Jul 6, 2026
2 Chainz Booked to Headline MLBPA, Fanatics and Topps Players Party in Philadelphia
2 Chainz is set to headline the exclusive, invite-only Players Party hosted by the MLBPA, Fanatics, and Topps during All-Star Week in Philadelphia.
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Jun 9, 2026
Duetti Redefines the Catalog: Six-Month-Old Tracks and Indie Remixes
Duetti is shortening the window for catalog acquisitions to just six months and launching a royalty-share remix program to keep independent tracks moving.
Jun 5, 2026
Matt Spetzler’s Pipeline is the New Liquidity Engine for Indie Rights
Matt Spetzler is moving away from the acquisition frenzy, offering independent rightsholders a way to scale without selling their souls.
May 30, 2026
Hov Strikes Back: The Buzbee Legal Feud Deepens
A new federal court motion claims the attorney fabricated a threat to cover up unauthorized legal practice in New York.
May 25, 2026
Dame Dash Returns to the Label Model with Dash Records
Decades after the Roc-A-Fella era, Dame Dash returns to his roots with a new creative-first label venture.
May 25, 2026
Udio’s Licensed AI Platform 'Starstruck' Aims to Bridge Fan Engagement and Copyright
Udio’s new app Starstruck introduces a licensed framework for fans to remix and reimagine tracks from opted-in artists.
May 22, 2026
Universal Music Group and TikTok Ink New Multi-Year Licensing Deal
Following a high-profile standoff that saw millions of songs pulled from the platform, UMG and TikTok have signed a multi-year deal focused on e-commerce and AI protections.
May 21, 2026
Spotify Joins Major Labels in Support of Federal Anti-Deepfake Legislation
The streaming giant joins a unified front of labels and tech firms backing the NO FAKES Act to protect artist likeness from unauthorized AI use.
May 6, 2026
UMG Disputes Salt-N-Pepa’s Bid to Reclaim Master Rights
UMG is fighting Salt-N-Pepa’s attempt to reclaim their 1980s masters, citing specific limitations in the Copyright Act’s termination provisions.
May 6, 2026
Hardnard aka Fattsmaxk Signs with Atlantic Records
The Atlanta riser brings his high-velocity street rap to a major label home as he prepares for a national breakout.
May 5, 2026
Suno Eyes $5 Billion Valuation in Latest Funding Push
Just six months after its last major raise, the AI music generator is reportedly seeking another $250 million to cement its dominance.
May 4, 2026
Meek Mill Challenges the Illusion of Social Media Metrics
The Philadelphia rapper argues that the music industry's obsession with digital metrics is being fueled by bots and artificial engagement.
May 4, 2026
Deezer Reports AI Content Now Accounts for 44% of Daily Uploads
New data from the French streaming service shows a massive spike in synthetic music, though listeners aren't buying into the algorithm just yet.
May 4, 2026
Spotify Introduces Verified Badges to Filter Out AI Noise
The streaming giant launches a verification system to distinguish human creators from the rising tide of algorithmic 'slop.'
Apr 23, 2026
EMPIRE and Zee Music Form Strategic Global Alliance
The independent giant partners with India's Bollywood leader to take the country's sound global.
Apr 23, 2026
Cardi B Closes Out 'Little Miss Drama' Tour with $70 Million Gross
With 453,000 tickets sold and a $70 million gross, Cardi B’s latest tour proves she remains one of the most bankable forces in live music.
Apr 20, 2026
AI-Generated Tracks Now Comprise 44% of Daily Uploads on Deezer
New data from Deezer reveals that nearly half of all daily music uploads are now fully AI-generated, signaling a massive shift in streaming volume.
Apr 19, 2026
Sam Altman’s Tools for Humanity Launches 'Concert Kit' to Battle Ticket Scalpers
Tools for Humanity is leveraging biometric verification to disrupt the scalping market, partnering with artists like Anderson .Paak to reserve ticket pools for verified humans.
Apr 17, 2026
The Calculated Ascent of Mariah the Scientist
Following the chart-topping success of 'Burning Blue,' the Atlanta singer is trading skepticism for confidence as she cements her place in the R&B vanguard.
Apr 16, 2026
A’ja Wilson Secures Historic $5 Million Supermax Deal with Las Vegas Aces
The four-time MVP becomes the highest-paid player in WNBA history as the Aces secure their dynasty’s cornerstone through a landmark three-year extension.
Apr 15, 2026
Prosecutors Use Big30’s Record Deal to Argue Against Bond
Federal prosecutors are appealing Big30’s $100,000 bond, arguing his record deal provides the financial means to flee while facing kidnapping and robbery charges.
Apr 15, 2026
Splice Deploys Generative AI to Reshape Human-Made Samples
Splice’s new toolset—Variations, Craft, and Magic Fit—uses generative AI to augment human-made samples while ensuring original creators still get paid.
Apr 15, 2026
Saam Sultan’s Instinctive Ambient-Rap is Finding Its Anchor
Moving between Brighton and Fort Lauderdale, Saam Sultan is carving out a space for visceral, self-produced ambient rap that prioritizes soul over genre.
Apr 14, 2026
The Price of Admission: Why Live Nation’s Grip Remains Firm
A federal lawsuit is targeting the Live Nation-Ticketmaster duopoly, but rising production costs and market dominance mean cheaper tickets aren't coming anytime soon.