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1. WMG Reorganization Continues With Warner Chappell Sync Team Overhaul, ‘Slate of Key Leadership Promotions’ At Warner Music Australasia and SE Asia

   Let the Warner Music Group (WMG) reorganization continue: The major has unveiled a sync-team overhaul at Warner Chappell Music (WCM) and confirmed a bevy of promotions at Warner Music Australasia and Southeast Asia. WMG revealed the Warner Chappell sync pivot today, after disclosing the Australasia and SE Asia personnel changes yesterday afternoon. Beginning with WCM, […]

2. Creed’s Third Annual Summer of ‘99 and Beyond Festival Returns with Limp Bizkit Co-Headlining

   Creed’s Summer of ‘99 and Beyond Festival returns for its third year with its biggest lineup yet, including Limp Bizkit, Cypress Hill, Bush, and more. Brace yourselves, late ‘90s rock fans. Creed’s third annual Summer of ‘99 and Beyond Festival will unite the band with former rivals Limp Bizkit on Saturday, July 18, and Sunday, […]

3. Mariah Carey Holiday Blowout Continues with Waymo Wrap and In-Ride Listening

   Mariah Carey’s Christmastime celebration continues with a Waymo collaboration complete with in-ride listening of her latest album. Hot on the heels of Mariah Carey’s announcement of a holiday livestream in collaboration with TikTok, Apple Music, and gamma., Waymo cars have been spotted getting in on the action. In Los Angeles, Digital Music News spotted a […]

4. Sonos Scores a Critical Judgment Against SoundExchange — But Everything’s Now Riding on SoundExchange’s Appeal Against SiriusXM

   A federal judge has stayed SoundExchange’s Sonos Radio royalties lawsuit pending the resolution of an appeal in “a very similar action” involving SiriusXM.  Judge Hernán Vera just recently made that stay official following a mid-November oral argument on Sonos’ related request. Filed in June against Sonos as well as Napster, this complaint specifically accuses the […]

5. Spotify’s New Co-CEO Promises to Let Users ‘Steer the Algorithm’ with AI-Prompted Playlists—Beta Test Begins in New Zealand

   Spotify unveils ‘Prompted Playlists,’ an AI-based feature rolling out in beta for Premium subscribers in New Zealand. On Wednesday, Spotify co-President Gustav Söderström announced the platform’s “Prompted Playlists,” a new way for users to control the streaming service’s algorithm. At least, that’s how Spotify is framing the new AI-based feature, which will initially be available […]

6. The Cost of Creativity: Cover, Derivative, or Stolen Work? — Free Webinar

   A new Digital Music News panel with Easy Song highlights one of the music industry’s thorniest topics—how to navigate the complexities of derivative works. From cover songs, remixes, samples, and other derivatives, the path forward isn’t always straight and narrow. This webinar features three industry experts, moderated by Digital Music News Publisher Paul Resnikoff. This […]

7. Sabrina Carpenter, Jennie Clock Giant Vevo Premieres in 2025—Doechii, Riley Green, Mariah the Scientist Top the Up-and-Comers

   Sabrina Carpenter and Blackpink’s Jennie top Vevo’s premieres in 2025. Top rising stars include Doechii, Riley Green, and Mariah the Scientist. Vevo has unveiled its annual end-of-year charts for 2025, highlighted by major premieres by Sabrina Carpenter and Blackpink star Jennie. Music videos remain a key pillar of entertainment and continue to hold cultural cachet, […]

8. 90s Phenoms 4 Non Blondes Are Selling Out Shows After Blowing Up on TikTok—Now Linda Perry Has Inked Brand-New Label Deal

   4 Non Blondes’ Linda Perry inks a new label deal, with a new solo album on the horizon after her music experiences a TikTok resurgence. Linda Perry of 4 Non Blondes fame has teamed up with Kill Rock Stars to launch a new imprint, 670 Records. The collaboration arrives as Perry prepares a new solo […]

9. Meta Horizon, iHeartMedia Collaborate on Multiple Coldplay Immersive Concert Experiences

   Meta partners with iHeartMedia to bring a free Coldplay immersive VR concert experience to Meta Horizon, based on the band’s stint at Wembley Stadium. Meta has announced a partnership with iHeartMedia to bring Coldplay’s Music of the Spheres tour to Meta Horizon. Kicking off on December 30 at 11 AM PT, the free immersive experience […]

10. Sony Music Publishing Signs Global Deal With Southern Rap Phenom BigXthaPlug

    Sony Music Publishing signs a global deal with BigXthaPlug, who has collaborated with stars like Post Malone, Jelly Roll, Shaboozey, and more. Sony Music Publishing announces signing a global publishing deal with award-winning breakout star BigXthaPlug, who has quickly established himself as a powerful storyteller. With his unmistakable Texas-rooted sound, BigXthaPlug has earned widespread...

11. Pro Music Rights, Alltrack Could Face FTC Investigations Following Inquiry by U.S. Representative Scott Fitzgerald (R-WI) Over ‘Deceptive Practices’

    Lawmakers’ scrutiny of PROs isn’t letting up – with Pro Music Group and AllTrack now potentially facing FTC investigations over illegal conduct allegations. Just this week, U.S. Representative Scott Fitzgerald (R-WI) has asked the FTC to “examine potential unfair or deceptive acts” in the public performance space – with a specific focus on Pro Music […]

12. Federal Judge Tosses MF Doom Estate’s Temu Trademark Suit — Dismissal Motion Hearing Scheduled In Twenty One Pilots’ Similar Complaint

    A federal judge has tossed the MF Doom estate’s Temu trademark infringement suit with leave to amend. Meanwhile, the ecommerce platform is looking to dismiss a similar complaint filed by Twenty One Pilots, with a related hearing now set for March. Judge Stanley Blumenfeld Jr. just recently granted Temu’s motion to dismiss the MF Doom […]

13. Aussie Band King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard Respond to Spotify’s AI Clone Problem—”We’re Doomed”

    King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard voices despair regarding the AI clone that appeared on Spotify, which the company pulled just days ago. After Spotify pulled an AI impersonator of Australian prog rockers King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard from its service, the band has spoken out on the matter. King Gizzard removed their music […]

14. Iceland Pulls Out of Eurovision 2026—Here’s the Official Statement

    Iceland pulls out of Eurovision 2026, joining a growing list of countries boycotting the event over Israel’s participation. Iceland’s national broadcaster RÚV announced on Wednesday that it will boycott next year’s Eurovision Song Contest in protest of Israel’s participation. The country joins four others in boycotting the music competition. Broadcasters in Spain, Ireland, the Netherlands,...

15. StubHub’s CFO Says the Company Earned $41 Million In Extra Interest by Delaying Payments to Ticket Sellers

    StubHub’s recent financial disclosures are shining new light on a long-standing frustration among small and mid-tier ticket sellers—delayed payouts. While StubHub officially states that payments to sellers are remitted five to eight business days after an event takes place, the on-the-ground reality seems more complicated. Numerous independent sellers have taken to social media to complain...