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RSS Dec 16, 2025 6:04pm · Pitchfork News

Dionne Warwick Is Getting Sued by Her Own Royalty Collectors

Artists Rights Enforcement Corporation claims Warwick owes them “hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of dollars” in royalties

RSS Dec 16, 2025 5:54am · Pitchfork News

Joe Ely, Staple of Texas’ 1970s Progressive Country Scene, Dies at 78

The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter played in the Flatlanders and Los Super Seven, and hopped on songs by the Clash, Uncle Tupelo, and the Chieftans

RSS Dec 15, 2025 6:47pm · Pitchfork News

“All I Want for Christmas Is You” Is Now the Longest-Running No. 1 Song in History

Mariah Carey’s holiday classic achieved a record-breaking 20th week at the top

RSS Dec 15, 2025 6:03pm · Pitchfork News

Rosalía Tries Her Hand at Fencing and Ice Skating in “La Perla” Video

Here is what happens when you give Rosalía a sword, an ice rink, a cigarette, a Lamborghini, and two dogs

RSS Dec 15, 2025 3:33pm · Pitchfork News

Ice Spice, Leif and More: This Week’s Pitchfork Selects Playlist

Our weekly playlist highlights songs that our writers, editors, and contributors are listening to on repeat

RSS Dec 15, 2025 2:58pm · Pitchfork News

Bill Callahan’s New Video Is a Charming Homage to New York City

“Lonely City,” the latest song from My Days of 58, comes with a montage video shot by street photographer Daniel Arnold

RSS Dec 15, 2025 5:35am · Pitchfork News

Joseph Byrd, United States of America Bandleader, Dies at 87

The experimental composer brought electronic sound and radical ideas into the psych-rock genre

RSS Dec 14, 2025 8:19pm · Pitchfork News

Watch Lily Allen Perform “Sleepwalking,” Bring Out Dakota Johnson for “Madeline” on Saturday Night Live

The British pop star appeared as herself in a sketch themed around the title track from her new album, West End Girl

RSS Dec 12, 2025 5:56pm · Pitchfork News

Alabama Shakes Set Spring 2026 Tour Dates

Brittany Howard and the band extend their return to the stage

RSS Dec 11, 2025 1:40pm · Billboard

Lily Allen Has ‘Definitely’ Had Conversations About Turning ‘West End Girl’ Album Into Play on London’s West End: ‘It’s Very Exciting’

The singer also talked about her upcoming sold-out tour in support of her fifth studio album.

RSS Dec 11, 2025 1:35pm · Musically

UK firm BPM SFX raises £2m to expand stage-effects business

If you’re not in the touring business, you may not know the name of British company BPM FX.…

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.…

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.…

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