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1. Paul McCartney Headlines Apple’s 50th Anniversary Celebration, Playing a Slew of Career-Spanning Hits

   Paul McCartney performed a concert for Apple employees in Cupertino last night to celebrate the company’s 50th anniversary, playing a range of career-spanning hits. No, it’s not an April Fool’s prank. Last night at Apple Park in Cupertino, Paul McCartney played a concert for Apple employees to celebrate the company’s 50th anniversary. He played a […]

2. Warner Music Buys Indie Distributor and Rights Management Platform Revelator, Says the Deal ‘Will Turbocharge Our Joint Mission to Support More Labels and Artists’

   Revelator has a new owner: Warner Music Group (WMG), which intends to integrate the B2B indie distributor and rights management platform’s features en route to transforming “the suite of services that WMG labels and ADA offer to artists.” Warner Music disclosed its latest buyout, which is expected to wrap next quarter, in a concise release […]

3. Are You Ready for ‘Predictive Concert Booking’? Giggin’ Wants to Make Full Houses the Norm

   Giggin’ says live concert platforms are looking at attendance demand backwards. But can predictive modeling and better data help venues – and artists – better project their live audiences and boost profits? Major airlines figured out how to fill their planes using sophisticated forecasting and pricing strategies – with travelers rarely riding half-empty flights these […]

4. Did the Supreme Court Just Hand Elon Musk a Giant Victory Over Music Publishers?

   Last week, the US Supreme Court handed a decisive defeat to major label conglomerates — and a billion-dollar victory to Cox Communications. But this decision is likely to go far beyond Cox and ISPs harboring piracy, with the ripple effects already becoming glaringly apparent. Actually, forget about ‘ripple effects’ — is the music industry now […]

5. Pricing Concerns Continue to Dog Spotify Stock Ahead of Q1 2026 Earnings Release — Analyst Targets Remain Generally Bullish

   Pricing concerns are continuing to dog Spotify stock (NYSE: SPOT), which, despite rising about 2% on the day, is still down about 16% from 2026’s start. Meanwhile, investors remain generally optimistic about shares’ long-term trajectory. As many will recognize, these concerns aren’t new. Multiple Spotify price bumps later, the platform’s monthly charges have been the […]

6. The Sphere Has Become One of Electronic Music’s Most Interesting Venues – ILLENIUM’s Odyssey Is the Latest Proof

   What the production behind his Las Vegas residency tells us about where EDM at the Sphere is headed. I attended ILLENIUM’s Odyssey residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas. For anyone who works in event production or has been following EDM’s continued expansion at the Sphere, let’s look at how this one was put together. […]

7. 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 […]

8. MTV Lawsuit Against Nick Cannon Program Moves to Discovery — With Some Critical Claims Tossed Out

   A judge rules that MTV’s case against Zeus Network over Nick Cannon’s new show “Bad vs. Wild” for its similarities to “Wild ‘n Out” can move forward. On Monday, Judge Arun Subramanian ruled that MTV’s lawsuit against Zeus Network over Nick Cannon’s show “Bad vs. Wild” can move into discovery, opting not to dismiss the […]

9. Judge Rules Trump Order Eliminating NPR, PBS Funding Unconstitutional

   A federal judge rules that Trump’s order eliminating PBS and NPR funding is unconstitutional. But funding is unlikely to restart from the ruling alone. Last May, Trump signed an executive order to eliminate funding for the nation’s two leading public broadcasters: NPR and PBS. Now, a federal judge has struck that order down, which “crosses […]

10. 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 […]

11. 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 […]

12. CA’s Newsom Issues AI Executive Order Following White House Pushback Against ‘Cumbersome State AI Laws’ — New Requirements Explore AI Media Watermarks and More

    Let the federal v. state artificial intelligence battle continue: Following the publication of the White House’s National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence, California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a multifaceted AI executive order. Governor Newsom issued that order yesterday, not long after the Framework introduced a variety of “legislative recommendations” at the federal level....

13. Snap Wants to ‘Breathe New Life’ Into Beatlemania With 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 […]

14. 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 […]

15. 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 […]