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RSS Jul 13, 2026 12:30pm · Musically

Björn Ulvaeus on AI: ‘Tracing the output was always the wrong question’

Cisac president and ABBA co-founder Björn Ulvaeus has given his latest – and most detailed – speech about AI and creators, at the United Nations’ AI for Good Summit in Geneva.…

RSS Jul 13, 2026 12:00pm · Music Business WorldWide

US Copyright Royalty Board proposes extending physical and download mechanical rates through 2032

The deal would leave the existing rate structure in place through 2032, save for annual adjustments in line with inflation. Source

RSS Jul 13, 2026 11:58am · Billboard

Final Jay-Z Yankee Stadium Show Delayed Three Hours Due to Gate-Crashers: ‘I Don’t Want to Start the Music and People Get Trampled’

The MC finally kicked the last of his epic hometown shows after midnight on Monday morning (July 13).

RSS Jul 13, 2026 11:30am · Musically

DiMA, Suno and Deezer respond to AI-music labelling proposal

On Friday we reported on the announcement by a group of music-industry bodies of a new system for labelling wholly AI-generated music as well as ‘AI-assisted’ music.

RSS Jul 13, 2026 11:03am · Music Business WorldWide

Michael Jackson movie becomes first biopic to cross $1 billion at global box office

The figure comprises $371.8 million in North America sales and $629.8 million from international markets. Source

RSS Jul 13, 2026 10:58am · Music Business WorldWide

Björn Ulvaeus on AI at United Nations summit: ‘We should be paid for what went in, not for every output that comes out the other end.’

The following was originally delivered as a speech at the United Nations' AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva on Wednesday (July 8) by ABBA co-founder and CISAC President Björn Ulvaeus Source

RSS Jul 13, 2026 10:10am · Billboard

How Sam Fender & Olivia Dean’s ‘Rein Me In’ Became a Record-Breaking U.K. Chart Success

The song is now the U.K.'s longest-running No. 1 single of the decade.

RSS Jul 13, 2026 7:00am · Music Business WorldWide

‘The mission has always been to support artists as entrepreneurs.’

MBW's Inspiring Women series meets Suzy Ryoo, co-founder and President of Venice Music Source

RSS Jul 13, 2026 12:05am · Billboard

Madonna, Stuart Price & Honey Dijon Knock Out New York City With Club Confessions

The party happened the night before Madonna officially topped the Billboard 200 with Confessions II.

RSS Jul 12, 2026 11:52pm · Billboard

‘Love Island USA’: Here’s Where to Watch the Season 8 Finale Online

The Islanders are entering their final night in the villa, while America's vote decides which couple walks away with the season 8 title.

RSS Jul 12, 2026 11:03pm · Billboard

Artists With the Most No. 1 Albums on the Billboard 200: The Beatles, Madonna & More

Madonna's CONFESSIONS II lands the Queen of Pop her 10th leader.

RSS Jul 12, 2026 11:00pm · Billboard

Madonna & Michael Jackson Are in the Billboard 200’s Top 10 Together for the First Time in 25 Years

Madonna’s CONFESSIONS II debuts at No. 1, joining Jackson’s chart-topping Thriller in the top 10.

RSS Jul 12, 2026 8:54pm · Billboard

Fans Choose The Rolling Stones’ ‘Foreign Tongues’ as This Week’s Favorite New Music

The Stones' new 14-track collection brought in more than 42% of the vote this week.

RSS Jul 12, 2026 8:25pm · Rolling Stone Music News

Madonna Returns to Number One on the Charts With ‘Confessions II’

Singer scores her 10th chart-topping album, and becomes first artist of the 2020s to land Number Ones in four different decades

RSS Jul 12, 2026 7:02pm · Rolling Stone Music News

Ellie Goulding Performs ‘Lights’ at World Cup Quarterfinal Game

“I already know the boys will make England proud, it's coming home," she wrote ahead of the game between England and Norway in Miami

RSS Jul 12, 2026 5:25pm · Rolling Stone Music News

Bob Dylan’s Revolving Door of Touring Guitarists Welcomes Another New Addition

Memphis-based guitarist Jad Tariq made his debut in Dylan's unit Friday in Cincinnati, filling in for fellow new addition Julian Lage

RSS Jul 12, 2026 4:14pm · Pitchfork News

Everything You Missed at Jay-Z’s Yankee Stadium Run

Featuring Pharrell, Beyoncé, Blue Ivy, and record-breaking ticket sales

RSS Jul 12, 2026 3:39pm · Rolling Stone Music News

Britney Spears Dismisses Odd Behavior on L.A. Highway: ‘Nothing Is What It Seems’

"What people see is two seconds of insanity of me arching me to the lords," singer writes of standing through a moonroof on 101 Freeway

RSS Jul 12, 2026 2:04pm · Rolling Stone Music News

See Jay-Z Bring Out Eminem, Pharrell Williams at Yankee Stadium Night 2

Rapper's second night in the Bronx focused on his 2001 album The Blueprint

RSS Jul 11, 2026 6:15pm · Rolling Stone Music News

Record Industry Proposes Adding Labels to AI-Generated Music

"These labels will provide an immediately understandable and easily scalable approach to transparency," RIAA and other companies say of initiative