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1. FKA Twigs Inks with UTA for Worldwide Representation Across All Areas

   Singer-songwriter and multi-hyphenate FKA twigs has signed with United Talent Agency (UTA) for worldwide representation in all areas. Singer-songwriter FKA twigs has signed with United Talent Agency (UTA) for worldwide representation in all areas. The multi-hyphenate actress and model earned a Grammy nomination for Best Dance/Electronic Album this year for EUSEXUA, and followed that up […]

2. Mötley Crüe Announce Major US Tour, Celebrating 45 Years and the 20th Anniversary of the Carnival of Sins Tour

   Mötley Crüe announce The Return of the Carnival of Sins, a 2026 North American tour celebrating the band’s 45th anniversary. Mötley Crüe has announced a major 2026 North American tour celebrating two milestones: the 20th anniversary of their Carnival of Sins Tour, and the 45th anniversary of the band. The run will bring Mötley Crüe’s […]

3. StubHub Speaks on UK Government Plan to Introduce a Ticket Resale Price Cap

   As the UK government prepares to introduce a price cap on the resale of tickets to live events, ticket resale platforms are speaking out. The UK government plans to ban the resale of live event tickets at inflated prices in a bid to tackle the onslaught of ticket touts snapping up tickets for popular events […]

4. Circuit Group and Create Music Launch $500 Million Fund, Eye Deals for Electronic Catalogs, Labels, Publishers, and More

   The Circuit Group and Create Music Group have launched a $500 million fund, Circuit Capital, that will pursue investments in catalogs, labels, publishers, and different “music-driven ventures” yet. The self-described “artist management collective” Circuit Group reached out with details about the debuting division today. Though specifics concerning the fund’s strategy and IP ownership remain to...

5. Drake’s UMG Appeal Set to Begin with Court-Ordered Mediation Session—Though a Settlement Seems Unlikely

   Drake’s appeal in his case against UMG is rolling forward, beginning with a court-ordered mediation scheduled for next month. After Drake’s defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group was dismissed early last month, the rapper wasted no time in filing for an appeal. Now, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit has scheduled a […]

6. ‘Is This What We Want?’ Silent Album Adds Paul McCartney Bonus Track Ahead of Vinyl Release — UK Gov’t Must ‘Resist Calls to Legalise Music Theft,’ Organizer Says

   UK politicians are “sucking up to tech bros” by advocating for inadequate AI training protections – at least according to the team behind silent album Is This What We Want?, which is releasing on vinyl with a bonus track from Paul McCartney. We covered the Ed Newton-Rex-spearheaded album’s streaming debut closer to the top of […]

7. Lynyrd Skynyrd and Foreigner Announce Double Trouble Double Vision Tour

   Lynyrd Skynyrd and Foreigner are going on tour together, announcing 19 co-headlining appearances across North America next summer. Lynyrd Skynyrd and Foreigner are teaming up for a co-headlining tour across North America next summer. Produced by Live Nation, the Double Trouble Double Vision Tour kicks off on July 23 in Atlanta, Georgia, with a final […]

8. Speculation Mounts Over StubHub’s Slumping Stock Amid Regulatory Action In the UK

   StubHub appears to be navigating choppy waters after withholding guidance from the upcoming quarter—likely because the UK is set to severely cap secondary ticket sales through face value legislation. Facing these external pressures, investors may have concern about the resilience of the secondary ticket reseller despite its recent IPO. StubHub shares fell over 21% on […]

9. Del Records Founder Ángel del Villar Avoids Prison While His Appeal Plays Out — Federal Judge Nixes December 1st Surrender Deadline

   A federal judge has granted Del Records founder José Ángel del Villar’s request to remain out on bond while he appeals his four-year prison sentence. We covered that sentence when it was handed down in August, following del Villar’s 2022 arrest on drug trafficking charges and then, on the heels of a nine-day trial, the […]

10. Tidal Offers $100,000 to 10 Direct-Uploading Indie Artists Under ‘Upload Headliners Contest’ — But the Fine Print’s Worth a Close Read

    Tidal has kicked off its Upload Headliners contest, which will pay out a total of $1 million to 10 direct-uploading indie artists. But prospective entrants should carefully read the fine print before taking a stab at the prize money. That’s more general advice than a warning about Tidal Upload Headliners, which technically started last week. […]

11. LA Sheriff’s Department Confirms Investigation Into New Diddy Sexual Assault Allegations

    The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department confirms an investigation into new allegations of sexual assault made against Sean “Diddy” Combs. Police confirmed that they’re looking into “new” allegations of sexual assault launched against Sean “Diddy” Combs after receiving a report on Friday from another police department. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said they were […]

12. UK Preparing to Cap Ticket Resale Price at “Face Value,” Effectively Banning Scalping—Live Nation, StubHub Shares Tumble

    The UK government is reportedly preparing to announce a ticket resale price cap at “face value,” outlawing all for-profit ticket resale. According to a new report from The Guardian and Financial Times on Monday, the UK government is moving ahead with its long-awaited crackdown on ticket scalping—reselling tickets for profit will be outlawed under new […]

13. Jack White, Lil Jon, Post Malone to Play NFL Thanksgiving Halftime Shows

    The NFL announces the halftime performers for its Thanksgiving games, which include Jack White, Lil Jon, and Post Malone. For Thanksgiving this year (November 27), the NFL has some stellar performances in store for its holiday halftime shows, including Jack White, Post Malone, and Lil Jon. Jack White will play at the Lions-Packers game, Lil […]

14. Amazon Music Adds a ‘Share to TikTok’ Button, Bridging the Gap Between the Two Services

    Amazon Music launches a ‘Share to TikTok’ button, creating a two-way sharing bridge between the two platforms. Last November, TikTok launched its “Share to TikTok” integration with Spotify and Apple Music, allowing people using those services to easily share music tracks to TikTok. Now, a year later, Amazon Music is getting in on the action. […]

15. Latin Music’s Next Wave—Innovators Bringing Multi-Genre Flair to Global Audiences

    Emerging Latin voices are redrawing the map when it comes to music fans. Digital Music News and Open On Sunday caught up with three emerging artists—each carving out a distinctive place in today’s vibrant landscape. Each artist has roots in a different corner of the Latin world: Max Luiz from Brazil, Maria Giraldo from Colombia, […]