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SM Entertainment executives named to Billboard's 2026 Women in Music list
SM Entertainment said two of its senior executives were named to Billboard's 2026 Women in Music list in the labels, distributors and artist services category. Kim Ji-won, chief relations officer, and Choi Jeong-min, chief global officer, were…
Peter Andre reveals plans to collaborate with son Junior as he returns to music
PETER Andre has revealed that he plans to release music with his son Junior in the future. The Mysterious Girl singer, 53, returned to the spotlight this year after not releasing any new music in 11 years. Your info will be used in accordance with…
How Otis Redding's Family Protected His Name, Music, And Money For Decades
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… “I have magic in this building,” Karla Redding-Andrews, the daughter of Otis Redding, says on a cozy April afternoon in Macon, Ga. Speaking to a full hall of friends and partners…
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory musical revived at Curve
Production News Apr 20, 202610:43 by Matthew Hemley Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Join over 100,000 theatremakers who rely on The Stage for trusted news, reviews, and insight. 🔓 Sign in below or create a free account to read 5 free…
Tate McRae on Manifestation, Collaboration & Finding Her Artistic Vision | Billboard Women in Music 2026
Billboard Women in Music 2026 Hitmaker Award recipient Tate McRae opens up about her artistic journey, songwriting process and the raw vulnerability that drives her music. From her roots in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, to the global stage, Tate shares…
New Orleans Jazz Fest 2026: Music to see Sunday, April 26
With hundreds of performances out at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, it's hard to know where to start. So Gambit has some suggestion for bands and musicians to see on the festival's first Sunday. 12:45-1:45 p.m., Congo Square Stage 5-6…
New Orleans Jazz Fest 2026: Music to see Thursday, April 23
With hundreds of performances out at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, it's hard to know where to start. So Gambit has some suggestion for bands and musicians to see on opening day at the fest. 11:20 a.m.-12:20 p.m., Gentilly Stage The…
What is the best licensed music to make its way into videogames?
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Calls mount for government to crack down on 'frightening' gig ticket prices
Get our award-winning daily news email featuring exclusive stories, opinion and expert analysis I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. The government is being urged to ban the…
Fans Choose Madonna's 'I Feel So Free' as This Week's Favorite New Music
“I Feel So Free,” the new single from Madonna, tops this week's fan-voted new music poll. Listeners voted in a poll published Friday (April 18) on Billboard, choosing the iconic pop star's latest single as their favorite new release…
Rwandan Artist's AI-Generated Amapiano Track Goes Viral, Sparking Questions About Music's Future
A 21-year-old Rwandan artist studying in France has sparked widespread debate about AI in music after an amapiano-inspired track he created using AI tools went viral, racking up more than 13 million combined YouTube views and climbing charts across…
Gambit's New Orleans Jazz Fest 2026 preview: Week 1 interviews, music picks, info and more
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival got the ball rolling a little earlier than normal this time when organizers announced the 2026 lineup way back in December. It's given fest diehards plenty of time to buy tickets and comb the schedule, but…
BBC Radio Manchester marks Salford music centenary day
A special schedule of Salford music will take over BBC Radio Manchester to mark the city's centenary. Programming on Tuesday 21 April will focus entirely on artists and records connected to Salford, reflecting its long-standing role in shaping…
Heavy's Smokehouse brings Texas-style BBQ and heavy metal music to Chula Vista
CHULA VISTA, Calif. — A barbecue restaurant combining Texas-style BBQ and love for heavy metal music has opened in Chula Vista, blending the passions of its owner, a former competitive power lifter known simply as Heavy. Heavy's Smokehouse…
Music Stocks To Consider - April 19th
The 'Spotify of China' Just Got a Whole Lot Cheaper Tencent Music Entertainment Group, NetEase, and Dolby Laboratories are the three Music stocks to watch today, according to MarketBeat's stock screener tool. 'Music stocks' are shares of publicly…
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