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• Britney Spears Comeback: ‘Toxic’ Suddenly Hits 1 Billion Streams on Spotify

  24-07-2023 22:42 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Britney Spears’ ‘Toxic’ reaches 1 billion streams on Spotify just days after the release of her new will.i.am collaboration, ‘Mind Your Business’ — and the star’s social media goes dark. Who’s the latest pop star to join the Spotify Billions Club? It’s Britney, b*tch. Britney Spears’ fan-favorite 2003 banger, “Toxic,” became the first of her […]
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• Kanye West Settles Sexual Assault and Wrongful Termination Lawsuit With Ex-Staffer

  30-07-2026 01:22 via rollingstone.com
  Lauren Pisciotta, West's former assistant, accused the artist of drugging and sexually assaulting her at a Sean Combs studio session
  
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• Influence Media Partners and BlackRock Announce Anthem Entertainment Catalog Acquisition — Price Tag Tops $600 Million Following Bidding War

  30-07-2026 00:25 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
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  Multiple sale attempts and one bidding war later, Anthem Entertainment’s catalog has found a new owner: Influence Media Partners, which is set to pay north of $600 million for “substantially all” the IP at hand.  
  Anthem and Warner Music-partnered Influence formally announced the sizable transaction this afternoon, noting off the bat that the buyer had secured the deal “in collaboration with funds and accounts managed by affilia
  
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• Epstein, Others Linked to Massive Sexual Exploitation Ring at Interlochen Arts School

  29-07-2026 23:40 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
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  An investigation into allegations at Michigan’s Interlochen Center for the Arts revealed rampant sexual abuse by leadership, including late sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.
  An external investigation into allegations of sexual abuse at the Interlochen Center for the Arts n Michigan revealed a massive sexual exploitation ring that led to the abuse of over 70 alumni who reported misconduct from the school’s leadership
  
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• ‘An Angelic Presence’: Bruce Springsteen, Bono, Wilco’s Nels Cline Pay Tribute to Glen Hansard

  29-07-2026 23:30 via rollingstone.com
  
  Finneas, Cat Power, Rachel Zegler, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Warren Ellis remember the Irish musician who died Wednesday
  
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• ‘An Angelic Presence’: Bruce Springsteen, Bono, Wilco’s Nels Cline Pay Tribute Glen Hansard

  29-07-2026 23:30 via rollingstone.com
  
  Finneas, Cat Power, Rachel Zegler, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Warren Ellis remember the Irish musician who died Wednesday
  
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• Has Spotify Topped Kakao’s Melon in South Korea? New Data Points to Continued User Gains for International DSPs

  29-07-2026 22:50 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Busan, South Korea. Photo Credit: Wade Lee
  Has Spotify topped Melon in South Korea’s ultra-competitive streaming arena? Yes, per one market research firm – and not quite, according to another, with both nevertheless pointing to strong gains for global DSPs.The conflicting assessments surfaced in a Chosunbiz breakdown exploring the growing reach of Spotify and YouTube Music in Korea. According to Seoul’s WiseApp Retail, Melon currently boasts about 5.93 million MAUs in the natio
  
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• All Aboard! Universal Studios Opening ‘Ozzy Osbourne: Prince of Darkness’ Haunted Houses in Orlando and Hollywood

  29-07-2026 22:39 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
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  Universal Studios has unveiled plans to open Ozzy Osbourne: Prince of Darkness haunted houses in Orlando and Hollywood for Halloween Horror Nights.
  Next stop on the Ozzy licensing train: Prince of Darkness haunted houses in Orlando and Hollywood for Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights. Since Ozzy Osbourne’s passing last July, his family has been eager to continue sharing the beloved metal pioneer with the world, but this one might be a little le
  
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• Amy Winehouse’s father ordered to pay almost £1million to the late singer’s friends

  29-07-2026 22:32 via nme.com
  
  Amy Winehouse’s father has been ordered to pay almost £1million to two of the late singer’s friends after losing a High Court case over the sale of her belongings.READ MORE: The timeless influence of Amy Winehouse: “Her legacy is beyond comprehension”Mitch Winehouse must make interim payments of £569,330 to the singer’s former stylist Naomi Parry and £394,521 to her friend Catriona Gourlay within the next two weeks. He has also been
  
