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RSS May 5, 2026 12:30pm · Musically

YouTube allows creators to replace music with copyright issues with genAI songs

US-based YouTube creators who are finding their videos struck down by pesky content ID claims due to the use of copyright-protected music can now generate replacement instrumental tracks in the back-end of the site, YouTube Studio.…

RSS May 5, 2026 11:21am · Music Business WorldWide

UnitedMasters hires Alessandro ‘Moz’ Moro to lead UK division; signs London acts Grace Carter and Kid Apollo

Alessandro ‘Moz’ Moro previously worked across Warner Records, Island Records, Platoon and EMPIRE. Source

RSS May 5, 2026 11:05am · Music Business WorldWide

Live Nation says court ruling against ticket broker supports the company’s bid to dismiss FTC’s BOTS Act lawsuit

Live Nation argued that the Key Investment Group lawsuit is not comparable to its case as they were brought under different subparagraphs of the BOTS Act. Source

RSS May 5, 2026 11:00am · Musically

Suno reportedly looking to raise $1/4 billion+ in latest funding round

Only six months ago, GenAI music platform Suno announced a $250m Series-C funding round. That valued the company at $2.45bn and took its total funding (post seed and Series A rounds) to $375M.…

RSS May 5, 2026 9:57am · Music Business WorldWide

Suno is raising another $250 million+ at a $5 billion valuation (reports)

Suno will likely raise above $250 million, the same amount that it pulled in during its Series C just six months ago, sources told Billboard. Source

RSS May 5, 2026 6:59am · Rolling Stone Music News

Watch Foo Fighters Showcase Anthemic Rock Song ‘Window’ on ‘Colbert’

Frontman Dave Grohl also shared his advice for his daughter, Violet Grohl, and other young musicians

RSS May 5, 2026 6:23am · Rolling Stone Music News

Watch Sabrina Carpenter and Stevie Nicks Perform ‘Landslide’ at the Met Gala

Carpenter also showcased her own songs, “House Tour,” “Espresso,” and “Please, Please, Please,” on the event’s stage

RSS May 5, 2026 2:11am · Rolling Stone Music News

Kanye West ‘Hurricane’ Copyright Infringement Trial: ‘Snubbed’ Musicians Ask for Half a Million Dollars

The musician now known as Ye is expected to testify

RSS May 4, 2026 10:42pm · Pitchfork News

Met Gala 2026 Photos: Beyoncé, Madonna, Stevie Nicks, and More

See what Rihanna, Bad Bunny, Sabrina Carpenter, Charli XCX, Janelle Monáe, and others wore to the event

RSS May 4, 2026 9:39pm · Pitchfork News

Dolly Parton Cancels Las Vegas Residency, Citing Health Issues

“I can’t be dizzy carrying banjos, guitars, and such on five-inch heels”

RSS May 4, 2026 9:37pm · Rolling Stone Music News

The Pussycat Dolls Cancel North American Leg of Reunion Tour

Group makes “the difficult and heartbreaking decision” to cancel dates after taking “honest look” at the run

RSS May 4, 2026 8:26pm · Pitchfork News

The Pussycat Dolls Cancel North American Reunion Tour

Their European dates are still a go though

RSS May 4, 2026 8:02pm · Rolling Stone Music News

Lizzo Refuses to Settle Backup Dancers’ Sexual Harassment Lawsuit: ‘I’m Not Afraid of the Truth’

Lizzo told Gayle King that while she could easily settle the lawsuit, she is prepared to testify at trial

RSS May 4, 2026 7:34pm · Rolling Stone Music News

St. Vincent Swears by Steely Dan’s ‘Kid Charlemagne’

The guitarist riffs on her favorite solo, giving all credit to Larry Carlton

RSS May 4, 2026 6:15pm · Pitchfork News

Kid Cudi Boots M.I.A. From North American Tour

Her response: "This is the work of Satan"

RSS May 4, 2026 5:42pm · Rolling Stone Music News

Kid Cudi Drops M.I.A. From Tour After ‘Offensive Remarks’ as Opening Act

“I’ve been flooded with messages from fans that were upset by her rants. This, to me, is very disappointing,” Cudi says

RSS May 4, 2026 5:01pm · Rolling Stone Music News

Britney Spears Pleads Guilty to Reckless Driving in DUI Case, Avoids Jail: ‘She’s Doing Well’

The pop star received a year of probation and must submit to requested searches if pulled over and continue her “mental health and substance treatment”

RSS May 4, 2026 5:00pm · Pitchfork News

Ninajirachi Plots 2026 North American Tour

The I Love My Computer and It Loves Me tour takes place this fall

RSS May 4, 2026 4:47pm · Music Business WorldWide

Udio admits to scraping YouTube audio for AI training in answer to Sony Music lawsuit

Udio admitted that its models were trained with “a vast amount of different kinds of sound recordings” gathered from publicly available sources. Source

RSS May 4, 2026 3:59pm · Pitchfork News

Ana Roxanne, Cornelius, Nia Archives, and More: This Week’s Pitchfork Selects Playlist

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