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RSS Dec 11, 2025 1:30pm · Musically

SZA is latest artist to hit back at an ICE post using her music

The White House’s campaign to promote the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency (ICE) by using liberal-leaning artists’ music in social media posts continues. The latest used SZA’s ‘Big Boy’ – a track originally recorded for TV show Saturday Night Live – in a post that referenced the song’s ‘It’s cuffin’ season’ lyrics. SZA was quick to respond. […] The post is from Music Ally.

RSS Dec 11, 2025 1:08pm · Billboard

Taylor Swift Calls Travis Kelce ‘Love of My Life,’ Reveals ‘Magical’ Relationship With Stevie Nicks on ‘Late Show’

On Wednesday night (Dec. 10), the singer told Stephen Colbert that getting engaged and getting the rights to her music back are two things she's "so grateful" for.

RSS Dec 11, 2025 1:00pm · Billboard

Where We’re Doing Christmas: Billboard Crossword (Dec. 10, 2025)

Play 'Where We're Doing Christmas,' the Billboard daily crossword for Wednesday (Dec. 10, 2025).

RSS Dec 11, 2025 12:50pm · Billboard

Universal Music U.K. Promotes Rebecca Allen to Chief Artist and Strategy Officer

Allen will continue to lead the U.K.'s Audience & Media Strategy in the role.

RSS Dec 11, 2025 12:30pm · Musically

Spotify offers ‘more control’ starting with Prompted Playlist

“For the first time, Spotify is giving users the power to steer the algorithm,” is how the streaming service’s latest announcement begins. “Imagine a Spotify that doesn’t just passively learn from you but literally listens to you. One you can steer and shape with your own words,” it continues. If you’re reading those portentous words thinking […] The post is from Music Ally.

RSS Dec 11, 2025 11:59am · Music Business WorldWide

Charlotte Stahl, TikTok’s Head of Music Partnerships EMEA, exits

Exec joined TikTok in 2020 as Artist Relations Manager for Germany Source

RSS Dec 11, 2025 11:59am · Music Business WorldWide

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

RSS Dec 11, 2025 11:29am · Music Business WorldWide

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

RSS Dec 11, 2025 11:00am · Music Business WorldWide

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

RSS Dec 11, 2025 11:00am · Billboard

The Battle Over Radio Pay: SoundExchange CEO Michael Huppe Breaks It Down | Billboard On the Record

The U.S. is the only major music market where artists don’t get paid when their songs are played on FM/AM radio, but why? Michael Huppe, CEO of SoundExchange, breaks down the century-old laws that shaped American radio, and what SoundExchange is doing to push for artists to get paid on radio through efforts such as […]

RSS Dec 11, 2025 9:19am · Billboard

Therapy, Meds and Visits to the Beach: Comeback Kid Lewis Capaldi Talks Lifestyle Changes

“I was nervous, but I wasn’t anxious. I’ve changed how I see things in my head,” he says of his Glastonbury 2025 performance.

RSS Dec 11, 2025 8:18am · Billboard

Universal Music Group Opens UMusic Shops In New York, London

The music major this week announces two new UMusic Shop locations, expanding on previous launches in Madrid and Tokyo.

RSS Dec 11, 2025 7:46am · Rolling Stone Music News

Lily Allen’s ‘West End Girl’ May Become a Play in London’s West End

"I'm definitely having some conversations with people about it," the British singer confirmed on The Tonight Show

RSS Dec 11, 2025 6:12am · Billboard

Don West Signs With Kobalt

West has enjoyed a bountiful breakthrough, culminating in his signing with the independent music publisher.

RSS Dec 11, 2025 5:00am · Musically

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.

RSS Dec 11, 2025 4:57am · Billboard

Taylor Swift Asked to Name Her Five Favorite TayTay Songs on ‘Colbert’: Watch

Swift's No. 1 choice is an epic song.

RSS Dec 11, 2025 4:11am · Billboard

Australia’s Social Media Ban For Under 16s Is Activated: What It Means For the Music Community

Australia is the first country to embark on this grand, social experiment.

RSS Dec 11, 2025 4:02am · Rolling Stone Music News

How Did 50 Cent Get That Sean Combs Footage? Diddy’s Videographer Explains

Michael Oberlies says the footage of Sean Combs talking to his team was released "by a third party who covered for me for three days while I was out of state"

RSS Dec 10, 2025 10:54pm · Rolling Stone Music News

Karol G Expands the ‘Tropicoqueta’ Universe With Special Visual-Album Broadcast

The Latin star was joined by artists like Marco Antonio Solis and Mariah Angeliq in the megaproduction

RSS Dec 10, 2025 10:31pm · Musically

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.