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Feedback MTUK x AFEM: Music Tech Pitch Competition

Feedback is Music Technology UK's recurring pitch competition for music tech founders. AFEM is teaming up with MTUK on this one to put electronic music labels and publishers at the centre of the room.

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Shakira Dances With Tigers & Debuts ‘Dai Dai’ at 2026 U.S. Tour Kick-Off: Best Photos

Welcome back, Shak!

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Sony WH-CH520 Headphones Discounted Below $37

Ahead of Prime Day, the Sony WH-CH520 headphones are marked down by nearly 50% — here's how to buy them online.

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Sony’s Top-Rated Wireless Headphones Are on Sale for Less Than $37: The Cheapest Price We’ve Ever Seen

Ahead of Prime Day, the Sony WH-CH520 headphones are marked down by nearly 50% — here's how to buy them online.

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Judge Dismisses Dawn Richard's Lawsuit Against Diddy

The Danity Kane singer was one of Diddy’s many abuse accusers, but a judge now says she waited far too long to file her lawsuit.

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Diddy Lawsuit From ‘Making the Band’ Singer Dawn Richard Dismissed by Judge

The Danity Kane singer was one of Diddy’s many abuse accusers, but a judge now says she waited far too long to file her lawsuit.

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The Weeknd has sold 3m tickets and grossed $440m in 2026 so far

Y’know someone who’s not suffering from ‘blue dot fever’ this year? The Weeknd. That’s according to Live Nation, which published some stats to celebrate the start of the latest leg of his ‘After Hours Til Dawn Stadium Tour’. According to the company, the tour has sold more than 3m tickets, earning m

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Hello, is it Lionel Richie’s vocal trademarks you’re looking for?

Richie has become the latest artist to file trademark applications focused on his voice, in an effort to protect himself from unauthorised exploitation by AI cloning.

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Lionel Richie files to trademark the sound of his voice, following Taylor Swift amid AI deepfake crackdown

The four-time Grammy winner filed four applications, each covering audio of him saying a phrase drawn from his songs. Source

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The Weeknd’s After Hours Til Dawn tour has grossed more than $440M in 2026 alone – on over 3M tickets sold

The stadium tour has sold over 3 million tickets this year alone, making it the highest-grossing tour by a male solo artist, according to Live Nation Source

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Best Last-Minute Father’s Day Headphone Deals

Massive discounts are live on premium noise-canceling headphones from Sony, Bose, and Beats. Best Last-Minute Father’s Day Headphone Deals Eddie Fu

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Father's Day Headphone Deals Available

Massive discounts are live on premium noise-canceling headphones from Sony, Bose, and Beats. Best Last-Minute Father’s Day Headphone Deals Eddie Fu

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Father's Day Headphone Deals Available

Massive discounts are live on premium noise-canceling headphones from Sony, Bose, and Beats. Best Last-Minute Father’s Day Headphone Deals Eddie Fu

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Deezer Introduces AI Music Detector for Playlists

The free tool allows users to establish whether music in their playlists includes AI-generated material

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Deezer launches AI music detector for playlists across 20 streaming platforms

The free tool allows users to establish whether music in their playlists includes AI-generated material

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NYC Street Named for Jimi Hendrix After 56-Year Petition

Jimi Hendrix Way sits just down the street from the guitarist’s legendary Electric Lady Studios

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Jimi Hendrix Honored with Street Name in New York City

Jimi Hendrix Way sits just down the street from the guitarist’s legendary Electric Lady Studios

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Jimi Hendrix Street Renaming in NYC

Jimi Hendrix Way sits just down the street from the guitarist’s legendary Electric Lady Studios

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Jimi Hendrix Honored with Street Name in NYC

Jimi Hendrix Way sits just down the street from the guitarist’s legendary Electric Lady Studios

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New York City Street Renamed Jimi Hendrix Way

Jimi Hendrix Way sits just down the street from the guitarist’s legendary Electric Lady Studios