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Lizzo Clears Up ‘Misconception’ She Shelved Her ‘Love in Real Life’ Album: ‘I Just Changed the Name’

The singer also told Billboard why she thinks her 2025 mixtape will be remembered as a "classic."

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John Summit: How an Accountant-Turned-DJ Is Bringing Back Dance Music | Billboard On The Record

Is dance music coming back to the mainstream? On this week’s episode of Billboard On The Record, John Summit — DJ, producer and founder of Experts Only — discusses what makes the dance music industry unique, how DJs went from underground clubs to arena shows and festival headliner slots and why he d

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Swedish startup Tonada is making AI music for retailers

Hands up anyone who didn’t think AI music was coming for the retail/business background-music sector? No hands? No surprises. As a target market, it’s low-hanging but extremely tempting fruit indeed. Tonada is one of the startups hoping to fill its boots (with fruit? This mixed metaphor won’t end we

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Spotify Announces AI Remix Feature and Live Nation Ticket Partnership

Spotify has announced partnerships with Universal and Live Nation to get two new features off the ground. Universal is partnering on an AI-powered covers and remixes tool, while Live Nation is involve

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‘LittleBigPlanet’ and ‘Sackboy’ soundtracks getting vinyl and CD release

Featuring new artwork and hand-selected songs from the classic PlayStation games

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Spotify’s transformation into an AI slop factory commences

Spotify has announced partnerships with Universal and Live Nation to get two new features off the ground. Universal is partnering on an AI-powered covers and remixes tool, while Live Nation is involve

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SPFDJ Signals Rapid Engagement Growth via Spotify Metrics

SPFDJ records a 25% spike in Spotify followers, signaling a significant surge in artist engagement and a growing digital footprint within the electronic music sector.

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‘The Simpsons’ writer announces 2028 White House campaign

The episode 'Bart To The Future' suggested a Trump presidency 16 years before it happened

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‘The Simpsons’ writer who predicted Trump presidency announces 2028 White House campaign

The episode 'Bart To The Future' suggested a Trump presidency 16 years before it happened

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J. Cole and Cam’ron settle $500K lawsuit over ‘Ready ’24’ royalties

The parties said they had "reached an agreement in principle to resolve the remaining claims" in the case. Source

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Warner Music and Crumbl Settle Copyright Lawsuit

The parties said they expect to resolve their dispute on or before June 15, 2026. Source

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Darts Championship Set for BST Hyde Park in 2026

Celebrity guest stars include AJ Odudu, Emma Paton, Behzinga and Joe Swash

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Warner Music and Crumbl reach settlement in $24M copyright infringement lawsuit over TikTok posts

The parties said they expect to resolve their dispute on or before June 15, 2026. Source

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Stability AI's Julian Parker Joins Spotify

Parker's announcement of the move arrived less than 24 hours after Spotify and Universal Music Group unveiled landmark licensing agreements for AI-powered covers and remixes Source

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Stability AI Researcher Joins Spotify

Parker's announcement of the move arrived less than 24 hours after Spotify and Universal Music Group unveiled landmark licensing agreements for AI-powered covers and remixes Source

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Jeff Mills' 30th Anniversary Liquid Room Set Featured at Vivid LIVE

The Detroit techno wizard performed a marathon masterclass at Sydney Opera House, an Australian exclusive performance celebrating his iconic Liquid Room Mix.

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BLVCK CROWZ announces new electronic single Kein Bock

BLVCK CROWZ is set to release the independent electronic single "Kein Bock" on May 27, 2026.

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Jeff Mills Pours Out 30th Anniversary Liquid Room Set For Sydney’s Vivid LIVE

The Detroit techno wizard performed a marathon masterclass at Sydney Opera House, an Australian exclusive performance celebrating his iconic Liquid Room Mix.

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Spotify launches AI and ticketing initiatives with Universal and Live Nation

Spotify has announced partnerships with Universal and Live Nation to get two new features off the ground. Universal is partnering on an AI-powered covers and remixes tool, while Live Nation is involve

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Stability AI Researcher Joins Spotify's AI Team

Parker's announcement of the move arrived less than 24 hours after Spotify and Universal Music Group unveiled landmark licensing agreements for AI-powered covers and remixes Source