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Turnstile's Never Enough: Versions Out Now
Turnstile releases 'Never Enough: Versions,' a reimagined album with 22 tracks featuring Elton John, Slayyyter, and Dying Fetus.
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Olivia Rodrigo's Daisy Chain Fields Raises
Olivia Rodrigo's inaugural Daisy Chain Fields festival in Irvine, CA raised $10 million for women's rights groups, a sum doubled by Melinda French Gates.
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U2 Covers Pogues Song for Shane MacGowan
U2 have released a cover of The Pogues' 1988 song 'Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah' for a Shane MacGowan tribute album due out November 13.
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Bad Wolves Dropped from Skillet Tour
Bad Wolves have been removed from an upcoming tour with Skillet and lost guitarist AJ Rebollo, who quit over a label-mandated Dolly Parton cover release.
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AZ Chike and Tyler, The Creator Drop New
AZ Chike and Tyler, The Creator drop new collaborative single 'Look Like My Mama'. The track precedes AZ Chike's upcoming album and tour.
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News
Sam Smith Regrets Not Replying to Tom
Sam Smith says they regret not responding to a letter Tom Petty sent them on the eve of the 2015 Grammys, during a copyright dispute over 'Stay With Me.'
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BMG Reports 8.1% Organic Growth, Confirms Q3
BMG's organic revenue grew 8.1% year-on-year in the first half of 2026, with its planned merger with Concord now expected to close in the third quarter.
Industry
Major Labels Invest $76M in Stability AI
Universal, Sony, and Warner Music have taken equity in Stability AI through a $76 million funding round. Other news includes Beggars Group's 20% revenue growth, BMG's financial results, a Sony lawsuit against Kroger, and a legal development in the majors' case against Suno.
Industry
Warner Music Austria, ADA Central Europe
Warner Music Austria and ADA Central Europe have signed a distribution and studio partnership with Vienna-based independent label Tonherd, announced on
Industry
PopIndia buys Vincey catalog, signs 30KEY!
Reservoir Media's subsidiary PopIndia has acquired the catalog and YouTube channels of Vincey Productions and signed a publishing deal with Kashmiri
Industry
Sony Music Publishing wins Publisher of the
Sony Music Publishing (SMP) has been named Publisher of the Year at the 2026 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards, marking its second consecutive win.
Artists
Miley Cyrus Honors Dolly Parton on Instagram
Miley Cyrus posted a heartfelt tribute to her godmother Dolly Parton on Instagram after Parton's death, revealing personal reflections and future plans for her music career.
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