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November Boxing Is Loaded From Manchester to Tokyo and the Titles Keep Moving
November brings a vacant world title in Manchester, a heavyweight championship defense in Germany and three more world-title fights on one Tokyo card. Two major cards also put women’s championship boxing in focus.
Read articleAmanda Nunes Ends Her Retirement to Face Kayla Harrison at UFC 334 and the Garden Gets the Fight
One week from Saturday, Amanda Nunes walks back into the cage for a fight that has lingered in the sport’s imagination for years. She will challenge Kayla Harrison for the women’s bantamweight title at Madison Square…
Read articleLuka Drops 53 on the Blazers While LeBron's Night in Cleveland Lingers
Luka Dončić turned Friday night into a scoring showcase, putting up 53 points as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 124-118 in an Emirates NBA Cup group game. On the same night, LeBron James return…
Read articleShedeur Sanders Gets the Call in New Orleans and the Stage Is Set for His Shot
Shedeur Sanders is getting the start. Now comes the hard part: showing what he can do while Cleveland’s offense works to protect him.
Read articleThe Valkyries Won It All in Year Two and Gabby Williams Wrote the Ending
The Golden State Valkyries are WNBA champions, and they got there in their second season. In a tense Game 7, Gabby Williams delivered the kind of second half that turns a close finish into league history.
Read articleLeBron's Return to Cleveland Was a Rough One and the Cavs Made Sure of It
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Read articleMeek Mill Sets a November Homecoming While the Tri-State Calendar Gets Crowded
November’s live-music calendar is bringing the Tri-State together. From Philadelphia to Baltimore and Newark, the month pairs fresh energy with hip-hop and R&B artists whose influence stretches across generations. Mee…
Read articleHeavy Is the Crown Is Out and the $25M Fight Over It Is Still On
Anderson .Paak and Cordae’s joint album Heavy Is the Crown arrived on October 23, as announced. Its release followed an attempt by Florida-based label MMMG Inc., which does business as Art@War, to block the project th…
Read articleMusicians Union Demands a Cut of AI Licensing Money and Labels Are Fighting It in Court
The American Federation of Musicians (AFM) is pressing record labels for clear protections for session musicians whose performances may be used in artificial intelligence deals. Its October 2026 “Human Made, Human Pai…
Read articleChris Brown's "Party" Producer Sues Sony and the Complaint Centers on an Audit Waiver
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Read articleTrap Beckham Lit Up Wilmington While Philly Kept Its Ear to the Underground
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Read articleJay-Z Sets a Box-Office Record, Tank Makes Chart History, and Three More Stories That Shaped the Week
Five music-business stories from October 12–18, 2026, show how live-event benchmarks, radio play, ranking debates, legal developments and direct-to-fan options are shaping the industry. Some reports need important con…
Read articleSpotify and Believe Just Teamed Up on AI Remixes and Your Opt-In Decision Just Got Real
A fan-made remix might soon earn money for the artist whose song inspired it, but only if that artist agrees to participate.
Read articleMost Independent Artists Made Under $1,000 Last Year and the Numbers Say Why
Making music is one thing. Making enough from it to cover the bills is another. The Ditto Music Independent Music Report 2026 puts a number on that gap: 74% of the independent artists surveyed earned less than $1,000…
Read articleChance the Rapper's Manager Ruling Is a Lesson in Why Handshake Deals Cost Artists
The headline number needs a caveat: Chance the Rapper has not been awarded a final $1.5 million judgment. In a ruling issued October 13, 2026, Cook County Circuit Court Judge James E. Hanlon Jr. found that Chance’s fo…
Read articleTri-State Events Radar: Doja Cat, Jodeci and a Philadelphia Stretch That Keeps Giving
Also new this week: two songs that stand out beyond the album calendar. Victony and Summer Walker linked with Don Toliver on the “SLICK (Remix),” and Statik Selektah pulled together Ab-Soul, Raekwon and Freddie Gibbs…
Read articleA $25M Lawsuit Now Sits Between Cordae's Album and Its Release Date
An album date can be on the calendar while contract rights are still in dispute. In this case, a label is asking a federal court to intervene before the planned release.
