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1. Drake’s UMG Appeal Set to Begin with Court-Ordered Mediation Session—Though a Settlement Seems Unlikely

   Drake’s appeal in his case against UMG is rolling forward, beginning with a court-ordered mediation scheduled for next month. After Drake’s defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group was dismissed early last month, the rapper wasted no time in filing for an appeal. Now, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit has scheduled a […]

2. ‘Is This What We Want?’ Silent Album Adds Paul McCartney Bonus Track Ahead of Vinyl Release — UK Gov’t Must ‘Resist Calls to Legalise Music Theft,’ Organizer Says

   UK politicians are “sucking up to tech bros” by advocating for inadequate AI training protections – at least according to the team behind silent album Is This What We Want?, which is releasing on vinyl with a bonus track from Paul McCartney. We covered the Ed Newton-Rex-spearheaded album’s streaming debut closer to the top of […]

3. Lynyrd Skynyrd and Foreigner Announce Double Trouble Double Vision Tour

   Lynyrd Skynyrd and Foreigner are going on tour together, announcing 19 co-headlining appearances across North America next summer. Lynyrd Skynyrd and Foreigner are teaming up for a co-headlining tour across North America next summer. Produced by Live Nation, the Double Trouble Double Vision Tour kicks off on July 23 in Atlanta, Georgia, with a final […]

4. Speculation Mounts Over StubHub’s Slumping Stock Amid Regulatory Action In the UK

   StubHub appears to be navigating choppy waters after withholding guidance from the upcoming quarter—likely because the UK is set to severely cap secondary ticket sales through face value legislation. Facing these external pressures, investors may have concern about the resilience of the secondary ticket reseller despite its recent IPO. StubHub shares fell over 21% on […]

5. Del Records Founder Ángel del Villar Avoids Prison While His Appeal Plays Out — Federal Judge Nixes December 1st Surrender Deadline

   A federal judge has granted Del Records founder José Ángel del Villar’s request to remain out on bond while he appeals his four-year prison sentence. We covered that sentence when it was handed down in August, following del Villar’s 2022 arrest on drug trafficking charges and then, on the heels of a nine-day trial, the […]

6. Tidal Offers $100,000 to 10 Direct-Uploading Indie Artists Under ‘Upload Headliners Contest’ — But the Fine Print’s Worth a Close Read

   Tidal has kicked off its Upload Headliners contest, which will pay out a total of $1 million to 10 direct-uploading indie artists. But prospective entrants should carefully read the fine print before taking a stab at the prize money. That’s more general advice than a warning about Tidal Upload Headliners, which technically started last week. […]

7. LA Sheriff’s Department Confirms Investigation Into New Diddy Sexual Assault Allegations

   The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department confirms an investigation into new allegations of sexual assault made against Sean “Diddy” Combs. Police confirmed that they’re looking into “new” allegations of sexual assault launched against Sean “Diddy” Combs after receiving a report on Friday from another police department. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said they were […]

8. UK Preparing to Cap Ticket Resale Price at “Face Value,” Effectively Banning Scalping—Live Nation, StubHub Shares Tumble

   The UK government is reportedly preparing to announce a ticket resale price cap at “face value,” outlawing all for-profit ticket resale. According to a new report from The Guardian and Financial Times on Monday, the UK government is moving ahead with its long-awaited crackdown on ticket scalping—reselling tickets for profit will be outlawed under new […]

9. Jack White, Lil Jon, Post Malone to Play NFL Thanksgiving Halftime Shows

   The NFL announces the halftime performers for its Thanksgiving games, which include Jack White, Lil Jon, and Post Malone. For Thanksgiving this year (November 27), the NFL has some stellar performances in store for its holiday halftime shows, including Jack White, Post Malone, and Lil Jon. Jack White will play at the Lions-Packers game, Lil […]

10. Amazon Music Adds a ‘Share to TikTok’ Button, Bridging the Gap Between the Two Services

    Amazon Music launches a ‘Share to TikTok’ button, creating a two-way sharing bridge between the two platforms. Last November, TikTok launched its “Share to TikTok” integration with Spotify and Apple Music, allowing people using those services to easily share music tracks to TikTok. Now, a year later, Amazon Music is getting in on the action. […]

11. Latin Music’s Next Wave—Innovators Bringing Multi-Genre Flair to Global Audiences

    Emerging Latin voices are redrawing the map when it comes to music fans. Digital Music News and Open On Sunday caught up with three emerging artists—each carving out a distinctive place in today’s vibrant landscape. Each artist has roots in a different corner of the Latin world: Max Luiz from Brazil, Maria Giraldo from Colombia, […]

12. StubHub Stock Drops 21% After Company Withholds Quarterly Outlook

    StubHub’s stock fell by 21% on Friday after the company withheld its fourth-quarter guidance, citing “some shifts” in quarterly ticket sales. After StubHub failed to disclose its financial guidance for the current financial quarter, the company’s stock plummeted by 21% before market close on Friday. StubHub CEO Eric Baker told investors on Thursday that the […]

13. Mastercard Is Back In the Music Game: Warner Music Collaboration with Laura Pausini, Yami Safdie Now Underway

    Mastercard is partnering with Warner Music artists Laura Pausini and Yami Safdie to launch a reinterpretation of a classic by a Mexican singer-songwriter. Mastercard and Warner Music Latina bring together two powerful voices—Laura Pausini, one of the most celebrated artists in Latin pop history, and Yami Safdie, one of the most promising new singer-songwriters in […]

14. Shakira Smashes All-Time Live Performance Records in Ecuador After Consecutive Sellouts

    After three consecutive sold-out stadium shows, Shakira delivers an unprecedented live performance milestone in Ecuador. Shakira’s Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran Tour saw three consecutive sold-out stadium shows on November 8, 9, and 11 at Ecuador’s Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa, becoming the highest-grossing live event in the country’s history. Brought to life by founder and CEO […]

15. AI ‘Artist’ Breaking Rust Doesn’t Really Have ‘The No. 1 Country Song in America’ — At Least Not on a Chart That Actually Matters

    Does AI “artist” Breaking Rust really have the number-one country song in America? Despite the multitude of headlines proclaiming “Walk My Walk” to be a chart-topping hit, the short answer is no. DMN broke down the ascent of Breaking Rust and another AI-powered country act, Cain Walker, last week. But other outlets jumped in by misleadingly […]