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Chris Brown Says He Hates the Music Industry and Vows to Be the Villain
Chris Brown is done seeking approval from the music industry, saying he's ready to embrace being the villain. On Tuesday (Sept. 22), the R&B superstar shared a lengthy message on his Instagram Story, making it clear he has no interest in playing…
Chris Brown Goes Off About Disliking Other Celebs, Being King and Tells Music Industry to F*** Off
Chris Brown is going scorched-earth on the music industry and just about everyone in it... though it's unclear what made the 'king' go off. Breezy unloaded Tuesday on Instagram, saying he wants no one's approval or 'fake love' and hates the music…
The forgotten members of massive '90s pop groups who completely left the music industry for 9-to-5s
While the '90s provided plenty of pop hits we're still dancing to today, it was the iconic pop groups that had us all fighting over our favourites. While plenty of groupings have gone on to find major success, there are several former stars who…
Meet Mick Jones' famous writer wife of over 40 years and his superstar stepchildren who completely took over the music industry
Mick Jones rose to stardom as the guitarist for the British-American rock band Foreigner. But, he isn't the only star in his relationship. Mick, 81, is married to socialite and writer Ann Dexter - Jones. And the famous couple's legacy lives on…
Jorja Smith wins best track at Independent Music Awards
Jorja Smith was among the artists recognised at this year's Independent Music Awards for her song The Way I Love You. Accepting the award on Tuesday night at London's Roundhouse, Smith reflected on her 'crazy' music journey and took a moment to…
Sony Music Group Becomes First Music Company to Join AI Content Coalition ARIAM
Sony Music Group has joined the Alliance for Responsible Innovation in the Arts & Media (ARIAM), becoming the first music company to join the group advocating for the responsible adoption of AI throughout the creative industry. The group's members…
Sindhu Vee: 'Makeup, music to feel reckless, two pieces of milk chocolate - and then I go on'
How did you go from investment banker to standup comedian? I didn't go on purpose from one to the other. I transitioned from banking to stay-at-home mother to standup comedian. There was absolutely no previous thought process. I got on stage almost…
Playing loud music on the bus? That will cost you hundreds of dollars in Singapore
Bus passengers in Singapore can now be fined up to $500 Singapore dollars ($391; £293) for placing their feet on seats or playing loud audio, as well as eating, drinking or littering onboard. A fine of up to $5,000 will be imposed for more…
Why are some songs grayed out on Apple Music (And how to fix it)
Here's what to do if some of your favorite songs are suddenly unavailable. There's nothing better than listening to your favorite album, which is why it's so unsettling when tracks stop playing on your Apple device. And when you take a look at the…
Korean Musical Theatre Actors Unite to Form Their Own Association
South Korea's musical theatre performers have a new organization in their corner. The Korean Musical Actors Association (KMAA) held its inaugural general meeting on September 17, where members named actor Jung Young-ju as the group's first board…
Charity worker sues for discrimination after being denied time off for music festival
A charity worker sued for discrimination because she was not given time off work to attend a music festival. Sarah Sadler alleged that she was discriminated against when bosses rejected her annual leave request to attend 2000 Trees Festival at…
The magic of musical pro-shots
Walking into a dark theater stirs inimitable feelings, from the cozy, red cushioned chairs to the buzz of the crowd excitedly waiting for actors to grace the stage with Now imagine having the best seat in the house, paying much less than the…
Loud music during Ganesh immersion kills 7-yr-old in UP
In a tragic incident highlighting the dangers of excessive noise pollution, a seven-year-old girl's death in Balrampur, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly due to loud DJ music during a Ganesh procession, has led to arrests, police suspension, and a ban on…
Small bites from the UN: Music, a walkout and fighting gang violence
Donald Trump spoke and made the diplomatic rounds. The U.N. secretary-general gave his final opening speech. And on the grounds of the United Nations, Greenland entered a bit of a new era. While leaders from some of the world's most powerful…
Sony Music Joins ARIAM to Advocate for Responsible AI Usage
Sony Music Group has joined the Alliance for Responsible Innovation in the Arts & Media, an organization that is working to help protect copyright while AI and technology continue to advance and set forth new policies. Sony is the first music…
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