCAP's Vanguard Award for reshaping modern R&B.
May 19, 2026
IndustryTaylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter Named BMI Pop Songwriters of the Year 2026
Swift and Carpenter shared the top songwriting honor at the 2026 BMI Pop Awards, with Kendrick Lamar's 'luther' taking Song of the Year.
May 14, 2026
IndustryiHeartMedia Q1 2025 Revenue Rises as Podcast Business Grows
iHeartMedia posted nearly 10% revenue growth in Q1, driven by a 27% surge in podcast income.
May 12, 2026
IndustryAssociation of Music Offices Launches to Support Local Music Ecosystems Nationwide
A new national trade group, the AMO, unites government music offices to strengthen local music economies across the U.S.
May 12, 2026
IndustryNettwerk Music Group Founders Win Lifetime Achievement at 2026 Libera Awards
Terry McBride and Mark Jowett are being honored for four decades of independent music leadership.
May 12, 2026
- Industry
Dua Lipa Sues Samsung for $15 Million Over Unauthorized Image Use
Dua Lipa is taking Samsung to court over the unlicensed use of her photo on TV packaging.
May 11, 2026
- Industry
Rising Alt-Pop Artist Lamb and 90s Trip-Hop Duo Share a Name Problem
Long Beach electro-pop artist Lamb's tour rollout is causing confusion with UK trip-hop duo Lamb, who have formally addressed the mix-up.
May 11, 2026
IndustryWarner Records Named Grammy Hall of Fame Label Honoree for 2026
Warner Records received the Grammy Hall of Fame label tribute, with Aaron Bay-Schuck reflecting on artist development and legacy.
May 9, 2026
IndustryTDE President Punch Denies Bot Allegations on Joe Budden Podcast
Top Dawg Entertainment's Punch says live show attendance, not streaming numbers, is TDE's real metric.
May 9, 2026
- Industry
Taylor Swift Has Over 150 Trademarks and Is Still Building
Taylor Swift's trademark portfolio covers her name, lyrics, phrases, and even her cats, totaling more than 150 active registrations.
May 8, 2026
IndustryWarner Music Group Q1 Revenue Hits $1.7 Billion Driven by Bruno Mars
WMG posts 17% revenue growth in Q1 2025, with Bruno Mars and sombr leading recorded music gains.
May 8, 2026
- Industry
BTS ARIRANG Album Drives HYBE to Record Q1 2026 Revenue
BTS's comeback album ARIRANG pushed HYBE to its highest-ever first-quarter revenue, topping $470 million.
May 7, 2026
IndustryBig Loud CEO Seth England on Nashville's Rise as a Multi-Genre Hub
Seth England breaks down how Big Loud and country music became the center of the modern music industry.
May 6, 2026
IndustryArena One and AMC Theatres Launch Interactive Live Concert Format in 300 Locations
Bebe Rexha, Kim Petras, and Maren Morris headline a new real-time cinema concert format launching in June.
May 6, 2026
- Industry
Linda Perry to Receive Ivor Novello International Songwriting Prize in 2026
The legendary songwriter behind hits for Christina Aguilera, P!nk, and Gwen Stefani earns a major UK honor.
May 6, 2026
- Industry
Salt-N-Pepa vs. UMG: Copyright Termination Rights Appeal Continues
UMG pushes back on Salt-N-Pepa's master ownership claim, calling the duo's appeal fatally flawed.
May 6, 2026
- Industry
Jason Derulo Savage Love Copyright Trial Testimony Explained
Jason Derulo faces cross-examination over songwriting credits for his 2020 Billboard Hot 100 hit 'Savage Love.'
May 6, 2026
- Industry
Romeo Santos, Daddy Yankee, and Keityn Win 2026 ASCAP Latin Music Awards
ASCAP's 2026 Latin Music Awards honored the songwriters and publishers driving Latin music's global rise.
May 6, 2026
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