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1. Snap Celebrates the Legacy of The Beatles in Augmented Reality

   Snap’s AR Studio Paris announces an augmented reality experience, recreating moments inspired by the Beatles’ musical legacy and evolution. Today, Snap’s AR Studio Paris unveiled a new augmented reality experience that recreates four iconic moments inspired by the Beatles’ visual and musical evolution. The lens promises a musical journey at the heart of one of […]

2. TikTok and Cameo Team Up to Give Creators More In-App Monetization Opportunities

   TikTok creators in the U.S. can now offer personalized Cameo videos directly to fans without leaving the TikTok app, thanks to a new partnership. TikTok has announced a new partnership with Cameo, enabling creators in the U.S. to offer personalized Cameo videos to fans without leaving the TikTok app. Creators will be able to sign […]

3. HYBE is Searching for the Next Global Girl Group Powerhouse—in India

   K-pop and entertainment giant HYBE launches a hunt in India for the next girl group sensation, starting today through July 31. Korean entertainment giant and BTS parent company HYBE has announced a nationwide girl group audition across India, opening applications for the latest phase of its talent discovery and development initiative. Talent scouting starts today […]

4. Cardi B and Warner Music Prevail in ‘Enough (Miami)’ Copyright Battle — Judge Says Third Amended Complaint Would Be ‘Futile’

   After multiple years of back-and-forth litigation, Cardi B and Warner Music have prevailed in an infringement showdown centering on “Enough (Miami).” That victory came to light in an order from Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr., who tossed the complaint for lack of personal jurisdiction. We covered said complaint immediately after its July 2024 filing in a […]

5. Muzit’s TRACE Platform Steps Into the Spotlight as Supreme Court Ends ISP Based Piracy Enforcement

   With the Cox v. Sony ruling dismantling enforcement models of the past, Muzit’s data-driven super fan strategy looks like a good path forward. This article was created in collaboration with DMN partner Muzit. When the U.S. Supreme Court handed down its unanimous decision in Cox Communications, Inc. v. Sony Music Entertainment, it didn’t just close […]

6. Céline Dion Announces Comeback with Paris Concerts

   Céline Dion confirms her return to the stage later this year with several dates in France at the Paris La Défense Arena in September and October. After her prominent battle with health issues over the last few years, pop superstar Céline Dion shared on social media that she will be returning to the stage later […]

7. John Legend Ditching Longtime Manager Ty Stiklorius After Twenty Years

   John Legend parts ways with his longtime manager Ty Stiklorius of Friends at Work and signs with Roc Nation. John Legend has switched management and is now represented by Jay Brown at Roc Nation as he parts ways with his longtime manager Ty Stiklorius and her firm Friends at Work. While the exact timing of […]

8. SlopTracker Reveals AI’s Grip on Spotify Royalty Pool

   SlopTracker.org has emerged as a tool to track the impact AI artists are having on the streaming economy—especially the Spotify royalty pool. The website meticulously tracks AI-generated artists on Spotify, quantifying the royalties that these artists divert from human creators through a data-driven lens. By analyzing patterns, the tracker can identify pure AI music with […]

9. Taylor Swift Slapped with Trademark Infringement Suit by Former Las Vegas Showgirl — And This One Doesn’t Look Frivolous

   Taylor Swift is being sued over The Life of a Showgirl by a former Las Vegas showgirl who owns the trademark for “Confessions of a Showgirl.” Taylor Swift is facing a lawsuit from an actual showgirl alleging trademark infringement, false designation, and unfair competition over the title of her 2025 album, The Life of a […]

10. Germany’s GEMA Posts 2025 Income Bump, Operating Costs Decrease as Distributions Top $1.3 Billion

    Germany’s GEMA has posted a small collections increase for 2025, when live performance growth helped offset a broadcast slip en route to delivering nearly €1.15 billion (currently $1.32 billion) in composer, songwriter, and publisher distributions. Berlin-based GEMA shed light on its full-year financials today, pointing, at the top level, to a 0.4% year-over-year (YoY) income […]

11. Snoop Dogg to Headline Long Beach Amphitheater’s Grand Opening

    Snoop Dogg takes the stage on June 6 to kick off the inaugural season of Long Beach’s new waterfront venue in a historic grand opening. The Long Beach Amphitheater, South California’s newest open-air live music venue, today announced that Long Beach native, rapper, and icon Snoop Dogg will headline the venue’s grand opening celebration on […]

12. Wu-Tang Reunion Tour Goes Seriously Sour in Australia; Fans Issued Full Refunds After Disastrous No-Shows

    Fans in Australia have been offered refunds after multiple members of the Wu-Tang Clan failed to appear at the Australian leg of the tour. Not all members of the legendary Wu-Tang Clan were slated to appear on the Australian leg of the group’s tour, which has been billed as their full-lineup farewell run. As a […]

13. Lisa of Blackpink Becomes First K-Pop Artist with a Vegas Residency

    Lisa of K-pop girl group Blackpink announces a Las Vegas residency, becoming the first K-pop artist to secure such a run. Blackpink sensation Lisa has announced her first residency in Las Vegas, VIVA LA LISA, coming to The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in November for a limited run. The news makes Lisa the first K-pop […]

14. Epic Records Names New CEO—Ezekiel ‘Zeke’ Lewis New Chairman & CEO

    Epic Records has appointed Ezekiel ‘Zeke’ Lewis as its new Chairman & CEO, marking a new chapter for one of Sony Music’s flagship labels. The announcement comes as Sylvia Rhone stepped down last year following a six-year tenure that saw the label achieve consistent chart success across multiple genres. Lewis, who previously served as President […]

15. UMG Announces ‘First-Ever Share Buyback Program’ Amid Sagging Stock Price, Intends to Deploy Over $570 Million

    Universal Music Group (UMG) has teed up its “first-ever share buyback program”– to the tune of as much as €500 million (currently $573 million) worth of anticipated stock repurchases. The major label formally disclosed its inaugural buyback today, attributing the move to “confidence in UMG’s strategy and long-term growth” on the part of the board […]