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• Glen Hansard, Lead Singer of Dublin Band The Frames, Killed in Crash

  29-07-2026 21:54 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Photo Credit: Glen Hansard by Niccolò Caranti / CC by 4.0
  Glen Hansard, the beloved frontman of the Dublin band The Frames, has died in a vehicle crash at age 56.
  Singer Glen Hansard, the frontman of Dublin band The Frames, died in a motorcycle crash in West Dublin on Wednesday, July 29. He was 56 years old.
  The Oscar-winning songwriter was a beloved figure in the Irish music scene, and his band was a major part of that scene during the ‘90s and early 2000s. Their indie tracks becam
  
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• Bono Remembers ‘Voice of the Streets’ Glen Hansard

  29-07-2026 21:46 via rollingstone.com
  
  U2 frontman often participated in the Christmas Eve Busk, which Hansard organized in Dublin
  
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• Watch Brandon Flowers debut new songs, air Killers classics and perform with Lucy Dacus and Nathaniel Rateliff at Newport Folk Festival

  29-07-2026 21:36 via nme.com
  
  Brandon Flowers debuted new solo material and joined Lucy Dacus and Nathaniel Rateliff at Newport Folk Festival – watch footage below.READ MORE: Brandon Flowers talks new solo and Killers music – and the power of Springsteen and OasisThe Killers frontman played his own set at the Rhode Island festival on Sunday (July 26), where he gave three songs from his upcoming third solo album ‘Thrasher’ their live debuts.
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• Surprise: The Beatles Have a 1965 John Lennon Song That Nobody’s Heard Before

  29-07-2026 21:35 via rollingstone.com
  
  The upcoming Special Edition of Rubber Soul has a Lennon demo called “Little Girl” that basically no one knew about
  
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• Glen Hansard’s Greatest Subject Was Life Itself

  29-07-2026 21:33 via rollingstone.com
  
  Remembering the street-busking balladeer turned folk-rock star, whose artistic journey never stopped
  
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• Major Labels, Top Indies Unite to Ban Unlicensed AI Music from Official Chart Rankings

  29-07-2026 21:27 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
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  A coalition of major record labels and leading independents outline framework to ban unlicensed AI music from the official chart rankings worldwide.
  A global coalition of leading music companies—including Believe, BMG, Concord, Dirty Hit, Glassnote Records, HYBE Corp., Mom+Pop Music, Partisan Records, Sony Music, Universal Music Group, and Warner Music Group—has issued a joint proposal establishing unified principles to govern the eligibility of recording
  
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• Why This Nashville Indie-Rock Band Is Singing About ‘Jane Fonda’

  29-07-2026 21:19 via rollingstone.com
  
  Lombardy are helping foster Music City's indie scene with irreverent songs and an unpredictable live show
  
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• Huntsville Says Its New ‘Music Economy’ Has Produced $278.2M in Economic Output

  29-07-2026 21:13 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
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  Huntsville’s music industry has ballooned since 2018, supporting over 3,000 jobs and driving $278.2 million into its local economy, per a new audit.
  Huntsville, Alabama, has enjoyed a thriving music industry that’s grown exponentially over the last eight years into a $278.2 million economic driver, according to the 2026 Huntsville Music Audit. Conducted by global music consultancy Sound Diplomacy, the audit found the city’s music sector now supports arou
  
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• Can Google Build the All-in-One AI Music Studio? Flow Music Gets Song Creation, Editing, and Stem Splitting

  29-07-2026 20:37 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
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  Google’s Flow Music Spaces gets a big update, bringing song editing, stem splitting, video creation, and more into an AI “vibe coding” workspace.
  Google has announced a major update for its Flow Music Spaces, unveiling a suite of new AI-powered creative tools for collaborative workspaces. The update means users can now generate and edit songs, split stems, create images, write lyrics, and generate video without swapping between different apps.
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• Kavinsky told NME how another collab with The Weeknd could have been on the way “soon”

  29-07-2026 20:31 via nme.com
  
  The late Kavinsky once told NME that another collaboration with The Weeknd was likely to arrive “soon”.READ MORE: ‘Drive’ at 10: the story behind its moody, synth-laden soundtrackThe French electronic producer, whose real name was Vincent Belorgey, has died at the age of 50, after being found at his home in Paris on Tuesday evening (July 28). The Paris prosecutor’s office has opened an investigation to determine 
  
