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• Hasbro Taps Sony Music Publishing to Handle Its Entire Catalog of Kid-Friendly Songs

  15-06-2023 23:56 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Toy and game company Hasbro has announced a worldwide administration deal with Sony Music Publishing to handle its entire catalog of kid-friendly songs. Hasbro has announced a deal with Sony Music Publishing to support the toy and game company’s entire portfolio of kid-friendly songs from beloved brands, including My Little Pony, Peppa Pig, and Transformers. […]
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• Watch Bat For Lashes debut songs from new album ‘The Dream Of Delphi’

  15-06-2023 23:20 via nme.com
  
  Bat For Lashes debuted songs from new album ‘The Dream Of Delphi’ at her Nottingham gig on Monday (June 12).READ MORE: Bat For Lashes live in Los Angeles – a beautifully intimate ode to transformationNatasha Khan opened with three currently unnamed new songs from the forthcoming album (via setlist.fm), before going on to perform tracks including ‘Daniel’, ‘What’s A Girl To Do?’ and ‘Laura’.
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• Charlie Puth Re-Enters the ‘Fast & Furious’ Universe With Jimin, Muni Long, and Jvke Collab

  15-06-2023 22:58 via rollingstone.com
  
  “I owe so much to this franchise and have always been so proud to be a part of the Fast Family," Puth said in a statement
  
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• Twitter Introduces Partner Plus Program with Caveats As Platform Chaos Continues

  15-06-2023 22:46 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Twitch is dangling the 70/30 revenue split carrot in front of its creators again with its new Partner Plus program—with some serious caveats. The 70/30 split would be for the first $100,000 streamers bring in each year. Currently, most Twitch partners have a 50/50 revenue split arrangement in which the platform takes 50% of what […]
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• Twitch Introduces Partner Plus Program with Caveats As Platform Chaos Continues

  15-06-2023 22:46 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Twitch is dangling the 70/30 revenue split carrot in front of its creators again with its new Partner Plus program—with some serious caveats. The 70/30 split would be for the first $100,000 streamers bring in each year. Currently, most Twitch partners have a 50/50 revenue split arrangement in which the platform takes 50% of what […]
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• Pinegrove Went on Hiatus…Then Went Viral on TikTok

  15-06-2023 22:45 via rollingstone.com
  
  As they re-release their viral single “Need 2" on streaming platforms, the band's founder talks about music finding a second life thanks to a meme
  
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• Pinegrove Went on Hiatus … Then Went Viral on TikTok

  15-06-2023 22:45 via rollingstone.com
  
  As they rerelease their viral single “Need 2" on streaming platforms, the band's founder talks about music finding a second life thanks to a meme
  
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• See Kesha’s Surrealistic Nightmare in ‘Only Love Can Save Us Now’ Video

  15-06-2023 22:40 via rollingstone.com
  
  Artist will embark on 'Gag Order' tour this fall
  
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• Families of Brixton Academy crush victims say “all we want is justice”

  15-06-2023 22:27 via nme.com
  
  The families of the Brixton Academy crush victims have spoken out six months since the tragedy, saying that “all we want is justice”.
  Rebecca Ikumelo, aged 33 and Gaby Hutchinson, 23 died after people forced their way in an Asake show on December 15, 2022 leading to overcrowding and the gig being cancelled half way through.
  A third attendee, a 21-year-old woman, remains in hospital in a serious condition.
  “She was stunning, so, so beautiful,” Rebecca’s aun
  
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• Sonos Triggers 7% Layoff While Substantially Reducing Real Estate Holdings

  15-06-2023 22:16 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Sonos has disclosed a 7% reduction in its workforce in the latest layoff round to hit a tech company. Sonos says it is also committing to further reducing its real estate footprint and re-evaluating its program spending. The layoffs and decisions regarding who is impacted are subject to local laws and consultation requirements. In a […]
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• Sonos Triggers 7% Layoff While Reducing Real Estate Holdings

  15-06-2023 22:16 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Sonos has announced a 7% reduction in its workforce in the latest layoff round to hit a tech company. Sonos says it is also committing to further reducing its real estate footprint and re-evaluating its program spending. The layoffs and decisions regarding who is impacted are subject to local laws and consultation requirements. Sonos says […]
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• Breaking: Sonos Triggers 7% Layoff While Substantially Reducing Real Estate Holdings

  15-06-2023 22:16 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Sonos has disclosed a 7% reduction in its workforce in the latest layoff round to hit a tech company. Sonos says it is also committing to further reducing its real estate footprint and re-evaluating its program spending. The layoffs and decisions regarding who is impacted are subject to local laws and consultation requirements. In a […]
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• EU’s ‘AI Act’ Moves Another Step Closer to Passage With New Vote — ‘We Want Content That Is Produced by AI To Be Recognizable As Such’

