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Harry Styles Says the Scariest Thing This Halloween Is New York City’s Coffee Prices
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 New York City’s Coffee Prices Alex Krinsky
Two Arrested in Murder of SNL Writer Jimmy Fowlie’s Sister
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
Deep Purple’s Ian Gillan Hospitalized Following Medical Emergency, Two Shows Postponed
The 81-year-old singer was scheduled to perform in Germany over the weekend.
Christian Musician Kid Rock Compares Abdul El-Sayed 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 Compares Abdul El-Sayed to 9/11 Hijackers Alex Krinsky
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 Album Alex Young
Big Softy Releases Debut EP 'Soft Tissue'
East London duo Big Softy make maximalist club music with a love of hardcore and metal. New single ‘Troubleshooting’ is two explosive minutes of heavy dance and PC Music-style pop, and the malfunction
Brazil Implements New Ticket Touting Laws Amidst Artist Criticism
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 Appointed 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 Q3 Earnings Show Strong YoY Growth
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
AFEM Offers Guidance for ADE Event
Sharing practical tips and tricks on how to navigate the week, insights into the official programming and opportunities on offer.
Anya Bennett Discusses Artist Insurance for Live Events
Anya Bennett, Broker Support Account Handler at Howden Music takes on the cover most artists only think about once a show has already fallen through.
AFEM's AI Initiatives Gain Press Attention
Independent press is spotlighting AFEM’s work on AI in music, with recent coverage of the AFEM AI Principles and the Berlin AI Think Tank. The articles track the industry’s move towards workable syste
New Music Gear Drops from Top Brands
This month's brings us stunning HSS Albert Lee signature models from Ernie Ball Music Man, Zoom's next-gen modeller, Positive Grid's Cab 2 FRFR speaker and more
Confidence Man and Spriitzz Release New Single
The ’90s-inspired dance cut is out now, complete with artwork to match
Universal Music Group Reports Strong Q3 Financial Performance
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
Anya Bennett Discusses Event Cancellation Insurance for Artists
Anya Bennett, Broker Support Account Handler at Howden Music takes on the cover most artists only think about once a show has already fallen through.
AFEM's AI Initiatives Garner Independent Press Attention
Independent press is spotlighting AFEM’s work on AI in music, with recent coverage of the AFEM AI Principles and the Berlin AI Think Tank. The articles track the industry’s move towards workable syste
AFEM Presents: Amplifying Your Label on Beatport
AFEM and Beatport present Amplifying Your Label on Beatport, an online webinar on best practices for your label on the platform.
AFEM Activities at ADE 2026
AFEM is at Amsterdam Dance Event 2026, 21-25 October, with its Annual General Meeting and Mixer, Mindful Connections, the Music Technology Workshop, the AFEM & Sena Mixer and panels across the week. F