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As generative AI tools become more common in music, questions about consent, credit, and compensation are getting more attention in Washington. The Recording Academy’s 2026 Music Advocacy Day focused on three proposed…
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November brings a vacant world title in Manchester, a heavyweight championship defense in Germany and three more world-title fights on one Tokyo card. Two major cards also put women’s championship boxing in focus.
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One week from Saturday, Amanda Nunes walks back into the cage for a fight that has lingered in the sport’s imagination for years. She will challenge Kayla Harrison for the women’s bantamweight title at Madison Square…
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Luka Dončić turned Friday night into a scoring showcase, putting up 53 points as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 124-118 in an Emirates NBA Cup group game. On the same night, LeBron James return…
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Shedeur Sanders is getting the start. Now comes the hard part: showing what he can do while Cleveland’s offense works to protect him.
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The Golden State Valkyries are WNBA champions, and they got there in their second season. In a tense Game 7, Gabby Williams delivered the kind of second half that turns a close finish into league history.
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Read storyNovember’s live-music calendar is bringing the Tri-State together. From Philadelphia to Baltimore and Newark, the month pairs fresh energy with hip-hop and R&B artists whose influence stretches across generations. Mee…
Read storyAnderson .Paak and Cordae’s joint album Heavy Is the Crown arrived on October 23, as announced. Its release followed an attempt by Florida-based label MMMG Inc., which does business as Art@War, to block the project th…
Read storyThe American Federation of Musicians (AFM) is pressing record labels for clear protections for session musicians whose performances may be used in artificial intelligence deals. Its October 2026 “Human Made, Human Pai…
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Read storyFive music-business stories from October 12–18, 2026, show how live-event benchmarks, radio play, ranking debates, legal developments and direct-to-fan options are shaping the industry. Some reports need important con…
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A fan-made remix might soon earn money for the artist whose song inspired it, but only if that artist agrees to participate.
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Making music is one thing. Making enough from it to cover the bills is another. The Ditto Music Independent Music Report 2026 puts a number on that gap: 74% of the independent artists surveyed earned less than $1,000…
Read storyThe headline number needs a caveat: Chance the Rapper has not been awarded a final $1.5 million judgment. In a ruling issued October 13, 2026, Cook County Circuit Court Judge James E. Hanlon Jr. found that Chance’s fo…
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Also new this week: two songs that stand out beyond the album calendar. Victony and Summer Walker linked with Don Toliver on the “SLICK (Remix),” and Statik Selektah pulled together Ab-Soul, Raekwon and Freddie Gibbs…
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An album date can be on the calendar while contract rights are still in dispute. In this case, a label is asking a federal court to intervene before the planned release.
Read storyA clip from Trap Beckham’s Drams Spot interview is making the rounds, and it captures the kind of spontaneous studio moment that can send a whole room into laughter. In the episode, the rapper riffs on Florida, Georgi…
Read storyThe new U.S. Copyright Office fee schedule is set to take effect November 11, 2026 . Less than four weeks from now. Artists with unregistered songs, recordings or pending ownership transfers may be able to file at cur…
Read storyTIDAL’s Upload feature gives independent artists a way to put original tracks on the platform without using a traditional distributor. Its Spotlight program has offered cash incentives for select editorial placements,…
Read storyThis week’s music-business stories show artists moving into executive roles, courts defining what managers owe, and film companies shaping how hip-hop history is told. From Gunna’s new Atlantic-backed label to a rulin…
Read storyA divorce that had already become part of the public conversation took a new form in 2026: music. Papoose’s “Jezebel” and Remy Ma’s six-track Alimony EP put competing accounts of their relationship into songs, with cl…
Read storyA week of independent-venue shows ends with a hometown jazz quartet, and a milestone that reaches beyond the stage. Philly Music Fest’s 10th-anniversary edition is set to close Sunday, October 18, with saxophonist Imm…
Read storyFour dates on Usher and Chris Brown’s joint R&B Tour have been canceled, including the October 17 show at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore. Organizers cited the health and well-being of the touring party and crew. The an…
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Read storyThe number at the center of the Phonorecords V rate fight can affect how much streaming services pay for the use of musical compositions, and, in turn, the royalties available to songwriters and publishers. The propos…
Read storyTwo lawsuits are now moving in different directions around Summer Walker’s 2017 music agreements. Interscope is pursuing a claim against the R&B artist over albums it says remain undelivered. Walker, in a separate cas…
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Read storySean “Diddy” Combs was taken from the federal correctional facility at Fort Dix, New Jersey, to a hospital early Saturday, October 10, after suffering a reported head injury, according to several news outlets. Reports…
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From Philly’s independent-venue circuit to Baltimore’s fall shows and a Newark hip-hop history celebration, the calendar is packed from mid-October through Thanksgiving weekend. Here’s a state-by-state rundown from Po…
Read storyDrake has reportedly chosen not to submit any of his three 2026 albums ( Iceman , Habibti , and Maid of Honour ) for consideration at the 2027 Grammy Awards.
Read storyA copyright lawsuit involving Olivia Dean’s song “I’ve Seen It” is putting a familiar question back in front of artists and producers: when does musical influence become copyright infringement?
Read storyA new lawsuit involving TikTok artist Gigi Perez puts a familiar music-business problem under a bright light: what happens when an artist’s momentum grows faster than the business relationship around them?
Read storyThe next major fight over songwriter pay has begun. On October 5, 2026, the Copyright Royalty Board opened the streaming portion of the Phonorecords V proceedings, commonly called Phono V.
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Read storyThe Tri-State calendar is moving fast, and Delaware is setting the tone early with a major homecoming weekend finale. From Wilmington to Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Newark, the next few weeks bring live concerts, R&B…
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A clean record, clear credits, a focused pitch, and patient follow-through give an independent release a stronger chance to be heard.
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The Artist Spotlight opens a bigger room for artists to share the work, story, and sound behind the record.
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A strong podcast guest brings a point of view, a few real stories, and the preparation to make a conversation useful for listeners.
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T.I. is featured on the live Power JDM Artist Spotlight page, bringing an established voice into the same room as the next wave.
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The best AI marketing uses are practical: faster replies, cleaner follow-up, better planning, and a human who stays responsible for the message.
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Four verified Artist Spotlight videos bring remixes, dance energy, diamonds, and a mic-drop moment into the same roundup.
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The Tri-State concert calendar is heating up. Philadelphia, Baltimore, Maryland, and New Jersey are lined up with intimate club shows, major rap performances, R&B showcases, and a few anniversary events built for long…
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The music business is moving from arguments about whether artificial intelligence should use recorded music to more complicated questions about permission, payment, and control.
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The streaming game just got another major rule change.
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The latest AI music lawsuit is going after more than copyrighted songs.
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Delaware is bringing plenty of motion this week. From a free Wilmington block party and a documentary fundraiser to a sold-out rock show, R&B nightlife, metal, DJs, and a major community walk, the Sept. 17–20 calendar…
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Jermaine Dupri’s $18 million royalty lawsuit against Sony Music Entertainment has been resolved, according to court filings and reports from AllHipHop and Atlanta News First .
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Newark’s annual 24 Hours of Peace celebration returns to downtown Newark this weekend, bringing free hip-hop concerts, local performances, spoken word, wellness programming, and community activities to Halsey and Mark…
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On July 12, 2026, the Wilmington riverfront transformed into the epicenter of the Tri-state entertainment scene. The "Dominance" event at Docklands wasn't just a concert: it was a community reunion, a celebration of h…
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