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The $19 Billion Squeeze: Why Record-Breaking Tours Are Facing Thinner Margins
BUSINESS
The $19 Billion Squeeze: Why Record-Breaking Tours Are Facing Thinner Margins
Production costs for staging and freight have jumped 30%, forcing industry giants like Live Nation and artists like Diljit Dosanjh to navigate a high-risk touring market.
· 2 min read
Static on the Airwaves: Cumulus Media Hits Reset with Chapter 11 Filing
BUSINESS
Static on the Airwaves: Cumulus Media Hits Reset with Chapter 11 Filing
The broadcaster, which operates 394 stations across 84 markets, aims to eliminate $600 million in debt while maintaining daily operations for listeners and advertisers.
· 1 min read
Pixar Greenlights Monsters, Inc. 3 and Its First-Ever Musical
FILM
Pixar Greenlights Monsters, Inc. 3 and Its First-Ever Musical
Pixar CCO Pete Docter confirms a return to Monstropolis and a new musical directed by Domee Shi among several upcoming projects.
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Olivia Dean Chases the Top Spot as 'Man I Need' Hits Number Two
MUSIC
Olivia Dean Chases the Top Spot as 'Man I Need' Hits Number Two
The British star's hit single is currently battling Ella Langley's 'Choosin' Texas' for the number-one position on the Billboard Hot 100 for the week ending March 7, 2026.
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SZA Slams AI Music as "Offensive" and "Stereotypical Struggle Music"
MUSIC
SZA Slams AI Music as "Offensive" and "Stereotypical Struggle Music"
In a new interview with i-D Magazine, the Grammy winner warns that AI-generated tracks are a "war" on creativity that harms emerging artists like Olivia Dean.
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Universal Music Cites 'Meaningful Dislocation' as U.S. Stock Listing is Indefinitely Shelved
MUSIC
Universal Music Cites 'Meaningful Dislocation' as U.S. Stock Listing is Indefinitely Shelved
Despite reporting a record €12.5 billion in annual revenue, Sir Lucian Grainge and UMG are hitting the brakes on a planned secondary listing on Wall Street.
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Xsolla Agency Launches to Link Game Creators with Hollywood's Biggest IP
BUSINESS
Xsolla Agency Launches to Link Game Creators with Hollywood's Biggest IP
Global commerce leader Xsolla debuts a dedicated agency to streamline IP licensing across the film, music, and gaming industries.
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DOJ: Live Nation Has 'Broken' Concert Market as Landmark Antitrust Trial Kicks Off
MUSIC
DOJ: Live Nation Has 'Broken' Concert Market as Landmark Antitrust Trial Kicks Off
The U.S. Department of Justice and 40 co-plaintiffs, including 39 states and D.C., argue Live Nation-Ticketmaster illegally monopolizes live entertainment, seeking a potential breakup.
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‘I’m My Own Best Product’: Charli xcx Satire ‘The Moment’ Hits Digital Platforms
FILM
‘I’m My Own Best Product’: Charli xcx Satire ‘The Moment’ Hits Digital Platforms
The singer's meta-commentary on the 'Brat' era is now available on Apple TV and Amazon following its January theatrical release.
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Warner Music CEO Robert Kyncl Declares AI the Next Major Growth Engine
BUSINESS
Warner Music CEO Robert Kyncl Declares AI the Next Major Growth Engine
In a 2026 stockholder letter, WMG outlines partnerships with Suno and Udio while targeting profit margins in the high 20s through digital licensing and superfan monetization.
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Jason Aldean Hits the Road: 2026 'Songs About Us Tour' Dates Announced
MUSIC
Jason Aldean Hits the Road: 2026 'Songs About Us Tour' Dates Announced
The country superstar kicks off a 22-city North American run this July with special guests Chase Matthew and Mackenzie Carpenter following his new album release.
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