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1. Ella Langley: Country Music’s Fastest-Rising Star

   From under 1 million Spotify listeners to nearly 30 million in three years, Ella Langley now sits ahead of Zach Bryan, Luke Combs, and Chris Stapleton, becoming country music’s hottest act. This article was written by Danny Katz in collaboration with How Music Charts. Music Trends on Digital Music News is powered by Chartmetric. Unless […]

2. James Dolan’s Sphere Secures a $1.7 Billion Investment for Abu Dhabi Expansion

   Abu Dhabi’s Department of Culture and Tourism will invest $1.7 billion in the construction phase of Sphere Abu Dhabi on Yas Island. Construction is expected to be completed by the end of 2029. The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and Sphere Entertainment have announced that Yas Island has been […]

3. Is Drake’s Three-Album Drop a Sans Label Finagle?

   Drake released three albums simultaneously, starting with his highly anticipated ICEMAN. But rumors abound that he’s looking for a swift exit from UMG. Over the weekend, Drake surprised fans with not just one album, but three, all dropping simultaneously, starting with his highly anticipated ICEMAN. But the move has stirred rumors that Drake, who is […]

4. ‘Michael’ Global Box Office Receipts Surge Past $700 Million, Closing In on ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’

   Michael is back on top at the domestic box office with a cool $26 million in its fourth weekend, and a staggering $700 million worldwide. In its fourth week, Michael is back in the top slot at the domestic box office with an impressive $26 million in its fourth weekend. It has outpaced The Devil […]

5. Latest Case of ‘Blue Dot Fever’? Kiefer Sutherland Cancels US Tour Following ‘Very Low Ticket Sales’

   Kiefer Sutherland cancels the US leg of his tour due to “very low ticket sales” in the latest case of “Blue Dot Fever.” Sutherland added that he doesn’t think it’s fair to the venues or those who bought tickets to “play to half-empty houses.” Actor and singer-songwriter Kiefer Sutherland has cancelled the U.S. leg of […]

6. 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 […]

7. Is ‘AI Resistance’ Setting the Music Sector Back? WMG’s Robert Kyncl Sees ‘An Incredible Value Creation Opportunity,’ But Warns ‘We Cannot Wait the Way the Industry Did 25 Years Ago’

   Is the music industry leaving value on the table and setting itself back by failing to embrace generative AI? Warner Music head Robert Kyncl believes so, and he’s doubling down on the position as his company leans into its Suno partnership. The Warner Music Group (WMG) CEO elaborated on his AI stance during the Amplify […]

8. 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 […]

9. 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 […]

10. 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 […]

11. 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 […]

12. 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: […]

13. 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 […]

14. 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 […]

15. 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 […]