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05/23/2026

Spotify is extending its “Verified by Spotify” badge from music artists to podcasts ✅ The label identifies official creator and show pages on the platform, giving listeners a clearer signal of what’s real and who’s actually behind a show. Learn more 👇

Spotify has expanded its “Verified by Spotify” feature to podcasts as part of its latest effort to ensure authentic content on the platform. The feature was introduced earlier this month for music artists amid broader industry pressure on platforms to address AI-generated content. As of May 19, ...

05/22/2026

Chord Music Partners' John Chapman says new capital from the insurance sector is increasingly shaping the value of music rights — and could even drive the next phase of growth in the industry. Learn more 👇

On Tuesday, May 19, an invite-only industry breakfast was co-hosted by Music Business Worldwide and The Raine Group in London. John Chapman, manager of the family office behind Chord Music Partners, was among the attendees. Chord, now one of the largest independent music rights platforms, has rarely...

05/22/2026

Kenny Chesney reached a major milestone with his latest single, “Carry On,” earning him his 100th entry onto the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts 🤠 Read more about the latest chapter in his career 👇

Kenny Chesney has earned his 100th entry on Billboard Hot Country Songs as his latest single “Carry On” debuts at No. 31 on the May 23 chart. The song earned 1.5 million U.S. streams, 10.5 million in radio airplay and 2,000 copies sold during the tracking period of May 8-14, according to Luminat...

05/22/2026

Less than a year after returning ownership of Taylor Swift’s early master recordings to Swift, Shamrock Capital is doubling down on the entertainment business with a newly closed $813 million acquisition fund. The firm announced this week that its latest vehicle, Shamrock Capital Content Fund IV, surpassed its original fundraising target of $700 million after attracting strong investor demand. According to the company, the fund closed in just over three months and will focus on acquiring and financing intellectual property across music, film, television, gaming, sports and creator-driven media.

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https://rymmagazine.com/shamrock-capital-raises-813-million-fund-to-expand-music-and-entertainment-rights-investments/

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05/22/2026

AI’s growing influence in music production continues to accelerate as Splice and ElevenLabs have announced a new partnership focused on developing advanced music creation technology for artists and producers. The collaboration, revealed Tuesday, will see Splice integrate ElevenLabs’ foundational audio and music-generation models into a new suite of AI-powered creative tools expected to launch later this year. The companies say the initiative is centered on helping musicians streamline and expand the creative process while maintaining a focus on ethical AI development and artist compensation.

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https://rymmagazine.com/splice-and-elevenlabs-team-up-to-expand-ai-music-creation-tools/

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05/22/2026

The ongoing clash between music publishers and tech giants over licensing and artificial intelligence has intensified once again, this time with Wixen Music Publishing dramatically expanding its lawsuit against Meta Platforms. In a newly amended complaint filed in California federal court, Wixen has increased the number of songs allegedly infringed by Meta from 331 to 681 works, while boosting its requested statutory damages from nearly $50 million to more than $102 million. The publisher also claims the actual number of affected songs could surpass 1,000.

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https://rymmagazine.com/wixen-escalates-legal-battle-against-meta-with-expanded-102-million-copyright-lawsuit/

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05/22/2026

Spotify is expanding deeper into live music with the launch of Reserved, a new ticketing feature that will give select Premium subscribers early access to concert tickets from their favorite artists. Set to roll out in the United States this summer, the initiative will reserve up to two tickets per tour for what Spotify describes as an artist’s most dedicated fans. The streaming company has partnered with Live Nation Entertainment as the feature’s launch collaborator through a new multi-year agreement, with additional ticketing and promoter partnerships expected in the future.

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https://rymmagazine.com/spotify-unveils-reserved-concert-ticket-program-for-premium-subscribers/

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05/22/2026

Spotify and Universal Music Group have unveiled a major new partnership centered around AI-generated music creation, introducing a feature that will allow fans to create licensed covers and remixes using songs from participating artists and songwriters. Announced on May 21, the deal establishes a new framework for AI-powered fan creations on Spotify’s platform, with the feature set to launch as a paid add-on for Premium subscribers. While pricing and release details have not yet been revealed, the companies say the initiative is designed to generate new revenue streams for artists alongside traditional streaming royalties.

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https://rymmagazine.com/spotify-and-umg-launch-ai-remix-and-cover-tool-for-premium-subscribers/

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05/20/2026

Can't make it to Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, or ACL Music Festival? You can still be in the front row through Disney+ and Hulu livestreams! Learn more below 👇

On May 18, Disney+ and Hulu announced that Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, Lollapalooza and Austin City Limits Music Festival will livestream across both platforms for the first time, giving global audiences real-time access to some of the year’s biggest live music events. This marks Hulu’s si...

05/20/2026

Who will take home the most honors at the 2026 BET Awards?🏆 Find out on June 28 @ 8 p.m. ET/PT, airing on CMT, MTV, Paramount, Comedy Central and more. Read more about nominations here 👇

For the 2026 Black Entertainment Television (BET) Awards, Cardi B leads the way with six nominations, followed by Kendrick Lamar and Mariah the Scientist with five nominations each. Doechii, Doja Cat, Clipse, Teyana Taylor, Olivia Dean and Latto each received four. Other significant nominees include...

05/20/2026

Nashville’s hottest pool party is back 🔥 Dustin Lynch's 'POOL SITUATION' returns for year four at the Margaritaville Hotel on June 4 🏊 Dive into the details 👇

Multi-platinum country music star Dustin Lynch will be returning to Margaritaville Hotel on June 4 for the fourth annual “DUSTIN LYNCH POOL SITUATION: NASHVILLE.” Unlike the average concert experience, the unscripted and lively event allows fans to party alongside Lynch. The country-music-themed...