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RSS Jan 12, 2026 6:02pm · Billboard

Lizzo Settles Lawsuit Over TikTok Song That Trolled Sydney Sweeney Jeans Controversy

The case claimed Lizzo's teaser of the proactive track — which was never formally released — featured an unlicensed sample from a 1990s soul song.

RSS Jan 12, 2026 6:00pm · Billboard

SEVENTEEN’s JOSHUA Praises ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ for ‘Opening Up New Doors’ at 2026 Golden Globes

"[I] can't believe it got this big," the performer raved.

RSS Jan 12, 2026 5:27pm · Pitchfork News

15 Songs You Should Listen to Now

Our weekly playlist highlights songs that our writers, editors, and contributors are listening to on repeat

RSS Jan 12, 2026 5:24pm · Music Business WorldWide

Los Lobos sue Sony Music & Sony Pictures over ‘La Bamba’ and ‘Desperado’ royalties

The L.A.-born rock band alleges an 'egregious' lack of payments for 'Cancion del Mariachi' and a 'massive deficiency' in payments for 'La Bamba' Source

RSS Jan 12, 2026 4:48pm · Music Business WorldWide

Gene Whitney joins HYBE AMERICA as General Counsel

Whitney joins HYBE America from Riot Games, where he most recently served as Global Head of Music Business Affairs and Label Operations. Source

RSS Jan 12, 2026 4:40pm · Rolling Stone Music News

Charlie Puth Announces ‘Whatever’s Clever!’ World Tour

The singer-songwriter’s tour will start in April, in support of Puth’s upcoming fourth studio album

RSS Jan 12, 2026 4:29pm · Musically

Art Not Evidence calls for decriminalisation of rap lyrics in UK

Should rap lyrics be considered fair game as evidence in a court of law? The UK-based initiative Art Not Evidence believes it’s unjust. The post is from Music Ally.

RSS Jan 12, 2026 3:56pm · Pitchfork News

Black Midi Co-Founder Matt Kwasniewski-Kelvin Dies at 26

The guitarist played on the band’s debut album before leaving in 2021 for mental health reasons

RSS Jan 12, 2026 3:55pm · Rolling Stone Music News

Sombr Takes on Phoebe Bridgers’ ‘Motion Sickness’ for BBC Radio 1 Piano Session

The singer also performed the breakout single “Back to Friends” from his debut album I Barely Know Her

RSS Jan 12, 2026 3:30pm · Hypebot

Apple Music and Shazam report record growth

"Apple Music had its best year ever in 2025, breaking records across both listenership and new subscribers," Apple said in a statement Monday. Strong Apple Music growth is indicative of its increasing popularity and market influence. The post Apple Music and Shazam report record growth appeared first on Hypebot.

RSS Jan 12, 2026 3:29pm · Rolling Stone Music News

Morrissey Plays a Smith Classic for the First Time in 29 Years

The Strangeways, Here We Come deep cut “Paint a Vulgar Picture” was last performed live in 1997, and is one of many Smiths songs in Morrissey’s current live set

RSS Jan 12, 2026 3:22pm · Rolling Stone Music News

Zach Bryan Releases Acoustic Version of ‘With Heaven on Top’ So He Doesn’t ‘Have to Hear Everyone Whine’

“I’m assuming this record is just like all the other ones and there’s gonna be a billion people saying it’s over produced and shitty,” the country singer-songwriter said of recording stripped-back version

RSS Jan 12, 2026 3:13pm · Pitchfork News

Band of Horses Set 20th Anniversary Tour for Everything All the Time

Ahead of the debut album’s reissue

RSS Jan 12, 2026 2:53pm · Hypebot

Live Events Industry Calls on EU to Stop Predatory Ticket Resale + Why U.S. is paying attention

Europe’s live events industry is intensifying its push against ticket scalping. They are calling on regulators to take decisive action against what it describes as industrial-scale ticket resale abuse. The post Live Events Industry Calls on EU to Stop Predatory Ticket Resale + Why U.S. is paying attention appeared first on Hypebot.

RSS Jan 12, 2026 2:40pm · Rolling Stone Music News

Destin Conrad Makes Tiny Desk Debut With ‘Love on Digital’ and ‘Whimsy’ Medley

The singer and songwriter is nominated for Best Progressive R&B Album for Love on Digital at the 2026 Grammy Awards

RSS Jan 12, 2026 2:26pm · Hypebot

Your Morning Coffee Podcast: AI Slop, Streaming Innovations Last Year, & More

Episode 284 of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart's podcast Your Morning Coffee: Weekly News for the New Music Business is available now. The post Your Morning Coffee Podcast: AI Slop, Streaming Innovations Last Year, & More appeared first on Hypebot.

RSS Jan 12, 2026 1:51pm · Hypebot

Goose’s Viva El Gonzo, and a Brief History of Artist-Curated Music Festivals

Goose has announced the lineup of their annual Viva El Gonzo Festival. Here's a brief history of artist-curated festivals. The post Goose’s Viva El Gonzo, and a Brief History of Artist-Curated Music Festivals appeared first on Hypebot.

RSS Jan 12, 2026 1:46pm · Hypebot

Latest Music Business and Live Music Industry News

We search the web so you don't have to. Find the latest Music Business News and Live Music Industry Updates under the BUSINESS NEWS and LIVE INDUSTRY NEWS tabs above. The post Latest Music Business and Live Music Industry News appeared first on Hypebot.

RSS Jan 12, 2026 1:30pm · Musically

Los Lobos sue Sony Music and Sony Pictures over royalties

2026 is already a busy year for music-industry lawyers. ‘La Bamba’ hitmakers Los Lobos are suing Sony Music Entertainment and Sony Pictures over their soundtrack work for films ‘La Bamba’ and ‘Desperado’. This is two separate lawsuits, not one. Rolling Stone reported that the first lawsuit claims both arms of Sony breached their contracts and did not […] The post is from Music Ally.

RSS Jan 12, 2026 1:30pm · Musically

X files lawsuit against 18 music publishers and the NMPA

Music publishers have been suing X for copyright infringement since June 2023, when it was still called Twitter. In June last year it seemed like a settlement was imminent, as the two sides filed a joint motion to pause the case for 90 days in order to “facilitate an orderly and negotiated resolution”. How did that go? Not […] The post is from Music Ally.