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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…
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…
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…
The 'Here and Now': How Music and Dance Set Us Free
In a modern society of virtual relationships, continuously racing deadlines, and invisible stress, Western classical music and dance provide rich environments for finding ourselves in the present moment. In my previous post, What Music Teaches Us…
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…
Suno AI Music Lawsuit, Drake UMG Appeal, Diddy Lawyers & More Top Music Law News
THE BIG STORY: When Suno announced its new AI model, built in “partnership” with Warner Music Group, it touted it as a way for AI firms and the music industry to “move forward together.” But just a week later, the top…
Electro-Pop Duo Returns Music To Spotify After Protest Due To 'Unsustainable Financial Reality
Electro-pop favorites Sylvan Esso have made their discography available to stream on Spotify, but have made it clear that it wasn't a decision made lightly. The duo, consisting of Amelia Meath and Nick Sanborn, removed their music from the…
Small bites from the UN: Music, a walkout and fighting gang violence
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — 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. On tap for Wednesday: Iran's…
Listen: SIX THE MUSICAL Releases First Korean-Language Studio Album
Six the Musical has released its first Korean-language studio album, ahead of the show's return to Seoul this December. Available to stream and download across all major digital platforms worldwide via 6 Music, the show's in-house music label, the…
AI is finding chart success in Christian, gospel and country music
In the wake of the US Screen Actors Guild strike over AI protections and UK musicians' silent album to protest proposed changes to copyright law, more than a dozen AI-produced tracks have emerged on the Billboard charts since 2022. While AI music…
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