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Peso Pluma cartel death threats canceled concerts

Peso Pluma Cancels Mexican Concerts Following Cartel Death Threats

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September 22, 2023

YouTube Introduces Suite of AI-Powered Creation Tools

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September 22, 2023

Zayn Malik sued for copyright infringement

Zayn Malik Sued for Alleged Copyright Infringement for ‘Better’

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September 21, 2023

Despite Sagging Subscriber Stats, Deezer Raises Its Prices for the Second Time In a Year

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September 21, 2023

United Talent Agency (UTA) Signs Oliver Anthony

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September 21, 2023

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LimeWire acquires BlueWillowAI in generative AI pivot

Forget About NFTs — LimeWire Acquires BlueWillowAI to Fuel Generative AI Growth

Ashley King

September 21, 2023

Photo Credit: LimeWire LimeWire is focusing on generative AI with an acquisition of BlueWillow. The former hub for piracy wants you to forget about the NFTs it used to raise money in 2022—even as the SEC squa... Read More...

Robbie Williams Plunges into the Metaverse, “Fascinated by the Web3 Space”

Ashley King

September 21, 2023

Photo Credit: Leo Baron / Farrell Music Ltd Singer-songwriter Robbie Williams makes his web3 debut, partnering with metaverse platform LightCycle. British singer-songwriter Robbie Williams is taking the plun... Read More...

DALL-E 3 Dramatically Improves Text Prompts — And Lets Artists Opt Out

Ashley King

September 21, 2023

Photo Credit: OpenAI (DALL-E 3 Generated) OpenAI is unveiling a new version of its text-to-image prompting tool, DALL-E. DALL-E 3 can use ChatGPT to help with prompt ideas. Here's the latest. Text-to-image p... Read More...

Twitch Viewership Peaked in 2021, Down 5% Two Years Running

Ashley King

September 21, 2023

Photo Credit: Maik Jonietz Twitch is a brand in turmoil for 2023. The streaming site tried and failed to institute new ad policies after a massive backlash. Here's why those changes were even floated—Twitch m... Read More...

Apple Has $19 EarPods with USB-C Now, Offering Lossless Audio Support

Ashley King

September 20, 2023

Photo Credit: Apple Apple unveiled the new iPhone 15 models last week—with a new addition to the accessory line-up. Now EarPods are available with USB-C connectors, offering lossless playback. The original E... Read More...

Music Health Alliance Senior Healthcare program

Music Health Alliance Kicks Off Senior Healthcare Program for ‘Industry Veterans and Legacy Music Makers’

Ashley King

September 20, 2023

Photo Credit: Music Health Alliance Music Health Alliance kicks off its senior healthcare program for 'industry veterans and legacy music makers' with seed money from artist Lauren Daigle's The Price Fund. O... Read More...

Virgin Music Partners with Position Music — Kid Bloom, Ryan Oakes, Kyle Dion, Layto, 2WEI, and Blackway Already In the Distro Pipeline

Ashley King

September 20, 2023

Photo Credit: Mark Chipello, Tyler Bacon, Jacqueline Saturn, Matt Sawin, J Scavo, by Chris Polk Virgin Music announces a new partnership with independent publisher, label, and management firm Position Music, ... Read More...

Birdman Predicts Southern Hip-Hop Will Remain Dominant: ‘We’re Here Forever’

Ashley King

September 20, 2023

Photo Credit: Brad Huchteman Cash Money Records co-founder Birdman recently sat down for an interview on the 85 South Show, where he discussed the early struggles of Southern hip-hop and predicted it would re... Read More...

Adidas CEO Defends Kanye West—”I Don’t Think He’s A Bad Person, It Just Came Across That Way”

Ashley King

September 20, 2023

Photo Credit: Max Letek Adidas CEO Bjorn Gulden has defended Kanye West's remarks that resulted in his company severing ties with the artist now known as Ye. The German sportswear giant ended its long-time c... Read More...

Live Concerts Will Experience ‘Funflation in Full Force’ Bank of America Projects

Ashley King

September 19, 2023

Photo Credit: Nainoa Shizuru / BofA Global Research A new report from Bank of America analysts projects that 'funflation' will be driven by live music even as other consumer spending slows down. According to... Read More...

Russell Brand Content Is Getting Deactivated on Spotify, Too

Ashley King

September 19, 2023

Photo Credit: Digital Music News Following some serious sexual assault allegations, comedian and actor Russell Brand is seeing his content demonetized across the internet. YouTube made a statement—but Spotify... Read More...

Influence Media & Warner Chappell Announce Partnership with Celebrated Songwriter & Producer Jesse Frasure

Ashley King

September 19, 2023

Photo Credit: Influence Media / Warner Chappell Influence Media and Warner Chappell have announced a partnership with celebrated songwriter/producer Jesse Frasure, who has worked with country staples like Kac... Read More...