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1. Spotify Stock (NYSE: SPOT) Is Down 23% Since Daniel Ek Announced His Departure As CEO — Analysts’ Target Prices Vary Significantly Heading Into 2026

   Spotify stock (NYSE: SPOT) is down nearly 23% since Daniel Ek confirmed plans to hand over the CEO reins – a falloff that’s prompting discussions about SPOT’s outlook heading into the new year. In the leadup to Ek’s September 30th transition announcement – the 42-year-old will swap his CEO title for executive chairman in 2026 […]

2. Now That Trump Has Pardoned Oak View Group Ex-CEO Tim Leiweke, Does He Get His Job Back?

   Trump pardoned former Oak View Group CEO Tim Leiweke, who was indicted by the president’s own DOJ for allegedly rigging bids. So, what’s next for the live event venue mogul? After Oak View Group co-founder Tim Leiweke was indicted by federal prosecutors for allegedly rigging bids on a University of Texas arena project, Donald Trump […]

3. China Halts Japanese Concerts and Cultural Events Over Taiwan; K-Pop Industry Remains On Edge

   China abruptly cancels several Japanese music events in the country, some of them mid-performance, placing K-pop in a difficult position. K-pop is caught between a rock and a hard place as geopolitical tensions mount between China and Japan. Korean entertainment companies remain hopeful that their artists will stay insulated from the fallout, but the situation […]

4. ‘AI Tried to Copy My Soul’ — Blanco Brown Calls Out Breaking Rust’s ‘Walk My Walk’ Over Alleged Infringement, Drops Cover Version

   Did Breaking Rust “steal and borrow” from a human creator to pump out “Walk My Walk”? Artist Blanco Brown believes so, and he’s fired back by releasing a cover of the (relative) AI hit. Atlanta-born Brown took aim at the alleged infringement in an Instagram post late last month, purportedly after receiving multiple messages about […]

5. Eurovision Confirms Israel’s Participation for 2026—Ireland, Spain, Slovenia, Netherlands Threaten Boycotts

   Eurovision confirms that Israel will take part in the song contest after a vote was called off over its participation. Next year’s Eurovision Song Contest will include Israel, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has confirmed after the general assembly called off a vote over the country’s participation. The 70th edition of the storied song contest […]

6. Post Malone Ropes Major Super Bowl Performance Slot After Thanksgiving Day Appearance

   Post Malone teams up with Bud Light for a free Bay Area concert two days before the Super Bowl kicks off in February. Post Malone is teaming up with his longtime friend Bud Light for a free concert in the Bay Area ahead of the 2026 Super Bowl. Bud Light Presents Post Malone & Buddies […]

7. Eventbrite Sells to Bending Spoons In $500 Million All-Cash Deal — New Owner Eyes AI, Messaging, and Secondary Ticketing Expansions

   Eventbrite has a new owner: Milan-headquartered Bending Spoons, which is acquiring the events platform in a $500 million all-cash deal. The involved companies just recently unveiled the proposed transaction, which has been given the green light by Eventbrite’s board but is still subject to shareholder and regulatory approval. Bending Spoons, which in October raised $710 […]

8. After Severely Damaging His Vocal Cords, Beanie Sigel Uses AI to Record a New Track

   After a shooting that severely damaged his vocal cords in 2014, Beanie Sigel uses AI to help recapture his original voice. Rapper Beanie Sigel famously retired from hip-hop after a shooting in 2014 severely damaged his vocal cords. But thanks to the help of artificial intelligence, fans are excited to learn the rapper is rediscovering […]

9. Trump Grants Full Pardon to Ex-Oak View Group CEO Tim Leiweke

   Just as Oak View Group moves on from co-founder Tim Leiweke, Trump pardons him—after his own DOJ charged him with rigging bids. Donald Trump has pardoned Oak View Group co-founder Tim Leiweke, just months after the president’s DOJ indicted him over rigging bids for the development of a Texas arena. Leiweke stepped down as chairman […]

10. If Only the Music Industry Could Control AI-Generated Hits — Oh Wait

    Who’s gonna deliver the next crop of AI-generated hits — and who gets to control them? That’s the devilishly difficult question now confronting the music industry, which has been witnessing a string of charting releases from AI ‘artists’ like Velvet Sundown, Cain Walker, and, most recently, HAVEN. It’s also the focus of DMN Pro’s latest […]

11. Kanye West’s São Paulo Show Cancelled After Controversy

    A Kanye West concert proposed in São Paulo has been cancelled after local authorities voted against issuing a permit. Ye, the disgraced rapper formerly known as Kanye West, will not be playing a proposed show in Brazil after officials refused to grant a permit. The event would have originally taken place on November 29 at […]

12. Looks Like Sony Music Won’t Be Settling With Udio Anytime Soon: Copyright Suit Chugs Along Despite Warner Music and Universal Music Resolutions

    Looks like Sony Music intends to continue litigating against Udio despite the AI music generator’s lawsuit-ending agreements with Warner Music and Universal Music. As most already know, UMG got the licensing ball rolling near October’s end, before WMG and Udio finalized a deal of their own last month. Now, the pacts have produced signed-and-sealed dismissal […]

13. Is Fortnite Chapter 7 Cluttered With ‘AI Slop?’

    The latest chapter of Fortnite has fans claiming Epic Games used genAI art, but one artist denies those allegations. Fortnite Chapter 7 has dropped, featuring a new map and loot, as well as several quality of life upgrades for a better player experience. But some players claim a rather unwelcome change was made to their […]

14. Tasmania Pays $430,000 for Foo Fighters to Play a Single Gig

    Tasmania’s government is paying around $430,000 for Foo Fighters to play a single stadium show next month for a special anniversary. On Wednesday, December 3, celebrated American rock band Foo Fighters announced it would play Tasmania’s York Park Stadium in Launceston on Saturday, January 24. Notably, it is the only Aussie show the band has […]

15. Bonnaroo 2026 Announced: Skrillex, Rüfüs du Sol

    Bonnaroo unveils its 2026 lineup featuring headliners The Strokes, Noah Kahan, Skillex, and Rüfüs du Sol, along with Weird Al, Kesha, Wet Leg, Teddy Swims, Modest Mouse, Japanese Breakfast, and many more. After a rough last several years, Bonnaroo has announced its 2026 lineup with headliners The Strokes, Noah Kahan, Skrillex, and Rüfüs du Sol. […]