A jury determined that Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated as an illegal monopoly. Singer d4vd was taken into custody in connection with the death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose remains were discovered in a vehicle registered to the artist.
New Releases
New albums and EPs were released this week from ZAYN, Anitta, John Summit, ROSALÍA, Sexyy Red, Honey Dijon, Lewis Capaldi, M.I.A., Jessie Ware, SOFIA ISELLA, Yaya Bey, and Owen Riegling.
Notable singles included releases from Olivia Rodrigo, sombr, Lana Del Rey, Hayden Everett, Young Miko, Céline Dion, The Band CAMINO, Jessie Ware, WizTheMc, Wafia, Tiga, and Labrinth.
Olivia Rodrigo released ‘drop dead,’ the first single from her forthcoming album you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love, with Dan Nigro, Paul Cartwright and Amy Allen credited as co-writers.
Tyla and Zara Larsson collaborated on ‘SHE DID IT AGAIN,’ a tribute to Britney Spears.
John Summit released his album CTRL ESCAPE on Tax Day, referencing his previous career as an accountant; ‘SHADES OF BLUE’ featuring Devault & Julia Church was included on a playlist.
Maria Zardoya, of The Marías, continued work on her solo project Not for Radio with the mini EP Bloom, featuring the track ‘Ache.’
Céline Dion released the single ‘Dansons’ while continuing to address her health condition, stiff-person syndrome.
Labrinth released ‘SHUT YOUR DAMN 95.7892’ following a public dispute with the television program Euphoria.
Indie-folk artist Hayden Everett released his self-released album So The Sun Can Pour.
Montreal DJ and songwriter Tiga released the album HOTLIFE, with ‘NEED YOU TONIGHT’ featured on a music playlist.
Upcoming Releases and Announcements
New projects are expected next week from Noah Kahan, Kehlani, KNEECAP, Demi Lovato, Foo Fighters, Meghan Trainor, Jason Aldean, Michael Bublé, Ringo Starr, Angélique Kidjo, Gia Margaret, Angelo De Augustine, Oliver Tree, Hrishikesh Hirway, Six Feet Under, Terror, ZHU, YARN, White Denim, Atreyu, Las Cruxes, and The Amity Affliction.
Charli xcx, Madonna, PJ Morton, Cody Johnson, The Field, LE SSERAFIM, Maggie Rose, Ekko Astral, Jaco Jaco, Jeff Bates, and Camylio all announced new album plans this week.
Bending Spoons acquired Eventbrite and subsequently reduced staff. The Latin music industry generated over $1 billion in U.S. recorded music revenue in 2025. Iron Maiden, Phil Collins, Sade, and others were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Nominations for the AMAs were announced, with Taylor Swift receiving eight nominations, followed by Morgan Wallen, Olivia Dean, Sabrina Carpenter and sombr with seven each. Ticketmaster will now be accessible through ChatGPT.
