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RSS May 8, 2026 12:30pm · Musically
Live Nation pushes back on ‘blue dot fever’: ‘It’s a normal touring year’
Yesterday we wrote about the ‘blue dot fever’ phrase that’s been prominent in music-trade media this week, following a spate of big tours being cancelled or delayed amid rumours of poor sales. As the company involved in many of those tours, Live Nation has now responded to the speculation that ‘blue dot fever’ is a worrying trend […]
RSS May 8, 2026 12:00pm · Musically
Instagram Edits launches AI video generation
Instagram Edits has been releasing a steady stream of new features, with one of the latest being AI video generation. Artists using Edits as part of their content creation toolset are now able to create Reels from text prompts, photos or existing videos.  While we don’t encourage you to create fully-fledged AI content, it can […]
RSS May 8, 2026 12:00pm · Musically
Billie Eilish hits Roblox’s ‘The Block’
In anticipation of the pop star’s upcoming 3D documentary concert film Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour, starting this week Roblox’s “The Block” digital venue underwent a Billie Eilish-themed makeover, giving fans the chance to take the stage as the artist herself.  As of today, the online game is also premiering the film’s trailer, […]
RSS May 8, 2026 12:00pm · Musically
Zara Larsson maxxes out ‘Girls Trip’ with bi-coastal popups
In the spirit of her new deluxe album ‘Midnight Sun: Girls Trip’, Zara Larsson has been cruising through 20 cities on her latest tour, where 3k fans have gotten the chance to be first listeners – as well as glam out with a full-body glitter spray tan, featuring guided recorded instructions by Miss Zara herself, […]
RSS May 8, 2026 11:30am · Musically
WMG talks catalogue and AI after strong Q2 financial results
“Catalogue is 65% of our revenue, therefore, very important. It deserves all the attention that it gets…” That’s Warner Music Group CEO Robert Kyncl talking in the major label’s financial-earnings call yesterday. He made a point of telling analysts how these revenues are being actively grown by his company. That included pointing to a recent Madonna-focused […]
RSS May 7, 2026 12:45pm · Musically
Black Music Action Coalition opens application season for Accelerator Program
The LA-based music industry nonprofit for racial equity and justice Black Music Action Coalition (BMAC) has announced their third application seasons of the BMAC LIVE Accelerator Program, in partnership with Live Nation. Since 2024, the program has hosted 40 individuals in the creative, concert, events management, hospitality, show production fields in a week-long, career-oriented training and networking […]
RSS May 7, 2026 12:40pm · Musically
Google partners with Believe to offer AI music tool Flow Music to artists
Believe has partnered with Google Labs to offer Flow Music to their users. Google says it “provides their artists with a space for exploration and iteration” and works as a “creative collaborator, helping with lyrics, toying with new melodies or genres and even creating new instruments.” Google doesn’t claim ownership of the original content generated […]