Australia Preps 38% Rate Hike for Commercial Radio Recordings &8212; PPCA Says It 'Will Continue to Engage With Government, ...
Following a multiyear rate-setting showdown, Australia’s commercial radio broadcasters will begin paying nearly 40% more for the use of recordings. Australia’s Copyright Tribunal finalized this licensing-rate hike in a mid-December decision, and the Phonographic Performance Company of Australia (PPCA) ...
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Australia Preps 38% Rate Hike for Commercial Radio Recordings &8212; PPCA Says It 'Will Continue to Engage With Government, ...
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2026 Ushers in a Pair of C-Suite Changes: CMA Chief Announces Retirement, TuneCore CEO Steps Down
The new year sees a pair of C-suite shakeups as CMA CEO Sarah Trahern announces her retirement, and TuneCore CEO Andreea Gleeson steps down. Country Music Association (CMA) CEO Sarah Trahern has announced her decision to retire at the end of 2026 after leading the organization since 2014. Her announcement ...
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2026 Ushers in a Pair of C-Suite Changes: CMA Chief Announces Retirement, TuneCore CEO Steps Down
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Atlantic Screen Group Secures $30M from Corrum Capital for Film, TV Score, Music Catalog Acquisitions
Atlantic Screen Group announces a $30 million injection of funds from Corrum Capital to accelerate its strategic acquisitions of film and TV scores. Atlantic Screen Group (ASG) has secured $30 million in funding from Corrum Capital, which will enable the company to continue its strategic acquisition ...
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Atlantic Screen Group Secures $30M from Corrum Capital for Film, TV Score, Music Catalog Acquisitions
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Elucid Announces New Album I Guess U Had to Be There
Watch the video for lead single “First Light”
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Elucid Announces New Album I Guess U Had to Be There
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Judge Tosses Chris Brown’s $500M Defamation Lawsuit Over ‘A History of Violence’ Documentary
A judge dismisses Chris Brown’s $500 million defamation suit against Warner Bros. Discovery over the documentary “Chris Brown: A History of Violence.” Chris Brown’s aggressive lawsuit against Warner Bros. Discovery and Ample Entertainment over the documentary “Chris Brown: A History of Violence” ...
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Judge Tosses Chris Brown’s $500M Defamation Lawsuit Over ‘A History of Violence’ Documentary
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J Balvin Will Not Be Joining Bad Bunny at the Super Bowl: 'I Wish My Boy Kills It'
The Latin star showed his support for Benito's headlining slot, but confirmed he will not be making an appearance
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J Balvin Will Not Be Joining Bad Bunny at the Super Bowl: 'I Wish My Boy Kills It'
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SXSW Sydney Cancelled After Just Three Years
After only a three-year run, Australia’s SXSW Sydney has been cancelled following the New South Wales government pulling its funding. SXSW Sydney, Australia’s version of the music, technology, and media conference, will not return this year after the New South Wales government pulled its funding. ...
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SXSW Sydney Cancelled After Just Three Years
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Gracie Abrams to Make Her Acting Debut in A24 Film From 'Babygirl' Director
Halina Reijn, who also directed Bodies, Bodies, Bodies for the production company, has positioned the singer-songwriter at the helm of her upcoming release, Please
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Gracie Abrams to Make Her Acting Debut in A24 Film From 'Babygirl' Director
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WU LYF Announce First North American Tour in 14 Years
A new song, the 11-minute “Tib St. Tabernackle,” was produced by Sonic Boom
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WU LYF Announce First North American Tour in 14 Years
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'Stranger Things' brings Prince and Fleetwood Mac back to the charts
Netflix's Stranger Things finale, which dropped Dec. 31, is shaking up the Billboard Hot 100.
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'Stranger Things' brings Prince and Fleetwood Mac back to the charts
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Siblings Who Say Michael Jackson Molested Them Appear in Court to Fight Arbitration
Frank Cascio and his parents and siblings were in a Beverly Hills courtroom on Wednesday to fight an effort by Michael Jackson's estate to keep their claims behind closed doors
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Siblings Who Say Michael Jackson Molested Them Appear in Court to Fight Arbitration
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Grateful Dead Music Surged on Streaming Services Following Bob Weir's Death
The two most popular songs across all digital music platforms have been "Ripple" and "Friend of the Devil"
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Grateful Dead Music Surged on Streaming Services Following Bob Weir's Death
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Instagram Wants You to Personalize ‘Your Algorithm’ for 2026
Instagram starts rolling out a new set of controls to enable users to personalize the topics recommended to them, starting with the Reels algorithm. Instagram began rolling out a new set of controls to enable users to personalize the topics recommended to them by the Reels algorithm, starting last month. ...
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Instagram Wants You to Personalize ‘Your Algorithm’ for 2026
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See Jimmy Buffett's Band Reminisce About Drinking More Than Led Zep, the Stones
A new doc, Occupational Hazard: The First Coral Reefers, pays tribute to Margaritaville's first citizens
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See Jimmy Buffett's Band Reminisce About Drinking More Than Led Zep, the Stones
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C2C Festival Returning to New York With Los Thuthanaka, Nourished by Time, and Arca
The 2026 edition also features Titanic, Aya, Elias Rønnenfelt, Malibu, YHWH Nailgun, and more
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C2C Festival Returning to New York With Los Thuthanaka, Nourished by Time, and Arca
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MLK Day concert held annually at the Kennedy Center for 23 years is relocating
Georgetown University is moving Let Freedom Ring, its annual event celebrating the life of Martin Luther King Jr., to the historical Howard Theatre in order to save money, the university said.
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MLK Day concert held annually at the Kennedy Center for 23 years is relocating
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Blackpink Sets Release Date for Comeback Album
Deadline is the group’s third mini release
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Blackpink Sets Release Date for Comeback Album
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How Langhorne Slim Went Electric With Greta Van Fleet
The acoustic troubadour plugs in and cranks up the amp on The Dreamin’ Kind, produced by Greta bassist Sam Kiszka
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How Langhorne Slim Went Electric With Greta Van Fleet
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John Forté, Rapper and Fugees Producer, Dies at 50
Forté was a key member of the Refugee Camp All-Stars collective and contributor to classic Fugees album The Score
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John Forté, Rapper and Fugees Producer, Dies at 50
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Flea Announces Debut Solo Album, Tour, and New Song With Thom Yorke
The Red Hot Chili Peppers’ bassist will release Honora on March 27
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Flea Announces Debut Solo Album, Tour, and New Song With Thom Yorke
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From the Top: Tiny Desk Concert
A trio of amazing young musicians, from ages nine to 18, give jaw-dropping performances that will bolster your faith in the future of great music making.
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From the Top: Tiny Desk Concert
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Playing Grateful Dead songs with Bob Weir: Don Was remembers
The Grammy winner and Blue Note label head recalls the unique challenges and rewards he faced when the late Bob Weir recruited him for an intimate new project in 2018.
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Playing Grateful Dead songs with Bob Weir: Don Was remembers
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Destin Conrad: Tiny Desk Concert
The R&B singer transforms the Tiny Desk into his own version of a jazz club, reimaging songs in ways we've never heard before.