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- 1Apple Music to open concert venue at Battersea Power Station●Apple Music to open concert venue in Battersea Power Station
Apple Music is set to open a concert venue inside London's landmark Battersea Power Station, according to BBC News. The move would give the streaming service a physical space for live performances and events in the redeveloped Grade II-listed building, adding to the site's mix of shops, offices and entertainment. Details on capacity and opening dates have not yet been announced.
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The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards are underway, with live coverage of the red carpet drawing a large global audience. Fans are watching arrivals and awaiting the night's performances and trophy presentations. The annual ceremony is one of the biggest events in the music industry calendar, and early attention is focused on what the stars wear and who shows up.
- 3Universal Music Group names Òscar Celma SVP of Applied AI▼UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP APPOINTS ÒSCAR CELMA AS SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, APPLIED AI AND MACHINE LEARNING
Universal Music Group has appointed Òscar Celma as Senior Vice President of Applied AI and Machine Learning. The announcement, made via press release, signals the music company's continued investment in artificial intelligence across its operations, from artist tools to content recommendation and rights management. The news is drawing attention as major labels navigate AI's growing role in music creation and distribution.
- 4More Music Festivals Cancel as Climate Crisis Hits Live Events▼More Festivals Cancel as Climate Crisis Upends Live Music
Several music festivals have cancelled their events, with the climate crisis being cited as an increasingly disruptive force for the live music industry. Extreme weather, including heatwaves, floods and storms, is making outdoor events harder and riskier to stage, prompting organisers to call off or postpone festivals. The trend raises questions about the long-term viability of large outdoor gatherings and the growing costs of insurance, safety measures and scheduling changes across the sector.
- 5Dolly Parton joins MTV VMAs tribute to late stars●Dolly Parton and other late stars honored during MTV Video Music Awards
Dolly Parton took part in a memorial segment at the MTV Video Music Awards honoring music figures who died, alongside other late stars remembered during the ceremony. Such tributes are a tradition at the awards show, giving the industry and fans a moment to reflect on artists lost over the past year.
- 6Todd Rundgren Argues Taylor Swift Has Damaged Music▼Did Taylor Swift Ruin Music? Todd Rundgren Argues The Case
Veteran rocker and producer Todd Rundgren has made the case that Taylor Swift has had a damaging effect on music, according to Ultimate Classic Rock. The veteran musician's critique of one of the world's biggest pop stars is drawing attention from fans and music commentators alike, adding to ongoing debate about Swift's dominance of the industry and the broader state of pop music.
- 7AI company recovers millions in hidden music royalties▼How this company uses AI to recover millions in hidden music royalties
A company is using artificial intelligence to track down and recover millions of dollars in music royalties that had gone unclaimed or undetected, according to a report by WBTV. The technology scans data to uncover payments owed to rights holders that traditional methods missed. The story highlights growing interest in AI tools for fixing long-standing problems in how musicians get paid.
- 8John Mayer to bring innovative show format to Sphere●John Mayer maps Sphere shows with innovative format
John Mayer is preparing a run of shows at the Sphere in Las Vegas, built around an innovative format designed specifically for the venue's immersive technology. Reports say the production will map his music to the Sphere's massive wraparound visuals. Fans and music outlets are discussing how the singer-songwriter's approach will differ from the venue's previous residencies.
- 92026 MTV Video Music Awards Red Carpet Livestream Goes Live●2026 MTV Video Music Awards: Watch the Red Carpet Livestream
The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards are underway, with the red carpet livestream now available for viewers ahead of the ceremony. Music fans are watching arrivals from the industry's biggest stars and anticipating the night's performances and award presentations. Coverage from entertainment outlets is drawing attention as one of the music calendar's most-watched annual events gets started.
- 10Beshear Creates Kentucky Governor's Office of Music▼Beshear creates a Kentucky Governor’s Office of Music
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has established a Governor's Office of Music, a new state office dedicated to supporting and promoting the state's music industry and heritage. Kentucky has a rich musical tradition, from bluegrass to country, and the move signals an effort to grow the sector's economic and cultural footprint. Details on funding and staffing have not yet been announced.
- 11Country Music Hall of Fame to Open Roger Miller Exhibition●Country Music Hall of Fame Opens Roger Miller Exhibition in November
The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville will open a new exhibition dedicated to Roger Miller in November. The show will honor the life and career of the singer-songwriter behind classics like 'King of the Road,' celebrating his influence on country music. Fans and music historians are expected to follow news of the exhibition's opening and featured artifacts.
- 12New state office puts Kentucky's music industry in the spotlight●New state office puts Kentucky’s music industry in the spotlight
Kentucky has established a new state office dedicated to its music industry, a move intended to promote and support musicians and music businesses across the state. The office is expected to raise the profile of Kentucky's musical heritage and help grow the industry economically, drawing attention from local business and community outlets.