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Kardinal Offishall Faults Canada's Music Industry For Favoring White Pop Artists
Kardinal Offishall said Canada has built more music industry support for white pop artists than Black artists, pointing to a gap he still sees after three decades in the business. Speaking on The Brandon Gonez Show, he said there was “much…
'Loud music' could have caused bridge collapse in Bristol
Loud music played on Halloween could have been responsible for the collapse of a popular footbridge in Bristol, according to the chair of the city's harbour committee. Pero's bridge, a footbridge in the city centre that is built to split open and…
Elvis Music Owners, Eminem Publisher File Sprawling New Lawsuits Against AI Music Generator Suno: 'The Next Elvis Won't Pick Up a Guitar'
A collection of Elvis Presley music rightsholders and the publisher of many of Eminem ‘s records have filed sprawling new federal lawsuits against the AI music generator Suno, with each party making separate allegations that add to the AI…
Indie App Spotlight: 'CueFlip' automatically turns the page for your sheet music
Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you're a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact. If you find yourself playing an instrument with sheet…
Apple Music Classical gets new black-and-white icon in latest update
Following the redesign of the Apple Music app icon, which replaced the familiar white music note on a red background with a black-and-white look, Apple today updated Apple Music Classical to match the new design. Today, Apple updated the Apple…
Zohran Mamdani and Puerto Rican Band Chuwi Discuss Gentrification, Music, and Making Change
The Puerto Rican band Chuwi, made up of siblings Lorén, Willy, and Wester and their best friend Adrián, has spent the last couple years achieving international fame through a major collab with Bad Bunny, also ending up as his opening…
Iona Fyfe: 'Where's the protest in Scottish folk music?'
This folk club has all the staples of how I've fondly imagined such a place to be. There are corduroy trousers and man-buns; Arran sweaters and speckled beards, but it will become an uplifting night in which I've rarely felt more at ease with being…
Lincoln Celebrated the Art of Rejuvenation at Billboard Latin Music Week
Miami doesn't exactly do quiet—especially during Billboard Latin Music Week, when the city comes alive with music, industry conversations and nonstop events. But amid the excitement, Lincoln offered attendees something unexpected: a moment…
Exclusive | Steven Spielberg could be directing his first stage musical in NYC
Oscar-winner Steven Spielberg could soon be directing a stage show — his first — here in New York, sources told The Post. A new musical put on by the Public Theater, the mysterious work is said to be currently being written by Jeanine…
New musical inspired by the legend of Havelok heading to the stage
A new musical based on the book, Havelok, Prince of the Vikings is heading to the stage thanks to support from Arts Council England. Julia Thompson, creator of Havelok's Kingdom and Grim Falfest, Grimsby's Viking festival has received support from…
Harvesting 30 years of music: Gloc-9 brings 'Mga Ani' to vinyl
MANILA, Philippines – Filipino hip-hop pillar Gloc-9 marks nearly three decades in the music industry with Mga Ani ni Gloc-9, his first vinyl release. The limited-edition collection features 11 of his most iconic storytelling tracks from…
Is SNL New Tonight, November 7, 2026? About This Week's Host & Musical Guest
Saturday Night Live is four episodes deep into Season 52 and has already served up so many surprises. Just last week, not only did Tom Hanks reprise his role as David S. Pumpkins during Halloween episode hosted by Inde Navarrette, Bobby Moynihan…
I Don't Want Metal to Be Safe': Season of Mist Founder Reflects on 30 Years of Heavy Music
No intelligent being will disagree that, in various respects, France has culturally set the gold standard. It feels superfluous to say that for France's contributions to the visual arts, architecture, ballet, opera, classical music, cinema…
From Christmas Song To Revolutionary War Musical | Drummer Boy Interviews
What happens when a beloved Christmas carol collides with the American Revolution? That's the bold swing behind Drummer Boy, the new musical from brothers Ben and Joel David Smallbone. It draws on for KING + COUNTRY's hit take on “Little…
Co-op Live is an incredible music venue - but there is one big problem
Co-op Live is a very impressive place. From the flawless sound inside the arena to the (rather pricey) frozen margaritas - it has it all. Julian Casablancas summed it up perfectly when The Strokes played at the venue last week, telling the sold-out…
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