Read articleThree AI Bills Could Reshape Artist Protections and Washington Is Still Listening
As generative AI tools become more common in music, questions about consent, credit, and compensation are getting more attention in Washington. The Recording Academy’s 2026 Music Advocacy Day focused on three proposed…
Read articleTrap Beckham Goes Uncut on Drams Spot and the Room Never Recovered
A clip from Trap Beckham’s Drams Spot interview is making the rounds, and it captures the kind of spontaneous studio moment that can send a whole room into laughter. In the episode, the rapper riffs on Florida, Georgi…
Read articleCopyright Fees Jump November 11 and Artists Have One Month to Lock In Current Rates
The new U.S. Copyright Office fee schedule is set to take effect November 11, 2026 . Less than four weeks from now. Artists with unregistered songs, recordings or pending ownership transfers may be able to file at cur…
Read articleTIDAL Opens Direct Upload for Indie Artists With a Catch Worth Reading Twice
TIDAL’s Upload feature gives independent artists a way to put original tracks on the platform without using a traditional distributor. Its Spotlight program has offered cash incentives for select editorial placements,…
Read articleGunna Opens a Label, Chance Wins in Court, and Netflix Books Two Hip-Hop Stories
This week’s music-business stories show artists moving into executive roles, courts defining what managers owe, and film companies shaping how hip-hop history is told. From Gunna’s new Atlantic-backed label to a rulin…
Read articleRemy Ma and Papoose Are Trading Diss Records Through a Public Divorce
A divorce that had already become part of the public conversation took a new form in 2026: music. Papoose’s “Jezebel” and Remy Ma’s six-track Alimony EP put competing accounts of their relationship into songs, with cl…
Read articlePhilly Music Fest Closes Its 10th Anniversary With Immanuel Wilkins at Solar Myth
A week of independent-venue shows ends with a hometown jazz quartet, and a milestone that reaches beyond the stage. Philly Music Fest’s 10th-anniversary edition is set to close Sunday, October 18, with saxophonist Imm…
Read articleUsher and Chris Brown Cancel Four Tour Dates Including Baltimore as Brown Faces UK Sentencing
Four dates on Usher and Chris Brown’s joint R&B Tour have been canceled, including the October 17 show at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore. Organizers cited the health and well-being of the touring party and crew. The an…
Read articleJay-Z's Yankee Stadium Run Posted the Biggest Box Office Report by a Rapper in History
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Read articleThe Rate Fight That Decides What Streaming Pays Songwriters Through 2032
The number at the center of the Phonorecords V rate fight can affect how much streaming services pay for the use of musical compositions, and, in turn, the royalties available to songwriters and publishers. The propos…
Read articleSummer Walker's Fraud Suit Against LVRN Shows the Other Front of Her Contract Fight
Two lawsuits are now moving in different directions around Summer Walker’s 2017 music agreements. Interscope is pursuing a claim against the R&B artist over albums it says remain undelivered. Walker, in a separate cas…
Read articleKeffe D Sentenced to 40 Years to Life in the Tupac Shakur Murder Case
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Read articleDiddy Hospitalized After Head Injury at Fort Dix as Reports Point to Prison Altercation
Sean “Diddy” Combs was taken from the federal correctional facility at Fort Dix, New Jersey, to a hospital early Saturday, October 10, after suffering a reported head injury, according to several news outlets. Reports…
Read articleTri-State Events Radar: Chief Keef, A Boogie, Rock The Bells and a Loaded November
From Philly’s independent-venue circuit to Baltimore’s fall shows and a Newark hip-hop history celebration, the calendar is packed from mid-October through Thanksgiving weekend. Here’s a state-by-state rundown from Po…
Read articleDrake Skipped the Grammy Submission This Year and It Says Plenty
Drake has reportedly chosen not to submit any of his three 2026 albums ( Iceman , Habibti , and Maid of Honour ) for consideration at the 2027 Grammy Awards.
Read articleSampling, Interpolation or Inspiration? The Olivia Dean Copyright Suit Explained
A copyright lawsuit involving Olivia Dean’s song “I’ve Seen It” is putting a familiar question back in front of artists and producers: when does musical influence become copyright infringement?
Read articleA $25M Lawsuit Over a Viral Artist's Rights Shows Why the Paperwork Matters
A new lawsuit involving TikTok artist Gigi Perez puts a familiar music-business problem under a bright light: what happens when an artist’s momentum grows faster than the business relationship around them?
Read articleThe Rate Fight That Decides What Streaming Pays Songwriters Through 2032
The next major fight over songwriter pay has begun. On October 5, 2026, the Copyright Royalty Board opened the streaming portion of the Phonorecords V proceedings, commonly called Phono V.
Read articleA Court Case Is Deciding Whether SoundExchange Can Sue on Your Behalf
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Read articleTri-State Events Radar: Delaware State's Libra Bash, Usher and Chris Brown, and a Stacked Late October
The Tri-State calendar is moving fast, and Delaware is setting the tone early with a major homecoming weekend finale. From Wilmington to Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Newark, the next few weeks bring live concerts, R&B…
Read articleHow Independent Artists Can Land Real Radio Airplay
A clean record, clear credits, a focused pitch, and patient follow-through give an independent release a stronger chance to be heard.
