Culture & Society
Heartbreakers Drummer Stan Lynch Remembers His ‘North Star’ Tom Petty on ‘High Flying Bird’
The sentimental new song and video is dedicated to Lynch's late musical cohort.
Tickets On Sale Today: Slipknot, Hilary Duff, Lizzy McAlpine & More
Tickets for a Pink Floyd Legacy tour, Brandi Carlile, A Perfect Circle, and Dropkick Murphys are also up for grabs. Tickets On Sale Today: Slipknot, Hilary Duff, Lizzy McAlpine & More Consequence Staff
YouTube Shorts algorithm will now ‘prioritise original content’
The ‘our algorithm is now recommending less unoriginal slop’ seems to have become a rite of passage for every big social or video platform. Even if boasting about this begs the question of why they didn’t adopt that policy earlier. The post is from Music Ally.
TikTok report claims it helped generate $81bn in US GDP in 2025
Reports about how brilliant you are for the economy have long been a standard part of the lobbying process. YouTube does it, music industry bodies do it… and TikTok isn’t shirking the tactic either. The post is from Music Ally.
Restraining Order Filed Against Halle Berry
Berry’s lawyer has denied the claims as “entirely meritless and deliberately misleading”
PS Plus Games for October 2026 Revealed
Essential, Extra and Premium users can claim a trio of titles
PS Plus games for October 2026 have been confirmed
Essential, Extra and Premium users can claim a trio of titles
Meta launches Forum, a dedicated app for Facebook groups
Meta has officially launched Forum, a standalone home for Facebook Groups that it has been testing since May. Rather than digging through the main Facebook app, users get every group they belong to in a single feed, plus a way to find new communities that match their interests. The post is from Musi
Halle Berry’s ex-husband granted restraining order against her following alleged child abuse of 12-year-old son
Berry’s lawyer has denied the claims as “entirely meritless and deliberately misleading”
Notable Music Releases of the Week
Our selection of five releases that cut through the noise this week, from Adult DVD, Ray Laurél, Queens of The Stone Age, Tinashe + Perfume Genius
IMPF and IMPEL advocate for equal AI licensing
As the music industry enters into ever more deals with AI platforms, the indie publisher community has again insisted that - with AI - song rights and recording rights must be valued equally, unlike i
Noah Kahan Releases “Draw You Out” from The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping
The singer-songwriter wrote and produced the song in partnership with Aaron Dessner. Noah Kahan Releases “Draw You Out” from The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping Karan Singh
CMU highlights standout music releases from the past week
Our selection of five releases that cut through the noise this week, from Adult DVD, Ray Laurél, Queens of The Stone Age, Tinashe + Perfume Genius
AI Licensing Principles Emphasize Equal Value for Song and Recording Rights
As the music industry enters into ever more deals with AI platforms, the indie publisher community has again insisted that - with AI - song rights and recording rights must be valued equally, unlike i
MusicRadar's Weekly Music Quiz
Ready to rock? You're just 10 quick quiz questions away from greatness…
Mel C Donating Memorable Outfits for Charity
The British pop superstar is parting ways with three memorable pieces. Each will be racked in Australian Red Cross Shops to raise vital funds.
Mel C Is Donating Some of Her Best Kit For a Good Cause
The British pop superstar is parting ways with three memorable pieces. Each will be racked in Australian Red Cross Shops to raise vital funds.
Music Industry AI Licensing Principles: Equal Value for Songs and Recordings
As the music industry enters into ever more deals with AI platforms, the indie publisher community has again insisted that - with AI - song rights and recording rights must be valued equally, unlike i
Who Let The Bears Out?: It's MusicRadar's Quiz of the Week #24!
Ready to rock? You're just 10 quick quiz questions away from greatness…
‘The Celebrity Traitors’ fans declare Richard E. Grant a legend after chaotic first episode
“TV moment of the year”