Ricky Gervais Sets 2027 North American Dates for ‘Legend’ Stand-Up Tour

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Ricky Gervais has announced three North American dates for his stand-up tour “Legend,” produced by Live Nation. The comedian will play Radio City Music Hall in New York on April 9, 2027, United Center in Chicago on April 12, 2027, and Scotiabank Arena in Toronto on August 14, 2027. Tickets go on general sale Friday, November 13 at 10 a.m. local time via Ticketmaster, with presales beginning November 11 through Dutch Barn and Citi Entertainment.

The North American shows follow a UK run that the announcement describes as sold out, with the tour set to continue internationally through the end of 2027. Netflix has acquired rights to the show, which will be filmed at the tour’s conclusion as Gervais’ fifth stand-up special for the streamer.

Gervais’ previous specials, “Humanity,” “Supernature,” “Armageddon” and “Mortality,” are described in the announcement as box-office record-breakers that topped Netflix’s charts, with “Armageddon” and “Mortality” each winning a Golden Globe for stand-up comedy on television.

Based on a press release provided to Music Industry Weekly by Genesis Salazar, LiveNation.com.

VOLTA to Livestream Vans Warped Tour’s Orlando Dates With Multiview Platform

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Interactive streaming platform VOLTA will serve as the official livestream partner for the Orlando stop of Vans Warped Tour, taking place November 14-15 at Camping World Stadium Campus. The two-day festival, produced with Insomniac, features more than 100 artists across rock, pop punk, alternative, emo, hip-hop and ska.

The livestream will let viewers switch in real time between a director’s cut and multiple camera angles covering main stage sets, backstage interviews and the festival’s skate vert ramp, according to the announcement. MTV and KROQ personality Kevan Kenney will host the interview segments. VOLTA says the broadcast will be powered by its proprietary multiview technology along with delivery partners including AWS, Ateme and TAG Video Systems.

VOLTA says its previous broadcasts, which have included artists such as Dave Matthews Band, Wu-Tang Clan and Cypress Hill, have drawn viewers from all 50 states and more than 85 countries, with average watch times exceeding two hours. Fans can access the Warped Tour livestream at no cost through VOLTA’s website.

Based on a press release provided to Music Industry Weekly by Kerri-Ann Seredinsky, bigpicturemediaonline.com.

P!nk to Launch 2027 Sphere Residency in Las Vegas

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P!nk will open a residency at Sphere in Las Vegas in 2027, with dates running from September 29 through October 30, promoted by Live Nation. According to the announcement, she is the first solo female pop artist to headline the venue.

Artist presale registration opens November 18, with general onsale beginning November 20 at pinkspage.com. Vibee, described as the official concert and hotel experience partner for the shows, will offer package deals including stays at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, with a presale starting November 11 ahead of the public onsale.

As part of the rollout, Fremont Street Experience’s SlotZilla zipline will be rebranded P!NKZILLA for a limited run from November 11 to 19, featuring a themed takeover of its canopy display. The residency announcement also notes P!nk’s recent first-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nomination and cites figures from her prior tours, including the label’s claim that her 2023-2024 outings sold more than 4 million tickets and rank as the second-highest-grossing tour ever by a female artist.

Based on a press release provided to Music Industry Weekly by Avery Robinson, LiveNation.com.

Fall Out Boy Announces 2027 Stadium World Tour, Releases New Single “Aces”

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Fall Out Boy has announced a 36-date global headline run called the Twilight of the Punks Tour, set to launch May 17 at Prague’s O2 Arena and run through European and UK arenas before moving into North American stadiums in July. The band, promoted by Live Nation, describes it as the largest tour of its career, spanning 11 countries and wrapping August 26 at Portland’s Providence Park.

The European and UK leg, running through mid-June, includes stops in Budapest, Milan, Madrid, Brussels, Glasgow, Dublin and Manchester, with A Day To Remember and Neck Deep as support. The North American leg kicks off July 13 in Arlington, Texas, and includes stadium dates at Fenway Park, Citi Field, Dodger Stadium and a hometown show at Chicago’s Soldier Field, with The Offspring, Good Charlotte and The Story So Far joining on most dates.

