Spotify rolls out AI DJ into loads more markets
Spotify's AI DJ is expanding to premium subscribers in more markets, especially in Asia and Africa, with the company claiming it is the most discussed Spotify feature on social media.…
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The 1975 facing legal action from Good Vibes Festival following on-stage protest
Promoter Future Sound Asia has threatened legal action against The 1975 over the cancellation of the Good Vibes Festival after Matty Healy criticised Malaysia's anti-LGBTQ+ laws on stage.…
Dancers suing Lizzo comment more on their litigation
Former dancers Crystal Williams and Noelle Rodriguez have responded to Lizzo's statement in a Sky News interview, accusing her of gaslighting and saying others have come forward.…
Live Nation investor sues over allegations of anti-competitive behaviour
A Live Nation investor has sued, claiming the company misled shareholders about its operations amid allegations of anti-competitive behaviour and a renewed DoJ investigation.…
Round Hill announces new deal with Big Loud Shirt
Round Hill Music has acquired 100% of the Big Loud Shirt catalogue and a 50% share of Craig Wiseman's writer income streams.…
A third of UK nightclubs have closed in three years, says NTIA
The Night Time Industries Association says UK nightclubs fell 31% between June 2020 and June 2023, with over 100 independent clubs closing in the past year, and calls for more government support.…
Heartstopper could afford a Taylor Swift sync because she thought the scene was "beautiful"
Music supervisor Matt Biffa says Taylor Swift agreed to a sync of 'Seven' in Heartstopper's second series at an affordable rate because she thought the scene was beautiful.…
Dice confirms recent restructuring led to some redundancies
Ticketing firm Dice confirms a restructuring has led to redundancies affecting less than 10% of its global workforce, after a report said most of its creative and marketing teams were laid off.…
WOMAD investigating after a number of festival-goers fall ill with similar symptoms
WOMAD organisers, the UK Health Security Agency and Wiltshire Council are investigating after several festival-goers reported diarrhoea, stomach cramps and high temperatures.…
Twitter takes @music handle for itself
Twitter, now X, has reassigned the @music handle from software developer Jeremy Vaught, who had held it since 2007, to a less appealing account.…
Lizzo hits back at harassment and toxic work place allegations made by former dancers
Lizzo has denied allegations of sexual harassment and a toxic workplace made by three former dancers, calling them false and outrageous, while the dancers stand by their claims.…
Jason Derulo sued by former collaborator over 'Savage Love'
Producer Matthew Spatola has sued Jason Derulo, claiming he co-wrote 'Savage Love (Laxed – Siren Beat)' but was never credited or compensated.…