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This episode dives into the demolition woes of the Brooklyn Mirage and the legal troubles facing Tim Leiweke. The conversation shifts to Ticketmaster’s tech upgrades under Saumil Mehta and explores Live Nation's new strategy to cater to affluent superfans through exclusive tourism packages. There’s also a deep dive into a lawsuit involving Taylor Swift tickets and StubHub. Lastly, they analyze which artists are dominating sellouts across major cities.

This episode dives into MTV's significant channel closures in the UK and Ireland as cost cuts impact the network. It honors the legacy of D'Angelo, reflecting on his influence during MTV's peak. The show also tackles potential threats to TikTok due to U.S.-China trade tensions. A fascinating study reveals how political negativity propels TikTok engagement. Listeners are then treated to the viral rise of Lamine Yamal, along with a quirky TikTok trend revolving around a K.A. Eilish sound that has captured attention across the platform.

Behold the thirsty Robot Hypebeasts made manifest!   https://lnk.to/UnlimitedSupply Names in Today's Pod:   Glenn Peoples Keith Caulfield Taylor Swift Neil Young Yael Penn David Penn Max Martin Lucian Grainge Sora 2 Paul SInclair Mondo Wincon   LINKS:   Taylorsumption https://www.billboard.com/lists/taylor-swift-life-of-a-showgirl-number-one-tiobillboard-200/ https://www.billboard.com/pro/taylor-swift-fan-content-life-of-a-showgirl-break-records/ Respect Neil https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2025/10/10/neil-young-pulls-music-amazon/ A setback for the Publshers https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/piracy-claims-cant-be-added-to-music-publishers-copyright-case-against-anthropic-says-judge/ Thirsty robot hypebeasts made manifest https://sora.chatgpt.com/p/s_68eb0205a8dc81918a8e77d679835774 Mondo https://www.mondo.nyc/ Max Martin is the Viking Marauder of Pop https://www.hitsongsdeconstructed.com/the-max-martin-evolution-landing-page/?max_martin_evolution=lm Wincom https://winformusic.org/wincon-to-celebrate-a-decade-of-leadership-in-the-global-independent-music-sector-in-2025/   RoyFi Https://www.royfi.com Hangout.FM Hangout.fm Copyright © 2025 Nodisc

And when I say Friday, I mean Saturday...   Names in the pod today: Nir Seroussi Leila Cobo Elizabeth Dilts Marshal Paul Resnikov Ashley King Murray Stassen Sir Paul Sir Elton Jeremy Holley Spotify PRS Goldman Sachs iHeart Too Lost Rebellion Records   #musicindustry #musictech #Podcast   LINKS: Courtsplaining a beef https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/drake-lawsuit-against-umg-over-kendrick-lamars-not-like-us-dismissed-by-us-court/ Latin Power Players Https://www.billboard.com/p/billboard-latin-power-players-2025-list-executives/ Bad Bunny Explained: Spanish https://www.billboard.com/music/latin/bad-bunny-super-bowl-halftime-show-why-people-angry-1236084209/ Bad Bunny Explained: Moneyese https://www.billboard.com/pro/bad-bunny-super-bowl-halftime-catalog-gain-revenue-estimate/ Knights to the rescue https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2025/10/09/prs-for-music-admin-criticism/ Managed decline at iHeart again https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2025/10/07/broad-layoffs-hit-iheartmedia-2025/ Goldman backs off spotify https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2025/10/08/spotify-stock-october-2025/ Too Lost Backs Rebellion https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2025/10/09/too-lost-invests-in-rebellion-records/ Congrats Jeremy Holley https://www.billboard.com/pro/by-design-faith-based-music-company-launch-nashville/   Song Of the Week: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1lagnkDIqhhoeTPzfdbDRh?si=8bf12038fd874316     Music Services Https://Musicservices.com Hangout.FM Hangout.fm   Copyright © 2025 Nodisc LLC

We ran into some technical issues today. No worries, still lots to cover, though Finance Friday may drop Saturday this week.

Howie Singer delves into the contentious Opt-in Pivot of OpenAI's Sora 2, arguing it disrupts copyright norms. The recent Supreme Court ruling against Live Nation’s arbitration tactics also tops the discussion, revealing challenges in ticketing practices. Fans of the Kingston Trio will be intrigued by their legal battles over mishaps at the Greek Theater. Plus, the cancellation of the Cabo Yacht Rock festival adds a layer of drama to live events, highlighting the unpredictable nature of the music industry.

