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R.I.P.: Canadian Music Industry Legend Donald K. Tarlton Passes Away at Age 82
A genuine Canadian music business legend has died. Montreal concert promoter, record producer and label head Donald K. Tarlton, more commonly known as Donald K. Donald, has passed at the age of 82. The news was confirmed yesterday (April 13) by CTV…
Charli XCX 'making rock music' for Brat follow-up as 'dancefloor is dead'
Pop superstar Charli XCX is reportedly “making rock music” for her follow-up to 2024's Brat album. The 33-year-old is said to sing “I think the dancefloor is dead, so now we're making rock music” on one of the tracks…
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Coachella 2026 wasn't just a music festival; it was a brand universe
Coachella has always been more than a music festival. But in 2026, it felt less like a concert and more like a fully immersive brand universe, one where the music, almost ironically, wasn't always the main event. Held annually in California's…
Apple Music outage makes service unavailable to some users
Apple's System Status page confirms an ongoing Apple Music outage that is making the service unavailable or slow for some users. Here are the details. According to Apple's System Status page, an Apple Music outage has been affecting users since…
The Music is Black at V&A East Museum: The right exhibition to launch this new space
This weekend, London gains a new heavyweight cultural pillar as the V&A East Museum opens its doors to the public. The latest big-name building to land in Stratford's newly christened East Bank hub following Sadler's Wells East and the V&A…
How music kept NFL dream alive for Panthers' Jaelan Phillips
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The 2021 NFL draft was well into its second hour as Jaelan Phillips relaxed with his parents in Miami. Everyone remained confident that the outside linebacker from the University of Miami wouldn't fall past the Minnesota Vikings…
Adele returns to music after five years and ahead of another huge career move
Adele is reportedly set to record surprise new music. The Chasing Pavements singer last released music in 2021 and brought her Las Vegas residency to an end in 2024, but is said to be returning to the spotlight. Not content with being one of the…
Spotify just won $322 million from music pirates it can't find
The issue will be collecting that money from the anonymous entities behind Anna's Archive. The issue will be collecting that money from the anonymous entities behind Anna's Archive. Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge Jess Weatherbed…
How Rihanna Just Made Music History
Watch: Rihanna Hints at New Music With a Glimpse of Her Back in the Studio Rihanna is the only girl in the world with this achievement. The “We Found Love” singer has made history as the first woman to surpass 200 million RIAA singles…
The Real AI Problem in Music Has Nothing to Do With Music
The music industry is deep in its AI era. Every panel, every post, every conversation is circling the same question: what happens when AI can make music? Meanwhile, Suno just raised $250 million at a $2.45 billion valuation, crossed millions of…
The Worst Trend in Music History Ruined Every Pop and Rock Song of the 2010s
Music history is littered with touchstone moments: Elvis Presley 's controversial performance of 'Hound Dog' on The Milton Berle Show in 1956, serving as the coronation of the King of Rock and Roll ; The Beatles ' live 1964 appearance on The Ed…
Music Millennium cancels album listening session after backlash over AI usage
PORTLAND, Oregon — A Portland musician is at the center of controversy after Music Millennium canceled a listening event for a new album following backlash over the usage of artificial intelligence. Brandon Carmody created an entire album…
Teyana Taylor: How Women Are the Blueprint of Vision & Empowerment | Billboard Women In Music 2026
Teyana Taylor reflects on her incredible 20-year journey as a creative visionary, artist and leader. She shares her thoughts on why women are the blueprint of vision and creativity, lessons from 20 years in the industry, how she balances faith…
Energy Org. Chief Warns Europe Could Run Out of Jet Fuel in '6 Weeks,' Makes Cringe Musical Reference
There are appropriate times to make references to music or musicians, but when your entire continent might be about to suffer a major financial jolt, it comes across as mostly cringe. Such was the case on Thursday, when Fatih Birol, the head of…
P Diddy May Attempt a High-Stakes Return to Music With a Redemption Tour After Prison
Music mogul P Diddy may attempt a comeback soon to revive his music career following his prison sentence. Sean “Diddy” Combs was sentenced to 50 months over two counts of transportation to engage in p–. He is expected to serve…
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