Alongside the tour announcement, Fall Out Boy released a new single, “Aces,” its first original song in more than three years, produced by longtime collaborator Neil Avron with an accompanying music video directed by Brendan Walter. The release and tour mark the band’s 25th anniversary. General ticket sales begin November 12, following presales starting November 11.

Based on a press release provided to Music Industry Weekly by Avery Robinson, LiveNation.com.

JISOO Debuts Self-Portrait Micro-Film Series

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JISOO has launched a new visual project built around short self-portrait films, with Billboard premiering the first installment exclusively. The opening entry, titled “the restaurant,” centers on the BLACKPINK member in a composed, still pose set against a deliberately blurred, busy backdrop.

The format marks a departure from typical promotional visuals, leaning into a slower, more intimate style rather than high-energy music video aesthetics. Further details on the project’s rollout and future chapters were not disclosed.

Read the full story at Billboard.

Warner Music France Takes Full Ownership of Délicieuse Musique

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Warner Music France has acquired full control of Délicieuse Musique, a Bordeaux-based independent label group whose roster spans more than 1,200 artists. The deal brings Warner deeper into the French independent scene, adding a multi-label operation to its portfolio.

Délicieuse’s holdings include Délicieuse Records, Nice Guys, Noire & Blanche, Egoplanet, Crosswalk and Hip Dozer, covering a range of genres and artist types. The acquisition gives Warner Music France expanded reach across these imprints and their combined catalogue and talent base.

Read the full story at Music Business Worldwide.

Billboard Overhauls Free-vs-Paid Streaming Formula as YouTube Returns Data to Charts

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Billboard has revised how it weighs free versus paid streams in its chart calculations, a methodology shift announced Monday (November 9). The change arrives alongside news that YouTube is resuming its data submissions to Billboard, having previously withheld figures used in chart compilation.

The dual announcements signal a recalibration of how on-demand audio and video consumption factor into the charts, with YouTube’s renewed participation expected to affect rankings across Billboard’s platforms. Details on the specific weighting adjustments and their impact on current and future chart positions were not fully outlined.

Read the full story at Music Business Worldwide.

Dua Lipa ‘Levitating’ Remix Lawsuit Dismissed After Three Years

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A copyright lawsuit filed against Dua Lipa over a remix of her hit single “Levitating” has been dismissed, more than three years after talkbox artist Bosko Kante brought the claim.

Under the terms of the dismissal, Kante and the defendants will each cover their own legal costs and fees, closing out the long-running dispute without a damages award or admission of liability.

Read the full story at Music Business Worldwide.

Judge Dismisses Copyright Suit Over Flo Milli’s ‘Never Lose Me’

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A federal judge has tossed out a copyright infringement lawsuit targeting Flo Milli’s track “Never Lose Me,” finding that the producer never actually signed the exclusive beat license at the center of the dispute.

Plaintiff Shamar Deal had argued he held a 10-year exclusive license to the underlying beat, which he purchased for $200 on the online beat marketplace Traktrain back in 2019. The ruling undercuts his claim to exclusivity, with the court determining no valid agreement existed between Deal and the producer.

The case highlights ongoing legal murkiness around beat-licensing marketplaces, where informal online transactions can leave rights and obligations poorly documented, creating risk for both producers and artists who use purchased beats in commercial releases.

Read the full story at Music Business Worldwide.

SiriusXM CEO Jennifer Witz to Step Down; Tubi’s Anjali Sud Named Successor

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SiriusXM CEO Jennifer Witz is stepping down after nearly 25 years with the company. Anjali Sud, currently CEO of streaming service Tubi, has been named to succeed her, taking over the role in 2027.

Witz will stay on at SiriusXM in an advisory capacity through the end of 2027, allowing for an extended transition period before Sud formally assumes the top job.

Read the full story at Music Business Worldwide.