Sabrina Carpenter Goes Bling Ring in New “House Tour” Video
Carpenter, Margaret Qualley, and Madelyn Cline trash a mansion in the latest Man’s Best Friend visual
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The Strokes Announce New Album Reality Awaits
The band’s seventh studio LP and first in six years will be out “this summer”
Charli XCX’s Team Responds to Sky Ferreira’s ‘Wuthering Heights’ Credit Claims
“All credits were finalized and formally approved,” Charli’s management said after suggestions that old Ferreira demos served as the basis for several songs on the soundtrack album
Charli XCX’s Team Downplays Claim That Wuthering Heights Includes Old Sky Ferreira Demos
They clarified the crediting process after Ferreira insinuated that the album incorporates her old music
From Access to Infrastructure: How Managers Can Win at Streaming
For the first decade of streaming, success was largely about access. The industry focused on getting music onto digital service providers as quickly and widely as possible, and solving distribution […] The post is from Music Ally.
Pepsi and Diageo withdraw sponsorship of UK’s Wireless Festival as Kanye West booking sparks backlash
"We have informed the organizers of our concerns, and as it stands, Diageo will not sponsor the 2026 Wireless festival," said a company spokesperson. Source
A folk musician had her voice cloned by AI – and her recordings claimed by a copyright troll. Welcome to 2026.
Gamma-owned Vydia caught in controversy over musician whose videos were claimed against Source
Tuma Basa exits YouTube after eight years with Google platform
Basa was previously Global Programming Head of Hip-Hop at Spotify, where he became closely associated with the platform's RapCaviar playlist Source
Providence-backed ATG Entertainment launches ATG Live, a dedicated concerts, comedy and events division across 18 US venues
"We see tremendous opportunity ahead and are excited to continue expanding our reach while delivering unforgettable experiences for audiences and partners across the U.S." Source
IMPALA was unhappy about UMG’s purchase of Downtown. Now it says WMG’s Revelator acquisition is ‘bad news for artists, fans, and Europe’s diversity’.
"It is testament to the innovation in the independent sector that Revelator has been bought by Warner," IMPALA said in its statement Source
Here’s What Happened at the xx’s First Show in Eight Years
The trio brought “Intro,” “Crystalised,” and more to Mexico City’s Pepsi Center on Friday night
Watch Jack White and Jack Black Reimagine “Seven Nation Army” on SNL
The Jacks whipped up a special version of the track to celebrate Black’s induction into the Five-Timers Club
Yale Law School scholars back UMG in Drake’s ‘Not Like Us’ defamation fight, arguing rapper ‘consented’ to Kendrick Lamar’s lyrics
The Floyd Abrams Institute brief advances an argument that wasn't previously central in the case: that Drake consented to the allegedly defamatory statements, barring his lawsuit under established defamation law. Source
From WMG swooping for Revelator to UMG’s €500 million share buyback program… it’s MBW’s weekly round-up
The biggest headlines from the past few days... Source
James Gadson, Prolific Funk and Disco Drummer, Dies at 86
Gadson’s work behind the kit can be heard on hit records by Bill Withers, the Jackson 5, and Diana Ross
Jeanine McLean Launches Castlight Media & Management With B2K & More: ‘Going to Do It All’
Founded by the industry vet and former MBK Entertainment president/managing partner, the firm's clients include Omarion, Tone Stith and Brittney Spencer.
Yes Postpone European Tour so Guitarist Steve Howe Can Undergo ‘Essential Surgery’
"This decision has been made to ensure that Steve can return to the stage in full health and deliver the performances that fans deserve," reads a statement from the band
Jack White, Anne Hathaway & More: Which Is Your Favorite New Music Release This Week? Vote!
New releases from Arlo Parks, Thundercat and floweroflove also came out this week.
Here’s What to Buy From Dolly Parton’s Good American Collection
The collaborative collection includes unique denim bottoms, dresses and Western-inspired tops.
Gucci Mane & Pooh Shiesty Relationship Timeline
On Thursday (April 2), Pooh Shiesty was arrested on robbery and kidnapping charges tied to a dispute over his record contract with Gucci Mane.