  15-06-2023 22:06 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  A little over one month after the formal approval of negotiations on the EU’s AI Act, the regulatory measure has moved another step closer to becoming law. And while the legislation’s precise music industry impact remains to be seen, the bill as written would ban certain AI applications altogether. The European Parliament just recently announced […]
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• Haim respond to claims Este is pretending to play bass: “I can’t believe this shit is still happening”

  15-06-2023 21:46 via nme.com
  
  Haim have hit back at claims that Este Haim pretends to play bass live on stage.READ MORE: Haim: “I think women make the best rock music”Last weekend (June 9), the sister trio performed at New York City’s Governors Ball Music Festival, where they played hits like ‘Now I’m In It’ and ‘Summer Girl’.
  In a clip posted to NME‘s Instagram of the band performing ‘My Song 5’ from their 2013 debut studio album ‘Days Are Gone&lsq
  
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• Ash announce new album and joint UK and European tour with The Subways

  15-06-2023 21:17 via nme.com
  
  Ash have announced their newest album as well as a joint UK and European tour with British rock band, The Subways.READ MORE: Does Rock ‘N’ Roll Kill Braincells?! We put Ash’s Tim Wheeler to the testTitled ‘Race The Night’, the band’s latest LP marks the first album they have released together in more than five years. Ash have also released the LP’s title track.“’Race the Night’ video is the product from the fevered mind of long-time fri
  
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• Sigur Rós Announce Surprise Album ‘Átta’ Dropping Tomorrow

  15-06-2023 21:06 via rollingstone.com
  
  The project will mark their first new album in a decade
  
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• Kesha says Seinfeld snubbing her for hug was “the saddest moment of my life”

  15-06-2023 21:01 via nme.com
  
  Kesha has reflected on the viral moment Jerry Seinfeld refused to hug her, describing it as “the saddest moment of my life”.READ MORE: Kesha on wild new album ‘Gag Order’: “I’m happy when I feel seen, heard and accepted”Kesha and Seinfeld attended David Lynch’s ‘A Night of Laughter and Song’ benefit event in 2017, which was held at the Kennedy Center in Washington, when the latter was approached by the ‘Tik Tok’ singer as he
  
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• Warner Music Spain Hosts Summer Songwriting Camp in Madrid

  15-06-2023 20:24 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Warner Music Spain and Warner Chappell Music Spain are hosting a summer songwriting camp in Madrid. The event at The Music Station is bringing together some of the biggest Spanish and Latin American artists and songwriters to create new music and perform in the live venue at The Music Station. The camp comes as Latin […]
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• Banksy announces first solo art exhibition in 14 years in Glasgow

  15-06-2023 20:07 via nme.com
  
  Graffiti artist Banksy has announced his first solo exhibition in 14 years titled CUT & RUN: 25 years card labour. 
  The exhibition will open at the Glasgow Gallery of Modern Art on Sunday, June 18. It will showcase works from across Banksy’s career, stretching from 1998 to 2023. New stencil versions of some of his famous pieces along with the original sketches behind them will be featured as well as some which have never previously been seen.
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• No, Céline Dion Didn’t Roll Her Window Up on Ally Brooke in Viral Video: ‘That Was Not Me’

  15-06-2023 19:59 via rollingstone.com
  
  The former Fifth Harmony member can belt... and she proved it in a TikTok
  
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• White House Announces ‘All-In Pricing’ Commitments from Live Nation/Ticketmaster, SeatGeek, and Others

  15-06-2023 19:08 via digitalmusicnews.com
  About seven months after the president promised to crack down on live entertainment tickets’ “hidden junk fees,” representatives from Live Nation, DICE, SeatGeek, and other companies are convening at the White House to announce or reiterate their respective commitments to “all-in upfront pricing.” The White House formally announced the meeting with execs (and outlined the […]
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• Breaking: White House Announces ‘All-In Pricing’ Commitments from Live Nation/Ticketmaster, SeatGeek, and Others

  15-06-2023 19:08 via digitalmusicnews.com
  About seven months after the president promised to crack down on live entertainment tickets’ “hidden junk fees,” representatives from Live Nation, DICE, SeatGeek, and other companies are convening at the White House to announce or reiterate their respective commitments to “all-in upfront pricing.” The White House formally announced the meeting with execs (and outlined the […]
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• Bonnaroo 2023: 21 Artists We Can’t Wait to See

  15-06-2023 18:57 via rollingstone.com
  
  Rina Sawayama, Kendrick Lamar, My Morning Jacket, and more
  
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• Tate McRae Gets Ready to Take Off on ‘Are We Flying’ North American Tour

  15-06-2023 18:32 via rollingstone.com
  
  The singer will visit 20 cities this fall with opening support from Charlieonnafriday
  
