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RSS Nov 19, 2025 3:22pm · Musically

Social roundup: TikTok AI toggle, Snapchat topics, Meta ruling

There’s lots happening today around social/video platforms, so here’s a brisk roundup. TikTok has revealed plans to test a new tool to “help people shape the AIGC [AI-generated content] in their feed”.…

RSS Nov 19, 2025 3:19pm · Musically

Tipify wants to create a tips economy for independent artists

Tips economies for musicians are as old as the first busker to place their hat on the floor. Translating the idea to digital platforms has come in fits and starts.…

RSS Nov 19, 2025 3:08pm · Music Business WorldWide

Suno just raised $250m at a $2.45bn valuation – and it’s generating $200m in annual revenue

Series C Round Led by Menlo Ventures with Participation from NVentures, Hallwood Media, Lightspeed, and Matrix Source

RSS Nov 19, 2025 2:51pm · Hypebot

UK bans ticket resales for profit, is the US next?

The UK bans ticket resale tickets for profit following a letter from Dua Lipa, Coldplay, The Cure, Radiohead and others. Is the US next? The post UK bans ticket resales for profit, is the US next? appeared first on Hypebot.

RSS Nov 19, 2025 2:43pm · Pitchfork News

Converge Announce New Album, Share Video for New Song: Watch

Love Is Not Enough is the Boston metalcore band’s first non-collaborative album in nearly nine years

RSS Nov 19, 2025 1:49pm · Hypebot

When Gatekeeping and “Culture Preservation” Clash in Electronic Music

A veteran DJ explains why protecting our scene’s core values is not elitism, but a vital act to save the soul of the dance floor. The post When Gatekeeping and “Culture Preservation” Clash in Electronic Music appeared first on Hypebot.

RSS Nov 19, 2025 1:40pm · Billboard

Nordoff and Robbins O2 Silver Clef Awards’ 50th Anniversary Ceremony to Take Place at Iconic London Venue

The annual fundraising event has a new home for its 2026 edition.

RSS Nov 19, 2025 12:59pm · Billboard

Ariana Grande Predicts Upcoming Cher ‘SNL’ Episode Will Be ‘One of the Gayest Episodes’ Ever

The "Wicked: For Good" star also performed a brief history of famous duets on Tuesday night's (Nov. 18) "Tonight Show," including "Shallow" and "The Boy Is Mine."

RSS Nov 19, 2025 12:45pm · Music Business WorldWide

EU set to issue ‘warning’ over UMG’s $775m Downtown deal (report)

Bloomberg reports that the EC is preparing a 'statement of objections' over the deal Source

RSS Nov 19, 2025 12:30pm · Billboard

beatBread Names Ex-CD Baby & Downtown Music Exec as Interim CEO

Tracy Maddux will lead the indie financer as its board of directors searches for a permanent replacement for late founder and CEO Peter Sinclair.

RSS Nov 19, 2025 12:14pm · Billboard

SXSW London Announces First Speakers for 2026, Including British Reality Star Jamie Laing

The event will return to Shoreditch, east London next summer.

RSS Nov 19, 2025 11:34am · Music Business WorldWide

Tracy Maddux appointed Interim CEO at beatBread

Exec is a the former CEO of CD Baby and ex-Chief Commercial Officer of Downtown Music Holdings Source

RSS Nov 19, 2025 9:03am · Rolling Stone Music News

Watch Ariana Grande and Jimmy Fallon Perform a History of Famous Duets

The pair took on everything from “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” to "Shallow" on The Tonight Show

RSS Nov 19, 2025 8:56am · Musically

15 tips for running small-budget music marketing campaigns in 2026

Yesterday’s Music Ally Marketing Week sessions included a panel on ‘Small Budget Campaign Blueprints for 2026’. The post is from Music Ally.

RSS Nov 19, 2025 5:14am · Rolling Stone Music News

Zach Bryan Says He Hasn’t ‘Touched Alcohol’ In 2 Months, Opens Up About Going to Therapy

The singer revealed that he experienced "earth-shattering panic attacks" amid controversy online

RSS Nov 19, 2025 4:30am · Billboard

‘It Was a No-Brainer’: Spotify’s Joe Hadley Talks ARIA Awards Partnership

Billboard caught up with Joe Hadley, Spotify’s global head of music partnerships & audience, to peel back the layers on the ARIAs collaboration.

RSS Nov 19, 2025 4:18am · Rolling Stone Music News

D4vd Identified as Suspect in Death Investigation of Teen Girl Found in Tesla

Police previously confirmed that a car registered to the singer was found to have the decomposed remains of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez

RSS Nov 19, 2025 4:00am · Billboard

‘I’m Just Trying to Make My Favorite Music’: On Eve of ARIA Awards, Ninajirachi Talks Creative Process

Ninajirachi and Boy Soda are enjoying a full-circle moment. The former schoolmates will compete for ARIA Awards this week.

RSS Nov 19, 2025 3:30am · Billboard

‘My Head’s Definitely Spinning a Bit’: Dom Dolla Talks Epic Year Ahead of ARIA Awards

“I was honestly shocked,” he says of the latest ARIA honor, a first. “It felt a bit surreal."

RSS Nov 19, 2025 3:09am · Billboard

Justice for Thanksgiving! Before We Ski Into December, We Have Your 2025 Turkey Day Entertainment & Playlist

On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are making sure we don't skip straight ahead to Christmas.