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Ice Prince laments disrespect despite contributions to music industry - The Nation Newspaper
Rapper Ice Prince has expressed frustration over what he tagged as disrespect in the music industry during an appearance on the Tea With Tay podcast. According to him, despite his significant contributions to Nigerian and African music, he feels…
Q&A: Patron's D-J Hageman On Why Music Is So Important To The Tequila
For a top-tier spirit there is no better endorsement than an A-list musician. Look at what Frank Sinatra did for Jack Daniel's, helping to elevate the whiskey brand to among the coolest brands in the world. Patron Tequila has racked up a lot of…
Heathers: The Musical' review: Back off-Broadway and big fun
Heathers: The Musical isn't just a clever interpretation of the 1989 black comedy Heathers. This stage show is a rock show, thanks to a gutsy revival production and an audience bursting to experience it. Admittedly, this came as a surprise to me.
OK Go's Damian Kulash and Tim Nordwind reflect on how a viral music video changed their band forever.
It's been nearly 19 years to the day that OK Go released their eye-popping music video for 'Here It Goes Again' on YouTube. The American rock band didn't use flashy special effects, couture fashion, or celebrity cameos to make their mark —…
Chris Lake Brings 'Chemistry' to Dance Music in His Debut Solo Album | Music You Should Know
Chris Lake has released his debut solo album, Chemistry, and he sits down to share why he gave the album that title, playing at Coachella with Fisher, the boisterous backstory of “Savana” and how the Gotye remix of…
Justin Bieber's new album is excellent PR damage control. It's also his best music in years.
Justin Bieber has been a magnet for controversy lately. But his decision to forego the traditional celebrity damage control routes and instead let his music do the talking might be his most brilliant move yet. On Thursday, Bieber shocked fans by…
End of YouTube Trending: New Charts for Music, Podcasts, Trailers are Here
YouTube believes its Trending page has served its purpose, and the video streamer is set to shut it down in the next couple of weeks. Both the Trending and Trending Now features within YouTube will be removed on July 21, 2025. Announced in a blog…
Justin Bieber releases new album 'SWAG' after 4-year music hiatus
After a four-year hiatus, Justin Bieber has announced his return to the music scene with a brand new album. The As Long As You Love Me crooner revealed his seventh studio album on Thursday, 10 July and promptly released the project on Friday, 11…
Meet Lil Slayyy, Pipeline's No. 24 Draft prospect ... and a budding music producer
Slater de Brun, the No. 24-ranked prospect on MLB Pipeline's Draft board, can bring a lot to a team once he's selected on Sunday. The lefty's been graded at a 55 hit tool, 60 field and 65 run. His 5-foot-10 stature and excellent speed have him…
Musical 'Yellow Wind' to premiere at Theater Kum
Musical “Yellow Wind” will premiere at Theater Kum on July 18. Produced by nonprofit charity organization Asian Friends, the musical is expected to blend documentary-style realism with expressive choreography and original music to…
Netease Cloud Music & Warner Music Stocks on Hot Streaks, Though Trade War Leads to Overall Decline
Music stocks had a mixed week as markets fell in reaction to President Trump's escalating trade war. On the positive side, Netease Cloud Music added to its hot streak by rising 8.9% to 241.00 HKD ($30.70) in the week ended July 11. The Chinese…
5 things to know about Swag, Justin Bieber's new album | CBC Music
Justin Bieber has finally returned with a new album, Swag — his first full-length record since 2021's Justice. The 21-song project has a runtime of more than 51 minutes, and sees Bieber collaborate with artists including Gunna, Cash Cobain…
Bad Bunny's Musical Residency To Deliver Major Tourism Boom In Puerto Rico
Bad Bunny kicks off a 33-show residency in his native Puerto Rico tonight (July 11). The concert series at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico in San Juan will run into September and as The San Juan Daily Star reported, will be a boon for the economy of…
Friday Music Guide: New Music From Justin Bieber, Clipse, BLACKPINK & More
Billboard 's Friday Music Guide serves as a handy guide to this Friday's most essential releases — the key music that everyone will be talking about today, and that will be dominating playlists this weekend and beyond. See latest videos…
Music festival raises funds to pay B.C. ostrich farm's legal fees
The phrase “music saves lives” is being put to the test to help save the nearly 400 ostriches that call Edgewood, B.C., home., as a local farm continues to fight the cull order by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) after an…
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