Meta partners with iHeartMedia to bring Coldplay concert to VR headsets
The free event will launch on Meta Horizon on December 30 at 11AM Pacific time. Source
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Rebecca Allen promoted to Chief Artist & Strategy Officer at UMG UK
In this 'first-of-its-kind' leadership role, Allen will support UMG UK's labels in 'helping artists navigate every step of their journey within the company' Source
Congressman asks FTC to investigate AllTrack and Pro Music Rights
Fitzgerald’s letter focuses on claims that both PROs may be misrepresenting the scope of their music rights portfolios. Source
Connect Chats: Tomas Luyke – ‘Focus on finding your people’
“Focus on finding your people, not everyone’s people,” says Tomas Luyke, director, marketing EU at Nettwerk Music Group. The post is from Music Ally.
Online attack falsely linked Taylor Swift to Nazi symbols
A report has examined a wave of recent social-media posts associating Taylor Swift’s latest album with far-right and Nazi imagery. The post is from Music Ally.
‘That’s called robbery’: Gene Simmons urges US Congress to end loophole that allows radio stations not to pay for using recordings
The KISS frontman told a Senate hearing that recording artists are treated 'worse than slaves' in the US Source
UK live bodies protest over increased business rates for venues
A group of 17 live-industry bodies in the UK have written to the country’s leader Sir Keir Starmer protesting at tax changes. The post is from Music Ally.
Universal Music Group expands global portfolio of retail stores for superfans, with new shop locations in New York and London
The UMusic Shop NY opens Wednesday, December 10 at 2 Penn Plaza. The London store opens on Tuesday, December 16, in Camden Town Source
Talha Anjum and Umair were Spotify’s most-streamed local acts in Pakistan during 2025
Last week, Spotify shared year-end charts for Pakistan, but as in previous years, they focused on domestic acts and releases. For the second time in a row, rapper Talha Anjum […] The post is from Music Ally.
Hybe chairman Bang Si-Hyuk: “Our role is to translate India’s talent for the world”
In an interview with India Today magazine, Hybe chairman Bang Si-Hyuk has shared some details about the South Korean company’s plans for India where it opened an office in Mumbai […] The post is from Music Ally.
2025 Live Music Society Toolbox Grants awarded, surpassing $5.1M in total support for Small Venues
Live Music Society is closing out 2025 with a major boost for small independent venues. The nonprofit announced recipients of its 2025 Live Music Society Toolbox Grants, awarding $252,500 to 33 small performance spaces across 19 states and Washington, D.C. The post 2025 Live Music Society Toolbox Grants awarded, surpassing $5.1M in total support for Small Venues appeared first on Hypebot.
Jeff Sosnow named President of Warner’s Reprise Records
Sosnow will oversee the "next chapter of Reprise," while continuing to guide A&R strategy for Warner Records Source
Patrick Moxey’s publishing company resolves long-running legal dispute with Sony Music and Ultra Records
The two parties closed out both trademark case and a related copyright infringement complaint that date back to 2012. Source
6 New Year’s Resolutions for Musicians in 2026
2026 is right around the corner. Need help figuring out your musical goals for the next year? Here, borrow some of ours. The post 6 New Year’s Resolutions for Musicians in 2026 appeared first on Hypebot.
Nicole Thomas promoted to Managing Director of Virgin Music Group South Africa
Virgin Music South Africa also recently extended its long-term partnership with Gallo Record Company Source
Bruce Houghton Talks Touring, American Music Fairness Act & More
Bruce Houghton from Bandsintown, Hypebot, the Skyline Artists agency and Berklee joins Michael Bandvold and Jay Gilbert on a new Music Biz Weekly Podcast to talk about touring, the American. Continue reading The post Bruce Houghton Talks Touring, American Music Fairness Act & More appeared first on Hypebot.
The true cost of ‘Free’ music
The following MBW op/ed comes from Frederic Schindler, founder of music supervision company Too Young Ltd. and the licensing platform Catalog Source
ABBA Voyage has had a $2.7bn economic impact in the UK since 2022 opening, says report
In 2025 alone, the concert experience added £660 million ($878m) in UK turnover compared with £1.40 billion ($1.86bn) in the first two years combined. Source
Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars’ Die With a Smile is Vevo’s most watched music video in 2025 with 932m global views; JENNIE records biggest premiere with 33.4m views in first 14 days
On Vevo’s premiere charts, South Korean artist JENNIE's Like JENNIE recorded the most views globally in its first 14 days at 33.4 million. Source
China’s Modern Sky strikes partnership with Steel Wool Entertainment, including a strategic investment, to expand operations in the US
Steel Wool will also assist Modern Sky in supporting independent artists seeking international reach. Source