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Music Law News: Shakira Tax Ruling, Live Nation Proposal & More
In this week's Legal Beat newsletter, tax headaches for touring artists, a proposal to break up Live Nation and Ticketmaster, a Peanuts music battle and much more.
Kevin Morby and Carrie Brownstein Perform
Brownstein joined Morby onstage at his show in Portland (naturally) to play the 2005 favorite
Shakira Tax Ruling, Live Nation Case, Charlie Brown Lawsuits & More Top Music Law News
In this week's Legal Beat newsletter, tax headaches for touring artists, a proposal to break up Live Nation and Ticketmaster, a Peanuts music battle and much more.
Asake Announces 2026 North American Tour
The Afrobeats rapper-singer is making waves worldwide. Asake Announces 2026 North American Tour Chris Coplan
Peelander-Z Members Hospitalized After Tour Van Accident
All three members were taken to the ICU for treatment for broken bones, fractured vertebrae and other serious trauma.
2026 AMAs Performances: Vote for Your Favorite
Karol G, sombr, Teyana Taylor and more artists also took the stage.
Kevin Morby and Carrie Brownstein Perform Sleater-Kinney’s “Modern Girl”
Brownstein joined Morby onstage at his show in Portland (naturally) to play the 2005 favorite
Periphery Announce Fall 2026 North American Tour
The tour features support from fellow progressive metal bands Ne Obliviscaris, Greyhaven, and Ando San. Periphery Announce Fall 2026 North American Tour Langdon Hickman
From KATSEYE to BTS, Which Artist’s Performance at the 2026 AMAs Was Your Favorite? Vote!
Karol G, sombr, Teyana Taylor and more artists also took the stage.
🎧 Approved: DBA!
Liverpool trio DBA! were born in a basement, their DIY demo studio is tucked into the drain of a Merseyside nightclub. Their sound? Noisy, melodic, slightly scuffed indie rock with something to say. New single ‘Little Rivers’ isn't trying to reinvent anything, it’s just a very good rock song
Live Nation challenges US antitrust verdict, as states call for Ticketmaster sale
Company argued in court filings last week that the result was "against the clear weight of the evidence" Source
Members of Japanese Punk Band Peelander-Z Remain Hospitalized After Tour Van Rear-Ended By Semi-Truck in Albuquerque
All three members were taken to the ICU for treatment for broken bones, fractured vertebrae and other serious trauma.
UK competition regulator should urgently investigate live music sector, MPs say, citing “climate of fear” around Live Nation’s dominance
MPs are concerned that Live Nation’s dominance is harming competition in the UK live sector and have called on the Competition & Markets Authority to launch an investigation before the end of the year. It follows the recent jury ruling in the US which said Live Nation operates an unlawful monopoly
ADÉLA Announces Debut North American Headlining Tour
"The Red Bottoms Tour," the Slovak singer's first-ever headlining tour of North America kicks off in September. ADÉLA Announces Debut North American Headlining Tour Paolo Ragusa
John Summit Announces Largest Headlining Tour for 2026
Summit's biggest headlining tour yet kicks off in October 2026. Learn how to get tickets. John Summit’s 2026 North American Tour: How to Get Tickets Paolo Ragusa
Roxette to Embark on 40th Anniversary North American Tour
The 14-city North American run features special guests Taylor Dayne and Nick Lowe & Los Straitjackets. Roxette Announce 2026 Fall 40th Anniversary Tour Eddie Fu
DragonForce Announces 2026 North American Tour with New Frontwoman
The power-metal act's first tour featuring new frontwoman Alissa White-Gluz. DragonForce Announce 2026 North American Tour Celebrating Inhuman Rampage Langdon Hickman
CMAT on Jamie Oliver Collaboration and UK Award Win
The Irish star recently won her first ever award in the UK, and revealed to NME that she “just assumed I was losing to Lily Allen”
Kevin Morby and Carrie Brownstein Perform Sleater-Kinney Song
Brownstein joined Morby onstage at his show in Portland (naturally) to play the 2005 favorite
DragonForce Announce 2026 North American Tour Celebrating Inhuman Rampage
The power-metal act's first tour featuring new frontwoman Alissa White-Gluz. DragonForce Announce 2026 North American Tour Celebrating Inhuman Rampage Langdon Hickman