Music Biz Headlines: Bruno Mars Mania Grips Vancouver, Live Nation Relocates Obstructed Backstreet Boys Ticketholders

In the headlines this week, Bruno Mars takes Vancouver by storm while Toronto prepares for Backstreet Boys mania in the new year.

Meanwhile, an update on Drake's "Janice STFU" lawsuit, more exec shakeups at Universal Music Group and dispatches from Billboard Latin Music Week.

Read these stories and more in this week's collection of music news headlines.

Canadian Music Biz Headlines

Bruno Mars Made Vancouver his Home "For The Next Little While" With Five BC Place Shows

Pop superstar Bruno Mars declared Vancouver his "home for the next little while" on the first night of a record-breaking five sold-out shows at BC Place for his Romantic Tour. Mars mania swept the city. — Hunter Soo, Georgia Straight

Bruno Mars Records Special Vancouver SkyTrain Announcements Amid Record-Breaking Concert Run

The music superstar brought his Romantic Tour to BC Place for a record-setting five nights, the most for a single tour in the stadium's history, and recorded a special message for Vancouverites on their way tot he concerts. — Stefano Rebuli, Billboard Canada

Justin Bieber Was Considered for 2027 Super Bowl Halftime Show, According to New Reports

According to reports from Puck News and TMZ, Jay-Z and Roc Nation considered both Bieber and Miley Cyrus for the viral performance slot, before reportedly settling on Jay-Z himself. — Stefano Rebuli, Billboard Canada

Live Nation to Relocate Obstructed Ticket Holders Attending Backstreet Boys Concerts in Toronto

After fans of the boy band flagged that their tickets were unknowingly partial-view seats, Live Nation tells Billboard Canada they will address the situation. — Heather Taylor-Singh, Billboard Canada

Legendary Club The Guvernment Returns for One Night in Toronto to Celebrate 30th Anniversary

Over a decade after its closure, the beloved nightclub and concert venue will return on Nov. 28 at Rebel. — Heather Taylor-Singh, Billboard Canada

Elbows Down: We No Longer Own Joni Mitchell, and Maybe We Never Did: Opinion

In the lyrics of her 1971 song A Case of You, Joni Mitchell drew a map of Canada. Now one might wonder where Mitchell puts herself on the map of Canada. On Tuesday, the legendary singer-songwriter became a U.S. citizen after decades of living and paying taxes in the country. — Brad Wheeler, Globe and Mail

How Canadian Producer Mike Wise Landed Credits on Olivia Rodrigo and Chappell Roan’s ‘Expectations’ Remix

The Canadian producer and songwriter co-produced the original and reworked versions of Rodrigo’s You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love track with acclaimed, Grammy-winning producer Dan Nigro. — Heather Taylor-Singh, Billboard Canada

Sidhu Moose Wala's Remaining 'Signed to God' Hologram Tour Dates Postponed

The late Punjabi star's concert in Calgary concert and the remaining dates in the U.S. were postponed after two sold-out shows in Toronto and Vancouver. — Stefano Rebuli, Billboard Canada

Calgary Opera Replaces Performer who Unfurled Palestinian Flag During ‘Tosca’ Bow

The Calgary Opera has replaced a performer who unfurled a Palestinian flag during the curtain call of the political opera “Tosca.'' Actor playing escaped political prisoner says he has 'no regrets,' — Alex Nino Gheciu, The Canadian Press

Ontario Folk Music Awards 2026 a Triumph For Logan Staats: Full Winners List

The Mohawk artist took home two trophies from the event that kicked off the Folk Canada Conference in Hamilton last night. Coco Love Alcorn received the Estelle Klein community builder award and elicited an uplifting singalong from the audience. — Kerry Doole, Billboard Canada

K.d. lang on Fame, Buddhism and Finding Peace Away From the Spotlight

Over the last several years, k.d. lang has used different words to describe this phase of her career. — Nicole Thompson, The Canadian Press

Tal Bachman Interview: Bachman Turner Overdrive's First Australian Tour

After 27 years since his last conversation with Noise11, Tal is preparing to return to Australia alongside his father, Randy Bachman, as BTO brings its classic rock catalogue to Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth. — Paul Cashmere , Noise11

Quebec Music Groups Sign Open Letter Demanding Investment in ‘Offline Discoverability’ for Homegrown Acts

Over 30 groups — including SOCAN, SPACQ-AE, GAMIQ and Quebec Music Council — have signed the letter “to increase opportunities for people to encounter our music” outside of streaming platforms. — Stefano Rebuli, Billboard Canada

International Music Biz Headlines

Amy Winehouse’s ‘Back to Black’ at 20, an Oral History: ‘It Was Just Like Magic’

Collaborators behind the landmark album reflect on the singer-songwriter's sophomore LP and her brilliance as an artist (and as a pool player). — Sophie Williams, Billboard

Billboard Latin Music Awards 2026: All the Performers & Presenters, How to Watch & More

Wisin and Ivy Queen join the gala set for Oct. 22 in Miami. — Jessica Roiz, Billboard

From Ricky Martin to Milo J: Tommy Mottola & Alex Gallardo Explain How Latin Music Went From ‘Underdog’ to Global Powerhouse

The chairman of Mottola Media Group and president of Sony Music U.S. Latin took center stage at Latin Music Week 2026 on Oct. 19. — Isabela Raygoza, Billboard Latin

Spotify Shares Update on ‘AI Spam,’ Says 50M Songs Have Been Removed From Recommendations

The company said more than 75 million tracks have also been removed from the service altogether. — Ariel King, Billboard

Interscope Geffen A&M Promotes Three Amid UMG Restructure

Michelle An, Laura Carter and Ramon Alvarez-Smikle have all taken on new and expanded roles at IGA. — Chris Eggertsen, Billboard

Drake Sued Over 'Janice STFU': Songwriter Claims Chorus Is 'Literally Identical' to His Demo

Aviel Calev Hirschfield alleges the rapper's reps "shamelessly refuse to acknowledge" his contributions. Drake's team calls the lawsuit "entirely fabricated." — Rachel Scharf, Billboard

Billy Joel Shares Health Update as He Prepares to Auction Off His Beloved Motorcycle Collection: ‘I’m Not Allowed to Drive’

"The neurologist told me, every time you do a show, it's like you're getting a concussion," Joel shared in a new interview. — Hannah Dailey, Billboard

‘Glee’ Reboot a Go at Disney+ and Hulu

The series order comes weeks after Ryan Murphy finished a script alongside Ian Brennan and Brad Falchuk. — Loree Seitz, The Wrap

Cyndi Lauper on Fun, Fashion and Freedom of Expression: ‘We Have Braces on our Brains’

As she auctions off her treasures, the synth-pop savant opens up about her eccentric style and why she doesn’t believe in cancel culture. — Owen Myers, The Guardian

Mariah Carey Prevails in Brother’s $20 Million Memoir Lawsuit

“[Mariah] believes the importance of the court’s decision goes well beyond her own interests,” the singer’s lawyer, John Rosenberg, says. — Alyssa Ray, The Wrap