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RSS Jan 12, 2026 1:30pm · Musically

Open letter calls for ‘predatory ticket resale’ crackdown in EU

With ticketing reforms afoot in the US and UK, now the calls for change are expanding to Europe, via an open letter signed by a number of artists, management and live firms and industry bodies. The letter, to EU justice commissioner Michael McGrath, targets ‘predatory ticket resale’ with the goal of expanding the EU’s Digital Fairness Act […] The post is from Music Ally.

RSS Jan 12, 2026 1:00pm · Music Business WorldWide

Managers and agents of Ed Sheeran, Oasis, Olivia Dean, Radiohead, Fontaines D.C. and more urge EU action on ‘predatory ticket resale’

The signatories want the Digital Fairness Act expanded to tackle ticket resale abuse. Source

RSS Jan 12, 2026 12:30pm · Musically

Artists criticise White House after ICE shooting in Minneapolis

The fatal shooting of Renée Nicole Good in Minneapolis by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent last week has ignited more protests against the agency and the White House – including some prominent music artists. Veteran rocker Dave Matthews posted a video on Instagram sharing his thoughts, telling fans that “I don’t want my taxes […] The post is from Music Ally.

RSS Jan 12, 2026 12:29pm · Music Business WorldWide

Quebec court greenlights class action against Ticketmaster over ‘unreasonable’ service fees

The complaint centers on Ticketmaster’s fee structure that fluctuates based on ticket prices instead of the actual cost of services rendered. Source

RSS Jan 12, 2026 12:17pm · Music Business WorldWide

Johanna Fuentes named Head of Communications and PR at HYBE America

Fuentes most recently served as Head of Global Communications for WarnerMedia Studios and Networks Group. Source

RSS Jan 12, 2026 12:13pm · Music Business WorldWide

Bad Bunny faces $16m lawsuit over alleged unauthorized voice recording used in two songs

A Puerto Rican woman alleged that Bad Bunny's producer asked her to record a phrase in 2018, which was later used in two of the artist's songs. Source

RSS Jan 12, 2026 8:57am · Rolling Stone Music News

John Mayer Remembers Bob Weir: ‘Thanks for Letting Me Ride Alongside You’

“I’ll meet you in the music,” the guitarist wrote on social media to his Dead & Company bandmate

RSS Jan 12, 2026 8:14am · Rolling Stone Music News

Mickey Hart Pays Tribute to Bob Weir: ‘a Little Brother to Me for Almost Sixty Years’

“We were family and true to the music through it all,” Grateful Dead's longtime drummer shared on social media

RSS Jan 12, 2026 2:50am · Pitchfork News

Ludwig Göransson Wins Best Original Score at 2026 Golden Globes for Sinners

Jonny Greenwood, Hans Zimmer, Max Richter, and more were in the running for this year’s coveted trophy

RSS Jan 12, 2026 2:31am · Rolling Stone Music News

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Hit ‘Golden’ Wins Original Song Golden Globe: ‘Never Too Late to Shine’

“I was rejected and disappointed that my voice wasn’t good enough,” singer EJAE said about her start as a K-pop trainee. “Now, I’m here as a singer and a songwriter”