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RSS Oct 19, 2026 11:50am · Billboard

Miley Cyrus Hits Back at Criticism of First Hollywood Bowl Show: ‘The Only Thing That I Have Is This Moment With All of You’

The singer reacted to what she called "clickbait" posts claiming that she was not fully invested in her comeback shows at the famed venue.

RSS Oct 19, 2026 11:30am · Musically

New studies explore AI expectations, jobs impact and gender gap

Beyond the AI-music debates that have been gripping our industry, there’s a lot to think about in terms of the other ways AI will affect our jobs and wider society. Several studies published in recent days offer new perspectives on that.…

RSS Oct 19, 2026 10:37am · Music Business WorldWide

Sony and Universal ask court to force Suno investor Lightspeed to testify about the ‘legal risk of training data’

The labels made their case in a filing in Boston federal court last Tuesday (October 13), opposing Lightspeed's motion to quash their subpoena. Source

RSS Oct 19, 2026 10:36am · Music Business WorldWide

Shakira’s Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran tour has grossed $534M to date… as her 13-show Madrid residency closes with more than 700,000 fans

Shakira's team said demand for tourism and accommodation generated by the residency outstripped that of events including Pope Leo XIV's visit to the city and Formula 1. Source

RSS Oct 19, 2026 10:35am · Music Business WorldWide

DOJ sues ticket broker REPS, alleging it made $120.8M profit reselling tickets to Beyoncé concerts and other shows after bypassing limits

According to the complaint, REPS bought more than eight tickets to each of at least 83,000 events between January 2022 and October 2025. Source

RSS Oct 19, 2026 10:35am · Music Business WorldWide

Mike Sistad and Evyn Mustoe Johnston exit ASCAP Nashville after a combined 39 years at the PRO (report)

Sistad had worked at ASCAP since 2001, while Johnston joined the Nashville team in 2012. Source

RSS Oct 19, 2026 10:34am · Music Business WorldWide

Maree Hamblion promoted to EVP, A&R and Creative, Australia and New Zealand, at Universal Music Publishing

Hamblion, who is based in Sydney, will lead UMPG's creative and talent development strategy in both markets. Source

RSS Oct 19, 2026 10:32am · Music Business WorldWide

UK politicians press CMA to investigate Live Nation’s market power before the end of 2026

The House of Commons' Business, Innovation, Science and Trade Committee renewed the call on Sunday (October 18), citing what it described as Live Nation's "dominance" across promotion, venues, festivals, and ticketing Source

RSS Oct 19, 2026 10:26am · Music Business WorldWide

Dua Lipa urges judge to reject Samsung’s bid to throw out her $15M TV box lawsuit, accusing company of ‘theft’

Dua Lipa is seeking at least $15 million in damages, plus punitive damages, legal fees, and a permanent court order barring Samsung from using her image. Source

RSS Oct 19, 2026 10:26am · Music Business WorldWide

Drake and UMG sued by songwriter who claims ‘Janice STFU’ chorus is ‘literally identical’ to his demo

Aviel Calev Hirschfield alleges that the song's chorus is "literally identical" to one he completed in January 2026 and sent to producers who work with Drake. Source

RSS Oct 19, 2026 10:21am · Music Business WorldWide

90,000 synthetic tracks a day: Why Deezer is handing users the ultimate AI ‘kill switch’

Fully AI-generated tracks now make up more than half of Deezer’s new deliveries on peak days, yet just 1% to 3% of its streams. Source

RSS Oct 19, 2026 10:20am · Music Business WorldWide

Musixmatch acquires Songdex owner Music Reports, as it looks to become a ‘full-stack rights and royalties platform’

The deal marks the first acquisition in Bologna-based Musixmatch's 16-year history. Source

RSS Oct 19, 2026 7:01am · Rolling Stone Music News

Miley Cyrus Responds to Criticism of Hollywood Bowl Show: ‘I Am Fully Present’

"I can take a lot, but one thing I will not stand is any question about where my heart is when I'm on the stage"

RSS Oct 19, 2026 5:44am · Billboard

Kings of Leon Announce 2027 Australian Tour, Headlining Sydney Summertime

The Nashville band becomes the second headliner for the new Sydney Summertime series, after The Strokes.

RSS Oct 19, 2026 4:06am · Billboard

Trinity Tatum Shares Her Love Island Villa Fashion Inspiration & What’s Next For Her | Victoria Secret Fashion Show 2026

Love Island star Trinity Tatum shares what inspired her outfits in the villa and what people can expect from her on the Victoria Secret Fashion Show 2026 pink carpet.

RSS Oct 19, 2026 3:51am · Billboard

Megan Moroney Reveals What She Listens to Before Performing At the Victoria Secret Fashion Show 2026

Megan Moroney reveals what she listens to before performing at the Victoria Secret Fashion Show 2026.

RSS Oct 19, 2026 3:26am · Billboard

Tinashe Talks About Her ‘Popstar’ Album Receiving Critical Claim & What Makes It Different | Victoria Secret Fashion Show 2026

Tinashe talks about how it feels that her new album ‘Popstar’ is receiving critical claim, what makes it feel different from her other projects and what other popstars she would want to tour with.

RSS Oct 19, 2026 3:20am · Billboard

ONEFOUR Team Up With Penrith Chamber Orchestra for World-Premiere ‘Made Men’ Show

The Western Sydney drill group will play their catalog with a 25-piece orchestra at The Joan in January.

RSS Oct 18, 2026 5:05pm · Rolling Stone Music News

Taylor Swift Performs ‘The Fate of Ophelia’ Live for First Time at Academy Museum Gala

Singer's four-song set at star-studded event also featured "Blank Space," "Love Story," and "I Knew It, I Knew You"

RSS Oct 18, 2026 4:39pm · Pitchfork News

Watch Taylor Swift Debut “The Fate of Ophelia” Live at the Academy Museum Gala

She also performed “Love Story,” “Blank Space,” and her Toy Story 5 original song “I Knew It, I Knew You”