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• Rachel Chinouriri Is ‘One Song Away From Crying’ and Just Weeks Away From Her New Album

  29-07-2026 19:48 via rollingstone.com
  
  British singer and songwriter will release her second studio album I Think I Spoke Too Soon on Oct. 16
  
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• BTS Announces 2027 Grammys Boycott Following ‘Best Asian Pop Music Performance’ Award Category Creation

  29-07-2026 19:44 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  BTS performing during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final halftime show. Photo Credit: Daniel Torok
  Another year, another Grammys boycott – this time from K-pop sensation BTS, which has opted against submitting ARIRANG to the Recording Academy.BTS announced as much in a Korean-language statement on social media. And as translated by regional outlets, which were unsurprisingly first to cover the Grammys pullout, the group opted against divulging the exact reasons for the decision.
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• EsDeeKid announces massive 2026 ‘Council House Rat’ world tour across UK, Europe and North America

  29-07-2026 19:38 via nme.com
  
  EsDeeKid has announced a massive 2026 world tour across North America, Europe and the UK – find all the details below.READ MORE: The 50 best albums of 2025The anonymous Liverpool rapper will embark on the 48-date ‘Council House Rat’ tour in September, beginning at The Fillmore in Charlotte, North Carolina.
  He will play 28 shows across the US and Canada before bringing the tour to Helsinki on November 2 for an extensive European run.
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• Afroman Sues Officer Who Raided His Home, Sued Him, and Lost

  29-07-2026 19:21 via rollingstone.com
  
  Musician accuses Brian Newland of malicious prosecution, abuse of process, and more
  
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• Glen Hansard recently spoke of his powerful friendship with Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder

  29-07-2026 18:16 via nme.com
  
  Glen Hansard recently spoke about his powerful friendship with Pearl Jam‘s Eddie Vedder, shortly before his death after a motorcycle crash earlier today (Wednesday July 29).
  The Oscar-winning Irish singer and actor tragically died in the early hours of this morning, following a collision as he rode his motorcycle in Lucan, Dublin.
  Since his passing was announced, there have been countless tributes paid from fans and fellow artists, including from Warren Ellis, Rachel Zegler, Bruc
  
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• BTS Won’t Submit Comeback Album for Consideration at 2027 Grammys

  29-07-2026 18:01 via rollingstone.com
  
  The group expressed "hope that music can be heard and loved by itself rather than being divided by region or language" after the introduction of a Best Asian Pop Music Performance category
  
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• Megan Moroney abruptly ends concert after three songs due to illness

  29-07-2026 18:00 via music-news.com
  
  Megan Moroney was "bawling her eyes out" in her dressing room over the decision.
  
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• Bruce Springsteen and Rachel Zegler pay tribute to Glen Hansard

  29-07-2026 18:00 via music-news.com
  
  Bruce Springsteen, Rachel Zegler and Mike Scott have honoured Glen Hansard following his death.
  
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• Country Music Is Coming Out Strong Against Data Centers

  29-07-2026 17:58 via rollingstone.com
  
  From Brad Paisley and Willie Nelson to Tanya Tucker and even Gavin Adcock, country artists are decrying the industrial facilities
  
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• The Beatles announce expanded reissue of ‘Rubber Soul’ featuring previously unreleased John Lennon demo

  29-07-2026 17:27 via nme.com
  
  A new, expanded reissue of The Beatles’ ‘Rubber Soul’ is on the way, which will feature a previously unreleased demo from John Lennon.READ MORE: Paul McCartney: “Writing a song is still a magic feeling for me, and hopefully always will be”The new versions of the classic 1965 album are set to arrive on October 2 via UMG and Apple Corps Ltd, and come mixed by producer Giles Martin and engineer Sam Okell.
  For the first time in over six decades, the landmark record will
  
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• Kavinsky, French DJ-Producer Whose Chilly ‘Nightcall’ Defined ‘Drive,’ Dead at 50

  29-07-2026 17:01 via rollingstone.com
  
  Artist had resurgence after appearance at 2024 Olympics
  
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