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Music distributors agree to new anti-fraud measures
AI's growth continues to bring serious opportunities for bad actors to commit crimes. Now, the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) — a trade organization representing over 8,000 record companies — is teaming…
The Internet Is Convinced That Tom Cruise's Latest Movie is Secretly a Musical
Have you seen the online theory that Digger, the highly anticipated Tom Cruise movie that comes out next month, is secretly a musical? It's surprisingly common, as people point to supposed evidence from the trailers. My favorite conspiracy theory…
Lim Yunchan nominated again for Gramophone Classical Music Awards
Korean pianist Lim Yunchan has been nominated in the 2026 Gramophone Classical Music Awards in Britain, his agency said Monday, two years after his historic double win. Lim's album 'J.S. Bach: Goldberg Variations,' released in February and…
Oprah Winfrey to Headline Las Vegas Sphere With New Music and Arts Show 'Aha'
There is a new, immersive entertainment experience coming to the Las Vegas Sphere — and Oprah Winfrey is at the center of it. Titled “Aha,” the two-hour show is taking place four times across one weekend, from April 2-4, 2027.
ACAOS returns with another fabulous musical
Following their hugely successful production of We Will Rock You in March of this year, ACAOS returns with another fabulous musical. This time, the company invites audiences to enjoy a killer night at the theatre with its forthcoming amateur…
Teen missing with no phone after attending music festival
The relatives of a teenager who vanished without her mobile phone following a music festival are making an urgent appeal to locate her. Sophie Potter, 19, from Merseyside was last spotted on Saturday, September 12. She had been at the Reminisce…
'In Sydney this is a rarity': The hidden music haven caught in a bitter council spat
From the outside the Red House is an unassuming, orange-bricked former Korean Christian church. But take one step inside the structure in Sydney's south-west suburb of Earlwood and you'll be immersed in an art space fitted with soft Persian rugs…
New Orleans music star Dawn Richard brings industry expertise to Loyola
Updated: 10:51 AM CDT Sep 13, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ New Orleans music star Dawn Richard brings industry expertise to Loyola Updated: 10:51 AM CDT Sep 13, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ NEW ORLEANS — Dawn Richard and Loyola…
Cheetah Chrome dead: 70s music icon dies as bandmates pay heartbreaking tribute
Tributes have flooded in for cheetah Chrome following his death Cheetah Chrome, real name Eugene Richard O'Connor, the guitarist for 1970s punk icons the Dead Boys, died on Sunday, September 13 at the age of 71. The news was confirmed by his…
HorsegiirL proves the neighsayers wrong with her joyous, whimsical dance music | The Cover
T here's an old saying Germans whip out when faced with an unlikely situation: “Well, I've seen horses throwing up,” they might shrug. It's physically impossible for our equine friends to hurl, so it's another way to say:…
'The way we deal with sexual violence has gotten much worse' - Neko Case on her 'Thelma & Louise' musical
Alt-country legend Neko Case has been a force in North American music for 30 years now, via her noirish solo records and her collaborations with others, most notably Canadian power poppers the New Pornographers. In her most unexpected move to date…
Five-star West End musical coming to Empire Theatre for first time
An award-winning musical is coming to Liverpool for the first time. Operation Mincemeat will continue its UK tour into 2027, with the acclaimed comedy musical adding a further 36 weeks of dates following a first leg that has attracted almost…
Inspectah Deck Says Real Hip-Hop Music Is Hard To Find Now
Inspectah Deck is calling out the current state of Hip-Hop, saying the genre is missing authentic substance. During a recent appearance on Drink Champs, the Wu-Tang Clan legend broke down why he feels the industry is pushing out watered-down…
Amazon Music Live' season 5 will feature Noah Kahan, Doja Cat
News The concert series will take you to live gigs you might've missed. Written by Shaye Weaver Contributor, Time Out New York Don't walk away after the game is over—there's more to see! Prime Video has a cool lineup of musical artists that…
Human brains may be wired for music before birth
People often keep time with music without thinking about what the brain is doing. A foot starts tapping, hands clap together, and a group can move to the same pulse even when the rhythm around that pulse keeps changing. That familiar ability raises…
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