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Free workshops and discussions on the music industry
A new initiative dedicated to learning, exchanging knowledge and nurturing connections in Cyprus' music ecosystem launches this autumn in the island's eastern region. East Cyprus Music Meetings invites musicians, songwriters, producers, concert…
Miley Cyrus doesn't need popular music to stay a pop diva
Miley Cyrus is oozing star power. Sporting an electric guitar and the perfect smoky eye in a recent promo video, she strums in the stance of a rock star, putting one leg up on a step and whipping her hair to the music. The clip is black-and-white…
The Notebook musical coming to London's West End for the first time
The stage musical version of The Notebook is preparing to make its UK debut on the West End. Adapted from Nicholas Sparks' famous debut novel and the beloved 2004 film featuring Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams, the narrative focuses on Allie and…
The Pianist: Not entirely convincing musical of Oscar-winning film
The extraordinary story of how Polish Jewish musician Wladyslaw Szpilman survived the Holocaust in the Warsaw ghetto has been told in his own best-selling memoir and Roman Polanski's 2002 film, for which Adrien Brody won an Oscar. Even though music…
AARP Celebrated the Power of Music, Reinvention and Legacy at Billboard Latin Music Week 2026
AARP took center stage at Billboard Latin Music Week 2026 as an official partner of one of Latin music's most influential industry gatherings, celebrating the artists, executives and cultural voices shaping the genre across generations. See latest…
AI music's proliferation on streaming services has been a boon for this Spotify competitor
Like every other music streaming service, Qobuz has been enduring a sudden and violent surge of AI -generated audio, but Dan Mackta, Managing Director at Qobuz, refuses to use the term “AI music.” “I'll call it music-esque…
The Notebook' Musical Will Premiere on the West End in 2027
Every great love starts with a great story, and The Notebook ‘s is heading to the West End in 2027 to tell one of the most classic love stories of them all. The musical adaptation of The Notebook, which first launched on Broadway in 2024…
The Notebook' Musical Plans West End Premiere
The Notebook, the Ingrid Michaelson-Bekah Brunstetter stage musical adaptation of the Nicholas Sparks novel that ran on Broadway in 2024, will makes its West End debut this spring. The musical – no cast has been announced – will begin…
Lady Gaga Reassures Fans: New Music Is on the Horizon
By Mariana A Oct 23, 2026 | 1:35 AM Lady Gaga may be preparing to release new music sooner than fans expected, following a brief exchange on social media that has sparked excitement about her next project. The singer recently shared a TikTok video…
Rosalía Does the Bra Top Trend on the 2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards Red Carpet
Rosalía became the most recent celebrity to embrace the bra top trend in a Tom Ford by Haider Ackermann look on Thursday night at the 2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards in Miami. The “Lux” artist turned to the label's spring…
Michigan Man Pleads Guilty to Selling Unreleased Eminem Music
“Our republic is built on the right to property,” said U.S. Attorney Jerome F. Gorgon Jr. for the Eastern District of Michigan. “We will protect that right by punishing criminals who steal the physical or intellectual property…
Singer Raye wins Mercury Prize for 'This Music May Contain Hope'
LONDON — British Singer Raye won the Mercury Prize for her second studio album “This Music May Contain Hope” on Thursday, beating the likes of veteran Paul McCartney, rock band Suede and rapper Dave for the…
Rent' musical celebrates its 30th Broadway anniversary with a starry show: 'No day but today
Jordan Fisher was in middle school when he first heard it. He was at his first cast party, gathering with fellow performers around his drama teacher's piano after some community theater. The song everyone was singing was about living life and…
Reporter's Notebook: Congress braces for post-election game of musical chairs as leadership battles loom
Capitol Hill is about to embark on a biennial game of musical chairs. Everyone needs to find a seat when the music stops. Those who don't are out. There are four sets of leadership elections pending in Congress over the next few weeks. House…
Billy Idol and Rock Hall Bring Music Education to California School
Billy Idol was on hand as the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Save the Music teamed to provide a California middle school with a music education program. Idol, a 2026 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, was in attendance Thursday at Downey…
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