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Drake Declares Music Industry Is 'Cooked' Following Major Billboard Change
Multiple times throughout the years, Billboard has changed the way in which they tally the results of its charts. For instance, in 1998, it adjusted to allow singles on the Billboard Hot 100 without a physical single being sold in stores. In 2011…
Mum's youth club in Wolverhampton helped make my music dream a reality
When Isaac Paris Spence was a teenager, he dreamt of becoming a musician but felt he did not have the right guidance to make it happen. His mother, Diane Spence, wanted to change that and set herself a goal. To open doors for Isaac and other local…
'Menopause, the Musical' coming to Scranton
Sung to the tune of “Puff the Magic Dragon,” the number “Puff, My God, I'm Draggin” hints that when you get older, you don't have as much energy as you once did. Sung to the tune of “My Guy,” the song…
Drake declares the music industry is 'so cooked' as Billboard U-turns on YouTube streams
Drake has blasted the music industry as 'so cooked' after Billboard performed a dramatic U-turn and welcomed YouTube streams back into its chart calculations. The God's Plan hitmaker shared his reaction after the chart company unveiled a new…
Brand new musical 'Maybe Happy Ending' is coming to Denver
The Tony Award-winning musical 'Maybe Happy Ending' is bringing its futuristic love story to Denver in 2027, giving audiences a chance to experience one of Broadway's original productions at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. The show's…
How One Whitney Houston Music Video Changed MTV Forever
Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. MTV launched at midnight on Saturday, Aug. 1, 1981. And the key word there is launched. In the space-themed commercial…
Superstar K' returns, 'King of Mask Singer' gets revamp as music shows seek revival
Korean music entertainment shows are seeking a fresh start as once-dominant audition competitions and music mystery programs prepare to return with new approaches. Mnet's 'Superstar K,' widely regarded as the original Korean television audition…
Serbia's EXIT music festival plans homecoming after student election victory
Founded by protesting students in Serbia in 2000, the EXIT festival has become one of Europe 's leading music events. It is now preparing a “special edition” next year to mark a homecoming made possible by a new generation of…
Brooklyn's Iconic Domino Sugar Refinery to Host New Music Venue
Domino, a new all-ages 750-capacity venue and creative hub, will open in April 2027 on the Williamsburg waterfront in Brooklyn, New York — located in the iconic, landmarked Domino Sugar Refinery that has been a beacon of the Brooklyn…
Elton John's Apple Music show to feature King Charles in November 14 special
Apple Music and Buckingham Palace today announced that King Charles will join the next episode of Sir Elton John's Rocket Hour to discuss the 50th anniversary of his charity and the role music has played in its work over the years. Here are the…
Alliance Entertainment anticipates Best Buy music test could expand to 100 to 300 stores in 2027
Earnings Call Insights: Alliance Entertainment Holding Corporation (AENT) Q1 fiscal 2027 'We began fiscal 2027 with revenue growth of 10%, reaching $278.8 million.' (CEO & Director Jeffrey Walker) 'In Q1, physical movie revenue increased 20% to…
Ghana @ 70: Kofi Kinaata to headline heritage and music celebration in Canada in 2027 - The Ghanaian Chronicle
Ghana's 70th Independence Anniversary celebrations will extend to Canada in 2027, with a major cultural, entertainment and business initiative designed to showcase the country's heritage, strengthen diaspora connections and promote Ghana as an…
Quavo's 'Bubble Gum' Case Moves Toward Settlement With Music Giants
Quavo could soon put the “Bubble Gum” copyright fight behind him but the deal still needs to be finished. A new court filing puts the music companies and the rapper who sued them on a 40-day path toward wrapping things up. The…
9 things to do in Chicago this weekend, from holiday markets to live music
In case you missed it, we're fully in the holiday events calendar, despite the unseasonably warm weather making us think otherwise. We have some ideas for embracing the holiday spirit, connecting with nature and embracing civic pride. 🌟 I'm…
Lara's Multimedia Playground:A New Playground for Sound and Music Experiences
What if music could be more than something you hear? What if you could see its patterns, shape its visual language and interact with sound in entirely new ways? Created by Basel-based designer Lara Ozansoy, Lara's Multimedia Playground explores new…
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