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TikTok ‘Walked Away’ From Talks With Merlin. Now Indie Songs by Nirvana, Phoebe Bridgers & More May Leave the App

Merlin, which negotiates digital licenses for a coalition of more than 30,000 independent labels around the world, told its members in a letter on Friday (Sept. 27) that TikTok “walked away” from talks to renew their TikTok license “before negotiations even began.” “[TikTok] informed us that they do not want to renew our deal,” the […]

Carlos Vives Gets His Own Radio Channel on SiriusXM

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month and to celebrate Carlos Vives‘ 30 years in music, the Colombian star is getting his own limited-run radio channel on SiriusXM. Hosted and curated by the “Fruta Fresca” singer himself, Carlos Vives Radio will “showcase the impact” he’s had on the industry and air hits from his extensive music catalog […]

Rascal Flatts Reunite for 25th Anniversary ‘Life Is a Highway’ Tour

Rascal Flatts are hitting the road in 2025, five years after announcing, and then cancelling, their final tour due to the pandemic. The multi-platinum country trio’s 21-date Life is a Highway tour kicks off Feb. 13 at the Ford Center in Evansville, Indiana. Lauren Alaina and Chris Lane are the opening acts. “In 2020, we […]

Narcís Rebollo Appointed CEO and President of UMG’s Newly Standalone Global Talent Services Division

Narcís Rebollo has been appointed CEO and president of Global Talent Services, Universal Music Group’s full-service company for Latin artists spanning management, booking, live events, promotion and brand partnerships. In line with Rebollo’s appointment, which was announced by Universal Music on Tuesday (Oct. 1) and is effective immediately, Global Talent Services (GTS) becomes a standalone […]

Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band Expands 2025 European Tour

Europe will get more of The Boss in 2025. Announced early Tuesday, Oct. 1, Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band adds eight new shows to their previously-rescheduled European jaunt – including concerts in England, France, Germany and Spain. The newly-confirmed dates kick off May 17 with the first of two nights at Co-op Live […]

Bring Me The Horizon Close in on Shed Seven for U.K. No. 1 Album

Shed Seven‘s Liquid Gold shines brightly in the race for the U.K. Official Albums Chart crown this week, but the alt-rockers could face a battle with Bring Me The Horizon‘s POST HUMAN: NeX GEn for the No. 1 spot. At the midweek mark on the latest Chart Blast, Shed Seven are currently leading with their […]