Music News Today — September 20, 2026
Ready, SETT, Go: SETT Execs Drill Down on the Spanish Sovereign Venture Capital Fund That Will Drive Industry Conversation at San Sebastián and more — today's music signal.
The entertainment industry is abuzz with a mix of business deals, show cancellations, and public feuds. In a move that's set to make waves in the music and investment spheres, executives from SETT are gearing up to discuss a Spanish sovereign venture capital fund at San Sebastián, highlighting the growing interest in strategic investments within the industry. Meanwhile, in the world of streaming and television, Prime Video has canceled 'Ride or Die' after just one season, showing how quickly shows can rise and fall in the competitive world of online entertainment.
In the music world, support and controversy have taken center stage. Singer Aaron Rowe has come to the defense of Ed Sheeran after he was dropped from a tour, attributing the mishap to "human error." This comes on the heels of Melissa Barrera speaking out about her own firing from the 'Scream' franchise, noting the stark contrast in support she received compared to Ed Sheeran. On a different note, fans of Carrot Top will have to wait a bit longer to see him perform live in Las Vegas, as he has canceled his shows due to hospitalization. For those looking forward to some action-packed entertainment, a boxing title fight between Isaac Cruz and Nestor Bravo is set to livestream today, offering a thrilling distraction from the drama in the music and TV industries.
Today's signal:
• Ready, SETT, Go: SETT Execs Drill Down on the Spanish Sovereign Venture Capital Fund That Will Drive Industry Conversation at San Sebastián (variety.com)
• ‘Ride or Die’ Canceled by Prime Video After One Season (variety.com)
• Isaac Cruz vs Nestor Bravo PBC Livestream: How to Watch the Boxing Title Fight Online (rollingstone.com)
• Melissa Barrera Says Support for Macklemore After He Was Dropped from Ed Sheeran’s Tour Is ‘Beautiful’ and ‘I Didn’t Get That’ After Being Fired From ‘Scream’ (variety.com)
• Carrot Top Cancels Las Vegas Shows Amid Hospitalization (rollingstone.com)
• Singer Aaron Rowe Defends Ed Sheeran After Dropping Out of Tour: ‘It Was Human F—ing Error’ (variety.com)