• Fri, January 17, 2025

by: Variety

How the U.S. Music Industry Is (or Isn't) Preparing for a TikTok Ban

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by: Bustle

Justin Baldoni Files $400M Lawsuit Against Blake Lively

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by: WESH

How to prepare for a TikTok ban, including how to save your content

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by: CNET

Severance Season 2: How to Stream the Sci-Fi Thriller Right Now

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by: AOL

The TikTok Ban Explained: What Does It Mean Right Now for Influencers and Their Followers?

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by: MSN

Keke Palmer and SZA's One of Them Days film earns $1.3M in previews

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by: MSN

Celebrities Confirmed for the Upcoming Season of MasterChef Celebrity 2025

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by: AOL

Why is Justin Baldoni suing Ryan Reynolds along with Blake Lively? The accusations against the 'Deadpool & Wolverine' star.

"It is not strange that Ryan Reynolds was named in light of Baldoni's theories in the complaint," a defamation attorney tells Yahoo Entertainment.

by: MSN

Here's what South Africans said about Rick Ross in Cape Town

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by: MSN

Watch: Makers Of Asif Ali's Rekhachithram Release Deleted Scene Online!

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by: MSN

'Fire Her Now' - Joy Taylor Ripped For Comment On Fox Sports Show

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

Stunning Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Divorce Rumors Surface in Vanity Fair

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by: MSN

Explainer-What will happen to TikTok in US as Supreme Court upholds ban?

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by: MSN

Kesha Says TikTok Is 'Temporary' But Her 2009 Hit 'TiK ToK' Is 'Forever'

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by: MSN

Justin Baldoni sues Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds for $400M: What he's alleging

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by: MSN

"September 5", "The Traitors" season 3, and "Deal or No Deal Island" top this week's Must List

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by: MSN

Katie Holmes hugs her costar as she nears the end of 'Our Town' on Broadway

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

Joe Jonas Is Unrecognizable in Drag and Fans Have 'So Many Questions'

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by: MSN

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  • Sat, January 18, 2025

by: BBC

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by: BBC

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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How the U.S. Music Industry Is (or Isn't) Preparing for a TikTok Ban

The music industry, on par with millions of American TikTok users, is hesitant to accept the imposed Jan. 19 ban of the video sharing app.
The article from Variety discusses the potential impact of a TikTok ban on the U.S. music industry. It highlights the uncertainty and varied responses from industry stakeholders. Some music executives and artists are preparing for alternative platforms like Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts, while others are skeptical about the ban's likelihood due to ongoing legal challenges and the platform's significant user base. The piece notes that TikTok has been a crucial tool for music discovery and promotion, especially for new artists, with its algorithm driving viral hits. However, there's a lack of a unified strategy; some labels are diversifying their promotional efforts, while others are adopting a wait-and-see approach. The article also mentions the potential economic impact, with TikTok contributing significantly to music revenue through licensing deals. Despite the looming threat, there's a consensus that the music industry's adaptability could mitigate some of the negative effects, though the loss of TikTok's unique discovery mechanism would be felt.

Read the Full Variety Article at:
https://variety.com/2025/music/news/how-us-music-industry-is-or-isnt-preparing-tiktok-ban-1236277543/

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