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Ed Sheeran: Macklemore Loop Tour exit was promoter and venues’ call
Sheeran says Messina Touring Group and stadium venues made the final call to drop Macklemore from remaining U.S. Loop Tour dates after MetLife remarks.

AEG and SeatGeek urge court to reject Live Nation DOJ settlement
With Tunney Act comments closed, AEG, SeatGeek and others ask Judge Subramanian to reject Live Nation’s DOJ settlement that keeps Ticketmaster.

UMG sues DistroKid, alleging AI-generated ‘slop’ is flooding streamers
Universal Music Group sued DistroKid on Sept. 15, 2026, alleging the distributor floods streamers with AI-generated, SEO-optimized and infringing “slop.”

Ella Langley’s Dandelion returns to No. 1 on the Billboard 200
Five months after release, Ella Langley’s Dandelion reclaims No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 67,000 units — its third nonconsecutive week on top — as “Choosin’ Texas” continues its Hot 100 reign.

Quavo sets October 2 release for Pharrell-executive-produced album Qrömelife
Quavo confirmed that Qrömelife, executive produced by Pharrell Williams, arrives October 2 via Quality Control/Motown, and released the T.I.-assisted single “Backwards.”
