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1. Australian Police Speak Out After Ruby Rose’s Claims About Katy Perry

   Australian police confirm an investigation into Katy Perry’s alleged sexual assault of actress Ruby Rose, following claims over the weekend. An investigation is being carried out by Australian authorities following actress Ruby Rose’s claims over the weekend that singer Katy Perry sexually assaulted her almost 20 years ago. The incident reportedly occurred at Melbourne CBD’s […]

2. Concord’s in the Rap Game: Latest Tie-Up Sees Company Managing Pop Smoke, Ski Mask the Slump God Catalogs

   Concord announces a multi-year partnership with Victor Victor Worldwide to expand Concord’s presence in hip-hop. Independent music company Concord has announced a strategic multi-year venture with Victor Victor Worldwide (VVW), a New York-based record label founded by global entertainment executive Steven Victor. The partnership will help drive VVW’s next chapter and expand Concord’s presence in...

3. TikTok Goes Bigger on Karaoke with In-App Hub + Olivia Rodrigo Tie-Up

   Olivia Rodrigo teams up with TikTok for a sing-along promo for her latest single, featuring an in-app hub for a global karaoke experience. TikTok and Interscope Records have teamed up for a “global karaoke experience” across 24 cities, featuring Olivia Rodrigo’s newest single, “drop dead.” The short-form social video platform is rolling out an in-app […]

4. Live Nation Suffers Major Defeat to States in High-Stakes Antitrust Trial, Says ‘The Jury’s Verdict Is Not the Last Word on This Matter’

   One heavily publicized trial later, a jury has determined that Live Nation violated antitrust laws and, in the process, overcharged customers for tickets between May 2020 and 2024. Meanwhile, lawmakers and organizations are urging the presiding judge to split the promoter from its Ticketmaster subsidiary. The jury decided in favor of over 30 state plaintiffs […]

5. Senators Apply More Pressure to Cancel Live Nation’s White House Deal

   Senators Amy Klobuchar, Elizabeth Warren, Cory Booker, and more call on the court to investigate the surprise deal between the DOJ and Live Nation. A group of senators, including Amy Klobuchar, Elizabeth Warren, and Cory Booker, is urging Judge Arun Subramanian of the Southern District of New York to look into Live Nation’s surprise settlement […]

6. Spotify and NIVA Announce ‘Year-Long Partnership’ Covering Enhanced Indie Venue Discoverability, an Editorial Playlist Series, and More

   Spotify and NIVA have inked “a year-long partnership” deal encompassing bolstered on-platform visibility for indie venues, a monthly editorial playlist, and more. The DSP and the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) officially unveiled their single-year pact today. First up under the agreement, Spotify has committed to ensuring “expanded visibility” for indie venues and shows across...

7. From Chaos to Clarity: The IP Owner’s Guide to Building a Metadata Strategy That Works

   A step-by-step framework for music businesses of every size – because a solid data infrastructure isn’t optional, it’s the foundation for growth. The following article, from DMN partner Equalizer Consulting, offers a step-by-step framework for music businesses to develop a deliberate, documented metadata strategy. The strategy’s purpose is to govern how data is created, validated,...

8. After BTS, X Faces a Second Subpoena Demand as HBO Aggressively Pushes to Identify Alleged ‘Euphoria’ Leaker

   Hybe’s Big Hit isn’t alone in calling on X to disclose the identity of an alleged leaker. Now, HBO is seeking information about an individual who allegedly posted Euphoria spoilers. With an eye on learning who’s behind the “Lexi Howard’s Cat” account, Warner Bros. Discovery’s HBO just recently moved to subpoena X. And like the […]

9. Scaling Global Artistry: Inside How Ninja Tune Cut Payout Processing Time By 50%—Thanks to Tipalti

   For more than three decades, Ninja Tune has been an influential force in independent music. Founded in London in the 90s, the label became a home for visionary artists pushing electronic, hip-hop, and experimental genres forward. Today, Ninja Tune’s global roster includes award-winning musicians, producers, and composers. With that growth came one of the music […]

10. More Post-Coachella Concert Announcements: Bini, Sombr, Katseye, and Others Plot Tours as Justin Bieber Reportedly Preps Dates of His Own

    The post-Coachella tour announcements are pouring in: The Strokes, Bini, Sombr, and others are preparing to hit the road once the festival’s a wrap. Meanwhile, Justin Bieber could be teeing up performances of his own. In addition to those tour announcements (and reported plans), different Coachella performers yet are capitalizing on the spotlight by expanding […]

11. New Study Explores the ‘Streaming Paradox’ — Artists Across Five Countries Criticize Royalty Rates While Acknowledging On-Demand Listening’s Career Importance

    A new report is providing a closer look at the “streaming paradox,” or the idea that on-demand listening plays an important role in artists’ careers but leaves much to be desired in the royalties department. Funded by the European Research Council and part of the broader PlatforMuse project, that report was just recently published by […]

12. Now It’s Kanye vs. France: Upcoming Marseille Gig Faces Cancellation as Entry Ban Looms

    France’s interior minister seeks to block the rapper formerly known as Kanye West from performing in the city of Marseille in June. France’s Interior Minister Laurent Nunez is set on banning Ye, the U.S. rapper formerly known as Kanye West, from performing in Marseille on June 11, and is exploring “all possibilities” to do so. […]

13. Roblox Launching ‘Roblox Kids’ Accounts After Widespread Grooming Allegations

    Roblox is launching restricted accounts for minors after being put on notice by the Australian government over reports of grooming on the platform. Popular social gaming platform Roblox will introduce two new account types in June, specifically for minors. Roblox Kids will be for those aged between five and eight, while Roblox Select will be […]

14. Marshmello, Alison Wonderland Named Headliners for ‘Pokémon Night Out’ In Los Angeles, London

    Lovers of Pokémon and EDM rejoice as the company hosts concert experiences in Los Angeles and London for the franchise’s 30th anniversary celebration. You can catch ‘em all at Los Angeles and London as The Pokémon Company hosts a pair of EDM concert experiences featuring American DJ Marshmello and Australian DJ Alison Wonderland. The beloved […]

15. TikTok Viral ‘Sewer Singer’ Actually Has a Great Voice (And the Perfect ‘Studio’)

    A waste management worker has gone viral on TikTok for sharing clips of himself singing operatic songs while working among the sewer pipes. Now, that success is flowing off-platform with a Good Morning America profile. Kyle Kilroy, a 32-year-old waste management worker, has been making waves on TikTok, where his posts have gained nearly 500,000 […]