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• Karol G Steps Into Barbie’s Pink and Plastic Dream Land in ‘Watati’ Video

  15-06-2023 18:13 via rollingstone.com
  
  The Aldo Ranks-featuring song will appear on the forthcoming Barbie soundtrack out July 21
  
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• ‘Samba de Amigo: Party Central’ will feature a new song from Pitbull’s next album

  15-06-2023 18:07 via nme.com
  
  A new song from Pitbull is heading to the upcoming rhythm game, Samba de Amigo: Party Central.READ MORE: Best Nintendo Switch games: What are the best Switch games in 2023?The new song, titled ‘Let’s Take a Shot’, will be included in the upcoming Nintendo Switch and Meta Quest rhythm game as part of a day-one update.
  The track itself will debut as part of Pitbull’s new album, Trackhouse which launches on July 7 this year. Sambe de Amigo also includes another of Pitbull&rs
  
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• Slipknot fans share theories on identity of new member

  15-06-2023 17:44 via nme.com
  
  Slipknot fans have been sharing their theories on the identity of the newest member.READ MORE: Knotfest Melbourne 2023 review: explosive proof that metal is alive and wellThe new member was teased by the band last week, following the abrupt departure of longtime keyboard player and sampler Craig Jones.
  Intrigue about the latest addition to the metal band was piqued last Thursday (June 8), when Slipknot posted a statement on social media saying that Jones had parted ways with the band. They said
  
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• Harry Styles fan names baby after tour at gender reveal at Wembley gig

  15-06-2023 17:37 via nme.com
  
  A Harry Styles fan has shared that she decided to name her baby in honour of his tour after he helped her reveal its gender onstage.READ MORE: Harry Styles – ‘Harry’s House’ review: grounded star finds home is where the heart isAt the second night (June 14) of his four-night run at London’s Wembley Stadium, Styles noticed a fan with a sign that read “Gender reveal?” The fan, named Cicely, provided the pop singer with a gender reveal balloon for him
  
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• Not Even Touring Could Keep Suga From Playing ‘Diablo IV’ After Halsey ‘Lilith’ Collaboration

  15-06-2023 17:29 via rollingstone.com
  
  In a recent behind-the-scenes video, the BTS member shared his excitement for the first main installment in the game series in a decade
  
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• McFly reveal their new album almost had another name

  15-06-2023 17:05 via music-news.com
  
  In an exclusive for Hits Radio UK this morning McFly revealed that their new album very nearly had another name...
  
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• Beyoncé blamed for inflation rise in Sweden

  15-06-2023 17:00 via nme.com
  
  Beyoncé has been blamed for Sweden’s inflation rise after the start of her ‘Renaissance’ tour in the country last month.READ MORE: How I got to Beyoncé’s last London show by bikeThe megastar’s decision to commence her huge world tour in Sweden created a surge in restaurant and hotel pricing in the area as thousands arrived for the show. Due to this, Sweden reported higher-than-expected inflation of 9.7% in May.
  Michael Grahn, the chief economist at Dan
  
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• See John Williams Conduct Surprise Set at ‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’ Premiere

  15-06-2023 16:59 via rollingstone.com
  
  Steven Spielberg calls legendary composer "the glue to all five of these films, who gave us all of our rhythm and all of our melody"
  
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• ‘Can’t Cancel Pride’ Announces 2023 Benefit Show Lineup With Kesha, Big Freedia, Adam Lambert

  15-06-2023 16:43 via rollingstone.com
  
  The June 15 event, hosted by JoJo Siwa, will also feature performances from Ciara, Brandi Carlile, Hayley Kiyoko, and more
  
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• John Mellencamp admits he was a bad boyfriend to Meg Ryan

  15-06-2023 16:31 via music-news.com
  
  John Mellencamp and Meg Ryan dated on and off between 2010 and 2019.
  
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• Watch the official trailer for WHAM, in cinemas 27th June, on Netflix 5th July

  15-06-2023 16:27 via music-news.com
  
  WHAM! will be in UK cinemas for one night only on 27th June and on Netflix from 5th July.
  
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• ‘Warzone’ Season 4 launches with new dance track from Oliver Heldens

  15-06-2023 16:16 via nme.com
  
  Call of Duty: Warzone Season 4 has launched with ‘The Sound Of Vondel’, a new track from DJ Oliver Heldens.READ MORE: Have we had enough of battle royale games yet?‘The Sound of Vondel’ launched alongside Warzone’s new Vondel map, and can now be heard in-game across all platforms.
  The track has been made to represent Vondel, a medium-size map that takes place in a fictional city’s historic district. The map has been designed for the game’s Resurgenc
  
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• Sigur Rós announce surprise new album ‘ÁTTA’

