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RSS Apr 7, 2026 8:12pm · Pitchfork News

Michael Jackson Estate Spent Up to $15 Million Removing Child Abuse Allegation Scenes

After attorneys discovered a settlement clause with one of the singer’s accusers, the ending was replaced with scenes of Jackson at a triumphant concert

RSS Apr 7, 2026 7:40pm · Music Business WorldWide

Bill Ackman confident he’ll win over UMG shareholders to $64 billion bid, says Bolloré response was ‘music to my ears’

The transaction requires the support of UMG's board and a two-thirds vote of shareholders who attend a meeting called for the purpose Source

RSS Apr 7, 2026 6:51pm · Music Business WorldWide

Virgin Music Group announces global distribution partnership with Ari Elkins and Joey McCarthy’s new label, Suede Records

VMG to provide global distribution and marketing as Suede focuses on long-term artist development. Source

RSS Apr 7, 2026 6:41pm · Pitchfork News

Thaiboy Digital Plots the Underworld Tour

The Drain Gang rapper will embark on a run of North American and European dates shortly after the release of his new album Paradise

RSS Apr 7, 2026 6:11pm · Rolling Stone Music News

Harry Styles’ Meltdown Festival Lineup Features Diverse Genres, Disco Occasionally

“Every artist involved in this year’s Meltdown festival means so much to me, both as a fan and a musician,” singer says

RSS Apr 7, 2026 5:52pm · Pitchfork News

Listen to the Strokes’ Auto-Tuned New Song “Going Shopping”

It’s the lead single off their upcoming album Reality Awaits

RSS Apr 7, 2026 5:30pm · Musically

Influencer collabs account for 50% of an Indian soundtrack’s promotional budget, says report

In the streaming age, the probability of a song becoming a chart hit is often directly proportional to the size of its promotional budget. According to a recent report in […] The post is from Music Ally.

RSS Apr 7, 2026 5:25pm · Rolling Stone Music News

Kacey Musgraves, Little Big Town, Miranda Lambert Slated to Perform at 2026 ACM Awards

Awards show will take place in Las Vegas on May 17

RSS Apr 7, 2026 5:19pm · Music Business WorldWide

Wireless Festival cancelled after UK government blocks Kanye West from entering Britain

Home Office says rapper's presence "would not be conducive to the public good" Source

RSS Apr 7, 2026 5:06pm · Rolling Stone Music News

Lil Tjay Arrested and Charged in Connection With Offset Casino Shooting in Florida

The Bronx rapper, who was released on Tuesday, was charged with disorderly conduct and a traffic violation

RSS Apr 7, 2026 5:05pm · Music Business WorldWide

Laufey renews global publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music

Raised between Reykjavik, Iceland, and Washington, D.C., Laufey learned piano and cello as a child before studying at Berklee College of Music Source

RSS Apr 7, 2026 5:04pm · Music Business WorldWide

Atlantic Music Group enters ‘multi-level partnership’ with Fader Label, including 50/50 joint venture

The deal includes a 50/50 joint venture to sign and develop new and established artists Source

RSS Apr 7, 2026 4:31pm · Rolling Stone Music News

Lady Gaga Cancels Montreal Show While Battling Respiratory Infection

The pop star called off the concert on doctor's orders, and it's unclear if she'll still be able to play her other Mayhem Ball tour dates this week

RSS Apr 7, 2026 4:02pm · Pitchfork News

Iceage Announce New Album For Love of Grace & the Hereafter

The follow-up to 2021’s Seek Shelter arrives next month

RSS Apr 7, 2026 3:41pm · Music Business WorldWide

Selling a $3B Spotify stake, Michael Ovitz as Chairman of the Board, and a $100B+ company: Welcome to Bill Ackman’s plan for Universal Music Group.

MBW founder Tim Ingham on telling details within Pershing Square's proposal for a new Universal Music Group Source

RSS Apr 7, 2026 3:21pm · Music Business WorldWide

ElevenLabs launches ElevenMusic iOS app, taking on Suno and Udio on mobile

The app went live on the App Store on Wednesday (April 1), following several weeks during which it had been listed ahead of its formal release Source

RSS Apr 7, 2026 2:07pm · Pitchfork News

M.I.A. Launches M.I.7 With New Song “Everything”

The Mata follow-up is a “gospel record rooted in prayer, the Book of Revelation, and the Ark of the Covenant,” according to a press release

RSS Apr 7, 2026 2:01pm · Pitchfork News

Kurt Vile Announces First Album in Four Years and Massive Tour

“Chance to Bleed” leads the appropriately titled Philadelphia’s Been Good to Me

RSS Apr 7, 2026 1:31pm · Musically

Wireless Festival cancelled after government bars Ye from entering the UK

Update: Things moved fast with this story today. Festival Republic has now confirmed that the UK Home Office has withdrawn Ye’s ETA [electronic travel authorisation], denying him entry into the UK. “As a result, Wireless Festival is cancelled and refunds will be issued to all ticket holders,” it said in a statement. “As with every […] The post is from Music Ally.

RSS Apr 7, 2026 1:20pm · Pitchfork News

Kanye West Banned From Entering UK

The rapper’s “presence would not be conducive to the public good,” the Home Office told the BBC, amid furor over his Wireless Festival booking