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Music Industry Moves: Dawn Richard, Valerie June to Perform at Libera Indie Awards; Universal Music Expands Mental-Health Initiatives
R&B-pop artist Dawn Richard, singer-songwriter Valerie June, Nigerian guitar innovator Mdou Moctar and electronic artist Porches will perform at the 2026 Libera Awards, the Foundation for Independent Music and the American Association of…
Lizzo hits out at 'racist and fatphobic' algorithms for 'destroying the music industry' and her album promo
Lizzo has hit out at “racist” and “fatphobic” algorithms for “destroying the music industry” and hampering her album promotion. The singer is preparing to release her third studio album ‘ Bitch ' on…
Hotels Are Turning To Music To Increase Loyalty & Bookings
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 16: (Exclusive Coverage) Lady Gaga performs during the kick off of The MAYHEM Ball tour at T-Mobile Arena on July 16, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Live Nation) Kevin Mazur/Getty Images…
Harry Styles: from teen heart-throb to music icon
A decade after One Direction, Harry Styles has cemented his status as one of the world's biggest pop stars, blending magnetic stagecraft with a modern vision of masculinity. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT On Saturday, the British singer will open…
Why Music Has the Power to Heal
An often-overlooked truth about healing is that it occurs only in states of safety. Human beings break down under sustained threat. When the nervous system detects danger—whether physical, emotional, social, or mental—the body…
The UK's 42 greatest independent music venues
Leeds is replete with great gig spots – from Belgrave and Headrow House to The Wardrobe and Hyde Park Book Club. But Brudenell Social Club is the one that all the bands (and patrons) come home raving about. There's something special about…
Pete Townshend's Music Catalog and Other Rights Acquired by Primary Wave Music in Nine-Figure Deal
Pete Townshend — Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, solo artist and legendary main songwriter for the Who — has partnered with powerhouse publisher Primary Wave Music in a nine-figure deal that sees the company acquiring certain music…
Jack Antonoff Lambasts AI Music Creators as 'Godless Whores'
Jack Antonoff isn't holding back on his thoughts on music makers who use artificial intelligence. The Bleachers frontman and music producer shared a lengthy letter (below) on his Instagram Wednesday, saying there's “nothing more embarrassing…
London's newest theatre will open this summer with two huge musicals
News The Arts at Marble Arch is a medium-sized West End theatre with some maximum-sized ambitions Written by Andrzej Lukowski Theatre Editor, UK It was announced earlier this year that rather than just cease all activities during its current period…
The Sound Of Music,' But Make It A Luxury Wellness Getaway
Room Key is TZR's definitive guide to the world's most exclusive stays. From private island resorts to design-forward urban escapes, each feature offers an insider's look at the properties redefining modern luxury. Surrounded by panoramic views of…
Granger Smith says fame can become 'poison' after leaving country music for ministry
Granger Smith is embarking on a new chapter. The singer, who left country music in 2023 to focus on ministry at his local church outside Austin, Texas, exclusively told Fox News Digital that his new book, 'Poison in the Well,' will be published…
Time Out has crowned the best independent music venue in the UK
The UK's roster of independent music venues is unlike that of any other country on the planet. From long-established bastions of DIY culture and stages tucked away in pubs to projects that breathe new life into old spaces like factories and…
Billy Idol Set For American Music Awards' Lifetime Achievement Honor
Billy Idol, the recently announced 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 52nd American Music Awards in recognition of “his incomparable career, body of work, and unparalleled…
Billy Idol to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at American Music Awards
Billy Idol is set to be honored with a lifetime achievement award at the American Music Awards on May 25, the show's producer Dick Clark Productions announced on Thursday. Idol joins other stars like Diana Ross and Rod Stewart in receiving the…
Christmas musical spectacular announced for Manchester city centre
A 'feelgood' Christmas spectacular has been announced to take place across two nights in December in Manchester city centre. The new show has been described as one of the UK's biggest new festive live productions, and will feature musicals stars…
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