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1. New Study Commissioned by Music Artists Coalition Suggests Overwhelming Bipartisan Support Among Voters for Ticketing Reform

   A new national survey released by the Music Artists Coalition shows widespread support for ticketing reform among voters on both sides of the aisle. Voters nationwide have shown support for reform in the concert ticket resale market, according to a new survey conducted on behalf of the Music Artists Coalition (MAC). Sampling 800 registered voters […]

2. Ticketmaster Faces Renewed Criticism After Exec Indicates That the Platform’s Queues Aren’t Random — So How Are Positions Actually Determined?

   Another day, another round of Ticketmaster scrutiny – this time over the platform’s approach to assigning queue positions when fans are attempting to purchase high-demand tickets. This latest wave of criticism was set in motion by a self-described Swiftie who took aim at Ticketmaster on X. As many know, from social media to the halls […]

3. After Blowing Off the Lawsuit, Jermaine Jackson Ordered to Pay $6.5 Million to Rape Accuser

   Jermaine Jackson was ordered to pay $6.5 million after failing to respond to a lawsuit filed by a woman who accused him of rape in a 1988 incident. Jermaine Jackson has been ordered to pay over $6.5 million to a woman who accused him of rape, after he failed to respond to her lawsuit concerning […]

4. Kanye West is Now Working With Live Nation Israel (Seriously) On a Show In the Country of Georgia

   Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, is working with Live Nation Israel on a show in Tbilisi, Georgia, after attempts to book a show in Israel failed. It’s been a rollercoaster for those following the Ye situation over the past few months. The latest move comes in the surprising form of the artist […]

5. Apple Music Launches ‘Club Live’ EDM Streaming Series, Tees Up Exclusive EDC Las Vegas Broadcast and On-Demand Tracks

   Apple Music has stepped up its EDM game with the launch of “Club Live,” which is preparing to stream EDC Las Vegas before select performances are made available for on-demand listening in spatial audio. A rep for the Apple-owned DSP reached out with word of Club Live, which is setting sail in tandem with Electric […]

6. Pianist Xijuan Zong Releases Global Album ‘Presence in Sound, Resonant Voices,’ Connecting Contemporary Women’s Voices to the World Stage

   Pianist Xijuan Zong, an emerging presence on the international stage, is recognized as one of the new generation of young artists with a distinctive artistic voice.  The following artist profile was provided by Rainyard International Music Advisory, a partner of Digital Music News. On March 31, 2026, her new album Presence in Sound, Resonant Voices: […]

7. Chance the Rapper Plots an Ambitious 38-Date North American Comeback Tour. But Can He Beat ‘Blue Dot Fever’?

   On the heels of a contentious legal battle with his ex-manager, Chance the Rapper has announced a tour to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Coloring Book. But will the concert series fall victim to “blue dot fever”? That’s a pressing question not only for the Star Line rapper, but for a number of acts who […]

8. Meta Hits Back Against Wixen Music Publishing’s $70 Million ‘AI Replacement’ Infringement Suit

   The high-stakes Wixen v. Meta infringement and defamation legal battle isn’t letting up. Now, the publisher is prepping an amended action as the Instagram parent aggressively moves to dismiss the entire complaint. As first reported by DMN, that $70 million complaint set sail in January, when Wixen accused Meta of infringing on “well over one […]

9. Paint It Black… Mirror? The Rolling Stones Digitally De-Age Themselves Using Deepfake Technology In New ‘In the Stars’ Music Video

   The Rolling Stones’ new single features a music video that makes the band young again, thanks to de-aging tech courtesy of AI company Deep Voodoo. The Rolling Stones have a new single, “In the Stars,” but it’s the music video that’s got everyone talking. That’s because the visages of Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and Ronnie […]

10. Clarence Carter, Soul Icon Known for Raunchy Hit ‘Strokin’,’ Dead at 90

    Soul singer Clarence Carter, known for his 1970 hit “Patches” and the raunchy late ‘80s favorite “Strokin’,” has passed away at the age of 90. Soul singer Clarence Carter has passed away at the age of 90, as confirmed by Rodney Hall, president of FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, a studio the musician often […]

11. BTS, Madonna, Shakira Set for FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show

    The FIFA World Cup final halftime show will feature headliners BTS, Madonna, and Shakira performing at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium on July 19. FIFA has announced the lineup for the FIFA World Cup final halftime show, which kicks off at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium. BTS, Madonna, and Shakira are all slated to perform at one […]

12. Pete Townshend, Co-Founder of The Who, Partners with Primary Wave for Name, Image, and Likeness Rights and Future Creative Projects

    The Who co-founder Pete Townshend partners with Primary Wave for future creative projects and the exploitation of his name, image, and likeness. Leading independent publisher Primary Wave Music has announced a partnership with the award-winning co-founder of the legendary rock band The Who, Pete Townshend. Over the course of his 65-year career, both as a […]

13. Music Venue Trust Rolls Out Hearby Pro to UK Grassroots Music Venues

    Music Venue Trust (MVT) has rolled out Hearby Pro to grassroots music venue members across the UK to better provide venues with control over their media & access to industry data. This article was created in collaboration with DMN partner Hearby. MVT, which represents the UK’s vast network of grassroots music venues, recorded 22 million […]

14. DistroKid Is Now Asking Creators If Their Music Is AI-Generated as ‘Self-Disclosure’ Strategy Moves Out of Beta

    As Spotify tests AI credit labels in a beta rollout, DistroKid is now asking creators to disclose what parts, if any, of their tracks are AI-assisted. Last month, Spotify launched a beta test alongside DistroKid of a new feature that exposes artificial intelligence assistance within track credits, part of a major step towards platform-level transparency. […]

15. Straight to Global? WMG, GMM Music Ditch ‘Traditional Music Export Models’ with GLIIDE

    Thailand’s GMM Music and Warner Music Group further their partnership with GLIIDE, a new artist development platform designed to break from traditional music export models. Today, Warner Music Group and Thailand’s GMM Music have furthered their longstanding partnership with the release of GLIIDE, a new artist development platform that will be part of their GMM […]