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MUSIC
Spotify Hits $11 Billion Payout: See How Many Artists Made Six Figures
The streaming giant’s annual Loud & Clear report reveals record-breaking royalty payments and a massive win for independent musicians in 2025.
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MUSIC
"The All-Access Pass for Audio": Yamaha Debuts New Creator Ecosystem at SXSW
Yamaha Music Innovations bundles 21 major audio partners including Output and LANDR into a new unified subscription platform for musicians and podcasters.
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MUSIC
"Licensing-First": The Global Fight for AI Music Copyright Heats Up
As the UK sets a March 18 deadline for reform, tech giants Google and Suno face high-stakes legal battles over artist rights and "fair remuneration."
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MUSIC
Punk Icon Jello Biafra Hospitalized: Legend in "Stable Condition" After Stroke
The former Dead Kennedys frontman is undergoing rehabilitation following a medical emergency on March 9, 2026, with plans to return to his creative work.
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BUSINESS
DOJ Takes Center Stage: Live Nation Faces Landmark Antitrust Trial Over 'Music Monopoly'
The U.S. Department of Justice and 39 states launched their legal battle against Live Nation and Ticketmaster on March 3, alleging the giant stifles competition and hurts fans.
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MUSIC
Music Industry Hits $29 Billion High as Streaming Drives Record Recovery
The global market has officially surpassed pre-pandemic levels, but slowing growth in the U.S. and new royalty rules are creating hurdles for independent artists.
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MUSIC
Tyler, the Creator Turns 35: Celebrating the 'Chromakopia' Era and 'Igor' Legacy
The Grammy winner marks his 35th birthday on March 6, 2026, while dominating global stages and making waves in the fashion world with his latest creative ventures.
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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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FILM
Berlinale Director Tricia Tuttle's Fate Undecided Amid Industry Outcry
A crucial meeting about Tricia Tuttle's leadership at the Berlinale concluded without a decision, as an open letter defending her garners over 850 signatures from prominent film figures and major
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MUSIC
Oliver 'Power' Grant, Wu-Tang Clan's Business Visionary, Dies at 52
The influential executive producer and founder of the iconic Wu Wear brand, credited with shaping the group's empire, passed away on February 23, 2026.
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