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nytimes.com - Michael Paulson - 'Queen of Versailles' to Close as New Broadway Musicals Struggle
'Queen of Versailles' to Close as New Broadway Musicals Struggle
The New York Times

“ The Queen of Versailles,” a Broadway musical starring Kristin Chenoweth, will close on Jan. 4, ending a disappointingly abbreviated run at a time when new musicals, long the industry's creative and financial engine, are struggling.

afaqs.com - afaqs! news bureau - Ultra Music partners with Warner Music India for global distribution
Ultra Music partners with Warner Music India for global distribution
afaqs!

Warner Music India has announced a strategic partnership with Ultra Music, one of India's most prominent music labels, establishing an exclusive worldwide distribution alliance. As a part of the deal, Warner Music India will take over the…

newsweek.com - Tom Rogers - Government-Mandated Affordability-Music to Consumer Ears | Opinion
Government-Mandated Affordability-Music to Consumer Ears | Opinion
Newsweek

Affordability is the ultimate political issue throughout the country these days. It is a hotly contested issue in Congress when it comes to health care with a vote on continued Obamacare subsidies likely to happen before the end of the year.

theguardian.com - Amelia Hill - UK charity records original music by people living with dementia
UK charity records original music by people living with dementia
The Guardian

On a stage once presided over by Luciano Pavarotti, Dame Kiri Te Kanawa and Renée Fleming, people living with dementia are recording songs of their own composition. With the microphones of Glyndebourne opera house capturing every note, their…

mirror.co.uk - Maria Leticia Gomes - 10 brilliant free films to stream including Oscar-winning musical Chicago
10 brilliant free films to stream including Oscar-winning musical Chicago
The Mirror

From thrilling escapades to timeless classics, Freely is packing the coming weeks with a host of exciting new titles available across BBC iPlayer, ITVX, Channel 4 and more. Whether you're after a nostalgic 90s flick, a gripping spy drama or an…

bbc.co.uk - Meghan Owen - Autumn Budget: Dance and music school's fears over levy for overseas students - BBC News
Autumn Budget: Dance and music school's fears over levy for overseas students - BBC News
BBC

'When I came to London I felt at ease. This was my place,' says 20-year-old Manou, who moved from Belgium to study at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance in south-east London three years ago. But the contemporary dance student says she…

ghanaweb.com - I love telling stories through my music - Gyakie
I love telling stories through my music - Gyakie
GhanaWeb

Ghanaian songstress, Gyakie, has opened up about her creative process, revealing that storytelling plays a major role in how she writes her music. Speaking in an interview on Showbiz 360 on November 23, 2025, the award-winning artiste said she has…

variety.com - Naman Ramachandran - Ne-Yo, Sonu Nigam and MC Jin Launch Pacific Music Group in Hong Kong
Ne-Yo, Sonu Nigam and MC Jin Launch Pacific Music Group in Hong Kong
Variety

Three-time Grammy winner Ne-Yo, Indian music legend Sonu Nigam and pioneering Chinese American rapper MC Jin have partnered with former Warner Music Asia co-president Jonathan Serbin to launch Pacific Music Group, a new entertainment company…

mirror.co.uk - Sam Elliott-Gibbs - Jimmy Cliff's incredible music which shaped a genre and made him a cultural icon
Jimmy Cliff's incredible music which shaped a genre and made him a cultural icon
The Mirror

Tributes have been paid to Jimmy Cliff, one of reggae music's most prominent figures who helped shape an entire genre. The musician, actor and activist was a cultural icon, helping to bring the unmistakable sound of Jamaica to a worldwide audience.

pcmag.com - James Peckham - Spotify Just Made it Easier to Import Playlists From Apple Music, YouTube Music, More. Here's How
Spotify Just Made it Easier to Import Playlists From Apple Music, YouTube Music, More. Here's How
PCMag

Making the switch to a new music-streaming service ? If you're going to Spotify, it just made it easier to import your favorite songs. Spotify already supported TuneMyMusic, a third-party tool that transfers playlists between services such as…

pcmag.com - Jibin Joseph - YouTube Music's 2025 Recap Is Out: Here's How to View Your Stats
YouTube Music's 2025 Recap Is Out: Here's How to View Your Stats
PCMag

The year is coming to a close, and tech companies are rolling out their year-end experiences. Just like last year, YouTube Music hasn't officially announced its annual Recap, but it's already appearing on some people's mobile apps. To check if your…

complex.com - tara mahadevan - Meek Mill Calls Out 'Bubblegum Rap,' Says He Wants Music ...
Meek Mill Calls Out 'Bubblegum Rap,' Says He Wants Music ...
Complex

Meek Mill is making it clear that he doesn't listen to bubblegum rap, instead he wants some substance to the music he pushes play on. On Monday (November 24), the Philly rapper took to X to share his opinion on today's rap and what it is he needs…

rollingstone.com - Jon Blistein - New Nat King Cole and Natalie Cole Scholarship Awarded at Berklee College of Music
New Nat King Cole and Natalie Cole Scholarship Awarded at Berklee College of Music
Rolling Stone

The family of Nat King Cole and Natalie Cole are sponsoring a new scholarship that will be awarded annually to one student at the Berklee College of Music. The $75,000 Nat King Cole and Natalie Cole Scholarship is backed by two non-profits tied to…

thehindu.com - The Hindu Bureau - As Spotify Wrapped and YouTube Music Recap gear up, music lovers await their stats
As Spotify Wrapped and YouTube Music Recap gear up, music lovers await their stats
The Hindu

As November comes to an end, Spotify has uploaded its annual Wrapped page while YouTube is also sharing its Music Recap for 2025. Music streamers often spend thousands or even tens of thousands of minutes every year listening to a variety of songs…

timeout.com - India Lawrence - Two legendary London music venues are now under new management
Two legendary London music venues are now under new management
Time Out Worldwide

News The new owners of XOYO and Camden Assembly want to support independent grassroots venues Written by India Lawrence Staff Writer, UK The past five years have not been an easy time for independent music venues in London. The triple whammy of…

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