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1. Chance the Rapper Plots an Ambitious 38-Date North American Comeback Tour. But Can He Beat ‘Blue Dot Fever’?

   On the heels of a contentious legal battle with his ex-manager, Chance the Rapper has announced a tour to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Coloring Book. But will the concert series fall victim to “blue dot fever”? That’s a pressing question not only for the Star Line rapper, but for a number of acts who […]

2. Meta Hits Back Against Wixen Music Publishing’s $70 Million ‘AI Replacement’ Infringement Suit

   The high-stakes Wixen v. Meta infringement and defamation legal battle isn’t letting up. Now, the publisher is prepping an amended action as the Instagram parent aggressively moves to dismiss the entire complaint. As first reported by DMN, that $70 million complaint set sail in January, when Wixen accused Meta of infringing on “well over one […]

3. The Rolling Stones Release New Single ‘In the Stars’—With a Music Video De-Aging the Rockers Courtesy of AI

   The Rolling Stones’ new single features a music video that makes the band young again, thanks to de-aging tech courtesy of AI company Deep Voodoo. The Rolling Stones have a new single, “In the Stars,” but it’s the music video that’s got everyone talking. That’s because the visages of Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and Ronnie […]

4. Clarence Carter, Soul Icon Known for Raunchy Hit ‘Strokin’,’ Dead at 90

   Soul singer Clarence Carter, known for his 1970 hit “Patches” and the raunchy late ‘80s favorite “Strokin’,” has passed away at the age of 90. Soul singer Clarence Carter has passed away at the age of 90, as confirmed by Rodney Hall, president of FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, a studio the musician often […]

5. BTS, Madonna, Shakira Set for FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show

   The FIFA World Cup final halftime show will feature headliners BTS, Madonna, and Shakira performing at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium on July 19. FIFA has announced the lineup for the FIFA World Cup final halftime show, which kicks off at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium. BTS, Madonna, and Shakira are all slated to perform at one […]

6. Pete Townshend, Co-Founder of The Who, Partners with Primary Wave for Name, Image, and Likeness Rights and Future Creative Projects

   The Who co-founder Pete Townshend partners with Primary Wave for future creative projects and the exploitation of his name, image, and likeness. Leading independent publisher Primary Wave Music has announced a partnership with the award-winning co-founder of the legendary rock band The Who, Pete Townshend. Over the course of his 65-year career, both as a […]

7. Music Venue Trust Rolls Out Hearby Pro to UK Grassroots Music Venues

   Music Venue Trust (MVT) has rolled out Hearby Pro to grassroots music venue members across the UK to better provide venues with control over their media & access to industry data. This article was created in collaboration with DMN partner Hearby. MVT, which represents the UK’s vast network of grassroots music venues, recorded 22 million […]

8. DistroKid Is Now Asking Creators If Their Music Is AI-Generated as ‘Self-Disclosure’ Moves Out of Beta

   As Spotify tests AI credit labels in a beta rollout, DistroKid is now asking creators to disclose what parts, if any, of their tracks are AI-assisted. Last month, Spotify launched a beta test alongside DistroKid of a new feature that exposes artificial intelligence assistance within track credits, part of a major step towards platform-level transparency. […]

9. Straight to Global? WMG, GMM Music Ditch ‘Traditional Music Export Models’ with GLIIDE

   Thailand’s GMM Music and Warner Music Group further their partnership with GLIIDE, a new artist development platform designed to break from traditional music export models. Today, Warner Music Group and Thailand’s GMM Music have furthered their longstanding partnership with the release of GLIIDE, a new artist development platform that will be part of their GMM […]

10. Post Malone Swaps Out Jelly Roll for BigXThaPlug at Failing Nashville Concert

    Struggling to sell tickets to his upcoming tour with Jelly Roll, Post Malone has called in BigXThaPlug for support at the tour’s stop in Nashville. Post Malone is still having trouble selling tickets to his upcoming co-headline tour with fellow country crossover artist Jelly Roll. But some fans are concerned that Jelly Roll wasn’t as […]

11. Live Nation/Ticketmaster Ticket-Fee Class Action Rolls Forward Ahead of Scheduled July 2027 Trial

    52 months later, the Popp v. Live Nation class action lawsuit against the leading promoter and its Ticketmaster subsidiary is moving forward in anticipation of a scheduled July 2027 trial. DMN’s been covering the high-stakes legal battle since it kicked off way back in January 2022. And while it probably doesn’t need saying in light […]

12. Netflix Confirms Long-Rumored Kpop Demon Hunters World Tour

    Netflix and AEG Presents announce a Kpop Demon Hunters live experience and world tour, bringing elements of the film to life for excited fans. This week, Netflix and AEG Presents have teamed up to announce an upcoming Kpop Demon Hunters live experience and world tour, confirming the rumors that have circulated for months. Netflix made […]

13. Weverse Scores Major Pre-Sale, VIP Sales Lanes for Hybe x Geffen’s Katseye World Tour

    Katseye announces their global Wildworld Tour, taking the group to arenas across the UK, Europe, and North America this fall. On Wednesday (May 13), Katseye announced their Wildworld Tour, a headline outing that will see the global girl group travel to arenas across the UK, Europe, and North America this fall. Produced by Live Nation, […]

14. Kanye West Is Reportedly Trying to Book a Show In Israel

    Kanye’s “apology tour” continues as the disgraced rapper reportedly tries to book a concert in Israel, despite years of open antisemitism. This week, rumors have circulated that Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, is continuing his apparent apology tour after years of antisemitism by trying to book a show in Israel. According to […]

15. The Music Industry Has a Growing Data Overload Problem. Octave Media’s Matt Jacoby Says There’s Hope.

    The music industry of 2026 is exploding everywhere all-at-once, with catalog investments, creative outputs, and AI-generated mayhem part of a pedal-to-the-metal growth expansion. On the ground, that means more companies are battling an avalanche of data overload and disconnected processes, though systems and experts are quickly adapting and figuring out solutions. That includes Octave Media...