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1. Universal Music Confirms Nearly $1.2 Billion Euronext Bond Offering, Scheduled June 16th Close

   Universal Music Group (UMG) has officially confirmed plans to sell €1 billion (currently $1.2 billion) worth of bonds. Meanwhile, the major’s share price is once again sagging – to the tune of a 36% falloff during the past year. UMG disclosed the offering today, pointing in part to a €500 million ($578 million) collection of […]

2. Talay Riley, Grammy-Winning Songwriter for Dua Lipa and Many Others, Stabbed to Death in London

   Talay Riley, the Grammy-winning songwriter for artists like Dua Lipa and Jason Derulo, was the victim of a fatal stabbing in London on Friday. Talay Riley, whose real name was Mark Orabiyi, was one of two people stabbed in the West Ham area of London on Friday. Authorities identified him in a press release on […]

3. Jay-Z’s Limited-Run Tour Continues with NYC, LA, and Paris Gigs

   Jay-Z adds more cities and dates to his 30th anniversary limited comeback tour, with stops in New York City, Los Angeles, and Paris. Jay-Z has announced more shows for the 30th anniversary of his album Reasonable Doubt, with stops at Inglewood’s SoFi Stadium and Paris’ Stade de France. He’s also scheduled to hit his native […]

4. Apple Music Gets a Huge Update in iOS 27 with Siri AI

   Apple announces all the new features coming to Apple Music with the iOS 27 update at its annual WWDC conference, including Siri AI integration. At Apple’s annual WWDC conference this week, the company unveiled the new features coming to iOS 27, with some major Siri AI updates that add functionality to Apple Music. There’s redesigned […]

5. The Average On-Demand Streaming User Spends $434 Per Year on Recorded Music in the U.S., Up 27% from 2020, DIMA Report Finds

   The average stateside streaming user now spends $434 on recorded music annually – up nearly 30% from 2020, according to a new study. But amid a well-documented subscriber plateau in established markets, what’s the best way to drive additional growth? Those figures come from the Digital Media Association’s (DIMA’s) 2026 annual report, which doubles as […]

6. 6,000+ ‘Deceptive Ticketing URLs’ Is a Big Problem: Fix the Tix Looks to Decommission Resale Ticket Scams; NIVA Urges Broader Crackdown

   What’s the best way to decommission secondary ticketing scams? Demand refunds, call out resale platforms, and contact lawmakers, according to Fix the Tix, which has launched a “Fan Action Center” designed to help shortchanged customers. Fan Alliance and Fix the Tix rolled out the digital hub today, which marked the second day of the National […]

7. Pressure Intensifies to Cancel Kanye West’s Tampa Shows as Raymond James Digs In Its Heels

   Jewish leaders in Tampa Bay are pushing back against the Tampa Sports Authority’s decision to book and allow two concerts by Kanye West to go forward. The Tampa Jewish Federation has condemned the Tampa Sports Authority’s (TSA) decision to book (and double down on) two shows by Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, […]

8. Universal Music and Sony Music Aggressively Oppose Suno’s ‘Training Number’ Redactions Request: ‘It Speaks Directly to the Nature and Extent of Suno’s Copying’

   The public deserves to know how many recordings Suno used to train its models – at least according to the non-Warner majors, which are pushing back against Suno’s demand to keep the much-discussed tally and different data under wraps. Universal Music and Sony Music made that position clear in a recent filing, days after Suno […]

9. Red Hot Chili Peppers, Weezer, Ghost, BABYMETAL, Static-X & More to Be Featured on ‘Stage Tour,’ New ‘Guitar Hero’ Spiritual Successor

   Stage Tour, the new rhythm game being created as a spiritual successor to Guitar Hero and Rock Band, will feature a slew of artists revealed over the weekend. Stage Tour, the new rhythm game in development from RedOctane Games and envisioned as a spiritual successor to Guitar Hero and Rock Band, is being worked on […]

10. Charli XCX Announces the ‘Music, Fashion, Film Tour’

    Charli XCX has announced the “Music, Fashion, Film Tour,” headlining arenas across North America through September and October. Today, Charli XCX has announced the “Music, Fashion, Film Tour,” promoted by Live Nation. The UK artist will headline arenas across North America through September and October, including two nights at both Brooklyn’s Barclay Center and Los […]

11. Memphis to Host the BB King ‘Lucille Talks Back’ 50th Anniversary Album Release Party

    A tribute to B.B. King’s “Lucille Talks Back” for its 50th anniversary is coming to Memphis alongside the all-star remake of the original 1975 album. A landmark tribute to one of blues music’s most transcendent and overlooked recordings is coming: an all-star remake of B.B. King’s 1975 album, Lucille Talks Back. Executive produced by Meshell […]

12. Construction Kicks Off on $7 Billion United Center Expansion in Chicago (Which Also Happens to Include a 6,000-Seat Music Venue)

    Chicago’s 1901 Project, a plan to redevelop the area surrounding the United Center to create a mixed-use entertainment hub, has broken ground. Last week, Chicago’s 1901 Project broke ground with a $7 billion plan to redevelop the area surrounding the United Center to create a massive mixed-use entertainment hub. First introduced in 2024, the project […]

13. Big Apple Blowout Begins! A2IM Indie Week, Music Investor Conference, New York Music Month Kick Off in NYC This Week

    Gotham lights up this week with a gaggle of major music industry events, including A2IM Indie Week, the Music Investor Conference, and New York Music Month. And that’s just scratching the surface on a panoply of workshops, shindigs, and awards ceremonies dotting the city. New York City is about to press play on the 2026 […]

14. Spotify Wants a Piece of Live Concert Streaming, Including Festival Livestreams — But Is This Game Already Sewn Up by YouTube, Amazon, and Hulu?

    Spotify wants to add another feature to its repertoire: live concerts. The company is reportedly in talks with promoters to secure licensing rights, though this is an ultra-competitive arena (and it has been for years). As part of its strategy to provide more video content, Spotify wants to offer live concert videos to subscribers. The […]

15. A Resurrected Tupac Shakur Joins Sega’s ‘Stranger Than Heaven’ Action-Adventure Game

    Sega unveiled some new cast additions for their upcoming action-adventure game, “Stranger Than Heaven,” including the late Tupac Shakur. At Summer Game Fest 2026 last week, Sega of America and RGG Studio unveiled new cast additions for their highly anticipated upcoming action-adventure game, “Stranger Than Heaven.” That includes iconic rapper and actor, the late Tupac […]