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1. Live Nation Reports ‘Strongest Year Yet’ in Latest Quarter; Markets Mostly ‘Meh’

   Live Nation posted 11% growth in the third quarter of the year, with yet another report showing record revenue as demand for live events remains high. In the third quarter of 2025, Live Nation reported another record high with a whopping $8.5 billion in revenue as demand for live events remains high despite rising costs. […]

2. Judge Fast-Tracks Diddy’s Appeal After Pardon Push Falls Through

   A federal appeals judge grants Diddy’s team’s request to expedite his appeal process, which could see him out of prison before his sentence is up. Just days after Sean “Diddy” Combs was moved to a low-security facility in New Jersey, a federal appeals judge granted his legal team’s request to expedite the process. The move […]

3. TikTok Awards Names Alex Warren, Katseye, Laufey, Ravyn Lenae, Sombr as ‘Breakthrough Artist of the Year’ Nominees

   TikTok announces the nominees for its first-ever U.S.-held TikTok Awards, taking place in Los Angeles on December 18. TikTok has wasted no time announcing the nominees for its inaugural TikTok Awards in Los Angeles next month, which will celebrate 70-plus creators across 14 categories. The ceremony, TikTok’s first in the United States, marks a significant […]

4. Michael Jackson is the ‘Highest Paid Dead Celebrity’ According to Forbes

   Michael Jackson remains the “highest paid” dead celebrity, with his estate having earned a whopping $3.5 billion since his death in 2009. The 25th annual Forbes Highest-Earning Dead Celebrities List sees the Notorious B.I.G., Miles Davis, and Jimmy Buffett join the lineup of musicians deemed the greatest earners from beyond the grave. But it’s the […]

5. Alexa+ Now Rolling Out In the Amazon Music App

   Amazon announces the integration of AI-powered Alexa+ into the Amazon Music app, available now for select users on both iOS and Android. Today, Amazon has announced that Alexa+, the upgraded and AI-powered version of its virtual assistant, is rolling out to the Amazon Music app for both iOS and Android devices. Currently, the feature is […]

6. Fan-Driven Artist Investment Platform Dune Closing $2.6 Million Series A

   Dune, a fan-driven artist investment platform aiming to create new revenue streams for artists, is closing a Series A funding at $2.6 million. Dune, a new online platform that aims to create important new revenue streams for artists through the monetization of their streaming activity, has launched a period of consultation and engagement with the […]

7. Oasis Praises Victoria’s Strict Anti-Scalping Laws While on Tour in Oz — “We Can Stop Large-Scale Scalping In Its Tracks”

   Oasis applauds Victoria for its strict anti-scalping laws that shut ‘bad actors’ (i.e., Viagogo) out of its three sold-out Melbourne shows. British pop duo Oasis has praised Victoria for its efforts to crack down on scalpers, effectively shutting them out of the band’s three sold-out shows at Docklands near Melbourne. According to the band’s management […]

8. Spotify Posts Double-Digit Q3 2025 User Growth — and Another Ad-Supported Revenue Slip — As Paid Subs Top 280 Million

   Spotify stock (NYSE: SPOT) slipped during early trading following the company’s Q3 2025 earnings release – including double-digit user growth, a return to profitability, and another ad-supported revenue dip. Update (11/4): Spotify stock held steady during the remainder of trading en route to finishing the day at $629.60 per share (down 2.2%). Below is our […]

9. Australian Government Confirms Plans for Video Streaming Local ‘Content Obligation’ — APRA AMCOS Touts the ‘Significant New Opportunity for Australia’s Music Creators’

   The Australian government is moving forward with plans for a local video streaming “content obligation,” which APRA AMCOS believes will unlock opportunities for homegrown music talent. Lawmakers confirmed the forthcoming legislation today, reiterating in one release that the corresponding requirements will apply to any on-demand video streaming platform boasting north of one million domestic...

10. Suno Faces Yet Another Copyright Suit — Denmark’s Koda Sues Over Allegedly Unauthorized Training, Infringing Outputs, and More

    Suno is facing yet another copyright complaint – this time from Denmark’s Koda, which has accused the AI music generator of infringing on its members’ works in training as well as outputs. Koda just recently submitted the action to the Copenhagen City Court and promptly requested a high-court referral in light of the “fundamental” issues […]

11. Petition to Replace Bad Bunny With George Strait at the Super Bowl Surpasses 100,000 Signatures

    A petition calling for Bad Bunny to be replaced by George Strait at the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show has over 100,000 signatures. More than 100,000 signatures have been added to a Change.org petition calling for Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny to be replaced by country music legend George Strait at the 2026 Super Bowl […]

12. Consumer Class Action Filed Against StubHub Over ‘FanProtect Guarantee’

    A Taylor Swift fan leads a class action lawsuit against StubHub over its “FanProtect Guarantee,” which the company allegedly refuses to honor. A disgruntled Taylor Swift fan is the lead plaintiff in a class action lawsuit filed against StubHub over allegations that the company refuses to honor its “FanProtect Guarantee,” leaving fans with obviously “inferior” […]

13. Bemyfriends Takes Majority Stake in Dreamus, Sets Sights on Building ‘An Unprecedented Music Fandom Experience in the Global Market’

    Bemyfriends, which bills itself as South Korea’s “first global fandom business company,” has officially taken a majority stake in SK Group’s Dreamus – including streaming platform FLO. Seoul-headquartered Dreamus and Bemyfriends confirmed the deal in formal releases, and an early wave of regional coverage followed soon thereafter. According to the Korea JoongAng Daily, Bemyfriends put...

14. Warner Music Finland Deepens Festival Footprint with Nelonen Media Live Partnership

    Nelonen Media Live and Warner Music Finland sign a partnership deal that furthers their collaboration in artist bookings and festival programming. Warner Music Live, a division of Warner Music Finland, has signed a partnership agreement with Nelonen Media Live to broaden their collaboration in festival programming and booking. Nelonen Media Live will remain the event […]

15. Rita Ora Inks with UTA for Representation Across All Areas

    British singer, songwriter, and actress Rita Ora signs with United Talent Agency (UTA) for global representation in all areas. United Talent Agency (UTA) has announced the signing of British singer-songwriter and actress Rita Ora for global representation in all areas, further bolstering its roster. She continues to be managed by Melissa Ruderman, Dave Bugliari, and […]