OpenAI's Sora 2 is making waves with its shift to an unclear opt-in model, raising industry eyebrows. TikTok enhances creator payouts, while Threads tests disappearing posts, challenging Snapchat's model. YouTube introduces AI features to help creators with promotional materials. Zach Bryan sparks controversy with a viral song critiquing ICE, drawing MAGA backlash. Meanwhile, Princess Superstar shows that older artists are thriving in the viral scene, proving that age is just a number in today’s music landscape!

How King Missile foretold AI Training data issues   Names In Today's Pod: Virginie Berger Sora 2 Glenn Peoples Steve Knopper Alex Norstrom Gustav Soderstrom Rebecca Bellan King Missile Murray Stassentem Min Adam Frelon Sutem Min #musicindustry #musictech #Podcast   LINKS Spotify New Leadership and stock dip https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/alex-norstrom-has-a-long-to-do-list-as-spotifys-new-co-ceo-heres-whats-on-it/ https://www.billboard.com/pro/spotify-lost-billions-value-daniel-ek-ceo-succession-news/ Good Luck, Claimy! https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/ai-music-tech-startup-claimy-raises-1-8m-to-tackle-missing-royalty-payments/ Virginie on Sora 2 https://www.linkedin.com/posts/virginieberger_openai-sora-generativeai-activity-7380313906616987648-U_8v? Detachable Penis https://youtu.be/byDiILrNbM4?si=Ia67Aryd_afruc5L AI regulation is not bad https://techcrunch.com/2025/10/05/californias-new-ai-safety-law-shows-regulation-and-innovation-dont-have-to-clash/ Sutem Min is music for Pandorans https://open.spotify.com/artist/13AIHFM0Zx4Z9bK4pS4yy2?si=2KkjdreFR5Crm0XjWxT6ug   Music Services Https://Musicservices.com Hangout.FM Hangout.fm   Copyright © 2025 Nodisc LLC

Where is Taylor's Mind?   https://lnk.to/UnlimitedSupply Names in Today's Pod: Murray Stassen Annie Shapiro Chritopher Gonda Jason Lipshutz Keith Caulfield Ashley King Taylor Swift Michael Majster The Pixies Diddy Real Madrid JDog AIM Martin Mills Charles Caldas   LINKS: TayTay blocks out the sun https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2025/10/05/taylor-showgirl-weekend-totals/ https://www.billboard.com/lists/taylor-swift-the-life-of-a-showgirl-songs-ranked/ https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/taylor-swift-life-of-a-showgirl-first-day-sales-debut-week-1236082178/ 100 Voices Vs UMG-Downtown... https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2025/10/03/universal-music-downtown-100-voices/ ...and one for it https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/top-european-music-lawyer-dismisses-umg-downtown-data-concerns-as-fantasy-or-paranoia/ Annie Shapiro says "Be Nice" https://youtu.be/Rl5Wv9Y3cAM?si=lhhwcrtfSVQDLBAx   Pick of the week: JDog does good work. https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/taylor-swift-life-of-a-showgirl-first-day-sales-debut-week-1236082178/     RoyFi Https://www.royfi.com Hangout.FM Hangout.fm Copyright © 2025 Nodisc LLC

New rev streams on the march!   Names in the pod today: Fortnite Netflix Spotify Charlie Hellman David Kaefer Stuart Dredge Audioshake Abba Ashley King Pleasrdao Jason M. Bradford Andrew Vail Wu Tang Howie Singer Devo #musicindustry #musictech #Podcast   LINKS: FortniteXDemon Hunters https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/netflixs-kpop-demon-hunters-joins-fortnite-with-month-long-gaming-event/ More Spotify Changes https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2025/10/01/spotify-exec-david-kaefer-out/ AI deals are nigh and I'm here for it. https://musically.com/2025/10/02/report-umg-and-wmg-could-sign-landmark-ai-deals-within-weeks/ Wu Tang Innovates again https://www.jenner.com/en/news-insights/publications/client-alert-once-upon-a-time-in-trade-secret-law-federal-judge-expands-trade-secret-protection-to-wu-tang-clan-album-opening-new-strategies-for-exclusive-assets Abba Voyage generates 1.13 Rods https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/abba-voyage-generated-113m-in-2024-as-demand-for-virtual-concert-series-stayed-strong-in-third-year/ Audioshake's series A https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2025/10/01/audioshake-series-a/   Song Of the Week: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1lagnkDIqhhoeTPzfdbDRh?si=41e03f8e6a094863   Music Services Https://Musicservices.com Hangout.FM Hangout.fm   Copyright © 2025 Nodisc LLC