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Kacey Musgraves Honors Dolly Parton at 2026 VMAs

Musgraves has also been covering the late country icon's songs on tour

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Watch Elton John open new Apple Music Hall in London as show live-streams onto Battersea Power Station

The 12-song show launched Apple’s new 600-capacity venue, with the performance also broadcast outside for fans without tickets

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Slipknot Fans Protest Marilyn Manson as Support Act for 2027 Tour

Some fans have said they will boycott the Wembley show over past allegations against Manson, which he has denied

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U2 Rehearsing for Stadium Tour, Larry Mullen Jr. to Participate

“Even if I can’t play for two and a half hours, if I can play for an hour, that’s enough”

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Olivia Rodrigo's Unraveled Tour Opener

A melting dress, a field of pink flowers, and some Sour throwbacks came together at the Hartford, Connecticut show

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VMAs 2026 Performances

Madonna, LISA, Yung Lean, Raye, Shaboozey, Sombr, and more took over the stage this year

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Global music-publishing revenues grew by 9.6% in 2025 says Midia

2025 was a bumper year for the music-publishing sector according to Midia Research’s latest report, tracking growth of 9.6%. The post is from Music Ally.

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U2 in rehearsals for new stadium tour, with Larry Mullen Jr. back after undergoing surgery

“Even if I can’t play for two and a half hours, if I can play for an hour, that’s enough”

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Slipknot fans hit back over Marilyn Manson as choice of support on 2027 stadium tour

Some fans have said they will boycott the Wembley show over past allegations against Manson, which he has denied

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Michael Rowles steps back as Live Nation General Counsel after 20 years, with Chewy’s Da-Wai Hu taking the role

For 14 months, Live Nation has two Executive Vice Presidents, General Counsel and Secretary on paper: Rowles until 2028, Hu from November 2. Source

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Johnny McDaid receives BMI President’s Award at 2026 BMI London Awards

The event was hosted by BMI CEO Mike O'Neill and EVP, Chief Revenue & Creative Officer Mike Steinberg. Source

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US Latin recorded music revenues reached $542.2m in H1 2026, up 8.6% YoY – outpacing the overall US market

Latin music accounted for 9.1% of total US recorded music revenue in H1 2026, up from 8.8% at the mid-point of 2025. Source

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Fat Dog shifts focus with introspective follow-up album

Having cemented their status as arguably Britain’s rowdiest live act around their debut album ‘Woof.’, the south London rabble-rousers are toning down the “sweaty bang bang” rock and expanding their s

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Wishy's second album 'Nature's Pill' delivers heartfelt indie-rock

The Indianapolis band’s second album is all big feelings and bigger hooks as songwriters Kevin Krauter and Nina Pitchkites level up from their already promising debut

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Liam Gallagher: Oasis will not tour without new material

His comments come just two weeks after Noel Gallagher appeared to rule out new material arriving before next year’s dates

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Olivia Rodrigo's Unraveled Tour Kicks Off with Elaborate Stage Design

A melting dress, a field of pink flowers, and some Sour throwbacks came together at the Hartford, Connecticut show

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Liam Gallagher suggests Oasis will discuss new album after ‘Live ’27’ tour: “Can’t see us touring again unless we have new music”

His comments come just two weeks after Noel Gallagher appeared to rule out new material arriving before next year’s dates

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Olivia Rodrigo's Unraveled Tour Opener Featured a Melting Dress and Sour Throwbacks

A melting dress, a field of pink flowers, and some Sour throwbacks came together at the Hartford, Connecticut show

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Fat Dog’s chaotic carnival is changing course, but still marching forward: “I wanted to make something I actually feel”

Having cemented their status as arguably Britain’s rowdiest live act around their debut album ‘Woof.’, the south London rabble-rousers are toning down the “sweaty bang bang” rock and expanding their scope on their more introspective follow-up, ‘Cancel Me (I’m Tired)’ The post Fat Dog’s chaotic carn

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Tones and I Announces Pop-Up Show Following NRL Grand Final Event

The pop-up follows the breakdown of talks for Watson to headline the NRL Grand Final pre-show on Oct. 4.