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RSS May 26, 2026 11:58am · Music Business WorldWide

The Black Label, the studio behind the KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack, just raised $80M with investment from Tencent Music

Bloomberg reports that the deal values The Black Label at 1 trillion won (approximately $660M) Source

RSS May 26, 2026 11:30am · Musically

Live Nation files to reverse US monopoly verdict but faces UK pressure

Live Nation has made its latest move to overturn the recent verdict that it is an illegal monopoly in the US. However, it could soon be facing another policy headache across the Atlantic due to calls for a new competition investigation in the UK. In the US, the company has filed two motions with Manhattan […]

RSS May 26, 2026 11:04am · Music Business WorldWide

Kakao’s Melon, Tencent Music, and Line Music to launch unified K-pop chart that pools streaming data from South Korea, China, and Japan

Melon will upload congratulatory video messages from artists including NCT Taeyong, Le Sserafim, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, and AND2BLE ahead of the launch. Source

RSS May 26, 2026 10:36am · Music Business WorldWide

Ticketmaster expands into the Philippines through SM Prime partnership

SM Ticketmaster will partner with third-party venues, promoters and other ticketed experiences across concerts, sports and live events. Source

RSS May 26, 2026 10:30am · Rolling Stone Music News

Jack Osbourne Defends AI Ozzy Osbourne: ‘It’s Not Gonna be Fucking Lame’

“This isn’t just like hooking up an image of my dad to ChatGPT,” he explained

RSS May 26, 2026 8:56am · Billboard

Rise Against and Dropkick Murphys Set for Biggest-Ever Australian and New Zealand Shows

The tour supports Rise Against's tenth studio album Ricochet, released Aug. 15, 2025 via Loma Vista Recordings.

RSS May 26, 2026 8:08am · Billboard

Snubs and Surprises at the 2026 American Music Awards

There were surprises galore at the annual show, which was held in Las Vegas on Monday (May 25).

RSS May 26, 2026 5:34am · Billboard

BTS Wins Artist of the Year at 2026 American Music Awards; Taylor Swift Goes 0-8

Seven acts tied for the lead with three awards each.

RSS May 26, 2026 5:19am · Billboard

Dom Dolla to Headline Marvel Stadium in Melbourne for AFL Grand Final Eve Show

"Turning this stadium into a superclub has been a dream of mine for years now, and I can't believe we're finally making it a reality," Dom Dolla said of the stadium show.

RSS May 26, 2026 4:36am · Billboard

All of the 2026 AMAs Performances, Ranked

Who had the best number of the night?

RSS May 26, 2026 3:55am · Billboard

Sonny Rollins, One of Jazz’s Greatest Saxophonists, Dies at 95

His 1956 album Saxophone Colossus is considered one of the essential documents in all of jazz.

RSS May 26, 2026 3:38am · Billboard

BTS Wins Artist of the Year at 2026 AMAs: ‘We Made It Once Again’

The boy band's Hot 100 No. 1 hit "SWIM" also won song of the summer.

RSS May 26, 2026 3:18am · Billboard

KATSEYE Shouts Out BTS for ‘Inspiring Us’ in New Artist of the Year Acceptance Speech at 2026 AMAs

The buzzy girl group took home its first American Music Award after slaying the stage with "Pinky Up."

RSS May 26, 2026 3:12am · Rolling Stone Music News

Maluma Celebrates Columbia and Joy at the 2026 American Music Awards With ‘Tu Recuerdo’

The Colombian star performed the new song from his latest album Loco x Volver

RSS May 26, 2026 2:46am · Pitchfork News

Sonny Rollins, Jazz Luminary and Saxophone Legend, Dies at 95

The tenor player was equally heralded onstage by his peers as he was offstage with prestigious awards

RSS May 26, 2026 2:46am · Rolling Stone Music News

Teddy Swims Brings Down the House With ‘Mr. Know It All’ at American Music Awards

Musician sings his newest single at the 2026 AMAs live from Las Vegas

RSS May 26, 2026 2:28am · Pitchfork News

Listen to J Mascis and Mike Watt Swap Cover Songs

On a new split 7", the ’90s alt-rock figures tackle Dinosaur Jr. and fIREHOSE deep cuts

RSS May 26, 2026 2:08am · Rolling Stone Music News

Katseye Break Through a Giant Pink Teddy Bear to Perform ‘Pinky Up’ at 2026 AMAs

The performance marks the girl group’s first awards show appearance since the 2026 Grammy Awards

RSS May 26, 2026 1:54am · Rolling Stone Music News

Sonny Rollins, Jazz’s Saxophone Colossus and Greatest Improvisor, Dead at 95

Alongside his own pioneering albums as band leader, Rollins also recorded with Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk, and the Rolling Stones, contributing the sax solo to "Waiting on a Friend"

RSS May 26, 2026 1:29am · Rolling Stone Music News

Karol G Enchants at 2026 AMAs With Ethereal ‘Ivonny Bonita’ Performance

The Colombian star was honored with the International Artist Award of Excellence following her set