Culture & Society
Watch Bruce Springsteen Rip the Ellisons and CBS on CBS
“Larry and David Ellison feel like they need to kiss [Trump’s] ass to get what they want”
‘Peaky Blinders’ first look at ‘Stranger Things’ actor Charlie Heaton leading new 1950s chapter
The new series focuses on the new generation of Shelbys
Activist Artists Management promotes Anna Kolander to Partner
Kolander has spent 13 years at the company, having joined as an assistant in 2013 Source
Britney Spears Spoke ‘Nonsensically’ and Had Empty Wine Glass, Bottle of Adderall in Car During DUI Arrest
According to reports about the incident in March, the singer's mood changed from "confrontational and agitated to flamboyant and compliant."
Lifetime Movie Inspired by Clint Black and Lisa Hartman Black Duet
The superstar country couple appear as themselves in the romantic drama, which stars Sarah Drew and Eric Johnson
Billy Joel Biopic Excludes Singer's Music
The “legally and professionally misguided” Billy and Me will feature none of the singer’s music
Ariana Grande Releases
The previously unreleased fan favorite is on the 10th anniversary edition of Dangerous Woman
Bruce Springsteen Criticizes Ellisons and CBS
“Larry and David Ellison feel like they need to kiss [Trump’s] ass to get what they want”
Lola Young opens up about her “healing journey” and entering a “bright new chapter” with new single ‘From Down Here’
The singer is back after taking a mental health break in 2025, and told NME: “I never intended it to start a movement, but I hope that it does in some way” The post Lola Young opens up about her “healing journey” and entering a “bright new chapter” with new single ‘From Down Here’ appeared first on
US attorneys general seek Live Nation / Ticketmaster breakup
Live Nation settled with the US Department of Justice a few days into its antitrust trial, but a number of state attorneys general continued with their lawsuit… and won. The trial has now moved into its ‘remedies’ phase where both sides tell the judge what punishments Live Nation should or shouldn’t
Canada’s levy on global streaming services has tripled to 15%
Music-streaming services have been campaigning hard in the last two years against a levy on their Canadian revenues by the country’s telecommunications regulator the CRTC, to fund local content and creators. The DSPs and their industry body DiMA were furious about what they called the ‘streaming tax
US Protect Working Musicians Act aims to boost indies’ agency
This appears to be ‘third-time lucky week’ for proposed US legislation relating to the music industry. We reported yesterday on the return of the deepfakes-tackling No Fakes Act after two previous attempts to get it onto the statute books. Now another bill, the Protect Working Musicians Act, is back
How to Watch ‘When I Said I Do,’ the New Lifetime Movie Inspired by Clint Black and Lisa Hartman Black’s Iconic Duet
The superstar country couple appear as themselves in the romantic drama, which stars Sarah Drew and Eric Johnson
P!NK, Julian Bunetta, and Harvey Mason jr. among honorees at NMPA’s 2026 Annual Meeting
P!NK will receive this year's NMPA Songwriter Icon Award. Source
Billy Joel Biopic Excludes Singer's Music
The “legally and professionally misguided” Billy and Me will feature none of the singer’s music
Ariana Grande Releases “Knew Better Part Two”
The previously unreleased fan favorite is on the 10th anniversary edition of Dangerous Woman
Bruce Springsteen Criticizes Ellisons and CBS
“Larry and David Ellison feel like they need to kiss [Trump’s] ass to get what they want”
“It’s not dark yet, but it’s gettin’ there…”: How Bob Dylan confronted his own mortality in a hauntingly beautiful song – and re-established himself as an artist of real creative relevance
Dylan wanted a more cinematic texture and a modern sound – but one that was rooted in old American music.
Meta’s marketing insights for social search
Meta has released a three-part series and a 16-page report detailing a fundamental shift in how consumers find products, including artist merch and physical products. For US users, Google searches have dropped nearly 20% year-on-year, with many users engaging with content around products instead of
A slice of American pie
With the US facing myriad political and economic challenges – most recently brought on by Trump’s war in Iran – it’s safe to say the country is in the midst of a rocky period. Despite difficult times though, the US remains the world’s first in the recorded music market, and is continuing to see new