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Last update: 2 hours agoSpotify & UMG AI Deal: Spotify and Universal Music Group are letting premium users create AI covers and remixes directly on the platform, with the companies pitching it as consent- and compensation-focused—while the industry keeps asking what this means for artists’ control and royalties. Ticketing Push: Spotify is also reserving concert tickets for “real fans” based on streams and shares, aiming to beat scalpers. Pop Culture Hits: Drake’s new album shoutout is reportedly driving Serafina’s lobster ravioli sales, and Shakira drops the FIFA World Cup 2026 anthem “Dai Dai” video featuring top players. Live Music & Community: LSO/LSO-style community concerts, Caribana 2026 in Barbuda, and a Cleveland Orchestra free Cain Park show highlight music’s local pull. Industry Watch: Spotify’s streaming-era album dominance data keeps rolling in, with Bad Bunny’s “Un Verano Sin Ti” topping Spotify’s all-time charts.
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