Brian May Says Queen Won’t Tour Again, Citing AI’s Dependence on ‘Massive Evil’ Data Centers
Queen guitarist Brian May says the band won't tour again, citing AI and data centers as reasons for pulling back from the Sphere show.
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Drake Refuses to Submit Any of His Three Albums for the 2027 Grammy Awards
Drake won't submit his three new albums, Iceman, Habibti, and Maid of Honour, to the 2027 Grammys, per a Billboard report.
Universal Music Canada Cuts Jobs Across Multiple Divisions
Universal Music Canada cuts staff across communications, marketing, A&R, label partnerships and admin, affecting ~6-7% of its workforce.
Lola Young Says Vaping Has Made Breathing Feel Like a Chore
Singer Lola Young posts about vaping's toll on her lungs, likening breathing to 'a chore' after years of battery-powered habits.
David Byrne’s Paintings, Joan Baez’s Prints, and Ani DiFranco’s Drawings Are All on the Block
Auction of art from David Byrne, Joan Baez, and others raises funds for Housing Works, a charity aiding people with HIV/AIDS.
Private Equity Firms Are Buying Up Indie Record Labels
Indie labels face pressure from private-equity firms buying their catalogs at flat rates, stripping artists of control.
Caroline Rose’s New Singles “Calm” And “Hello Again, Jim” Arrive Ahead Of Gentling The Horse At The Walt Whitman Mall
Caroline Rose releases two new singles, Calm and Hello Again, Jim, ahead of her album Gentling The Horse At The Walt Whitman Mall.
IFPI Unveils Plan to Root Out Paid-for Fake Streams
IFPI launches the Streaming Integrity Initiative, uniting distributors to combat streaming fraud costing artists billions.
Universal and ElevenLabs Team Up to Build an AI Platform for Artists
Universal Music Group partners with ElevenLabs to launch an AI platform for creating remixes and new takes from its licensed music library, with artist choice and compensation.