Music Industry
BTS dominates fan poll ahead of 'Arirang' release; preorders top 4 million
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Following last month's announcement of their comeback album *Arirang*, BTS has topped a fan poll with 77.2% of votes as the most anticipated March act. Preorders hit 4.06 million in a week, with first-week sales projected at 4-5 million. The March 21 Gwanghwamun Square concert streams live on Netflix.
Jack Antonoff publicly criticized musicians who use artificial intelligence to create songs. The Bleachers frontman posted a note on Instagram on May 13 that described AI-assisted work as a betrayal of the creative process.
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The music industry has expressed disappointment after the UK government included only a draft bill on banning ticket touts in Wednesday's King's Speech.
Warner Records announced the promotion of Miles Gersh to executive vice president of A&R on April 7. Gersh, who joined the label in 2019, introduced Zach Bryan to the company in 2020, leading to the artist's signing the following year.
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Joey Fatone of NSYNC has opened up about the difficulties of boy band life in the new documentary special Boy Band Confidential. The four-part series, executive produced by Fatone, premieres on ID on April 13 and 14. It features interviews with other former boy band members discussing exploitation and personal struggles.
The U.S. Department of Justice opened its landmark antitrust trial against Live Nation on March 3, 2026, in New York federal court, accusing the company—which owns Ticketmaster—of maintaining an illegal monopoly in concert ticketing and promotion. Prosecutors detailed anticompetitive practices harming fans, artists, and venues, while Live Nation lawyers denied monopoly power in a competitive market. The case follows a May 2024 lawsuit amplified by the 2022 Ticketmaster crash during Taylor Swift's Eras Tour presale.
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Oliver “Power” Grant, co-founder and executive producer of the Wu-Tang Clan, has died at age 52 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. His family and the group announced the cause of death in a joint statement. Grant played a key role in the group's early success and cultural impact.
UK police seize nearly 6,500 counterfeit vinyl records in Luton raid
May 10, 2026 05:51Red Hot Chili Peppers sell recorded music catalogue to Warner Music Group
May 09, 2026 10:06Janet Jackson and Heart honored at Grammy Hall of Fame gala
May 08, 2026 21:48Keir Starmer vows to stamp out ticket touts quickly
April 29, 2026 16:19UMG approves sale of half its Spotify stake for artist payouts
March 20, 2026 19:55IFPI global report shows music revenues top $30 billion in 2025
March 13, 2026 08:52States resume Live Nation antitrust trial after DOJ settlement
March 05, 2026 20:56Music sustainability summit 2026 announces speakers including AEG representatives
March 05, 2026 13:59Musicians line up for Henric Hermansson's guitar amplifiers
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