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UK music industry figures call for more black talent in executive roles
Leading figures in the UK music industry are calling for more work to be done to support black talent in executive roles as a report finds that 80% of UK music revenue has been generated by black music in the past 30 years. A recent report by UK…
Weekend Law: Social Media, Music Piracy & Asylum
Host June Grasso speaks with prominent attorneys and legal scholars, analyzing major legal issues and cases in the news. Host June Grasso speaks with prominent attorneys and legal scholars, analyzing major legal issues and cases in the news.
This Executive Might Be the Future of Music. He's Also Enemy No. 1
The scariest man in music these days is a trim, antsy, matter-of-fact ex-physicist named Mikey Shulman. He didn't have enough talent to make it beyond college jam bands. But he does have a gift for artificial intelligence and a vision for music…
Nicole Scherzinger makes a shameless plug during music awards
Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.co.uk Nicole Scherzinger gave the Pussycat Doll reunion tour a shameless plug as she stunned in leather at the iHeartRadio music awards on Thursday. The pop singer, 47, appeared as a special guest and…
International music dominates Swiss recording market
After reaching a low point in 2015, the local music market grew steadily in the ten years that followed. The Swiss music market thus generated 4% more sales in 2025 compared to the previous year. This was announced by the industry association of…
No New York by Adele Bertei review - a vivid, vibrant musical coming of age
You won't necessarily have heard of Adele Bertei: she was a member of experimental jazz-punk band the Contortions from 1977 and recorded the pop-house single Build Me a Bridge. But her memoir is an essential slice of New York's bohemian pizza pie…
David Beckham shares true thoughts on son Cruz's music career amid family feud
Football legend Sir David Beckham has declared he is 'very proud' of his son Cruz's blossoming music career. The 21 year old has followed in the footsteps of his mum, Spice Girl Victoria Beckham, stepping into the spotlight as the frontman of Cruz…
The Guardian view on new musicals: sex, drugs and song 'n' dance | Editorial
Singin' in the Rain it will never be, but Trainspotting the Musical is not as improbable as it seems. The yellow-brick road from cult novel to film to blockbuster musical is so well trodden that it was only a matter of time before an all-singing…
Raye, Charlie Puth lead this week's biggest music releases
Raye arrives on the red carpet for the Academy Awards in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles in 2025. She released 'This Music May Contain Hope' Friday. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI Charlie Puth attends the LA Clippers & Comcast NBCUniversal's NBA…
AI music monetisation on the rise in digital economy
Earlier this month, Yang Ping, a 28-year-old programmer from Chengdu, Sichuan province, sold the rights to an artificial intelligence-generated song he had created in just about two hours for 50,000 yuan ($7,238) to a company, underscoring the…
Music Festivals Put Down Roots in Asia as War Makes Travel Tough
Global music festivals are moving closer to their audiences in Asia as war-driven travel disruptions reshape how far fans are willing to go. Brands like Tomorrowland and Electric Daisy Carnival are rolling out more regional editions that draw…
The ultimate music festival calendar for 2026
Where: Various venues, Austin, Texas The first SXSW was held in 1987 and since then, the festival and conference has held steady as one of Austin's—and the entertainment industry's—most influential annual gatherings. For its 40th…
The Best Beauty at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards
Blonds, mature and new, gathered at the iHeartRadio Music Awards in Los Angeles on Thursday night, where music innovators Miley Cyrus, Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, Alex Warren and more were celebrated for their achievements in 2025 and beyond.
Music Review: Charlie Puth shows off his bag of musical tricks on 'Whatever's Clever!
There have been some changes in Charlie Puth's life recently. He got married. He's a dad. And in the musical shoutout heard 'round the world, Taylor Swift declared that he “should be a bigger artist.” On “Changes,” the…
Texas Country Reporter Fest brings parade, live music and 100+ vendors to Grand Prairie
Downtown Grand Prairie will host the 30th annual Texas Country Reporter Fest on Saturday. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., is free to attend, and includes more than 100 artisans, live performances, meet‑and‑greets, and several…
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