Read articleStep Into the Spotlight with Power JDM!!
The Artist Spotlight opens a bigger room for artists to share the work, story, and sound behind the record.
Read articlePodcasting for Artists: Turn Your Story Into Your Superpower
A strong podcast guest brings a point of view, a few real stories, and the preparation to make a conversation useful for listeners.
Read articleArtist Spotlight: T.I.
T.I. is featured on the live Power JDM Artist Spotlight page, bringing an established voice into the same room as the next wave.
Read articleAI Marketing Tools Every Small Business Should Know
The best AI marketing uses are practical: faster replies, cleaner follow-up, better planning, and a human who stays responsible for the message.
Read articleFresh Videos from the Artist Spotlight: SWIRV C.E.O, Mr Smith aka Boss Money, Big Popa & Micky Mann
Four verified Artist Spotlight videos bring remixes, dance energy, diamonds, and a mic-drop moment into the same roundup.
Read articleSoundExchange Expands Global Access for Artists and Rights Holders
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Read articleTri-State Events Radar: Lihtz, G Herbo, Jozzy, and a Loaded October
The Tri-State concert calendar is heating up. Philadelphia, Baltimore, Maryland, and New Jersey are lined up with intimate club shows, major rap performances, R&B showcases, and a few anniversary events built for long…
Read articleWixen's $102M Suit Against Meta Dismissed Over Paperwork
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Read articleUniversal Sues DistroKid Over AI-Generated Content
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Read articleUniversal and Sony Sue Suno Again Over the v6 Model
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Read articleBelieve's Suno Deal Puts Artist Consent at the Center of AI Licensing
The music business is moving from arguments about whether artificial intelligence should use recorded music to more complicated questions about permission, payment, and control.
Read articleWhy the DJ, the Show, and the Signal Still Matter
A DJ brings judgment, a show creates a place to return to, and an always-on signal keeps discovery moving between the big moments.
Read articleWhere the Beat of the Streets Meets the Pulse of the Culture
The station brings radio, artists, live conversations, and community programming together in one culture-forward signal.
Read articleFake Streams Are Taking Your Money: What the New IFPI Anti-Fraud Push Means for Artists
The streaming game just got another major rule change.
Read articleArtists, Protect Your Voice: What the Suno Lawsuit Means for Your Name, Likeness, and Sound
The latest AI music lawsuit is going after more than copyrighted songs.
Read articleDelaware This Week: City Sounds, The War On Drugs, R&B Nights, and More (Sept 17–19)
Delaware is bringing plenty of motion this week. From a free Wilmington block party and a documentary fundraiser to a sold-out rock show, R&B nightlife, metal, DJs, and a major community walk, the Sept. 17–20 calendar…
Read articleFCC Gives Digital Radio Stations More Power Flexibility With New Sideband Rules
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Read articleJermaine Dupri Resolves $18M Sony Royalty Lawsuit With No Terms Revealed
Jermaine Dupri’s $18 million royalty lawsuit against Sony Music Entertainment has been resolved, according to court filings and reports from AllHipHop and Atlanta News First .
Read articleMegan Thee Stallion Signs Interscope Distribution Deal and Keeps Her Masters
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Read articleNew York Launches Free Media Academy for Music and Content Careers
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Read articleNewark’s 24 Hours of Peace Returns With Free Hip-Hop Concerts August 28–29
Newark’s annual 24 Hours of Peace celebration returns to downtown Newark this weekend, bringing free hip-hop concerts, local performances, spoken word, wellness programming, and community activities to Halsey and Mark…
Read articleDominance at Docklands: A Night of Legends, Music, and the Future of Power JDM
On July 12, 2026, the Wilmington riverfront transformed into the epicenter of the Tri-state entertainment scene. The "Dominance" event at Docklands wasn't just a concert: it was a community reunion, a celebration of h…
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Washington Opens an Inquiry Into Streaming Fraud and the Numbers Tell You Why
The U.S. Copyright Office has opened an inquiry into music streaming fraud, asking how widespread it is, how it affects the music business, and what could help prevent it. The inquiry is open, not a final finding or a…
Read articleWarner Music Sues Ray-Ban Owner Over 427 Songs in Social Media Ads
Warner Music Group (WMG) has filed a new copyright lawsuit alleging that companies behind Ray-Ban, Oakley and other eyewear brands used at least 427 of its copyrighted works in social media promotional videos without…
Read articleTank Makes History With 12 No. 1s on Adult R&B Airplay and Passes Charlie Wilson
Tank’s “Yes” has reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart, giving the singer 12 chart-toppers on the radio ranking. The achievement puts him ahead of Charlie Wilson for the most No. 1s by a male artist, an…
Read articleNo Federal Voice Rights Yet: Where AI Protection Actually Stands for Artists
An AI-generated voice can sound convincingly like an artist, but there is not yet a U.S. federal law specifically establishing rights against AI voice clones. For now, artists are working with a patchwork: state laws,…
Read articleSoundExchange Adds PayPal and Venmo and Locks In Broadcaster Rates Through 2030
For independent artists, royalty administration can feel like a maze of registrations, metadata and payment portals. Two SoundExchange updates make some parts more straightforward: creators can now select PayPal or Ve…
Read articleDistroKid Is Pulling Songs Over the UMG Lawsuit and Artists Got No Warning
Independent artists say their music disappeared from streaming services without advance notice or a clear explanation. DistroKid has confirmed that it removed some recordings in response to claims from Universal Music…
Read articleInterscope's $50M Suit Against Summer Walker and What the Seven-Year Rule Really Does
A contract lasting seven years and a contract requiring a set number of albums are not necessarily the same obligation. That distinction sits at the center of Interscope Records’ newly filed lawsuit against Summer Wal…
Read articleBuild the Story Before the Rollout
A clear release story gives your cover, captions, pitch, and conversations one strong direction.
