States Demand Breakup of Live Nation and Ticketmaster Following Landmark Antitrust Verdict

Weeks after a federal jury delivered a sweeping verdict that Live Nation Entertainment illegally monopolized the live entertainment industry, a coalition of dozens of state attorneys general has formally called…

The Deals: Primary Wave Buys Catalog of Design Firm Behind Iconic Album Art; Warner Music Korea Pacts With BIBI’s Label

The global music and entertainment industry continues its dynamic evolution with two significant developments underscoring divergent yet equally strategic trends: Primary Wave Music’s acquisition of legendary British design studio Hipgnosis’s…

P!nk to Receive NMPA Songwriter Icon Award at Annual Meeting

The National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA) has announced that global superstar P!nk is slated to receive its prestigious Songwriter Icon Award at the organization’s annual meeting, scheduled for June 10,…

Cameron Hoy Promoted, Brad Banducci Exits as CEO of TEG After One Year

SYDNEY, Australia – A significant leadership transition is underway at TEG, the Australia-based live entertainment, ticketing, and technology powerhouse, with Brad Banducci announcing his resignation as chief executive, precisely one…

The Nurture Originals, Foster Art, and Keep Entertainment Safe (NO FAKES) Act Reintroduced in Congress with Unprecedented Industry and Tech Support.

An updated version of the Nurture Originals, Foster Art, and Keep Entertainment Safe (NO FAKES) Act was reintroduced in both the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate on Wednesday, May…

Shakira’s Landmark Tax Victory Illuminates the Complexities of International Touring Finances

The recent legal triumph of global music icon Shakira in Spain, which saw her acquitted of tax fraud charges and awarded a substantial refund, has cast a critical spotlight on…

Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas Announces Unprecedented 12-Day "Dusk Till Dawn" Extravaganza in May 2027

Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC), one of the world’s most iconic and largest electronic dance music festivals, is set to redefine the festival experience with an ambitious and expanded "Dusk Till…

Social Media Influencer Gabriela Gonzalez Charged in Alleged Murder-for-Hire Plot Against Jack Avery, Former Why Don’t We Member

Gabriela Lauren Gonzalez, a prominent social media influencer who shares a seven-year-old daughter with former Why Don’t We band member Jack Avery, has been arrested and formally charged with orchestrating…

Signed: Tash Sultana Inks Record Deal With BMG; Dexys Midnight Runners Make Heavenly Pact

The global music industry witnessed significant movement this week, with major recording agreements announced for two artists at different stages of their careers: Australian sensation Tash Sultana has inked a…

Skyrocketing Fuel Prices Ignite Crisis in Live Music Touring Industry

Just when Whitney Smith felt she’d finally gotten a handle on touring costs in the post-COVID landscape, skyrocketing fuel prices threw everything back into disarray, plunging the live music industry…