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Billie Joe Armstrong’s punk rock riff machine, Orange’s mighty micro-amp, and the $150 acoustic that gives us serious John Mayer vibes – it’s MusicRadar’s monthly guitar gear roundup, the July 2026 edit
Featuring hot new gear from Harley Benton, Epiphone, Bad Cat, Shergold, IK Multimedia, Mooer Audio, Gibson and more
Arlene Smith, Co-Founder of Pioneering 1950s Girl Group The Chantels Dies at 84
Smith co-wrote and sang lead on the group's 1957 single "Maybe."
Arlene Smith, Co-Founder of Pioneering 1950s Girl Group The Chantels Dies at 84
Smith co-wrote and sang lead on the group's 1957 single "Maybe."
European Songwriter AI Copyright Win: GEMA Prevails Over Suno
The European music industry has scored a significant win when it comes to AI and copyright, with a German court siding with collecting society GEMA against Suno. Judges ruled that Suno breached US and
MBW Weekly Round-up: Universal Music's Quarter and Suno's Legal Setback
The biggest headlines from the past few days... Source
AFEM Joins EMMA-Led Call for AI Music Deal Consent
AFEM has signed the EMMA-led joint industry statement calling for artists and songwriters to retain meaningful consent, control, transparency and fair compensation in AI music deals.
Songwriter AI victory in Europe as GEMA beats Suno in copyright lawsuit
The European music industry has scored a significant win when it comes to AI and copyright, with a German court siding with collecting society GEMA against Suno. Judges ruled that Suno breached US and German copyright law by training its model on GEMA controlled compositions without permission
From Universal Music’s $3.83B quarter to Suno’s German court defeat… it’s MBW’s Weekly Round-up
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AI Music Company Suno Found Liable for Copyright Infringement
The Munich Regional Court ruled in favor of the German PRO GEMA against Suno, one of the first major legal blows to an AI music company.
North West’s Debut Headlining Tour Canceled
The Kimokawaii tour in support of West's NOrth4evr EP was slated to launch in Dallas on Wednesday (Aug. 5).
North West’s Debut Headlining Tour With Molly Santana Canceled Just Days Before Scheduled Kick-Off: ‘Sadly, It’s Not Happening Anymore’
The Kimokawaii tour in support of West's NOrth4evr EP was slated to launch in Dallas on Wednesday (Aug. 5).
Suno Held Liable for Infringing German Song Copyrights in Landmark Court Ruling
The Munich Regional Court ruled in favor of the German PRO GEMA against Suno, one of the first major legal blows to an AI music company.
Lawsuits Filed Against Suno Following Data Breach
Following the recent media reports that data connected to 55.3 million Suno users was accessed by hackers last November, two class action lawsuits have now been filed against the AI company over its f
Industry Proposes Chart Rules for AI Music
The major labels and an assortment of indies have proposed a set of rules for when AI-generated recordings should be eligible for the music charts. They say only AI-assisted tracks should be allowed t
AFEM Joins Call for Consent in AI Music Deals
AFEM has signed the EMMA-led joint industry statement calling for artists and songwriters to retain meaningful consent, control, transparency and fair compensation in AI music deals.
AFEM Endorses Industry Statement on AI Music Deals and Artist Consent
AFEM has signed the EMMA-led joint industry statement calling for artists and songwriters to retain meaningful consent, control, transparency and fair compensation in AI music deals.
Ozzy Osbourne Haunted Houses Coming to Universal Studios
“Ozzy never stopped pushing boundaries, and he loved anything that gave fans a new way to experience his music and the worlds he created,” said Sharon and Jack Osbourne The post Universal Studios to l
Boy George Withdraws from 'Jesus Christ Superstar' Amid AI Song Backlash
The Culture Club singer was slated to play King Herod in the musical beginning next week.
Universal Studios to launch two Ozzy Osbourne haunted houses in move to “grow his licensing program around the world”
“Ozzy never stopped pushing boundaries, and he loved anything that gave fans a new way to experience his music and the worlds he created,” said Sharon and Jack Osbourne The post Universal Studios to launch two Ozzy Osbourne haunted houses in move to “grow his licensing program around the world” appe
Eladio Carrión: ‘I Nearly Died’ Filming the Video With Cazzu | Cafecito Con
Eladio Carrión sits down with Billboard for Cafecito Con and brings up Kai Cenat—including the Mafiatón moment—before diving into his album CORSA and revealing he “nearly died” filming one of the videos. In the interview, Eladio explains why he chose a spot filled with cars, coffee and guitars, what