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mirror.co.uk - Jordan Lloyd Beck - Huge music star unmasked on The Masked Singer and admits 'it was quite scary
Huge music star unmasked on The Masked Singer and admits 'it was quite scary
The Mirror

A major music star was unmasked on Sunday night's edition of The Masked Singer. The secret celebrity had only just made their debut on the hit ITV singing competition, in which famous faces conceal their identity whilst performing pop classics as…

mirror.co.uk - Sara Baalla - The Masked Singer fans 'unveil' Gargoyle's identity and they're a 90s music icon
The Masked Singer fans 'unveil' Gargoyle's identity and they're a 90s music icon
The Mirror

The seventh season of The Masked Singer UK premiered on ITV on Saturday (January 3), with fans trying to work out the identities behind the first group of characters. The debut episode saw performances from Sloth, Can of Worms, Gargoyle, Disc…

businessinsider.com - Joshua Nelken-Zitser - I've found success in music, retail, and startups. Here's what I've learned about pivoting successfully.
I've found success in music, retail, and startups. Here's what I've learned about pivoting successfully.
Business Insider

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Ryan Edwards, 40, the founder of Audoo, who is based in London. His employment and Audoo's investors have been verified by Business Insider. This piece has been edited for length and clarity In…

bbc.co.uk - Ben Mellor - New musical director appointed to lead choir - BBC News
New musical director appointed to lead choir - BBC News
BBC

A women's choir has secured its future after finding a new musical director to take over in 2026. The Major Oak Pop Choir, based in Edwinstowe, faced uncertainty after the woman who set it up announced her intention to retire to Northumberland. But…

globalnews.ca - Alan Cross - What can we expect for music in 2026? Here are a few predictions
What can we expect for music in 2026? Here are a few predictions
Global News

The last 12 months in music were eventful, to say the least. We saw the against-all-odds successful Oasis reunion, the Sean Combs trial, and, of course, the rise of artificial intelligence and the fears of how it may impact the entirety of music…

variety.com - Naman Ramachandran - Universal Music Takes 30% Stake in India's Excel Entertainment With $267 Million Deal
Universal Music Takes 30% Stake in India's Excel Entertainment With $267 Million Deal
Variety

Universal Music Group's Indian division has secured a significant minority stake in one of Bollywood's leading production houses, gaining global soundtrack rights in the process, it was confirmed on Monday. Universal Music India has entered into a…

digitaltrends.com - Nadeem Sarwar - Samsung concepts put an OLED screen on a classroom robot and retro music gear
Samsung concepts put an OLED screen on a classroom robot and retro music gear
Digital Trends

Read and watch our complete CES coverage here Updated less than 5 minutes ago Every year, Samsung's display division gives us a taste of concept devices with cutting-edge screens, some of which eventually appear on mass-market hardware down the…

slashfilm.com - Lee Adams - Clint Eastwood Directed An Underrated Music Biopic About One Of The World's Best Musicians
Clint Eastwood Directed An Underrated Music Biopic About One Of The World's Best Musicians
SlashFilm

Jazz may be regarded as one of the great American art forms, but it remains a mystery for those who aren't familiar with its improvisational style. I confess that it's not really my bag; I've dabbled with Thelonious Monk and I'm one of many…

nme.com - Max Pilley - Huey Morgan joins Virgin Radio after exit from 6 Music
Huey Morgan joins Virgin Radio after exit from 6 Music
NME | Music, Film, TV, Gaming & Pop Culture News

Huey Morgan has joined Virgin Radio, just weeks after announcing his departure from BBC Radio 6 Music. READ MORE: Huey Morgan: “Reggie Kray wanted to collaborate on music with me” The former Fun Lovin' Criminals frontman presented his…

marketbeat.com - Promising Music Stocks To Consider - January 4th
Promising Music Stocks To Consider - January 4th
MarketBeat

Overlooked Analyst-Approved Dividend Plays You Can Count On NetEase, Tencent Music Entertainment Group, and Dolby Laboratories are the three Music stocks to watch today, according to MarketBeat's stock screener tool. 'Music stocks' are shares of…

yourtango.com - Mary-Faith Martinez - The Music You Listen To When You're Stressed Reveals A Lot About How You Process The World, Says A Neuroscientist
The Music You Listen To When You're Stressed Reveals A Lot About How You Process The World, Says A Neuroscientist
YourTango

Being under a lot of stress isn't comfortable, and most of us look for a way to alleviate that stress as soon as we possibly can. One way to do this is by listening to music. Getting lost in your favorite tunes can calm you down and comfort you…

salon.com - CK Smith - BTS confirms long-awaited return
BTS confirms long-awaited return
Salon.com

After almost four years away from the spotlight, BTS has officially announced plans to reunite as every member has now completed their mandatory military service, marking the end of a pause in full group activities that began in 2022. While the…

people.com - Daniela Avila - Robert Glasper on His 16th Grammy Nomination, Trusting the Universe and Growing Up with Norah Jones (Exclusive)
Robert Glasper on His 16th Grammy Nomination, Trusting the Universe and Growing Up with Norah Jones (Exclusive)
PEOPLE

Robert Glasper shares his reaction to his 16th Grammy nomination The musician opens up to PEOPLE about how his perspective on being 'the best' has changed Glasper also details how his longtime friend Norah Jones helped kickstart his career Robert…

the-express.com - Demetria Osei-Tutu - Drake faces lawsuit over alleged gambling scheme to boost music streaming numbers
Drake faces lawsuit over alleged gambling scheme to boost music streaming numbers
Daily Express US

Drake is being sued in a new lawsuit that involves Stake.us Drake is being sued in a class action RICO lawsuit involving online gambling and his music. The 39-year-old rapper, along with controversial online streamer Adin Ross and George Nguyen (an…

people.com - Julia Moore - Jessica Biel Says Husband Justin Timberlake Brings Her 'So Much Joy' at His Concerts: 'No One Like Him
Jessica Biel Says Husband Justin Timberlake Brings Her 'So Much Joy' at His Concerts: 'No One Like Him
PEOPLE

Jessica Biel described herself as one of her husband Justin Timberlake's 'number 1 fans' 'There's just no one like him — who can perform like him, who sings like him,' the actress said on the red carpet at the 2026 Critics Choice Awards Biel…

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