Read articleRelease With a Runway
Give people a way in before release day and a reason to return after it.
Read articleMake Radio Easy to Say Yes To
A clean file, clear credits, and a focused pitch give a station a better way to hear the fit.
Read articleTurn Followers Into a Real Audience
Use social platforms to start attention, then give people one dependable place to stay connected.
Read articleUse Social Media With a Job to Do
A stronger social plan starts by deciding what each post is supposed to help the audience do.
Read articleBook the Room You Can Deliver In
A prepared artist makes the promoter’s work easier and protects the quality of the performance.
Read articleMake the Money Move Visible
Map the ways your work can earn, then give each offer a clear next step and a record you can trust.
Read articleProtect the Next Release
The business side of a release starts with clean files, clear ownership questions, and a calendar you can maintain.
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New Music Friday: Lil Baby Stacks FRESH, B2K Ends a 24-Year Wait and More Drop November 6
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Read articleNew Music Friday Catch-Up: Anderson .Paak and Cordae, Yung Miami, Che Noir and More Drop October 23
Friday’s hip-hop and R&B releases cover solo debuts, a long-awaited rap collaboration, personal storytelling, and a Pharrell-shaped R&B set. This is the catch-up edition: here’s what’s actually out, what to queue firs…
Read articleNew Music Friday: Gucci Mane, Lucky Daye, K. Michelle and More Drop October 16
If you missed last week’s catch-up, we stacked Joyce Wrice, Dawn Richard, Tobe Nwigwe, and more in last week’s New Music Friday roundup . It’s still worth a spin before you dig into this one.
Read articleNew Music Friday: Joyce Wrice, Dawn Richard, Tobe Nwigwe, and More Stack October 9
This roundup covers the hip-hop and R&B albums and shorter releases arriving Friday, October 9. Joyce Wrice and Dawn Richard lead a strong R&B week, while Tobe Nwigwe, Johnny Venus, and Ovrkast. bring ambitious rap pr…
Read articleNew Music Friday: Victoria Monét, Quavo, Mac Miller, and More Stack October 2
The October 2 New Music Friday lineup arrived with major R&B, hip-hop, anniversary editions, and a few long-delayed projects. This catch-up edition runs through the week’s biggest album releases, from Victoria Monét’s…
Read articleNew Music Friday: AZ Chike, Rakim, Kurupt & Masta Killa, Yeat, and More Stack September 18
September 18 brings a packed New Music Friday slate across hip-hop, R&B, soul, and electronic-leaning sounds. AZ Chike makes his major-label entrance, Rakim joins Kurupt and Masta Killa for a cross-coastal rap summit,…
Read articleNew Music Friday: Jhené Aiko, Rio Da Yung OG, EST Gee, and More Stack September 11
September 11 brings a packed round of album releases across hip-hop and R&B. Jhené Aiko returns with her first album in about six years, Rio Da Yung OG delivers a major Flint statement, and EST Gee keeps Louisville st…
Read articleNew Music Friday: Beyoncé, Nemzzz, French Montana & Max B, Karrahbooo, and More Stack September 4
This week’s New Music Friday is stacked with major names, rising stars, and long-awaited projects. Beyoncé expands a classic R&B era, Nemzzz makes his biggest UK rap statement yet, and French Montana reunites with Max…
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