  15-06-2023 16:10 via nme.com
  
  Sigur Rós have announced that they will be releasing a surprise album ‘ÁTTA’.READ MORE: Sigur Rós – ‘Odin’s Raven Magic’ review: Icelandic post-rockers narrate the apocalypseThe LP marks their first new studio effort in 10 years, and will arrive digitally tomorrow (June 16). Physical formats will also be available from September 1, pre-order the album here.
  Consisting of 10 tracks, the upcoming album has been described as their “most
  
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• Ticketmaster, Others Agree to All-In Pricing as White House Cracks Down on Hidden Junk Fees

  15-06-2023 15:46 via rollingstone.com
  
  President Joe Biden meets with ticketing companies and venue owners Thursday to make "honest, transparent pricing" the industry standard
  
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• Teddy Geiger Announces New Album ‘Teresa’ With Fuzzy First Single

  15-06-2023 15:00 via rollingstone.com
  
  Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter wrote the project in Madrid four years ago
  
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• Friendship and Creative Fire Fuel Wham!’s World-Conquering Pop in New Doc Trailer

  15-06-2023 15:00 via rollingstone.com
  
  "The documentary is a genuinely authentic representation of Wham!’s ascent to worldwide success and a place in the hearts of many," Andrew Ridgeley tells Rolling Stone
  
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• Anita Baker drops Babyface from tour after “verbal abuse” and “threats of violence” from fans

  15-06-2023 14:53 via nme.com
  
  Anita Baker has removed Babyface as the support act for her ‘The Songstress’ tour after receiving online “abuse” she suffered from his fans.
  The tour was announced to honour the 40th anniversary of Baker’s 1983 debut album, ‘The Songstress’.
  However, this week saw Baker take to Twitter to share her frustrations with Babyface performing longer than “contractually” obligated and also called him her “special guest/support act.” Fans
  
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• Slowthai pleads not guilty to two charges of rape

  15-06-2023 14:49 via nme.com
  
  Slowthai has pleaded not guilty after being accused of two accounts of rape.
  The musician appeared in court earlier today (June 15) to enter his plea, ahead of a trial scheduled for next year.
  The allegations were first reported last month, when the Mercury-nominated rapper – real name Tyron Frampton – was charged with two accounts of raping a woman in September 2021.
  Here, he appeared before Oxfordshire Magistrates Court – the city where the alleged crimes took place – a
  
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• Slowthai Pleads Not Guilty to Rape Charges

  15-06-2023 14:46 via rollingstone.com
  
  British rapper's trial to begin in July 2024
  
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• Are Glastonbury about to reveal who The Churnups are?

  15-06-2023 13:07 via nme.com
  
  Eagled-eyed Glastonbury fans are expecting the festival to reveal the identity of the mystery secret band The Churnups shortly.
  It’s just one week until Glasto kicks off, with Arctic Monkeys, Guns N’ Roses and Elton John headlining the Pyramid Stage at Worthy Farm in Pilton from June 21 to June 25. When the full line-up with stage times were revealed last month, much speculation arose around an unknown band called The Churnups appearing on the bill at 6.15pm
  
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• Rammstein’s Till Lindemann now under investigation in Germany after sexual assault allegations

  15-06-2023 13:05 via nme.com
  
  Rammstein frontman Till Lindemann is being investigated by prosecutors in Berlin, following multiple allegations of sexual assault.
  According to Agence France-Presse (via Barron’s), the investigation follows several women coming forward, claiming that they were drugged and prepositioned for non-consensual sex acts at various Rammstein shows.
  “Preliminary proceedings have been initiated against Till Lindemann on allegations relating to sexual offences and the distribution of narcotics
  
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• Anitta parts ways with longtime manager

  15-06-2023 12:36 via music-news.com
  
  Anitta has parted ways with her manager Brandon Silverstein of S10 Entertainment.
  
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• Kim Petras made an even better album after original record leaked online

  15-06-2023 12:34 via music-news.com
  
  Kim Petras felt like quitting music after her album leaked online.
  
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• Halsey signs to Columbia after parting ways with Capitol Records

  15-06-2023 12:34 via music-news.com
  
  Halsey left Capitol Records over a dispute about making a song go viral on TikTok.
  
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• Universal, Sony and more sue Twitter for $250million following alleged copyright infringement

  15-06-2023 11:58 via nme.com
  
  The National Music Publishers Association (NMAP) and its members have issued a lawsuit against Twitter following alleged copyright infringement.
  The suit was filed in Nashville’s Federal Court yesterday (June 14) and claims that the social media platform has infringed on over 1,700 different songs.
  It also seeks up to $150,000 (£118,630) per infringement — which totals up to $255million (£180million) to be paid if Twitter is found liable.
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• Kylie Minogue's Padam Padam could be added to the English Dictionary

  15-06-2023 11:09 via music-news.com
  
  Kylie Minogue's song has already inspired hilarious memes and has been adopted by her fans.
  
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