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Synthetic Biology Entrepreneur Ben Lamm Pursues Species Resurrection to Combat Climate Crisis
Entrepreneur Ben Lamm's Colossal Biosciences uses synthetic biology and genetic engineering to resurrect extinct species like woolly mammoths and dire wolves, arguing that restoring keystone predators can restore ecosystems and combat climate change more effectively than traditional carbon capture methods.
Wu-Tang Clan, Lauryn Hill Among 10 First-Time Rock Hall Hopefuls
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame revealed its 2026 nominees, led by first-time contenders Wu-Tang Clan, Lauryn Hill, and eight other major artists across multiple genres.
R&B Singer Brian McKnight Sues Radio Host Over Ex-Wife Interview
R&B artist Brian McKnight filed a defamation lawsuit against The Rickey Smiley Morning Show and radio host Karen Clark over an interview with his ex-wife that he says misrepresented him as an abusive and neglectful parent.
Industry Leaders Denounce Suno AI Platform in Sweeping Open Letter
Major music industry figures signed an open letter opposing Suno's AI music generation platform, comparing its unauthorized training methods to art theft and calling on the industry to reject the service.
ClicknClear Wins Round in Licensing Rights Dispute, Rival Eyes Appeal
ClicknClear wins initial dismissal of false advertising lawsuit filed by licensing rival Tresóna Multimedia, though the court allows the plaintiff to refile with additional evidence.
Mogul Raises $5M to Help Artists Recover Missing Royalties
Mogul, a royalty recovery platform founded by ex-SoundCloud executives, secures $5 million in funding led by Yamaha Music Innovations Fund to help artists locate and claim billions in missing royalties.
Over 20 Artists Depart Wasserman Music Amid Epstein Revelations
More than 20 artists have departed Wasserman Music following founder Casey Wasserman's documented ties to the Epstein files, though major clients Coldplay and Ed Sheeran have remained silent on their status.
YouTube Music's Subscriber Surge Proves Cohen's Strategy Works
YouTube Music's subscriber growth is spiking faster than rival platforms in 2025, signaling that Lyor Cohen's strategy is paying off despite ongoing industry criticism over royalty rates and chart policies.
Spotify Stock Slides Despite Analyst Optimism on Recovery
Spotify's stock price continues sliding despite analyst upgrades. Major firms like Morgan Stanley and Guggenheim maintain bullish stances but have trimmed price targets as the company enters a new leadership era under co-CEOs Söderström and Norström.
Iron Maiden Documentary Arrives in Theaters This May
Iron Maiden documentary 'Burning Ambition' premieres in cinemas May 7, featuring the band and celebrity guests like Javier Bardem and Lars Ulrich.
Strait, Lambert Among Four Honored at Texas Songwriters Hall of Fame
George Strait, Miranda Lambert, Don Cook, and Keith Gattis were inducted into the Texas Songwriters Hall of Fame during a ceremony in Austin featuring performances from Brooks & Dunn, Parker McCollum, Jamey Johnson, and other country artists.
ProducerAI Joins Google Labs With Full Track Creation and Chainsmokers Support
Google brings ProducerAI into Google Labs with the backing of The Chainsmokers and support for full-length track creation up to three minutes.
Meeks Carter Joins Red Street Records with Debut Single "Wonder"
Meeks Carter officially signs with Red Street Records and prepares his first single "Wonder" for a March 27 release.
Sun Label Group Expands Executive Team With Eight Leadership Appointments
Sun Label Group promotes eight executives across commercial, catalog, creative and streaming divisions, including Ben Binner to Senior Director of Commercial Development and Strategy and Laura Pochodylo to Director of Strategy and Marketing for Sun Records.
SACEM Partners With UAE's First Collective Rights Organization
SACEM establishes representation agreement with EMRA, bringing collective rights management to the United Arab Emirates for the first time and creating a coordinated system for artist royalty collection and distribution.
Audacy Backs Zach John King, Stephen Wilson Jr. With LAUNCH Program
Audacy names Zach John King and Stephen Wilson Jr. as LAUNCH artists, backing their tracks with radio and digital promotion across country stations.
Blake Shelton Performs Exclusive Ole Red Nashville Concert for Spring Sweepstakes Winners
Blake Shelton will perform a private concert at Ole Red Nashville on April 29 as part of a nationwide spring sweepstakes running through Ole Red restaurants and bars.
Kneecap Drop Detroit-Influenced 'Smugglers & Scholars' From Upcoming FENIAN Album
Belfast trio Kneecap revealed 'Smugglers & Scholars', a Detroit-influenced new single from their third album FENIAN, which arrives April 24 via Heavenly Recordings.
The xx Breaking Silence with Mexico City Show This April
The xx confirm their long-awaited return with a Mexico City performance on April 4, 2026, their first show in nearly eight years.
Nigeria Streams Skyrocket for Spotify Five Years In
Spotify reveals Nigeria has generated over 1.4 billion listening hours in 2025, with streaming up 163% year-over-year since the platform's 2021 launch in the country.