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Music Awards Japan levels up and looks ahead
Perhaps the biggest indicator that the Music Awards Japan (MAJ) had leveled up for its second edition was the surprise appearance of one of the country's most recognizable faces. Ahead of the two awards ceremonies on June 13, MAJ organizers held a…
Grammys to add best Asian pop music performance category in 2027
The Grammy Awards announced Tuesday that a best Asian pop music performance category will be added in 2027. In a statement posted on the Grammy website, the Recording Academy said the award “recognizes artistic excellence in Asian pop music…
U.K. Music Industry Reacts to Under-16s Social Media Ban: 'The Landscape Has Been Evolving Forever - This is No Different'
On Monday (June 15), British prime minister Keir Starmer set out the Labour government's plans to roll out strict age verification rules across social media, in response to his party's concerns about young people's online safety and overall…
New Asian pop and folk categories announced by music's Grammy Awards
Next year's Grammy Awards will feature five new categories, the Recording Academy announced Tuesday, along with redefined rules that could affect the future of the coveted Best New Artist prize. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Based on feedback…
Family of new UNH football coach has rich history in music industry
Family of new UNH football coach has rich history in music industry New Hampshire Chronicle | June 15, 2026 INCLUDES PLENTY OF FOOTBALL AND A UNIQUE CONNECTION TO MUSIC HISTORY. DON'T MISS IT, DON'T MISS IT. EVEN THOUGH FOOTBALL SEASON IS MONTHS…
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Warner Music India partners with SVF Entertainment for Bengali music
Warner Music India has partnered with SVF Entertainment to expand its presence in the Bengali music market. Under the partnership, Warner Music India will work with the Kolkata-based entertainment company to distribute Bengali artists, film…
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Every Generation of Teenagers Redefines Pop Culture Through Its Favorite Music, Fads, Movies and Trends
A Smithsonian magazine special report The United States invented the teenager in the mid-20th century—and then teenagers reinvented the nation, repeatedly. The creation of a new demographic was an accident, really. New Deal policies moved…
AI Isn't Coming For Your Closers: It's Coming For Your Hold Music
Joel House, AI Growth Specialist, Founder of Xpand Digital, and Author of The Growth Architecture & AI For Revenue. For two years now, every board I have sat in front of has wanted to talk about the same thing—which of their salespeople AI…
Grammy introduces 5 new categories, traditional music gets its flowers
The Recording Academy has announced the addition of five new categories starting the 2027 iteration of the Grammy Awards. As per the latest announcement, the 69th Grammy Awards, scheduled to take place in February, will introduce five new…
Lost for years, the music of The Tiger Who Came to Tea author's mother is heard again
Albert Einstein throws a party at his lakeside house at which he presents to his guests his latest invention: a time machine. So opens the opera Chronoplan, started in the late 1920s by the composer Julia Kerr, who took the score with her when she…
Maya Jama looks incredible as she stars in music video for Brit indie band
MAYA Jama looks sensational starring in the new music video from hit indie band Blossoms. The Love Island presenter can be seen sassily lip-syncing along to the track, channelling Diana Ross with her huge curly hair and a figure-hugging silver…
7 best music videos of all time
Madonna's bold 14-minute film to mark her latest album, “ Confessions II ”, has put music videos back in the spotlight. While the viewing figures are yet to reach the stratospheric heights of years gone by, the buzz generated by her…
Music festivals, art shows and wine tastings across Colorado
FLATIRON SOUNDS MUSIC FESTIVAL: It's a free day of live music, food and fun at Chautauqua Park's Flatiron Sounds Music Festival. The event features performances by Neal Francis, Lindsay Lou, Armchair Boogie, Blessing Bled Chimanga and Pick & Howl…
New Asian pop and folk categories announced by music's Grammy Awards
Based on feedback from its members, the 2027 show will honor Best Asian Pop Music Performance, Best R&B Collaboration Performance, Best Traditional Pop Vocal Performance, Best Traditional Folk Album and Best Latin Song. The academy also redefined…
Veteran theater executive to lead Academy of Music
NORTHAMPTON — A theater executive with more than 30 years of experience in performance, directing, education and arts administration has been selected to lead the historic Academy of Music downtown. The Academy of Music announced Tuesday…
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