The co-founder was removed following a heated conference call Jann Wenner has been removed from the Board of Directors of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, the establishment he co-founded in 1987. Wenner, who also founded Rolling…
It’s the first-ever US-based chart to monitor music discovery & engagement on TikTok TikTok and Billboard have announced the launch of the official TikTok Billboard Top 50 Chart, a new weekly chart comprised of the most popular songs on the…
Deezer to implement an artist-centric streaming model to better reward artists and music, while enhancing fan experience Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, and Deezer, one of the largest independent music streaming platforms, have announced the…
The Ultimate Guitar Experience opening in early 2024 Gibson will officially open a new Gibson Garage in London. The Gibson Garage is the ultimate guitar experience and destination for music lovers across the globe, and the place to explore Gibson’s…
Bill advocates for live ticketing reform The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation has approved the Transparency in Charges for Key Events Ticketing (TICKET) Act, which marks the first step to more comprehensive reform to disclose the full…
Sphere Immersive Sound is powered by HoloPlot Sphere Entertainment Co. has unveiled Sphere Immersive Sound, powered by HoloPlot, the world’s most advanced audio system, which provides crystal-clear, individualized sound to every seat in Sphere, a next generation entertainment medium opening…
Global deal creates new revenue, marketing, and insights opportunities for artists and songwriters Warner Music Group and TikTok have announced a wide-ranging, first-of-its-kind partnership that will benefit WMG’s artists and songwriters, and TikTok’s billion-plus users around the world. The multi-year,…
Sphere’s fully-programmable exterior transforms the Las Vegas skyline Last night (Tues, July 4th), Sphere lit up the global stage with a captivating display of dynamic, animated content on the venue’s exterior – the Exosphere – transforming the Las Vegas skyline.…
Event takes place February 4, 2024 The Recording Academy has announced that the 66th Grammy Awards will be held Sunday, February 4, 2024 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The event will air live from 8-11:30 pm ET and…
Select episodes will stream OTT The Music Universe is excited to announce that select episodes of The Music Universe Podcast can be streamed on Canyon Star TV starting July 7th. The new over-the-top (OTT) streaming platform is the ultimate “go-to”…
Fix The Tix launched last month to advocate for a better ticketing experience Fix the Tix, a coalition of 30 national organizations representing live entertainment, music, and performing arts constituencies, has released a groundbreaking plan for comprehensive ticketing reform. This…
$99 all-in for single day tickets to select festivals For the first time ever, Live Nation’s Concert Week is continuing with a first-ever festival offering. Festival Weekend will offer $99 all-in single-day tickets to 13 upcoming festivals. Over a dozen…