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Dolly Parton at 80: The music world pays tribute
“Look at all I've done in 80 years. I feel like I'm just getting started,” Dolly Parton told People magazine in November. More than 100 million records sold worldwide, a sprawling business empire worth $450m (£334m), the…
Morgan Wallen Trails Stray Kids As He Replaces A Musical Superstar At No. 1
Morgan Wallen's I'm the Problem returns to No. 1 on the Billboard 200, becoming the second album to replace Taylor Swift's blockbuster The Life of a Showgirl atop the list. KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE - SEPTEMBER 22: Morgan Wallen performs onstage for…
The answer to AI in music isn't suppression. It's data
When the NFL and Apple Music announced Bad Bunny as the 2026 Super Bowl half-time show headliner, the choice surprised some. But to anyone tracking the data over the past few years, it was inevitable. In 2022, Bad Bunny's Un Verano Sin Ti redefined…
Celemony Music Introduces Tonalic
US Plug-in offers new possibilities for working on a computer with guitars, bass and drums 19/01/26 Celemony Music GmbH has introduced Tonalic, a plug-in that they describe as offering revolutionary new possibilities for working on a computer with…
Features Needed in a Laptop for Producing Music and Tracks
What specifications and features do real people, producers, and musicians use for music production on Windows and Mac computers? The results are here. Top 6 laptops for music production according to you. Before you choose one of these and it's not…
The scramble is on to help unscramble the mess that is AI-generated music
The thing people forget about AI-generated music is that it's not very intelligent. It's just very good at guessing. Songs are fed into an AI program such as Suno, Udio, Soundful, Boomy, Musicfy, Playbeat and a dozen others. The program logs…
Girls' Generation's Seohyun draws mixed reaction with classical music performance
Since her debut as a member of the idol group Girls' Generation in 2007, Seohyun has been active as a singer, songwriter and actor. Little was known about her hobbies until last week, when an announcement about her latest activity sparked online…
Brit music legend cancels another gig at the last minute amid health concerns
A BRIT music legend has cancelled another gig at the last minute amid ongoing health concerns. The star had already cancelled his first two gigs of 2026 after previously axing shows due to “extreme exhaustion”. Your info will be used…
Rihanna Supports A$AP Rocky at SNL After-Party Following His Musical Guest Debut
Watch: Rihanna Supports A$AP Rocky at His Album Release Party 4 Months After Welcoming Baby Rihanna wants A$AP Rocky to go on and take a bow. The “We Found Love” singer joined her longtime partner at a Saturday Night Live after-party…
Lara Trump's 'Embarrassing' Music Collaboration With Egyptian Rapper Mohamed Ramadan Goes Viral
Lara Trump stirred social media chaos after resurfaced footage showed her dancing alongside Egyptian rap superstar Mohamed Ramadan in a music video collaboration that left critics scratching their heads, RadarOnline.com can report. The footage…
Music City Central raises bar for live production, industry dialogue in Lagos - The Nation Newspaper
Music City Central Festival has wrapped up its maiden edition in Lagos, setting a high benchmark for live music production and industry engagement in the city. Organised by SpringBox Africa, the two-day festival, which was held on December 19 and…
UK Christian and Gospel music set for official singles chart launch
The UK's Christian and Gospel music scene is set to receive a major boost with the announcement of a new official singles chart, developed in partnership between AStepFWD and The Official Charts Company. The new UK Christian & Gospel Singles Chart…
Music legend Bez admits 'I've got to clean myself up' as he eyes up 'positives
Is there anything more joyful than the sight of Mark “Bez” Berry bouncing across the stage? The Happy Mondays icon has been throwing shapes since 1980 — and it's given him a unique perspective on life. After more than 40 years…
Santa Barbara Bowl Outreach Initiates Fund for Music Education
The Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation has opened its High School Band Fund, an initiative under the foundation's Outreach Program designed to support and sustain instrumental music programs in local high schools. The fund will provide grants ranging…
Nordic Film Music Days at the Berlinale
The composer organizations of the five Nordic countries invite you to Nordic Film Music Days 2026 in Berlin, February 13–16. Connect with Nordic film composers, gain insight from leading voices in the music and film industry, and experience…
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