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forbes.com - Tim Lammers - 'Michael' Arrives On Streaming This Week As Michael Jackson Movie Eyes Music Biopic Record
'Michael' Arrives On Streaming This Week As Michael Jackson Movie Eyes Music Biopic Record
Forbes

The Michael Jackson biopic Michael, starring Jaafar Jackson, is set to debut on digital streaming this week as the film pushes toward the record set by the 2018 biopic about Queen and its late lead singer Freddie Mercury. That film, of course, is…

koreatimes.co.kr - Kim Se-jeong - Former BTS music producer to attend music conference next week
Former BTS music producer to attend music conference next week
The Korea Times

K-pop music producer Alex Karlsson, who has made music for boy group BTS, will speak at a music conference slated for Monday in Seoul. According to Leeway Music & Media, Karlsson will be among the panel at a music conference organized to celebrate…

salon.com - Hanh Nguyen - The best albums of the year (so far): Music to stop the doomscrolling
The best albums of the year (so far): Music to stop the doomscrolling
Salon.com

You, dear Salon reader, are discerning and responsible, ready to face the reality of the world we're living in, for better or for worse. Unfortunately, that may result in feelings of anger, frustration, anxiety or hopelessness. It's an unfortunate…

theguardian.com - Hugh Muir - When I claim my black Britishness in this age of intolerance, here is the music that goes with it | Hugh Muir
When I claim my black Britishness in this age of intolerance, here is the music that goes with it | Hugh Muir
The Guardian

This is surreal. I'm standing in the new home of one of Britain's most historically august cultural institutions, and it looks and feels for all the world like a silent disco. There is a middle-aged white woman to my right, staring intently ahead…

theguardian.com - Jack Tregoning - From G-Flip to Tame Impala: why Australian music is soundtracking so much TV right now
From G-Flip to Tame Impala: why Australian music is soundtracking so much TV right now
The Guardian

Last month, a new Amazon Prime series, Off Campus, fought its way to the top of the streaming TV pile. Releasing its first season all at once, the glossy campus drama – set around an elite hockey team at a fictional US university –…

upi.com - Annie Martin - Ciara Miller takes over saloon in Shaboozey's 'Cowgirl' music video
Ciara Miller takes over saloon in Shaboozey's 'Cowgirl' music video
UPI

June 5 (UPI) -- Shaboozey is back with new music. The country music singer-songwriter released a single and music video for 'Cowgirl' on Friday. The 'Cowgirl' video opens with the outlaw Cherie Lee (Ciara Miller) mourning by a grave before…

independent.co.uk - Erin Keller - StubHub has a new rewards program to help music festival fans with complaints
StubHub has a new rewards program to help music festival fans with complaints
The Independent

StubHub is introducing a new music festival protection program designed to help fans weather disruptions and keep their concert plans from hitting a sour note. Called FestProtect, the new three-tiered program launched this week and is designed…

wsj.com - Charles Isherwood - The Tony Awards Reflect a Sorry Season for Musicals, and a Strong One for Plays
The Tony Awards Reflect a Sorry Season for Musicals, and a Strong One for Plays
Wall Street Journal

Laments about the sorry state of the Broadway musical have been piling up for decades. But the past season was disappointing even by the standards of recent years. Just six new musicals opened on Broadway, considerably fewer than the 16 that opened…

broadwayworld.com - Ben Waterhouse - Does Winning 'Best Musical' Mean a Boost in Ticket Sales?
Does Winning 'Best Musical' Mean a Boost in Ticket Sales?
BroadwayWorld.com

This has been a tough year for new musicals. Titanique, if the preliminary numbers reported by The Broadway Journal have held up, has yet to have an earning week. Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) has routinely put up low capacity…

billboard.com - Billboard Staff - The Standout Events of MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN WEEK
The Standout Events of MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN WEEK
Billboard

With the international honors of MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN (MAJ) fast approaching, local media have been running stories about the awards almost daily. The performers for the Grand Ceremony, where the major categories are revealed, were recently…

dallasvoice.com - Kevin - Music in motion
Music in motion
Dallas Voice

Cure for Paranoia frontman Cameron McCloud said he is inspired by the fusion of the Synergy experience (Courtesy Photo For its signature annual show, Pegasus Contemporary Ballet (PCB) closes its season this weekend with Synergy 2026. Now in its…

buzzfeed.com - Andrew Firriolo - 'I Fell In Love With Our Early Music Again': Evanescence's Amy Lee On The Journey To 'Sanctuary'
'I Fell In Love With Our Early Music Again': Evanescence's Amy Lee On The Journey To 'Sanctuary'
BuzzFeed

For over 20 years, Evanescence has built a catalog of music that has become a safe haven for millions of fans. Growing up, The Open Door was that album for me — an album I could return to over and over again. Amy Lee has always had a gift…

express.co.uk - Holly Kintuka - Prince George's surprising music taste revealed by Princess Kate
Prince George's surprising music taste revealed by Princess Kate
Daily Express

Princess Kate revealed the music taste of her three children Princess Kate has revealed what Prince George 's music taste is, and it's quite surprising. The Princess of Wales revealed her eldest son's favourite genre during a visit to The Christie…

deadline.com - Dessi Gomez - Taylor Swift's 'Toy Story 5' Song Gets Music Video
Taylor Swift's 'Toy Story 5' Song Gets Music Video
Deadline

Taylor Swift 's original song for the upcoming Toy Story 5, “I Knew It, I Knew You” now has a music video companion available to view on Spotify and Apple Music. The song aligns closely with the story of Jessie (voiced by Joan…

vice.com - Lauren Boisvert - Can This Once Niche Music Streaming Platform Get Big Enough to Topple Spotify's Empire?
Can This Once Niche Music Streaming Platform Get Big Enough to Topple Spotify's Empire?
VICE

For dedicated audiophiles who still like streaming, Qobuz is most likely a household name already. The niche music streaming platform, launched in 2008, was favored for its hi-fi audio, independent ownership, and distinctly human curation. It…

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