A Full List of Current 2026 K-Pop Concerts (Updating)
From aespa and Monsta X to BTS, here's what you can expect from the K-pop concert scene this year.
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Megan Thee Stallion Teaches Us How to Get That ‘Hot Girl’ Glow With NYX’s New Body Care Line
The "Whenever" rapper serves as the face of NYX's new body oil Caramelt Mami.
On… Universal, Spotify, Virgin, and the ‘leakage’ causing analyst discomfort.
This article orginally appeared in Tim Ingham’s latest ‘Tim’s Take’ email, issued exclusively to MBW+ subscribers. Source
Kylie Minogue Netflix Series Gets First Trailer
“Kylie is this force,” says Nick Cave in a clip from the three-part documentary
Steven Soderbergh Explains Why AI ‘Turned Out to Be Perfect’ for John Lennon ‘Last Interview’ Doc
The director detailed two sequences where AI was used to create funny, surreal images to complement portions where Lennon and Yoko Ono speak in more abstract, philosophical terms
Leslie Ahrens promoted to Managing Director & EVP Creative Latin America at Kobalt
Kobalt elevates longtime exec Leslie Ahrens to lead Latin America, as Nestor Casonu exits after 11 years. Source
‘The Lost Boys’ & ‘Schmigadoon!’ Top 2026 Tony Nominations: Full List
Both shows are nominated for best musical, in which they will compete with Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) and Titaníque.
Sony Music expands JV with German rap label Two Sides, as founder Lucas Teuchner takes on broader advisory role for the major in the GSA region
The Berlin-based hip-hop label and management company is behind superstar rapper Apache 207 Source
Symphonic Next connects indie rightsholders to capital
Distributer Symphonic has announced the launch of Symphonic Next, which is “designed to connect clients with the capital, partnerships, and strategic pathways needed to grow and monetize their businesses.…
Spotify Discovery Mode “payola” lawsuit to move into arbitration
Back in November 2025, disgruntled Spotify user Genevieve Capolongo filed a lawsuit against the DSP, claiming that its Discovery Mode feature means that listeners are being misled because “Spotify’s playlists and recommendations are shaped by undisclosed pay-f…
Sony reportedly looking to buy Recognition Music Group’s publishing assets
Recognition Music Group, if you don’t – get it – recognise the name, was the result of the bundling-together of three companies connected to former catalogues-aquirer Hipgnosis: Hipgnosis Songs Fund, Hipgnosis Songs Assets and Hipgnosis Song Manage…
YouTube allows creators to replace music with copyright issues with genAI songs
US-based YouTube creators who are finding their videos struck down by pesky content ID claims due to the use of copyright-protected music can now generate replacement instrumental tracks in the back-end of the site, YouTube Studio.…
UnitedMasters hires Alessandro ‘Moz’ Moro to lead UK division; signs London acts Grace Carter and Kid Apollo
Alessandro ‘Moz’ Moro previously worked across Warner Records, Island Records, Platoon and EMPIRE. Source
Live Nation says court ruling against ticket broker supports the company’s bid to dismiss FTC’s BOTS Act lawsuit
Live Nation argued that the Key Investment Group lawsuit is not comparable to its case as they were brought under different subparagraphs of the BOTS Act. Source
Suno reportedly looking to raise $1/4 billion+ in latest funding round
Only six months ago, GenAI music platform Suno announced a $250m Series-C funding round. That valued the company at $2.45bn and took its total funding (post seed and Series A rounds) to $375M.…
Suno is raising another $250 million+ at a $5 billion valuation (reports)
Suno will likely raise above $250 million, the same amount that it pulled in during its Series C just six months ago, sources told Billboard. Source
Watch Foo Fighters Showcase Anthemic Rock Song ‘Window’ on ‘Colbert’
Frontman Dave Grohl also shared his advice for his daughter, Violet Grohl, and other young musicians
Watch Sabrina Carpenter and Stevie Nicks Perform ‘Landslide’ at the Met Gala
Carpenter also showcased her own songs, “House Tour,” “Espresso,” and “Please, Please, Please,” on the event’s stage
Kanye West ‘Hurricane’ Copyright Infringement Trial: ‘Snubbed’ Musicians Ask for Half a Million Dollars
The musician now known as Ye is expected to testify
Met Gala 2026 Photos: Beyoncé, Madonna, Stevie Nicks, and More
See what Rihanna, Bad Bunny, Sabrina Carpenter, Charli XCX, Janelle Monáe, and others wore to the event