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AEG Urges Court to Force Live Nation Sale of Ticketmaster

The deadline to formally comment on Live Nation’s antitrust deal with the US Department Of Justice is today. Main rival AEG says the deal is no good and Live Nation should be forced to sell Ticketmast

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Frances Shillito on Safeguarding in the Music Industry

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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ABC Rejects Rumors of 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' Ending in 2027

A spokesperson for ABC has denied a new report from Page Six claiming that Jimmy Kimmel Live! will end in 2027. ABC Denies Report that Jimmy Kimmel Live Will End in 2027 Alex Young

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Kevin Parker of Tame Impala Stops Signing Autographs

The psychedelic pop star took to his Instagram Stories to share his dismay with "autograph hounds" and excessive crowds waiting after shows.

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2026 CMA Awards: A Look at Potential Nominees

Will Ella Langley and other women dominate nominations this year, or will stadium headliners such as Morgan Wallen and Luke Combs lead the way?

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A Full List of Current 2026 K-Pop Concerts (Updating)

From aespa and Monsta X to Epik High and KATSEYE, here's what you can expect from the K-pop concert scene this year.

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Who Will Be Nominated for 2026 CMA Awards? Billboard Offers Our Top Predictions

Will Ella Langley and other women dominate nominations this year, or will stadium headliners such as Morgan Wallen and Luke Combs lead the way?

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Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker Says He’ll No Longer Sign Autographs After Shows: ‘Please Don’t Be Offended’

The psychedelic pop star took to his Instagram Stories to share his dismay with "autograph hounds" and excessive crowds waiting after shows.

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ABC Denies Report that Jimmy Kimmel Live Will End in 2027

A spokesperson for ABC has denied a new report from Page Six claiming that Jimmy Kimmel Live! will end in 2027. ABC Denies Report that Jimmy Kimmel Live Will End in 2027 Alex Young

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AEG Urges Sale of Ticketmaster in Antitrust Case

The deadline to formally comment on Live Nation’s antitrust deal with the US Department Of Justice is today. Main rival AEG says the deal is no good and Live Nation should be forced to sell Ticketmast

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UMG Spends Nearly €1 Billion on Share Buybacks

The €999.2 million outlay came in some €813,000 below the program's €1 billion headline figure as the first tranche closed under its own €500 million cap. Source

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Frances Shillito Argues for New Safeguarding Strategies in Music

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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Promoter Appeals Anyma Istanbul Concert Cancellation

Permits were revoked by Turkish authorities after, the artist says, "selected darker moments from our story and show were taken out of context."

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Anyma Concert Cancellation in Istanbul Appealed by Promoter Over Satanic Content Claims

Permits were revoked by Turkish authorities after, the artist says, "selected darker moments from our story and show were taken out of context."

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Elton John Plays 24-Song Concert & Settles His ‘Debt’ to Brazil at 2026 Rock in Rio

With tickets sold out, the concert drew more than 100,000 people on Monday despite a grim weather forecast.

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Fatboy Slim Makes Rock in Rio Debut, Says Being in Brasil Is ‘Like Meeting Family You Didn’t Know Existed’

British DJ celebrates Brazilian audience and closes out the festival's first weekend at New Dance Order.

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Fatboy Slim Makes Rock in Rio Debut, Says Being in Brasil Is ‘Like Meeting Family You Didn’t Know Existed’

British DJ celebrates Brazilian audience and closes out the festival's first weekend at New Dance Order.

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Elton John Plays 24-Song Concert & Settles His ‘Debt’ to Brazil at 2026 Rock in Rio

With tickets sold out, the concert drew more than 100,000 people on Monday despite a grim weather forecast.

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‘Saturday Night Live UK’ confirms more guests for season two line-up

It comes after Jeff Goldblum and CMAT were recently announced for the first episode of the new season

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Spiritbox share anthemic new single ‘Mourning’

It comes ahead of their UK tour which kicks off later this week