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RSS Jan 12, 2026 12:29pm · Music Business WorldWide

Quebec court greenlights class action against Ticketmaster over ‘unreasonable’ service fees

The complaint centers on Ticketmaster’s fee structure that fluctuates based on ticket prices instead of the actual cost of services rendered. Source

RSS Jan 12, 2026 12:17pm · Music Business WorldWide

Johanna Fuentes named Head of Communications and PR at HYBE America

Fuentes most recently served as Head of Global Communications for WarnerMedia Studios and Networks Group. Source

RSS Jan 12, 2026 12:13pm · Music Business WorldWide

Bad Bunny faces $16m lawsuit over alleged unauthorized voice recording used in two songs

A Puerto Rican woman alleged that Bad Bunny's producer asked her to record a phrase in 2018, which was later used in two of the artist's songs. Source

RSS Jan 12, 2026 8:57am · Rolling Stone Music News

John Mayer Remembers Bob Weir: ‘Thanks for Letting Me Ride Alongside You’

“I’ll meet you in the music,” the guitarist wrote on social media to his Dead & Company bandmate

RSS Jan 12, 2026 8:14am · Rolling Stone Music News

Mickey Hart Pays Tribute to Bob Weir: ‘a Little Brother to Me for Almost Sixty Years’

“We were family and true to the music through it all,” Grateful Dead's longtime drummer shared on social media

RSS Jan 12, 2026 2:50am · Pitchfork News

Ludwig Göransson Wins Best Original Score at 2026 Golden Globes for Sinners

Jonny Greenwood, Hans Zimmer, Max Richter, and more were in the running for this year’s coveted trophy

RSS Jan 12, 2026 2:31am · Rolling Stone Music News

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Hit ‘Golden’ Wins Original Song Golden Globe: ‘Never Too Late to Shine’

“I was rejected and disappointed that my voice wasn’t good enough,” singer EJAE said about her start as a K-pop trainee. “Now, I’m here as a singer and a songwriter”

RSS Jan 12, 2026 2:27am · Pitchfork News

Kpop Demon Hunters’ “Golden” Wins Best Original Song at 2026 Golden Globes

The chart-topping single beat tracks by Miley Cyrus, Nick Cave, Raphael Saadiq, and Stephen Schwartz

RSS Jan 12, 2026 12:33am · Pitchfork News

Bob Dylan, Trey Anastasio, Bruce Hornsby, and More Remember Bob Weir

Bruce Hornsby, Nancy Wilson, and Billy Corgan also paid tribute to the Grateful Dead member

RSS Jan 11, 2026 8:19pm · Music Business WorldWide

Elon Musk’s X sues major music publishers – plus BMG, Kobalt, NMPA and more – alleging industrywide ‘collusion’ to force licensing deal

X’s lawsuit points to successful licensing agreements between the NMPA plus Roblox and Twitch as evidence of an alleged ‘extortionate scheme’. Source

RSS Jan 10, 2026 11:40pm · Pitchfork News

Grateful Dead’s Bob Weir Dies at 78

The singer and guitarist played in the jam band for the entirety of its 30-year tenure

RSS Jan 9, 2026 7:29pm · Pitchfork News

Listen to Sault’s New Album Chapter 1

The group’s 13th LP features production from Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis

RSS Jan 9, 2026 6:02pm · Pitchfork News

Bad Bunny Sued for $16 Million Over Unauthorized Voice Recording

A woman says she never gave Bad Bunny or his producer permission for use of a sample featured on “Solo de Mi” and “EoO”

RSS Jan 9, 2026 4:41pm · Pitchfork News

Salt-N-Pepa’s Lawsuit Against Universal Music Group Dismissed

A U.S. District Court judge ruled the do do not have the rights to reclaim ownership of their master recordings

RSS Jan 9, 2026 3:45pm · Pitchfork News

6 New Albums You Should Listen to Now: Dry Cleaning, Zach Bryan, and More

Also stream new releases from Winged Wheel, and Max B and French Montana

RSS Jan 9, 2026 3:12pm · Music Business WorldWide

From Salt-N-Pepa’s dismissed UMG case to UK music streaming subscription revenues’ 3.2% growth… it’s MBW’s weekly round-up

The biggest headlines from the past few days... Source

RSS Jan 9, 2026 3:08pm · Pitchfork News

The Messthetics and James Brandon Lewis Reconvene for New Album and Tour

“Gestations” leads the D.C. outfit’s Deface the Currency

RSS Jan 9, 2026 2:28pm · Pitchfork News

Morrissey Returns With New Album Make-Up Is a Lie

Listen to the title track from his first LP in 6 years

RSS Jan 9, 2026 2:22pm · Hypebot

NAMM 2026 Will Feature First Ever “Music Innovation Hub”

Adam McHeffey (Rock Paper Scissors) believes “Innovation is really about seeing and hearing something essential yet overlooked in how we engage with music.” The post NAMM 2026 Will Feature First Ever “Music Innovation Hub” appeared first on Hypebot.

RSS Jan 9, 2026 2:10pm · Hypebot

The Bandsintown Team Shares Their Favorite Concerts of 2025

Since the holiday break, the Bandsintown office has been abuzz with conversation around the team's favorite concerts in 2025. We thought we'd share those with you, dear readers. Enjoy! The post The Bandsintown Team Shares Their Favorite Concerts of 2025 appeared first on Hypebot.