your daily drop May 6th
🎶 Music Industry & Artist News
Rihanna Announces Second Pregnancy at Met Gala
Rihanna stole the show at the 2025 Met Gala not just with her Maison Margiela ensemble, but by subtly revealing her pregnancy. The singer and entrepreneur is expecting her second child with A$AP Rocky.
👉 Coverage via Vogue
Olivia Rodrigo to Headline Summer Series at Red Rocks
Olivia Rodrigo has announced a surprise summer headlining series at iconic U.S. venues including Red Rocks and The Gorge, with openers ranging from indie to Latin crossover acts.
👉 Report via Pitchfork
Spotify Rolls Out Fan-Funded Release Feature for Indie Artists
Spotify has begun testing a new tool that lets fans contribute directly to unreleased music projects, allowing artists to crowdfund future singles and EPs within the app.
👉 More via TechCrunch
🧪 Music Tech & Innovation
BandLab Integrates AI-Powered Vocal Tuner into Mobile Studio
BandLab’s newest update adds a pitch correction and AI vocal harmonizer tool to its free mobile DAW — giving bedroom producers more power on the go.
👉 Full release on MusicTech
SoundCloud Tests AI Remix Recommendations for Uploads
SoundCloud is piloting an AI-powered “remix engine” that suggests genre-matched collaborators and remix directions for new uploads — potentially shaping a new era of fan-participatory music.
👉 Details via SoundCloud Blog
📺 Streaming & Entertainment (Music-Focused)
Coachella 2025 Performances Headed to Disney+
Select Coachella 2025 sets, including Charli XCX, Maren Morris, and Blink-182, will be available to stream exclusively on Disney+ starting next week.
👉 Read via Billboard
Apple Music Expands 'Concert Film' Series
Apple Music has added four new entries to its Concert Film collection, including exclusive footage from Burna Boy, Haim, and Florence + The Machine.
👉 Announcement via Apple Newsroom
Twitch Launches New Licensing Tier for Musicians
Twitch is piloting a tiered licensing model for DJs and music streamers to perform live sets without takedowns, thanks to new deals with indie rightsholders.
👉 More via Music Business Worldwide
🏛️ U.S. Politics
Trump Administration Expands Cultural Program Cuts to State-Level Grants
Following controversial moves at federal institutions, the administration is now proposing restrictions on state-level arts education grants — sparking pushback from local communities and museum boards.
👉 Analysis via The Observer
👗 Met Gala Highlights
“Sleeping Beauties” Theme Honors Restored Couture and Rebellious Icons
This year’s Met Gala paid tribute to archival fashion and subversive glamour. Rihanna’s pregnancy reveal turned heads, while stars like Zendaya, Ayo Edebiri, and Bad Bunny embraced fantasy couture with AI-inspired twists.
👉 Best-dressed roundup via Vanity Fair
Charli XCX and Troye Sivan Perform Intimate Afterparty Sets
Charli XCX and Troye Sivan surprised VIP guests with stripped-back sets at the afterparty, blending fashion with live performance in a tribute to NYC’s underground club culture.
👉 Photos via Rolling Stone