Music

Political rallies often include the use of songs to pump up crowds or highlight something about a candidate. Songs used by Donald Trump continue to cause him trouble, while Kamala Harris has turned to using Beyoncé songs. What Happened: Global superstar Beyoncé recently authorized the use of her...

Spotify Technology (NYSE:SPOT) has a new, more expensive premium plan for music lovers. What Happened: According to Bloomberg, subscribers would pay at least $5 more monthly for the plan. The new offering, set for later this year, features access to improved audio. It also offers new capabilities...

The Department of Justice filed an antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE:LYV), which sent shares down during the week. Analysts react to the news and share what's ahead for the entertainment company. The LYV Analysts: Guggenheim analyst Curry Baker has a Buy rating and $128...

Goldman Sachs analyst Eric Sheridan had a Neutral rating on Spotify Technology SA (NYSE:SPOT) with a price target of $277. Spotify reported fiscal first-quarter 2024 revenue growth of 20% year-on-year to $3.95 billion, beating the consensus of $3.85 billion. EPS...

Music streaming company Spotify Technology (NYSE:SPOT) reports first-quarter financial results before the market open Tuesday. Here are the key items to watch plus what analysts are saying. Spotify Earnings Estimates: Analysts expect Spotify to report first-quarter revenue of over $3.9 billion, and...

Taylor Swift's new album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” drops at midnight ET, Thursday night. The 14-time Grammy winner's highly anticipated album consists of 16 songs, including collaborations with Florence The Machine and Post Malone.It's Swift's first major project since releasing...

Ticketmaster parent company Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE:LYV) could soon have "Bad Blood" with the Department of Justice, thanks to a suit stemming from the record breaking concert tour of Taylor Swift. What Happened: Live Nation, one of the world’s largest entertainment companies, owns...

Dreka Gates, previously known for managing her husband Kevin Gates‘s music career and upcoming speaker at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference, has carved a new path in the cannabis industry with her venture, Love’s Harvest. Gates utilized the unexpected break from music tours...

As Spotify Technology SA (NYSE:SPOT) gears up for its first-quarter earnings release on April 23. Wall Street expects Spotify to report 81 cents in EPS and $3.95 billion in revenue. Spotify stock is up 135% over the past year, rising 64% YTD. As the company heads towards its Q1 earnings print,...

OpenAI has unveiled a voice-cloning technology that can replicate a person’s voice with just 15 seconds of audio input. What Happened: OpenAI, a company backed by Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT), has introduced a voice-cloning technology that requires only 15 seconds of audio material to imitate...

Tennessee has made history by becoming the first state in the nation to pass a law explicitly designed to protect artists from the unauthorized use of their vocal likeness by artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. What Happened: Governor Bill Lee (R-Tenn.) has signed a groundbreaking piece of...

Tencent Music Entertainment Group (NYSE: TME) shares were climbing Wednesday after the company reported upbeat fourth-quarter results. The results came amid an exciting earnings season. Here are some key analyst takeaways from the release. Goldman Sachs On Tencent Music Entertainment Analyst...

A concert film from Taylor Swift smashed box office records in 2023. The film now heads to streaming. Here's how fans can watch the highly anticipated streaming release of the Taylor Swift concert film. What Happened: Media giant The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) shared alongside its first-quarter...

Fans of The Beatles might have to set aside eight days a week to see a collection of movies about the four members of the legendary band. Here's a look at the recent news of four different Beatles movies being made to highlight the “Fab Four.” What Happened: The Beatles are no strangers...

Spotify Technology SA (NYSE: SPOT) shares climbed in early trading on Wednesday, after the company reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter results. The results came amid an exciting earnings season. Here are some key analyst takeaways from the release. Morgan Stanley On Spotify Technology...