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RSS May 26, 2026 12:30pm · Musically

SoundCloud and Overtune strike deal and launch creator contest

Overtune is a popular service for creating music, and SoundCloud is a popular service for creators to upload their music. An opportunity for partnership, you’d think. And now it has come to pass.…

RSS May 26, 2026 12:30pm · Musically

Ozzy Osbourne avatar is ‘not gonna be f***ing lame’ says son

Rock legend Ozzy Osbourne died last July, and plans for his legacy are firmly underway – including the announcement last week that he’s the latest musician being turned into a posthumous avatar.…

RSS May 26, 2026 12:30pm · Musically

TikTok’s new UMG deal cracks down on unauthorised GenAI music

It’s just over two years since Universal Music Group and TikTok renewed their licensing deal after a damaging (and public) fall-out over terms, as well as UMG’s claim that TikTok was “flooded with AI-generated recordings”.…

RSS May 26, 2026 12:30pm · Musically

Ed Sheeran leaves WMG (but not because he’s ‘disgruntled’)

It’s the end of an era for Ed Sheeran… and no, not just because he shaved his head a few weeks ago. But his follicular fresh start did, as it turns out, point the way to his big news this week.…

RSS May 26, 2026 12:08pm · Billboard

Weezer’s Rivers Cuomo Uploads Unplugged Covers of Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Nirvana, Guns N’ Roses, Outkast

The solo acoustic takes appear to mostly be from 2018-2019.

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.…

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.