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RSS Dec 8, 2025 2:29pm · Hypebot

Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Congress’ Radio Loophole, Spotify Wrapped, & Suno/Udio

Episode 279 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: Congress’ Radio Loophole, Spotify Wrapped, & Suno/Udio appeared first on Hypebot.

RSS Dec 8, 2025 2:06pm · Hypebot

2026 U.S. Mechanical Royalty Rates Increase: CRB Sets New Rates

The Copyright Royalty Judges have officially announced the new 2026 U.S. mechanical royalty rates for physical formats and permanent downloads, delivering a modest cost-of-living increase that will affect labels, publishers, and songwriters beginning January 1, 2026. The post 2026 U.S. Mechanical Royalty Rates Increase: CRB Sets New Rates appeared first on Hypebot.

RSS Dec 8, 2025 1:35pm · Hypebot

Getting Paid and Heard? That’s the Artist-Centric Goal of Vocana

Explore the Artist-centric DSP Vocana, a new platform designed for independent artists and built on transparency and community. The post Getting Paid and Heard? That’s the Artist-Centric Goal of Vocana appeared first on Hypebot.

RSS Dec 8, 2025 1:22pm · Hypebot

Music Business News and Live Music Industry Updates

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

RSS Dec 7, 2025 7:46pm · Pitchfork News

Watch Dijon Perform “Higher!” and “Another Baby!” on Saturday Night Live

He was accompanied by a 12-person band that included Amber Coffman, Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon, and Nick Hakim

RSS Dec 7, 2025 7:09am · Rolling Stone Music News

‘SNL’: Watch Dijon Perform ‘Higher!,’ Medley from Latest Album

Dijon plays the first three tracks from his acclaimed album, Baby

RSS Dec 7, 2025 6:35am · Billboard

Sean Combs’ Mother Slams Netflix Docuseries for ‘False’ Abuse Claims

Sean Combs: The Reckoning premiered Dec. 2 on Netflix and was executive produced by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson.

RSS Dec 7, 2025 2:46am · Rolling Stone Music News

Sean Combs’ Mother Slams ‘Inaccuracies’ in ‘Reckoning’ Doc, Calls Abusive Parent Claims ‘Untrue’

Janice Combs says the Netflix docuseries' inaccuracies were “intentionally done to mislead viewers and further harm our reputation”

RSS Dec 7, 2025 12:14am · Billboard

Trump Presents KISS, George Strait, Gloria Gaynor & More Kennedy Center Honorees With Medals in Oval Office

Sylvester Stallone and Michael Crawford were also among the honorees receiving medals at the White House Saturday night (Dec. 6).

RSS Dec 6, 2025 11:57pm · Rolling Stone Music News

White House Uses Sabrina Carpenter ‘SNL’ Clip for Another ICE Deportation Video

Trump administration doubles down on using pop star’s material, after she slammed them for their previous use of “Juno”

RSS Dec 6, 2025 9:57pm · Billboard

Phil Upchurch, Legendary Guitarist Who Worked With Michael Jackson & Donny Hathaway, Dies at 84

The musician recorded nearly 30 albums and appeared on more than 1,000 recordings.

RSS Dec 6, 2025 8:20pm · Billboard

Miley Cyrus Opens Up About Godmother Dolly Parton’s Health: ‘The Show Must Go On’

The pop star contributed the song “Dream as One” to the Avatar sequel.

RSS Dec 6, 2025 7:05pm · Billboard

Katy Perry Goes Instagram Official With Justin Trudeau While Sharing Japan Trip Photos

"Tokyo times on tour and more," the pop star captioned the gallery.

RSS Dec 6, 2025 7:01pm · Rolling Stone Music News

See Dua Lipa Pay Tribute to Selena With ‘Amor Prohibido’ Cover in Mexico City

Singer closes out her globe-spanning Radical Optimism tour by covering an artist "I deeply identify with"

RSS Dec 6, 2025 5:39pm · Billboard

Watch All of Dua Lipa’s Classic Spanish & Portuguese Covers From Her Latin America & Spain Tour

From Soda Stereo's "De Música Ligera" to Enrique Iglesias' "Héroe" and Sérgio Mendes' "Mas Que Nada." Plus, check out exclusive photos!

RSS Dec 6, 2025 5:27pm · Billboard

Dua Lipa Closes Wold Tour in Mexico With Selena Tribute: ‘I Feel a Very Special Connection’

The British pop star performed the classic "Amor Prohibido" by the late Queen of Tex-Mex.

RSS Dec 6, 2025 5:01pm · Rolling Stone Music News

Tekashi 6ix9ine Sentenced to Three Months in Prison for Probation Violations

Controversial and oft-troubled rapper punished again after police raid found drugs at his home in March

RSS Dec 6, 2025 3:00pm · Billboard

Mon Laferte, Lunay & Stars Dazzle at Fashion Awards With Willy Chavarría & More Uplifting Moments in Latin Music

Plus, Latin music industry leaders share lessons to música mexicana's global rise.

RSS Dec 6, 2025 1:21pm · Hypebot

Top Music Business News Last Week

Top music business news last week included the release of Spotify Wrapped and how musicians can make the most of it, controversial AI firm Suno acquired Songkick, more on per-stream rates, news from Olivia Dean, Lewis Capaldi, Sonica, Tencent Music and more. The post Top Music Business News Last Week appeared first on Hypebot.

RSS Dec 6, 2025 9:18am · Billboard

Garbage’s Shirley Manson Defends Rant at Good Things: ‘I Make No Apologies’

“Big guy with your big f--kin’ beach ball,” Manson said from the stage.