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Kanya King, founder of Mobo awards for Black British music, dies aged 57
Entrepreneur died of colon cancer, with Mobo Organisation hailing her as ‘one of the most fearless champions' in the music industry Kanya King, the entrepreneur and tireless champion of Black British music who founded the Mobo awards, has…
The best albums of the year (so far): Music to stop the doomscrolling
You, dear Salon reader, are discerning and responsible, ready to face the reality of the world we're living in, for better or for worse. Unfortunately, that may result in feelings of anger, frustration, anxiety or hopelessness. It's an unfortunate…
From G-Flip to Tame Impala: why Australian music is soundtracking so much TV right now
Last month, a new Amazon Prime series, Off Campus, fought its way to the top of the streaming TV pile. Releasing its first season all at once, the glossy campus drama – set around an elite hockey team at a fictional US university –…
Ciara Miller takes over saloon in Shaboozey's 'Cowgirl' music video
June 5 (UPI) -- Shaboozey is back with new music. The country music singer-songwriter released a single and music video for 'Cowgirl' on Friday. The 'Cowgirl' video opens with the outlaw Cherie Lee (Ciara Miller) mourning by a grave before…
StubHub has a new rewards program to help music festival fans with complaints
StubHub is introducing a new music festival protection program designed to help fans weather disruptions and keep their concert plans from hitting a sour note. Called FestProtect, the new three-tiered program launched this week and is designed…
Blur bassist Alex James to host London music events during World Cup
Get our award-winning daily news email featuring exclusive stories, opinion and expert analysis I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. Blur bassist Alex James will host three…
Blur bassist Alex James to host three London music events ahead of World Cup
Alex James, the bassist of Britpop band Blur, is to host three events in London to celebrate football and music ahead of the World Cup. The 57-year-old musician will take over a pop-up space in Trafalgar Square this month with the hope of bringing…
The Tony Awards Reflect a Sorry Season for Musicals, and a Strong One for Plays
Laments about the sorry state of the Broadway musical have been piling up for decades. But the past season was disappointing even by the standards of recent years. Just six new musicals opened on Broadway, considerably fewer than the 16 that opened…
Girl, Interrupted review - mental health memoir reborn as patchy Aimee Mann-soundtracked musical
In 2021, the singer-songwriter Aimee Mann (perhaps best known, as a solo artist, for her contributions to the Paul Thomas Anderson film Magnolia) released an album called Queens of the Summer Hotel, a collection of somewhat narrative tunes inspired…
Does Winning 'Best Musical' Mean a Boost in Ticket Sales?
This has been a tough year for new musicals. Titanique, if the preliminary numbers reported by The Broadway Journal have held up, has yet to have an earning week. Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) has routinely put up low capacity…
The Standout Events of MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN WEEK
With the international honors of MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN (MAJ) fast approaching, local media have been running stories about the awards almost daily. The performers for the Grand Ceremony, where the major categories are revealed, were recently…
Music in motion
Cure for Paranoia frontman Cameron McCloud said he is inspired by the fusion of the Synergy experience (Courtesy Photo For its signature annual show, Pegasus Contemporary Ballet (PCB) closes its season this weekend with Synergy 2026. Now in its…
'I Fell In Love With Our Early Music Again': Evanescence's Amy Lee On The Journey To 'Sanctuary'
For over 20 years, Evanescence has built a catalog of music that has become a safe haven for millions of fans. Growing up, The Open Door was that album for me — an album I could return to over and over again. Amy Lee has always had a gift…
Prince George's surprising music taste revealed by Princess Kate
Princess Kate revealed the music taste of her three children Princess Kate has revealed what Prince George 's music taste is, and it's quite surprising. The Princess of Wales revealed her eldest son's favourite genre during a visit to The Christie…
Taylor Swift's 'Toy Story 5' Song Gets Music Video
Taylor Swift 's original song for the upcoming Toy Story 5, “I Knew It, I Knew You” now has a music video companion available to view on Spotify and Apple Music. The song aligns closely with the story of Jessie (voiced by Joan…
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