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Brazil Implements New Laws Against Ticket Touting Ahead of Major Concerts
Brazil’s consumer protection agency has told StubHub, Viagogo and other touting platforms to suspend ticket resales amid concerns new ticket touting rules are not being obeyed around BTS’s big shows i
CMU Highlights Standout Releases of the Week
Our selection of five releases that cut through the noise this week, from Queens Of The Stone Age, thredd, Cobrah, Grimes, Megan Thee Stallion + Sofia and the Antoinettes
Universal Music Group Reports Strong Q3 Earnings
Adjusted EBITDA came in at €729 million ($838.7m), a margin of 21.5%, down from 22.0% in Q3 2025 but up on the 20.5% margin it posted in the prior quarter (Q2 2026) Source
Deep Purple Singer Ian Gillan Hospitalized, Tour Dates Postponed
The legendary rock act is in the midst of a UK/European tour. Deep Purple Postpone Shows as Singer Ian Gillan Hospitalized Due to “Medical Emergency” Spencer Kaufman
Harry Styles Recreates Iconic 'X Factor' Audition Look
The singer dressed like Elvis Presley and recreated his Stevie Wonder cover at Madison Square Garden for the penultimate night of his 30-show residency.
Kilby Block Party 2027 Lineup Announced
Deftones, Spoon, Weyes Blood, Atlas Sound, Erika de Casier, and quite a few mystery artists fill out the bill
Jim James Announces Memoir
“I hope the main thing someone takes away from this book (aside from learning more about the joys and challenges of being a working artist and musician) is that it’s okay to ask for help."
Diiv Announce 2027 World Tour
The band will bring their new album ZIRP! across the U.S., Europe, Australia, and Japan
Confidence Man and Spriitzz Release New Single
The ’90s-inspired dance cut is out now, complete with artwork to match
Deep Purple Postpone Shows as Singer Ian Gillan Hospitalized Due to “Medical Emergency”
The legendary rock act is in the midst of a UK/European tour. Deep Purple Postpone Shows as Singer Ian Gillan Hospitalized Due to “Medical Emergency” Spencer Kaufman
Brazil Enforces New Ticket Touting Laws Ahead of BTS Shows
Brazil’s consumer protection agency has told StubHub, Viagogo and other touting platforms to suspend ticket resales amid concerns new ticket touting rules are not being obeyed around BTS’s big shows i
CMU Selects: Standout Releases of the Week
Our selection of five releases that cut through the noise this week, from Queens Of The Stone Age, thredd, Cobrah, Grimes, Megan Thee Stallion + Sofia and the Antoinettes
Hayley Silvertown named Chief Legal and Business Affairs Officer at Create Music Group
In the role, Silvertown will oversee Create's legal and business affairs functions and partner with the executive team on strategic transactions, investments, and partnerships. Source
Universal Music Group generated $3.90B in Q3, up 11.7% YoY
Adjusted EBITDA came in at €729 million ($838.7m), a margin of 21.5%, down from 22.0% in Q3 2025 but up on the 20.5% margin it posted in the prior quarter (Q2 2026) Source
SZA Seemingly Confirms Coachella 2027 Headlining Appearance, Work on New Album
In a post to her alternate Instagram account, SZA shared a screenshot of TMZ's recent report on Coachella's 2027 headliners. SZA Seemingly Confirms Coachella 2027 Headlining Appearance, Work on New Al
Kid Rock Compares Political Candidate to 9/11 Hijackers
During an appearance on Real Time with Bill Maher, Kid Rock argued that the Michigan Senate candidate had assimilated into American society... much like the 9/11 hijackers. Christian Musician Kid Rock
Two Arrested in Connection with SNL Writer's Sister's Murder
Downer disappeared in December 2025, prompting her brother to publicly appeal for answers about her whereabouts. Two Arrested in Murder of SNL Writer Jimmy Fowlie’s Sister Alex Krinsky
Harry Styles Jokes About NYC Coffee Prices This Halloween
Wearing an Elvis Presley costume at Madison Square Garden, Styles poked fun at checkout screens asking customers to tip 20, 22, or 24 percent. Harry Styles Says the Scariest Thing This Halloween Is Ne
Deep Purple Singer Ian Gillan Hospitalized, Shows Postponed
The 81-year-old singer was scheduled to perform in Germany over the weekend.
Confidence Man and Spriitzz Release New 90s-Inspired Trance Single
The ’90s-inspired dance cut is out now, complete with artwork to match