In Canada: Ontario Government Wants to Ban Resale Tickets That Exceed Face Value
The Canadian cultural landscape is currently experiencing a dynamic period, marked by significant legislative action to protect consumers, sustained economic growth in the recorded music sector, and a proactive engagement…
Afroman Secures Landmark First Amendment Victory Against Ohio Deputies in Defamation Lawsuit
Recording artist Afroman, born Joseph Foreman, has achieved a significant legal triumph, securing a unanimous jury verdict in his favor against a group of Ohio sheriff’s deputies who had accused…
ElevenLabs Launches AI Music Marketplace, Paving New Pathways for Creator Monetization in the Generative Audio Economy
ElevenLabs, a trailblazing company at the forefront of generative artificial intelligence for audio, announced on Thursday, March 19, the official launch of its innovative Music Marketplace, a pioneering platform designed…
North Carolina Musician Michael Smith Pleads Guilty in Landmark $8 Million AI Streaming Fraud Case, Faces Up To Five Years In Prison
A North Carolina musician, Michael Smith, 54, has admitted guilt to orchestrating an elaborate scheme to siphon $8 million in music royalties through billions of fabricated streams of AI-generated music,…
Billboard Pro Launches Definitive Global Music Industry Events Calendar
In a significant move poised to revolutionize how music professionals navigate the complex landscape of industry gatherings, Billboard Pro has officially unveiled its comprehensive music industry events calendar. This new…
Pophouse Entertainment Acquires Majority Stake in Tina Turner’s Music Rights, Signaling New Era for Immersive Experiences
Pophouse Entertainment, the innovative company renowned for bringing the groundbreaking ABBA Voyage avatar concert to life, announced on Thursday, March 19, its acquisition of a majority stake in the extensive…
Afroman Cleared in Defamation Lawsuit Filed by Ohio Police Officers Following Viral Music Videos
A federal jury on Wednesday, March 18, delivered a decisive verdict in favor of recording artist Afroman, whose legal name is Joseph Foreman, clearing him of any wrongdoing in a…
Martin Talbot Concludes Illustrious 18-Year Tenure as Official Charts Company CEO, Departs Amidst Major Infrastructure Overhaul
Martin Talbot, a pivotal figure in the evolution of the United Kingdom’s music industry charts, is set to step down as CEO of the Official Charts Company (OCC) at the…
Global Music Industry Reaches Historic $31.7 Billion in 2025, Fueled by Streaming and Vinyl Resurgence
The global music industry achieved an unprecedented milestone in 2025, recording its eleventh consecutive year of growth with recorded music revenues soaring to an all-time high of $31.7 billion. This…















