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Splice Inks ‘Responsible AI’ Deal with ElevenLabs

May 19, 2026

Music creation platform Splice announces an AI deal with ElevenLabs, integrating the latter’s music models into its music production workflows. Music creation platform Splice has announced an AI deal with El... Read More...

Sarasota Orchestra Receives a Mysterious $12 Million Donation

Ashley King

May 18, 2026

Sarasota Orchestra announces a near-$12 million donation from an anonymous donor, furthering its vision for a Music Center. On Monday, the Sarasota Orchestra took an unexpected step toward its vision for a M... Read More...

TikTok Gives Sienna Spiro the ‘Behind the Breakthrough’ Documentary Treatment

Ashley King

May 18, 2026

TikTok unveils the latest campaign in its “Behind the Breakthrough” documentary series with Sienna Spiro and her hit “Die On This Hill.” TikTok has announced the latest campaign in its “Behind the Breakthrou... Read More...

Disney Hulu live stream music festivals Bonnaroo Lollapalooza and Austin City Limits

Disney+ Joins Hulu to Livestream Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits Music Festivals Globally

Ashley King

May 18, 2026

Disney+ and Hulu announced that Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, and Austin City Limits Music Festivals will livestream across both platforms for the first time. On Monday, Disney+ and Hulu announced that Bonnaroo Mu... Read More...

‘Michael’ Takes Korea as Global Box Office Surges

Ashley King

May 18, 2026

The Michael Jackson biopic has moonwalked to #1 at the South Korean box office over the weekend, with over 51% of the weekend market share. Michael easily claimed the top spot at the South Korean box office ... Read More...

Shakira Acquitted In High-Stakes $64 Million Spanish Tax Fraud Case

Ashley King

May 18, 2026

A Spanish court acquitted Shakira in a tax fraud case dating back to 2011, ordering the government to return over $64 million in wrongly imposed fines. On Monday, court documents revealed that a Spanish cour... Read More...

James Dolan’s Sphere Secures a $1.7 Billion Investment for Abu Dhabi Expansion

Ashley King

May 17, 2026

Abu Dhabi’s Department of Culture and Tourism will invest $1.7 billion in the construction phase of Sphere Abu Dhabi on Yas Island. Construction is expected to be completed by the end of 2029. The Department... Read More...

Drake three album drop rumors suggest he wants out from under UMG

Is Drake’s Three-Album Drop a Sans Label Finagle?

Ashley King

May 17, 2026

Drake released three albums simultaneously, starting with his highly anticipated ICEMAN. But rumors abound that he’s looking for a swift exit from UMG. Over the weekend, Drake surprised fans with not just on... Read More...

Michael global box office surges past $700M

‘Michael’ Global Box Office Receipts Surge Past $700 Million, Closing In on ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’

Ashley King

May 17, 2026

Michael is back on top at the domestic box office with a cool $26 million in its fourth weekend, and a staggering $700 million worldwide. In its fourth week, Michael is back in the top slot at the domestic b... Read More...

Latest Case of ‘Blue Dot Fever’? Kiefer Sutherland Cancels US Tour Following ‘Very Low Ticket Sales’

Ashley King

May 17, 2026

Kiefer Sutherland cancels the US leg of his tour due to “very low ticket sales” in the latest case of “Blue Dot Fever.” Sutherland added that he doesn’t think it’s fair to the venues or those who bought ticke... Read More...

New Study Commissioned by Music Artists Coalition Suggests Overwhelming Bipartisan Support Among Voters for Ticketing Reform

Ashley King

May 15, 2026

A new national survey released by the Music Artists Coalition shows widespread support for ticketing reform among voters on both sides of the aisle. Voters nationwide have shown support for reform in the con... Read More...

Jermaine Jackson ordered to pay rape accuser

After Blowing Off the Lawsuit, Jermaine Jackson Ordered to Pay $6.5 Million to Rape Accuser

Ashley King

May 15, 2026

Jermaine Jackson was ordered to pay $6.5 million after failing to respond to a lawsuit filed by a woman who accused him of rape in a 1988 incident. Jermaine Jackson has been ordered to pay over $6.5 million ... Read More...

SRR Capital Launches With a VC-Style Approach to Music Investing

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Musixmatch Re-Inks With DistroKid; Partnership Aims to Help Independent Artists Layer More Lyrics Into Their Releases

Enhanced Group to Acquire Controlling Stake in DEAG

Thank You, Harry! MSG Revenues Surge After Record-Setting Harry Styles Residency

South Korean Authorities Investigating Massive Hybe Data Breach

BTS Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Over ‘Swim’ Abruptly Dropped After a Few Months

Splice Inks ‘Responsible AI’ Deal with ElevenLabs

Sarasota Orchestra Receives a Mysterious $12 Million Donation

Disney+ Joins Hulu to Livestream Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits Music Festivals Globally

‘Michael’ Takes Korea as Global Box Office Surges

James Dolan’s Sphere Secures a $1.7 Billion Investment for Abu Dhabi Expansion

Is Drake’s Three-Album Drop a Sans Label Finagle?

‘Michael’ Global Box Office Receipts Surge Past $700 Million, Closing In on ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’

Latest Case of ‘Blue Dot Fever’? Kiefer Sutherland Cancels US Tour Following ‘Very Low Ticket Sales’

New Study Commissioned by Music Artists Coalition Suggests Overwhelming Bipartisan Support Among Voters for Ticketing Reform

After Blowing Off the Lawsuit, Jermaine Jackson Ordered to Pay $6.5 Million to Rape Accuser