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RSS Jun 9, 2026 12:38pm · Musically

Video exclusives: Spotify x Le Sserafim and YouTube x Madonna

Video is the new (old) battleground for streaming services in 2026: a space, unlike audio, where they can safely negotiate exclusives with big artists.…

RSS Jun 9, 2026 12:35pm · Musically

Live roundup: NIVA launches, MVT x Audoo, Charli XCX ‘Angel Tickets’

There is plenty of news coming out of US live association NIVA’s annual conference this week. Starting with the launch of the ‘Fix the Tix Fan Action Center’.…

RSS Jun 9, 2026 12:30pm · Musically

Apple Music is getting new features in iOS 27 software update

Apple kicked off its WWDC event yesterday – its annual conference for developers – with the traditional keynote debuting its next raft of software updates and services.…

RSS Jun 9, 2026 12:30pm · Musically

Berklee study explores music, video and use of AI technologies

Berklee College of Music has published a new report exploring “how music is discovered, licensed, created, and used across today’s social media video ecosystem”, as well as the role of video in musicians’ careers, and AI.…

RSS Jun 9, 2026 12:28pm · Musically

Deezer says there are hundreds of AI-generated World Cup songs

Once upon a time, making a World Cup song was easy. Herd the squad into a studio, make sure they can’t sway in time with each other OR the music, and job done. Nowadays it’s a different world.…

RSS Jun 9, 2026 12:04pm · Pitchfork News

Interpol Ready New Album, Share Two Songs

The band has signed to Partisan for its first LP in four years, This Mirror Weighs a Ton

RSS Jun 9, 2026 11:30am · Musically

Average US music-streamer spends $434 a year on recorded music

94% of US music-streamers say they like or love their streaming service, and 90% describe it as good, very good or excellent value for money, according a report published by the trade association for, ahem, Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube and other…

RSS Jun 9, 2026 11:18am · Pitchfork News

Soft Cell Unveil Final Album Danceteria

A tribute to the New York club and Soft Cell co-founder Dave Ball, who died last year after the album’s completion

RSS Jun 9, 2026 6:00am · Musically

Music prediction is a $400m market in 2026 so far – on one platform

What if you could use your knowledge of upcoming release schedules, quiet insider chats with artist teams, your skill at reading Chartmetric data – or anything else in the music business that you were pretty certain about – to place bets? For instance, if you…

RSS Jun 8, 2026 10:18pm · Rolling Stone Music News

T.I. and Tiny Headed Back to Trial After Judge Slashed $71 Million Doll Award

Toy giant MGA wants to block any debate over how “OMG” ended up in its doll line’s name, but the judge signaled Monday he'll allow it

RSS Jun 8, 2026 10:12pm · Billboard

Billie Eilish, Angelina Jolie & FINNEAS Hit the Court for Support+Feed’s Inaugural Pickleball Benefit: Best Photos

Kristen Bell, Dax Shepard and Melanie C were also in attendance to support the charitable cause.

RSS Jun 8, 2026 10:08pm · Billboard

Jadakiss Heading to the Studio After Being Called Out by 38 Spesh: ‘I’m ‘Bout to Do Some Samurai Swording’

The legendary rapper seemed to acknowledge Spesh's recent comments on the Bag Fuel podcast.

RSS Jun 8, 2026 10:03pm · Billboard

Governors Ball 2026: Lorde Debuts New Music, KATSEYE Draws Eye-Popping Crowd, A$AP Rocky Starts a Riot & More Best Moments

The three-day festival battled severe weather delays over the weekend at Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens, New York.

RSS Jun 8, 2026 10:00pm · Billboard

Enzo Fernández Talks With La T y La M: ‘Music Is Life, and in Soccer It Helps You Stay Focused’

With the World Cup around the corner, Billboard Argentina brought the three together in Madrid for a mate session driven by soccer, music, discipline and the promise of another shot at glory.

RSS Jun 8, 2026 9:47pm · Billboard

Here’s Why Late Rock Legend Lou Reed Has a Credit on Madonna’s ‘Confessions II’ Album

"Danceteria," inspired by a defunct but iconic New York City dance club, has a songwriting credit from the Velvet Underground leader.

RSS Jun 8, 2026 9:30pm · Billboard

How Rising Artist Qendresa Landed on Drake’s ‘HABIBTI’ & ‘MAID OF HONOUR’ Albums: ‘I’ve Always Been Inspired by Him’

The British-Kosovar singer is featured on "Slap the City," "Fortworth," "Gen 5" and "Stuck."

RSS Jun 8, 2026 9:30pm · Billboard

NBA Finals 2026: Here’s Where to Watch Game 3 New York Knicks vs. San Antonio Spurs Live Online

Knicks & Spurs face off for Game 3 on Monday (June 8) — watch the championship series without cable for free.

RSS Jun 8, 2026 9:21pm · Billboard

Fat Joe Hasn’t Seen NYC This Unified Since 9/11 Thanks to Knicks Finals Run

The Bronx rapper said the vibes in New York City remind him of how people came together after the Twin Towers fell in 2001.

RSS Jun 8, 2026 9:18pm · Billboard

Virgin and Downtown to Sell Curve Royalty Systems to Merlin, Jamen Capital

The spin-off of Curve, a royalty accounting and rights management business, fulfills a stipulation made by regulators when they approved the Downtown sale.

RSS Jun 8, 2026 9:13pm · Billboard

Los Tigres del Norte Promise ‘Double Celebration’ at Estadio GNP Seguros During World Cup Fever

“It’s going to be a show full of color, flavor and authentic Mexican folklore,” the group tells Billboard Español.