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Artist Funding: New York City is doubling its maximum grants for artists and small nonprofits to $10,000, the first increase in nearly 20 years. Live Music: U2 marked its 50th anniversary with two free gigs in Dublin. BTS drew about 151,500 fans to three Lima shows, with Peru projecting $19 million in tourism benefits. Concert Safety: Ella Langley defended canceling her Tulsa show after a reported bomb threat, saying fan and crew safety came first; police found no initial indication of a threat. Charts & Releases: LE SSERAFIM’s “Made My Night” topped Japan’s Oricon daily singles chart, while Cardi B’s new track “Don’t Chart” joins the upcoming Grand Theft Auto VI album. Afrobeats: Victor AD apologized to Tiwa Savage over an unreleased “Wetin We Gain” remix she contributed to, and Ghanaian singer Sista Afia is seeking a Stonebwoy feature on “BOSSIT.”

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Oct. 9, 2026

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Riley Green On The Importance Of Supporting His Openers On Tour: “I Know What It Was Like For Me”

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Owned By	Shawn Blake through Momentum Media LLC
Year Founded	2015
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Publication Location	United States, Illinois, Chicago
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Powderfinger reveal massive 18-date Australian tour

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Year Founded	1932
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Publication Location	Australia, Sydney
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Powderfinger reveals massive 18-date Australian tour

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Year Founded	1932
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Publication Location	Australia, Sydney
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DistroKid Confirms UMG-Related Takedowns as Artists Dispute Removals

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Owned By	Richard White through RealWise Holdings & Vinyl Group & Vinyl Media
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Domain Registration Year	1997
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Publication Location	Australia, Surry Hills
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Protoje and Chronixx’s ‘Who Knows’ Goes Platinum in New Zealand, a Decade After Release

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Year Founded	2019
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Publication Location	Jamaica, Kingston
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These 3 Rock Artists Went Country for One Album (And It Worked)

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Year Founded	1984
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Publication Location	United States, Tennessee, Nashville
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Ella Langley Addresses Bomb Threat That Led to Show Cancellation: ‘A Concert’s Not Worth a Human Life’

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Year Founded	1894
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Domain Registration Year	1996
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41 Years Ago Today, We Lost the Singer and Actor Who Fronted the King of Western Swing’s Band Before Launching a Legendary Solo Career

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Year Founded	1984
Website	americansongwriter.com
Domain Registration Year	1999
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Publication Location	United States, Tennessee, Nashville
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