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UMG Sues Quince Over Sabrina Carpenter, Olivia Dean Songs in TikTok Posts: ‘Rampant and Brazen’

Universal Music Group is suing Quince over accusations that the ecommerce startup used copyrighted songs in hundreds of Instagram and TikTok posts without paying for them, including Sabrina Carpenter’s “Espresso” and Fleetwood Mac’s “Dreams.” Related ‘Like the Wild West’: Why Music Companies Are Cracking Down on Corporate Social Media Tory Lanez Sues California Prison System for […]

Following Triumphant Surprise Appearance During Sabrina Carpenter’s Coachella Set, Madonna’s Manager ‘Not Sure’ If She’ll Tour Again

Coachella is legendary for its surprise pop-ins from major stars. But even the most jaded veterans couldn’t help but stomp their dusty cowboy boots when Madonna made an unannounced cameo during Sabrina Carpenter‘s set on Saturday night (April 18). Twenty years after her first performance at the festival in 2006, Madonna performed duets on her […]

How Amazon’s Artist Merch Operation Is Changing the Game for Fans

Before Doja Cat headlined her first arena tour in late 2023, Amazon’s merch team approached her managers with a proposition. “What if fans could buy T-shirts and hoodies without waiting in line at merch counters?” they asked. “What if Amazon shipped those T-shirts and hoodies to their homes, so they wouldn’t have to carry them […]

Why Juanes Says Rosalía’s Cultural Impact Isn’t ‘Just About Her Music, But Everything Surrounding It’

Rosalía has spent the last decade redrawing the boundaries of global pop, and now, with Lux — her fourth studio album — the Spanish superstar demonstrates that there are no limits to her artistry. After fusing flamenco tradition with innovative pop architectures on 2017’s Los Ángeles and El Mal Querer the following year, and breaking ground with the audacious experimentalism of Motomami (2022), the Barcelona iconoclast delivers […]

Karol G Reveals She’s Going On Tour After Headlining Coachella

After officially making history as the first Latin woman to headline Coachella in the festival’s 27-year history, Karol G announced she’s hitting the road with a new tour. During her second weekend headlining set on Sunday (April 19), the Colombian artist welcomed a wave of special guests, including Peso Pluma for a performance of their […]

25 Weed Songs: Highest Hits in Hot 100 History

For part-time potheads, 4/20 is a holiday that comes but once a year. But for the steadfast stoner, you can celebrate 4:20 every day (twice a day is possible, but inadvisable). Regardless of how deep your love for the leaf runs, everyone knows that marijuana and music are peas in a pod. We’ve previously rounded […]

Miranda Lambert Aligns With MCA

Miranda Lambert has signed with MCA for her future music releases, the label announced today (April 20). “Miranda is a generational artist whose influence and artistry continue to shape modern music,” Mike Harris, MCA President & CEO, said in a statement. “We are honored to work alongside her as she enters this next chapter and […]