Songwriter Streaming Royalties Face New U.S. Rate Debate
Streaming services, music publishers and songwriters are submitting proposals to the Copyright Royalty Board for the next five-year songwriter royalty rate, kno
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Selena Gomez's Rare Impact Fund Benefit Raises Nearly $3 Million, Honors Late Daughter's Legacy
Selena Gomez's fourth annual Rare Impact Fund Benefit took place Wednesday night at Los Angeles' Hollywood Palladium, raising nearly $3 million for youth mental
Chance the Rapper Wins Legal Battle With Former Manager
In a recent court ruling, Chicago rapper Chance the Rapper secured a victory in a long‑standing dispute with his former manager, ending a legal saga that began
YouTube Music Rolls Out Labels for AI-Generated Content
YouTube Music is introducing new labels to flag tracks created primarily using generative AI. The platform will mark these songs with a clear indicator visible
Zach Bryan Announces 2027 Stadium Tour Across Two Continents
Zach Bryan will launch a major stadium tour in 2027, visiting 19 venues across North America and Europe beginning in April. The tour follows his recent performa
Ella Bright Signs With CAA After Off Campus Success
A new talent agency signing has been announced today as the Creative Artists Agency (CAA) officially welcomes Ella Bright, the star of the popular Prime Video s
Rewriting the Final Act: How a New Song Changed Carrie’s Endgame
Mike Flanagan, the mind behind Prime Video’s *Carrie*, recently revealed that the addition of a fresh track altered the show’s closing scene. The creator said t
Tammy Nguyen Debuts Unfinished Opera Aria at Venice Biennale Finale
In the closing ceremony of the 61st Venice Biennale, American composer and performer Tammy Nguyen will showcase an excerpt from her still‑incomplete opera, „Tim
Celebrating a Decade of Latinx Art in San Antonio
The Centro de Artes in San Antonio marks its tenth anniversary with a new exhibition, „Mercado/Material,” showcasing 16 artists who reinterpret everyday objects
Zach Bryan Announces 2027 Young Manhood and Other Donatable Organs Tour
Country singer Zach Bryan has unveiled plans for his 2027 „Young Manhood and Other Donatable Organs Tour,” a 23-date stadium trek supporting his upcoming EP of
YouTube to Label AI-Generated Music for Full Listener Transparency
YouTube will begin labeling songs created by artificial intelligence across its main video platform and YouTube Music service. This major policy update aims to
DOC NYC Festival Spotlights 13 Compelling Art Documentaries
NEW YORK — The DOC NYC festival, running through November 2026, presents 13 standout art documentaries exploring unconventional creative legacies. Among the sel