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Kardinal Offishall Faults Canada's Music Industry For Favoring White Pop Artists
Kardinal Offishall said Canada has built more music industry support for white pop artists than Black artists, pointing to a gap he still sees after three decades in the business. Speaking on The Brandon Gonez Show, he said there was “much…
Julian Edelman and Rob Gronkowski released a music video, and it's a must-watch
Add Boston.com on Google (opens in a new tab) Add Boston.com as your preferred source on Google to see more of our stories. The song of the fall just dropped, and it's sung by two unlikely people. New England Patriots legends Julian Edelman and Rob…
Apple Music Classical gets new black-and-white icon in latest update
Following the redesign of the Apple Music app icon, which replaced the familiar white music note on a red background with a black-and-white look, Apple today updated Apple Music Classical to match the new design. Today, Apple updated the Apple…
Billboard Italy Women in Music 2026: All the Honorees Revealed
On Tuesday, Nov. 10, the elegant Vesta Fiori Chiari venue in Milan will host the third Italian edition of Billboard Women in Music. The concept – “The Voices Edition” – is designed to spotlight the journeys and…
Iona Fyfe: 'Where's the protest in Scottish folk music?'
This folk club has all the staples of how I've fondly imagined such a place to be. There are corduroy trousers and man-buns; Arran sweaters and speckled beards, but it will become an uplifting night in which I've rarely felt more at ease with being…
Lincoln Celebrated the Art of Rejuvenation at Billboard Latin Music Week
Miami doesn't exactly do quiet—especially during Billboard Latin Music Week, when the city comes alive with music, industry conversations and nonstop events. But amid the excitement, Lincoln offered attendees something unexpected: a moment…
New musical inspired by the legend of Havelok heading to the stage
A new musical based on the book, Havelok, Prince of the Vikings is heading to the stage thanks to support from Arts Council England. Julia Thompson, creator of Havelok's Kingdom and Grim Falfest, Grimsby's Viking festival has received support from…
Harvesting 30 years of music: Gloc-9 brings 'Mga Ani' to vinyl
MANILA, Philippines – Filipino hip-hop pillar Gloc-9 marks nearly three decades in the music industry with Mga Ani ni Gloc-9, his first vinyl release. The limited-edition collection features 11 of his most iconic storytelling tracks from…
Is SNL New Tonight, November 7, 2026? About This Week's Host & Musical Guest
Saturday Night Live is four episodes deep into Season 52 and has already served up so many surprises. Just last week, not only did Tom Hanks reprise his role as David S. Pumpkins during Halloween episode hosted by Inde Navarrette, Bobby Moynihan…
I Don't Want Metal to Be Safe': Season of Mist Founder Reflects on 30 Years of Heavy Music
No intelligent being will disagree that, in various respects, France has culturally set the gold standard. It feels superfluous to say that for France's contributions to the visual arts, architecture, ballet, opera, classical music, cinema…
From Christmas Song To Revolutionary War Musical | Drummer Boy Interviews
What happens when a beloved Christmas carol collides with the American Revolution? That's the bold swing behind Drummer Boy, the new musical from brothers Ben and Joel David Smallbone. It draws on for KING + COUNTRY's hit take on “Little…
Baku festival celebrates Shostakovich's legacy and his influence on Azerbaijani music [PHOTOS]
The 120th anniversary of the birth of renowned composer Dmitri Shostakovich has been commemorated at the BIAF-2026 International Arts Festival in Baku, with a series of performances exploring his musical legacy and influence on Azerbaijani…
Colby Acuff brings country music to Indianapolis' Hi-Fi
INDIANAPOLIS — This week on Indy@Nite, country singer-songwriter Colby Acuff performed at Hi-Fi in Indianapolis. Acuff said fans could expect a lively show with a mix of upbeat and slower songs. “Mostly we're here to kind of rock out…
City to pilot music and arts space in Brighton
The city of Boston plans to open temporary music and art studios in Brighton next summer. The Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture has been working with the Boston Housing Authority to design a music and arts building, alongside affordable housing…
'Drummer Boy' Review: Love, Family and Revolution Conflict at Musket's Point in a Swoony Period Musical
Arriving a bit late to ride the fizzled momentum of the nation's semiquincentennial, and a bit early for Christmas, patriotic musical “ Drummer Boy ” nonetheless should strike a chord with Christian audiences. It's the first feature…
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