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1. Pharrell Williams to Open World Series with Live Performance

   MLB announces Pharrell Williams as the headliner of an exclusive live performance to kick off Game One of the World Series on Friday, October 24. On Thursday, MLB made a surprise announcement that musician and multi-hyphenate Pharrell Williams will headline an exclusive live performance to kick off Game One of the World Series on Friday, […]

2. Roger Goodell Defends Bad Bunny Super Bowl Halftime Pick — Points to a “Uniting Moment”

   NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell defends the league’s decision to have Bad Bunny headline the Super Bowl halftime show following far-right backlash. Roger Goodell, the NFL’s commissioner since 2006, has doubled down on the league and Roc Nation’s decision to have Puerto Rico superstar Bad Bunny headline the Super Bowl halftime show following backlash from the […]

3. YouTube Launches AI Detection Tool to Battle Deepfakes—(But No Guarantees)

   YouTube is rolling out its AI detection tool for eligible creators to request the removal of AI-generated content featuring their likeness. On Tuesday, YouTube announced the official rollout of its likeness-detection tool for eligible creators in the YouTube Partner Program after a test phase. The technology allows creators to request the removal of AI-generated content […]

4. NYSE Announces Immediate Delisting of Kuke Music American Depositary Shares

   The New York Stock Exchange announced the immediate delisting of Kuke Music shares after the stock experienced a dramatic decline over the past year. On Tuesday, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) announced the immediate delisting of the American Depositary Shares (ADSs) of Kuke Music Holding Limited (KUKE). Trading of the company’s ADSs has been […]

5. Meta Lays Off 600 Employees as Wang Overhauls AI Unit

   Meta is laying off around 600 employees in its AI unit as the company’s new chief AI officer steps in to facilitate more nimble operation. According to a Meta spokesperson, the company is laying off around 600 employees within its artificial intelligence unit as the company “looks to reduce layers and operate more nimbly,” CNBC […]

6. RIAA, NMPA, and Others Submit Cox v. Sony Music Amicus Briefs Ahead of December Arguments: ‘Cox’s Disdain for the Law Is on Full Display’

   Ahead of December arguments before the Supreme Court – and with billions of dollars on the line – the RIAA, the NMPA, and a number of others are firing off amicus briefs in Cox v. Sony Music. At the time of this writing, the docket contained a total of six briefs dated October 22nd: From […]

7. Merlin Confirms Multimillion-Dollar Default Judgment Push Against Triller, Which Is Focused on ‘Regaining Compliance by December’ Amid NASDAQ Listing Woes

   Merlin has confirmed the partial dismissal of its lawsuit against Triller – and doubled down on plans to seek a more than $2.5 million default judgement. Meanwhile, as it grapples with a possible NASDAQ delisting, Triller has acknowledged encountering “obstacles over the past year.” Digital Music News exclusively covered Merlin’s partial Triller suit dismissal yesterday. […]

8. Spotify’s Discover Weekly Lists Hit With a Deluge of AI Slop

   Spotify recently promised to address the issue of AI inundating the platform, but slop continues to find its way into users’ Discover Weekly lists. Spotify has an AI slop problem. The company has been outspoken recently in its efforts to address the deluge of AI impersonators and content farms pushing out “slop” onto the platform […]

9. Rauw Alejandro, Carlos Santana, Kacey Musgraves, Edgar Barrera & More to Perform at the 26th Annual Latin Grammy Awards

   Rauw Alejandro, Carlos Santana, Kacey Musgraves, Edgar Barrera, and more will perform at the 26th annual Latin Grammy Awards on November 13. The Latin Recording Academy has announced additional performers for the 26th annual Latin Grammy Awards. The lineup includes current nominees Rauw Alejandro, Edgar Barrera, Joaquina, Christian Nodal, Nathy Peluso, Elena Rose, Alejandro Sanz, […]

10. Wasserman Music Snags Blackpink’s Lisa for Global Touring Representation

    Blackpink’s Lisa signs with Wasserman Music for global touring representation, the company announced on Wednesday. Wasserman Music announced on Wednesday (October 22), the signing of Blackpink member Lisa (Lalisa Manobal) for global touring representation. Lisa is best known for her massive worldwide success with the K-pop girl group, as well as an impressive solo recording […]

11. Lizzo Faces Copyright Suit Over Unreleased ‘Good Jeans’ Track — Plaintiff Says the Artist’s Reps ‘Acknowledge’ the Unauthorized Sample

    What do Lizzo, Atlantic Records, and Sydney Sweeney have in common? For one thing, they’re all mentioned (the latter professional indirectly) in a new copyright infringement lawsuit centering on the jeans video that Lizzo put out over the summer. As many will recall, the clip arrived on the heels of Sweeney’s much-discussed American Eagle commercial […]

12. Broadway Musicians Ready to ‘Strike Immediately,’ Potentially Shutting Down Several Major Shows

    Broadway musicians say they are prepared to strike immediately if they do not reach an agreement with the Broadway League by Thursday morning. Today (October 21), AFM Local 802, the union representing Broadway musicians, announced its intention to “strike immediately” if a new contract is not secured by Thursday morning. A potential strike would affect […]

13. Music Publishing Growth Rate Expected to Outpace Its Recorded Counterpart This Year — And Drive $14 Billion in 2030 Revenue, Report Predicts

    Global music publishing revenue is on track to crack a record $10 billion this year – with forecasted increases poised to elevate the total past $14 billion in 2030, according to a new analysis. This analysis comes from Informa TechTarget’s Omdia and points specifically to an anticipated 9.6% publishing growth rate for 2025. That’s compared […]

14. A Consumer-Side Ticket Price Tracking Site Is Now Live—Are You Getting Ripped Off?

    With the discussion of ticket gouging reaching its zenith, a new website tracks historical concert ticket prices with over a decade of data. TicketData, a ticket price tracking platform for concerts, sports, and theatre, monitors resale markets and reports an event’s historical trends, price forecast, and the best time to pull the trigger and buy. […]

15. Diddy Officially Appealing Prostitution Ruling as Trump Pardon Looks Increasingly Unlikely

    Attorneys for Sean “Diddy” Combs have officially notified a US federal court of their intention to appeal the hip-hop mogul’s prostitution conviction. On Monday, attorneys for Sean “Diddy” Combs filed a notice of appeal after notifying the court of their intention to appeal their client’s conviction and 50-month prison sentence. Combs was convicted of two […]