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Billboard
Jack Johnson Announces AU/NZ Dates With Ben Harper and John Butler
The announcement ties into Johnson’s upcoming SURFILMUSIC project.
May 5, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Billboard
Maren Morris Praises Women Dominating Country Music: ‘They’re All Crushing It’
Morris singled out Ella Langley, Lainey Wilson and Megan Moroney as artists exciting her right now.
May 5, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Billboard
Post Malone to Headline Australia’s Strummingbird Festival in 2026
Post Malone marks his return to Australia three years after a sold-out run at Spilt Milk.
May 5, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Billboard
Eagles Add More 2026 Dates at Las Vegas Sphere
The legendary band adds six more shows to this year's slate to go into the fall.
May 5, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Billboard
Met Gala 2026: The 10 Best Musician Looks on the Red Carpet
This year's dress code was "Fashion Is Art."
May 5, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Billboard
Madonna Shows How It’s Done With Witchy, Weird Met Gala Look
The Queen of Pop cast a spell on the red carpet.
May 5, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Billboard
Beyoncé Makes Show-Stopping Met Gala Appearance — Her First in a Decade
The legend brought her eldest daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, along for the ride.
May 5, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Billboard
Bad Bunny Ages Himself ’53 Years’ for Senior Citizen Met Gala Look
The Latin superstar was hoping for the discount.
May 5, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Billboard
SZA’s Dazzling Met Gala Dress Is Made of Pieces Bought Off eBay: ‘This Is How I See Myself’
"This is like my ethereal body," the singer said of the look.
May 5, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Billboard
BLACKPINK’s JENNIE, JISOO, LISA & ROSÉ Take Solo Walks Down the 2026 Met Gala Red Carpet
Check out pics of their Met Gala looks.
May 5, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Pitchfork
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
May 4, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Pitchfork
Dolly Parton Cancels Las Vegas Residency, Citing Health Issues
“I can’t be dizzy carrying banjos, guitars, and such on five-inch heels”
May 4, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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The Pussycat Dolls Cancel North American Reunion Tour
Their European dates are still a go though
May 4, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Kid Cudi Boots M.I.A. From North American Tour
Her response: "This is the work of Satan"
May 4, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Pitchfork
New Music Releases and Upcoming Albums in 2026
A regularly updated guide to the new albums, EPs, mixtapes, and projects getting released in the coming weeks and months
May 4, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Pitchfork
Ninajirachi Plots 2026 North American Tour
The I Love My Computer and It Loves Me tour takes place this fall
May 4, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Music Business Worldwide
Udio admits to scraping YouTube audio for AI training in answer to Sony Music lawsuit
Udio admitted that its models were trained with “a vast amount of different kinds of sound recordings” gathered from publicly available sources. Source
May 4, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Pitchfork
Ana Roxanne, Cornelius, Nia Archives, and More: This Week’s Pitchfork Selects Playlist
Our weekly playlist highlights songs that our writers, editors, and contributors are listening to on repeat
May 4, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Hayley Williams, Mitski, Ethel Cain Set for All Things Go Festival 2026
Brandi Carlile, Zara Larsson, Muna, Father John Misty, and Slayyyter will also play the Merriweather Post Pavilion event
May 4, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Music Business Worldwide
Spotify wins motion for arbitration in ‘payola’ lawsuit
A Spotify subscriber sued the company in November, claiming it deceives users by letting labels boost song visibility through reduced royalty payments. Source
May 4, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Music Business Worldwide
YouTube creators hit by music copyright claims can now replace tracks with AI – at the touch of a button
The update, announced via YouTube's Creator Insider channel on Friday (May 1), adds a new "Create" button to the existing "Replace Song" tool in YouTube Studio…
May 4, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Music Business Worldwide
Amy Allen, Sony Music Publishing ,’Die With a Smile’ among big winners at 2026 ASCAP Pop Music Awards
"We are honored to be named ASCAP's Pop Publisher of the Year," said Katie Welle, Sony Music Publishing President, Head of A&R. Source
May 3, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Music Business Worldwide
Warner Music Group named to TIME’s list of 100 Most Influential Companies for its approach to AI
Robert Kyncl told the magazine: "AI is a fast-growing phenomenon. It's really important that companies like us stand up for artists and songwriters — do it ear…
May 3, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Music Business Worldwide
Suno is now the ‘controller’ of Songkick user data – and is hiring a GM to wire it into its AI music platform
Emails sent to Songkick users on Thursday (April 30) confirmed that personal data held by the platform "will be transferred to Suno, who will become the contro…
May 3, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Pitchfork
Shakira Brings Her Biggest Hits to Free Rio de Janeiro Show
The artist performed for an estimated two million at Copacabana Beach
May 3, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Pitchfork
Watch Olivia Rodrigo Perform New Song With Weyes Blood on SNL
Rodrigo played double duty last night, hosting and performing alongside guests including Debbie Harry and Aziz Ansari
May 3, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Pitchfork
James Broadnax Executed After Failed Petitions From Travis Scott, Young Thug
Broadnax’s longstanding murder case had become a cause célèbre in ongoing debates over the use of rap lyrics in court
May 1, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Music Business Worldwide
From The Orchard acquiring Brazil’s OniMusic to the BMG-Concord merger… it’s MBW’s weekly round-up
The biggest headlines from the past few days... Source
May 1, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Music Business Worldwide
The Orchard acquires Brazil’s OniMusic, a prominent Christian music distribution platform
OniMusic was founded in September 2004 by Nelson and Christie Tristão Source
May 1, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Pitchfork
14 New Albums You Should Listen to Now: American Football, Tori Amos, and More
Stream new releases from American Football, Tori Amos, Isaiah Rashad, and Zara Larsson
May 1, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Music Business Worldwide
‘Artists often fail when you give up too much responsibility to others.’
MBW's Trailblazers series meets Alternate Side Management founders Evange Livanos and Zack Zarrillo Source
May 1, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Music Business Worldwide
‘We’re finally in a place where we can win and retain the artists and labels we’ve always wanted to work with.’
MBW's Inspiring Women series meets Kristin Graziani, co-CEO of Los Angeles-based music distribution platform Stem Source
May 1, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Pitchfork
Isaiah Rashad Links Up With SZA for New Song “Boy in Red”
The longtime collaborators reunited for Rashad’s album It’s Been Awful
May 1, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Pitchfork
Listen to Two More Lady Gaga Songs From The Devil Wears Prada 2
“Shape of a Woman” and “Glamorous Life” join her frothy Doechii collab “Runway” on the film’s soundtrack
May 1, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Pitchfork
Watch the Magnetic Fields and Fleet Foxes Perform “Book of Love” Together
Stephen Merritt and Robin Pecknold played the 1999 track together live on the East Village Radio show “Elia Vs.”
May 1, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Pitchfork
Madonna and Sabrina Carpenter Unveil New Song “Bring Your Love”
The latest from Madge’s Confessions II follows the pair’s Coachella link-up
Apr 30, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Jpegmafia Announces Tour and New Album Experimental Rap
The solo LP, his sixth, drops May 21 and features the single “Babygirl”
Apr 30, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Madeon Launches New Album With Slayyyter Collaboration
“Fire Away” leads the French producer-songwriter’s Victory
Apr 30, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Pitchfork
Interpol Plot 2026 North American Tour
Youth Lagoon, DIIV, Julie, and more are slated to open on this run
Apr 30, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Pitchfork
Olivia Rodrigo Announces the Unraveled Tour
She’ll trek across North America and Europe with Grace Ives, Wolf Alice, and more
Apr 30, 2026 · Read at publisher →