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Britney Spears tipped for live comeback despite vowing to quit music industry
BRITNEY SPEARS is being courted to make her stage return in what could be the biggest concert of all time. Organisers of Rio de Janeiro's annual free concert on Copacabana Beach said “we still believe in it” when asked about rumours…
10 Music Industry Predictions for 2026: AI, Live Nation, K-Pop & More
What do I know, anyway? A year ago in this same column, I made some good calls, including predicting that the U.S. TikTok deal timeline would go into overtime and concert ticket prices would continue to rise. I also whiffed on a few things…
Britney Spears says she'll join forces with her SON for music comeback
Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.com She used the Christmas holiday as an excuse to bash her family members on social media. But Britney Spears made it clear on Thursday that one family members is still in her good graces and could play a…
Elton John on the art of throwing parties and championing new music
“I think any bonhomie that comes into your life influences what you do as a person,” says Elton John, reflecting on what his social, party-throwing side has brought to his artistic life. “I've been lucky enough to meet so many…
Generate Apple Music Playlists With ChatGPT
Apple Music is now available as an extension within ChatGPT, meaning you can search for songs, create playlists, and discover new music through OpenAI's chatbot. Here's how to set it up and what makes it worth using. ChatGPT's integration with…
Hybe America Names Ethiopia Habtemariam President of Music
Hybe America has named former Motown and Universal Publishing top exec Ethiopia Habtemariam as president of music, effective immediately. She will be based in Los Angeles and Atlanta. According to the announcement, in the role, Habtemariam will…
Skokie's Winter Farmers Market on Main Street starts Sunday with vendors, music
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The winter-coats version of the Skokie Farmers Market is set to open Sunday, Jan. 11, with more than 40 vendors indoors and outdoors, as well as live music and fire pits, the Village of Skokie announced.
Ethiopia Habtemariam Joins HYBE America as President of Music: Exclusive
Ethiopia Habtemariam is stepping back into the music industry arena as president of music at HYBE America, Billboard can exclusively report. Habtemariam previously served as chairwoman and CEO of Motown Records before exiting that post in 2022.
Lola Young, Fuerza Regida, BigXthaPlug to Play Rolling Stone's Future of Music Showcase
Lola Young, Fuerza Regida, and BigXthaPlug will take the stage at Rolling Stone ‘s fourth annual Future of Music showcase at SXSW 2026 next spring. Taking place once again at Austin's ACL Live at the Moody Theater from March 12-14, the…
Man Accused of Stealing Unreleased Beyoncé Music Pleads Not Guilty
The man accused of stealing unreleased Beyoncé music and tour plans from a rental car in Atlanta last summer pleaded not guilty to theft charges on Wednesday, Jan. 7. Kelvin Evans appeared virtually in Fulton County court yesterday, where he…
11 must-watch music documentaries coming to theaters and streaming in 2026
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Music documentaries have long offered more than just behind-the-scenes access. At their best, they serve as time capsules, preserving pivotal moments in culture while peeling back the layers of the artists…
Lola Young Set For Rolling Stone's Future of Music Showcase at SXSW 2026
Lola Young will make her highly anticipated return to the stage this March for Rolling Stone's Future of Music, the three-night concert series at South by Southwest in Austin, TX. See latest videos, charts and news The British pop singer and…
‘AI-generated music is awesome, somebody's still generating it. When the machine's doing it on its own, talk to me' - will.i.am tells me how he tunes LG's new speakers, and why TikTok rather than AI is the big danger to music
At CES 2026, LG announced a new wave of speakers in its xboom range, once again produced in collaboration with will.i.am. Last year's models produced some real hits – we gave the xboom Stage 301 and the xboom Grab glowing reviews, so I was…
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Taylor Swift, Alex Warren, Sabrina Carpenter and Bad Bunny Lead 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards Nominations
The iHeartRadio Music Awards nominations have been announced Taylor Swift leads with nine nods, followed by Alex Warren, Sabrina Carpenter and Bad Bunny with eight each The iHeartRadio Music Awards will air March 26 live on FOX The 2026 iHeartRadio…
Folk Arts Rare Records brings Lou Curtiss' music collection to the people
In the bustling Folk Arts Rare Records shop in City Heights, owner Brendan Boyle is flipping through a cardboard box of records. 'There's really important blues recordings … Tampa Red … Son House … early Portuguese string…
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