Suno raises over $400 million, pushing valuation to $5.4 billion
The round was led by Bond Capital, alongside IVP, Forerunner, Union Square Ventures, Alkeon, and Quiet Source
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Michael Stipe Teams Up With Andrew Watt For Late Night Performance of ‘I Played The Fool’: Watch
Stipe and Watt performed “I Played the Fool,” the theme song for the new Steve Carrell HBO comedy "Rooster."
Saint Etienne Sets Farewell Tour of Australia and New Zealand
The beloved British indie electronic-pop act will make one last visit Down Under in November and December.
Melvin Koh to Lead Ticketek’s Asia Activities as TEG Pursues ‘Growth Ambitions’
The appointment "reflects our ongoing commitment to Asia, a region we have operated in for many decades,” comments group CEO Cameron Hoy.
Watch Michael Stipe and Andrew Watt Showcase ‘I Played the Fool’ on ‘Kimmel’
The collaborative song appeared during the opening credits of Steve Carell's recent HBO series Rooster
Luke Taleno, Cancer Survivor, Scores Golden Buzzer With Original Rap on ‘AGT’: Watch
“That’s how you take your moment,” Simon Cowell remarked.
Taylor Swift Shows Love for Paul McCartney’s New Album: ‘Never Not Inspired’
The former Beatle released his first album in six years, The Boys of Dungeon Lane, in May
International Entrepreneur of the Year 2026 nominees: Dr. Moti Margalit (SonicEdge)
Startup SonicEdge focuses on ‘micro-sized speakers’ for headphones, earbuds and hearing aids – small speakers with big audio quality.
International Entrepreneur of the Year 2026 nominees: Vishruti Bindal and Bharavi (Linear Festivals)
Linear Festivals has been rethinking music festivals in India by booking artists to play concerts along public-transportation lines.
Barry Can’t Swim, Richie Hawtin, Lead Bizarro’s 2026 Australian Festival Tour
The electric music heavyweights lead the Labour Day weekend action at Overtone, Freeform, and Mode festivals this October.
Hyunrock Han of HYBE JAPAN Looks Back on Company’s Growth, Talks Strategies to Launch &TEAM and More: Billboard Global Power Players Interview
Billboard Japan sat down with Han to hear how he helped grow the company from around 20 employees at the time of his appointment to roughly 300.
Peabo Bryson, Beloved Singer of ‘Beauty and the Beast’ and ‘A Whole New World,’ Dead at 75
The Grammy-winning singer was known for his towering ballads, including “I’m So Into You,” “Let the Feeling Flow,” and more
Ben Folds Warns National Symphony Orchestra ‘May Not Survive’ Trump’s Kennedy Center Chaos
In a new open letter, musician and former NSO artistic adviser outlined the challenges facing the orchestra, and what supporters can do to help
2 Live Crew can’t take back their recorded music copyrights after all, appeals court rules
A US federal appeals court has overturned 2 Live Crew's high-profile victory in their long-running copyright fight Source
SZA, Peso Pluma Help Don Toliver Turn Madison Square Garden Into His Playground on ‘Octane’ Tour
Toliver also brought out Malcolm Todd and Sheck Wes during his MSG takeover
Meg Stalter Loves All Gays in Her New Single “Gay”
It’s the second song from her debut album
‘Blurred Lines’ copyright lawyer Richard Busch joins law firm Adams & Reese as Special Counsel
Drew Davis and David Niemierzycki will also join Busch in the firm's Nashville office, serving on the Global Intellectual Property team. Source
Quando Rondo Released From Prison to Halfway House After Serving 15 Months
The rising Savannah, Georgia rapper pleaded guilty to a marijuana charge in 2024
Chrissie Hynde Rails Against Cellphones at Concerts: ‘It Reminds Me of Monkeys Wanking’
In a letter to fans, the Pretenders' lead singer begs fans to put away their phones, and simply enjoy the concert
Concord Music Publishing ANZ acquires interest in catalog of The Presets co-founder Julian Hamilton
Concord has also signed Hamilton to a new publishing deal covering future works. Source