YouTube will stop submitting its U.S. streaming data to Billboard charts in early January after a dispute over formulas that prioritize paid streams over ad-supported viewing, arguing the methodology no longer reflects how fans consume music.

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Olivia Dean said a message from a struggling single mother who could not afford resale tickets inspired her to publicly criticize Ticketmaster, Live Nation, and AEG, leading Ticketmaster to cap resale prices at face value for her shows.

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OpenAI confirmed ChatGPT will integrate third-party apps directly into the service, with Apple Music announced as an upcoming partner allowing users to create playlists and interact with the platform inside the chatbot.

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Production music owners and publishers have filed a $123 million lawsuit against ASCAP, alleging it underpaid and misreported radio royalties for background music used on news, sports, and talk radio programming.

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Jane’s Addiction has officially announced its breakup following a 2024 onstage altercation between Perry Farrell and Dave Navarro that led to tour cancellations and internal lawsuits.

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George Clinton revealed plans for a 2026 Parliament-Funkadelic tour featuring a newly built “Mothership” stage prop, replacing the original now housed in the Smithsonian.

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HYBE has launched a joint venture called NFO LLC and entered a global management partnership with Grammy-winning South African pop star Tyla to oversee her worldwide career.

koreaherald.com

BE:FIRST’s “Lighting Up the Town” has reached number one on Japan’s Billboard Hot 100, followed by Kenshi Yonezu, ≠ME, HANA, and Naniwa Danshi.

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