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IFPI urges EU countries to fully implement AI Act’s new rules

Yesterday was clearly the day for giving governments a kick up the backside when it comes to AI regulation. While AIM boss Gee Davy was addressing the UK government in London, global labels body the IFPI was holding an event in Brussels to launch the 2026 edition of its ‘Music in the EU’ report. The

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bbno$ follows up Roblox concert with Subway Surfers activation

When artist bbno$ played a concert in popular Roblox game +1 Speed Keyboard Escape in July, it attracted 28m unique viewers over a weekend – including a peak of 8.5 million. The post is from Music Ally.

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BTS to Broadcast Argentina and Brazil Concerts Live to Cinemas Worldwide

The screenings will include the K-pop group’s first-ever performance in Buenos Aires and mark a new milestone for the "ARIRANG" world tour. BTS to Broadcast Argentina and Brazil Concerts Live to Cinemas Worldwide Pedro Camacho

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Watch Justin Timberlake and Pharrell Williams join Jay-Z at Paris 30th anniversary show

Timberlake helped perform ‘Holy Grail’ and ‘Until the End of Time’, while Williams took to the stage for four songs

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Safeguarding in Music: Frances Shillito Argues for Systemic Change

Frances Shillito spent her career in artist management and venue relations. She now trains the music industry in safeguarding, and she argues the appetite for change has finally outpaced the infrastru

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DWTS Music Director Discusses Show's Unique Live Music Production

On the latest episode of Billboard On the Record, DWTS music director Ray Chew joins to talk about how the show is "unicorn" for live TV music.

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Carín León Apologizes to Fans After Missing Sphere Show Due To Unexpected Travel Mishap

The last-minute cancellation came on the same day León announced that he's returning to the iconic Las Vegas venue for more shows in 2027.

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Carín León Apologizes to Fans After Missing Sphere Show Due To Unexpected Travel ‘Mishap’

The last-minute cancellation came on the same day León announced that he's returning to the iconic Las Vegas venue for more shows in 2027.

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How It Was Made: VELVE – Be My Pony (VELVE Music, Berlin Underground Techno)

Berlin-based producer, singer and live artist VELVE’s Be My Pony EP has an unusual starting point. The three tracks began life as part of her work composing music for the documentary KitKatClub – Kinks of Berlin, before being developed beyond the film into a standalone release. That origin can still

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Spotify co-founder threatens to leave Sweden over wealth tax

Sweden votes in a general election on Sunday (September 13), with taxation of the country’s wealthiest one of the campaign’s live issues. Source

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Soundgarden members reunite for NFL halftime show

The Pearl Jam guitarist described himself as "Soundgarden's biggest fan"

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Lil Wayne heads to Fortnite

The crossover goes live this weekend with a dedicated tournament

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How the Music for ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Comes Together Every Week

On the latest episode of Billboard On the Record, DWTS music director Ray Chew joins to talk about how the show is "unicorn" for live TV music.

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Spotify co-founder Martin Lorentzon says he’ll leave Sweden ‘immediately’ if a wealth tax is introduced (report)

Sweden votes in a general election on Sunday (September 13), with taxation of the country’s wealthiest one of the campaign’s live issues. Source

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Learn from a techno legend: Kevin Saunderson to give a Roland 909 workshop live from Detroit tomorrow

Tutorial will include sequencing, sound shaping, and performance techniques

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Lil Wayne is coming to ‘Fortnite’

The crossover goes live this weekend with a dedicated tournament

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Geese respond to ‘psyop’ allegations: “Just come to the show, and fucking tell me how many bots you see”

“I’m glad that people have thoughts about our stuff at the end of the day. At least we’re not boring and mid”

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Charli xcx Announces 2027 U.K. & Europe Arena Tour With Audrey Hobert

“I’m so ready to bring you this show that I love so much,” the singer wrote on X.

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Watch surviving Soundgarden members perform NFL halftime show with Taylor Momsen and Mike McCready

The Pearl Jam guitarist described himself as "Soundgarden's biggest fan"

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Charli xcx Announces 2027 U.K. & Europe Arena Tour With Audrey Hobert

“I’m so ready to bring you this show that I love so much,” the singer wrote on X.