Jelly Roll used a guest-hosting appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” to poke fun at President Trump, referencing his own weight in a jab at the president’s physical fitness comments.
The country and rock crossover star has increasingly stepped into television and media spots outside of music, adding late-night hosting to his growing public profile.
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Warner Chappell Music has promoted Gabz Landman to Executive Vice President, A&R. Landman remains based at the publisher’s Los Angeles headquarters.
Landman will continue reporting to Ryan Press, President of North America at Warner Chappell Music.
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Footwear retailer DSW has reached a settlement in principle with Sony Music over its use of the label’s music in social media advertising, according to a court filing. The agreement has not yet been formally executed, and financial terms were not disclosed.
The case adds to a growing list of disputes between major labels and brands over unlicensed use of copyrighted recordings in marketing campaigns on platforms such as Instagram and TikTok. With formal terms still pending, further details of the resolution are expected once the settlement is finalized.
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Ticketmaster has voided a batch of tickets to Olivia Rodrigo shows after determining they were obtained in violation of the sale terms, part of an effort to curb scalping tied to her tour. The tickets in question were originally distributed through a request window that closed on August 21 at 11:59pm ET.
The cancellation reflects a broader push by artists and ticketing platforms to limit resale markups and ensure tickets reach fans rather than brokers. Rodrigo’s team appears to be taking an active role in enforcing purchase rules for the run of dates.
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Sony Music has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against Kroger, parent company of grocery chain Ralphs, alleging the retailer used its recordings without authorization in social media advertising. The complaint cites 392 alleged unauthorized uses of Sony-owned tracks.
Court filings reference Kroger’s disclosed advertising spend of approximately $1.18 billion in 2025, a figure Sony’s legal team is likely to point to in arguing for damages. The case adds to a growing list of disputes between major labels and non-music companies over unlicensed use of recordings in marketing content.
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Round Hill Music has laid out its litigation strategy against Suno and Anthropic, with the publisher indicating it intends to pursue both AI companies through trial rather than settle. Court filings reference model weights, data extraction tools and a $75 million figure central to the disputes.
Round Hill estimates statutory damages could approach or exceed $1 billion in each case, underscoring the financial stakes as music rights holders continue to challenge AI firms over the use of copyrighted works in training data.
The cases add to a growing body of litigation testing how copyright law applies to generative AI music and text tools, with outcomes likely to shape licensing negotiations across the industry.
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Zara Larsson and PinkPantheress performed their collaboration “Stateside” together live for the first time at the All Points East festival in London.
Larsson addressed the crowd during the performance, calling the moment a historic one for the two artists.
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The Wallflowers have booked their first-ever tour of Australia, marking a new market expansion for the veteran rock act.
The run will center on a complete performance of “Bringing Down the Horse,” the band’s 1996 breakthrough album, timed to its 30th anniversary.
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Australian live music promoter Fuzzy is rolling out a new brand identity as it approaches its 30th year in business. The company was founded in 1996 and has grown into one of Australia’s established promotion outfits over three decades.
Fuzzy CEO Adelle Robinson said the milestone reflects how dramatically the live music industry has evolved since the company’s founding. Further details on the rebrand’s scope and rollout were not specified.
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Hilltop Hoods will headline the Castaway Festival, playing dates across three Australian cities between November and March. The Adelaide hip-hop trio tops a bill that also includes Violent Soho and Amy Shark.
The multi-city run adds to a busy touring circuit for Australian festivals in the coming months, with organizers betting on a mixed genre lineup to draw crowds across the country.
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