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Music Industry Moves: Jackson Wang Inks With WME; Position Music Signs Arkai to JV With Lindsey Stirling's Label
Singer-songwriter Jackson Wang, currently starring in an Apple campaign tied to his new single and music video, “Thank You,” has signed with WME for representation. Wang's 2019 debut album, “Mirrors,” became the first…
These are the Apple AirPlay speakers we recommend for music streaming
Apple's HomePod and HomePod mini are obvious choices for Apple users, but there are plenty of alternatives that work with your iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV. Whether you want a compact kitchen speaker, a multi-room setup or a stereo system for…
SharkNinja Brings Beauty & Innovation to Billboard Latin Music Week 2026
SharkNinja brought beauty, style and a touch of glam to Billboard Latin Music Week 2026 in Miami. From hair styling and glow-ups to refreshing frozen treats, attendees experienced SharkNinja's latest products through interactive moments that kept…
'Frighteningly of the moment': Steven Sater on his emperor Nero musical and turning JFK's assassination into a Greek tragedy
Before Spring Awakening won eight Tony awards in 2007, its dramatist and lyricist Steven Sater had “been struggling financially and professionally for quite a while,” he remembers. “Everyone said at the time: this is where it…
The Midterms Gave Us a Blue Wave -- And Some Hilarious Music Memes
The tides are turning, thanks to the blue wave brought on by the midterm elections. The Democratic Party emerged victorious in several states for the first time in decades, helping it to take control of the entirety of Congress, ans number of…
Here's How the Midterm Elections Blue Wave Could Impact Music Policy in D.C.
Democrats won a historic victory in the midterm elections on Tuesday (Nov. 3), flipping Congress and securing comfortable majorities in both the Senate and House of Representatives. The power shift is sure to affect policy across issues and…
Tencent Music: An Asset-Light Platform That Is Absurdly Cheap (TME)
Music Related Services revenue has grown roughly 25% annually and now represents more than 80% of TME's business, with significantly better economics than the Social Entertainment division. Tencent Music's biggest competitive concern is Soda Music…
Apple Music going deeper with its unique feature that all other music apps should get
iOS 27.3 beta is now out and available for curious users, and many have noticed that Apple Music has a new feature — Selfie Sing. Building on Apple Music's ability to isolate vocals and turn any song into a karaoke track, the Selfie Sing…
The 17 best gigs and music concerts in London in November 2026
November can be a little dismal if you let it get the best of you. The sun's down at 4pm, there are mental debates about when to turn the heating on, and you've not even got The Traitors to keep you going. But when your winter woes start dragging…
Who Is SNL's November 7 Musical Guest? The Singer Starred in a Classic Digital Short
A popular rock band that, like Saturday Night Live, has always called New York City home returns to Studio 8H as the November 7 Musical Guest. Watch Saturday Night Live Saturdays at 11:30 p.m. ET on NBC and next day on Peacock. Season 52 has…
The guy who composed music for 'Dragon Ball Z' is now Texas' top lawyer
After an election night that mirrored some of the series' most climactic battles, a man who composed music for Dragon Ball Z is improbably Texas' next top law enforcement officer. Amid a blue tsunami, State Sen. Nathan Johnson (D-Dallas) trounced…
My Amazon Echo has been hiding a second job, and it's not playing music
There's really no in-between when it comes to choosing how dedicated you want to be as a smart homeowner. Either you don't want many smart home devices and you just might have a security system or a video doorbell or you go fully in and make your…
4 early Y2K pop princesses who walked away from music entirely to run normal businesses
Becoming a pop star is many little girls' dreams, but for the women on this list, once that dream was realised, they decided to pursue something else entirely. From salon owners to food truck vendors, here are the early noughties pop princesses who…
Apple Music Selfie Sing turns your iPhone into a karaoke booth
Apple Music is getting Selfie Sing, an upcoming feature that films you belting out a hit with lyrics scrolling on your iPhone's screen. It builds on Apple Music Sing, the singalong feature introduced in iOS 16.2. And no extra app is needed to shoot…
Hitsujibungaku, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu & Otoboke Beaver to Play Japanese Music Showcase matsuri '26 in London
Hitsujibungaku, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu and Otoboke Beaver will perform at matsuri ‘26: Japanese Music Experience LONDON, set for Dec. 14 at Outernet Live in London. The showcase is presented by CEIPA and TOYOTA GROUP “MUSIC WAY…
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