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1. HAVEN.’s ‘I Run’ Explained: How an AI-Generated Track Took Over TikTok, Got Banned from Streaming, Then Started All Over

   The mysterious and fast-surging EDM track “I Run” has been the biggest story of the past week — with a sudden removal from DSPs and subsequent return. Here’s a rundown of exactly what happened with dance music’s most viral AI-generated track (to date). “I Run” was a viral sensation online, even before it hit streaming […]

2. Ne-Yo, Sonu Nigam, MC Jin Join Forces to Launch Hong Kong-Based Pacific Music Group

   A new Hong Kong-based global music label aims to develop top Pan-Asian talent for the global stage while serving as a gateway for international artists entering Asia. American singer-songwriter Ne-Yo, Indian music legend Sonu Nigam, and pioneering Chinese American rapper MC Jin have joined forces with veteran music executive Jonathan Serbin to launch Pacific Music […]

3. Guns N’ Roses Mega-Tour Continues in 2026—Mexico, Brazil, Europe, US, Canada

   Guns N’ Roses announce their world tour continues in the spring and summer of 2026, including a special performance at LA’s Rose Bowl—their first in over 30 years. After their sprawling world tour that saw Guns N’ Roses return to Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Latin America, the rock icons announced they will hit […]

4. Reggae Legend Jimmy Cliff Passes Away, Aged 81

   Jimmy Cliff, a cornerstone artist of reggae music who helped bring the sound of Jamaica to a global audience, has died at the age of 81. Jimmy Cliff, a beloved pioneer of reggae music, has passed away at the age of 81. Since the 1960s, he helped bring the sound of Jamaica to a global […]

5. European Commission Confirms Universal Music-Downtown Deal ‘Statement of Objections’ — UMG Doubles Down on Plans for ‘A Successful Conclusion of This Process’

   The European Commission has issued a “statement of objections” concerning Virgin Music Group’s proposed Downtown Music buyout, which the EU executive branch believes “may restrict competition in the market for the wholesale distribution of recorded music.” The EC just recently made that statement official, days after evidently well-placed sources pointed to an imminent development in […]

6. Second Suspect Allegedly Named in D4vd-Celeste Rivas Hernandez Case—Gruesome Details Continue to Emerge

   New details reveal the body of the teenage girl found dismembered in singer d4vd’s vehicle was partially frozen, and at least two people were involved. More details have emerged related to the body of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, which was found on September 8, partially dismembered in a vehicle registered to David Anthony Burke, better […]

7. ‘Wicked: For Good’ Opening Weekend Rakes In $226 Million Worldwide, $150 Million In North America in Latest ‘Grande Gross’

   Universal Pictures’ ‘Wicked: For Good’ was a box-office smash over the weekend, showing there’s no place like the movie theater for some devoted fans. Wicked: For Good, Universal Pictures’ Wicked sequel, grossed a whopping $225 million at the global box office over the weekend, with a reported $150 million across North America alone. That’s 33% […]

8. Still No Arrests Involving Notorious £1 Million+ Glastonbury Scammer—Metro Police Say ‘Up to 50’ Fraud Investigations Ongoing

   Police still have made no arrests involving the notorious Glastonbury Festival scammer, but up to 50 fraud investigations remain ongoing. Notorious Glastonbury scammer Miles Hart made off with over £1 million after he sold hundreds of tickets to the festival and then seemingly vanished into thin air. Now, Hart’s former friends have revealed to the […]

9. The Translator of Breath: Di Feng and the Wisdom of the Living World

   Music has long been described as an international language, yet only a few artists manage to make that language feel intimate, almost sacred. This following artist profile was provided by Rainyard International Music Advisory, a partner of Digital Music News. Among them is Di Feng, a flutist who does not merely perform; he converses. His playing […]

10. ‘I Run’ Suddenly Reappears on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube After AI Controversy — But Where’s the Original Version?

    The year’s fastest-charting dance track is back with a new version featuring a different singer. But what happened to the original? HAVEN.’s “I Run” has had an exciting few weeks, with early streaming success on Spotify leading to what many assumed would be a Hot 100 debut. But then the viral track disappeared from streaming […]

11. Olivia Dean Calls Out Ticketmaster for ‘Providing a Disgusting Service’ Amid ‘Vile’ Secondary Markups — Company Says It ‘Will Cap Resale Prices’

    Introducing Live Nation’s latest critic: Olivia Dean, who’s accused the Ticketmaster parent (plus AEG Presents) of “providing a disgusting service” and allowing tickets to be resold for “vile” prices. Dean lambasted Live Nation/Ticketmaster in an Instagram story this afternoon, after tickets for the North American leg of her Art of Loving Live tour went on […]

12. TikTok Parent ByteDance Reportedly Draws $480 Billion Valuation In Minority-Stake Auction — Up $80 Billion+ from Earlier in 2025

    With TikTok U.S. seemingly poised to continue operating under new owners, the app’s ByteDance parent has reportedly seen its valuation rocket to almost $500 billion. That close to half-trillion-dollar valuation surfaced in reports from Bloomberg and The Times, both of which described a recent bidding war for a small interest in the tech giant. Previously […]

13. Spotify Fires Back Against Apple With Playlist-Transferring Weaponry of Its Own

    Spotify takes aim at Apple Music with its own playlist-transferring tool, thanks to integration with TuneMyMusic. On Thursday, Spotify announced integration with TuneMyMusic, a tool that can transfer playlists from other streaming services into users’ Spotify libraries. The new feature is currently rolling out to all Spotify users and can be found in the “Your […]

14. Want to Limit AI-Generated Content on TikTok? Now There’s a Toggle for That

    Amid the AI-generated content boom, TikTok releases settings to let users choose how much AI content they see in their For You feed. With the rise of AI-generated content all but avoidable online, TikTok is launching a new setting to allow users to choose how much AI-generated content they want to see in their For […]

15. Armada Music Acquires the ‘Entire Catalog’ of ‘Global Dance Music Icon’ Sonique — Including ‘It Feels So Good’ and ‘Sky’

    Catalog investors’ dance and electronic buying spree isn’t finished yet: Armada Music has finalized a song-rights partnership with London-born singer and DJ Sonique. An Armada rep reached out with word of the agreement, attributing the transaction to the dance label itself as opposed to the BEAT Music Fund. Furthermore, with the formal announcement focusing mainly […]