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Rosé talks rise in music industry, Grammy nominations and doubts
K-pop star Rosé is up for three Grammy nominations, including Record and Song of the Year. She spoke with 'CBS Mornings' about her rise to fame and the doubts she still has at times.
Music industry headed for same collapse as film - Socrate Safo warns
Renowned Ghanaian filmmaker Socrate Safo has issued a stern warning about the state of Ghana's creative industry. According to him, the industry is dangerously repeating the mistakes that led to the collapse of the once-vibrant film sector. In a…
Nicki Minaj's music booed, people stop dancing in clubs
Multiple videos have gone viral online showing Nicki Minaj's music being booed, people stopping dancing when her music comes on and people remixing her songs to remove her verses, following her apparent move from a more liberal viewpoint to a…
Inside John Mayer's takeover of a Hollywood music mecca
John Mayer calls it “adult day care”: the historic recording studio behind the arched gates on La Brea Avenue where famous musicians have been keeping themselves — and one another — creatively occupied since the…
Inside Jamie Campbell Bower's life from music to famous exes
Stranger Things' fifth and final season has just come to an end with an epic two-hour finale releasing on Netflix this Thursday (1st January). Millions of fans have already tuned in, with countless more expected to witness the jaw-dropping…
I switched to a digital preamp for music streaming, and it was the best decision ever
The WiiM Amp Ultra is available on Amazon for $529. If your preferred method of listening to music is via streaming services, this is a great amp to own. To use a turntable, you'll need a preamp. Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on…
Music festivals coming to Southern California in 2026
The Joshua Tree Music Festival returns Oct. 9–12 to the Joshua Tree Lake Campground. (Photo by Foster Snell) Southern California's festival calendar is beginning to take shape for 2026, offering a wide-ranging mix of music, culture and live…
Stranger Things' Finn Wolfhard Plans To Prioritize Music Following Series Finale
After spending nearly a decade in the world of Stranger Things, Finn Wolfhard is turning his attention toward music. In an interview with Esquire, the former Stranger Things star revealed that he is choosing to focus on his band, The Aubreys, and…
Hypebot's 2026 Music Predictions Roundup: Key Takeaways From Across The Industry
Hypebot's 2026 music industry predictions series gathered perspectives from across the business. This includes music distribution, marketing, law, retail, technology, audio production, and more. Here is a roundup of the predictions including a…
9 Upcoming Conferences for the Independent Music Professional
Whether you're an artist or you work in independent music, you need to be at these nine conferences coming up. Take a look. Here's a list of the nine most exciting events on the calendar for the first two months of 2026 that we're tracking with our…
Robbie G.K Hopes for a Musical Episode of HEATED RIVALRY
Robbie G.K. is ready to bring his musical theater training to the small screen. The actor, currently starring in the hit Crave series Heated Rivalry, recently told Forbes that he would be interested '100%' in a musical episode at some point in the…
Why MTV's Music Channels Went Silent at the End of 2025?
MTV's dedicated music television channels have gone off air in several international markets following a year-end restructuring, raising questions among viewers about whether the iconic brand is shutting down its music operations entirely. MTV…
The best American music is seared on Swamp Dogg's grill
“I was just a terrific motherfucker,” Swamp Dogg declares in the 2024 documentary Swamp Dogg Gets His Pool Painted. It's hard to argue. What else can you say about a singer, songwriter, producer, and impresario who produced soul…
Sarkodie, Kweku Smoke, Lasmid, light up Tema with 'Music Is My Life' concert
The streets of Tema Community 2 came alive in the late hours of New Year's Day as music lovers thronged the area for what was a highly anticipated 'Music Is My Life' concert, organised by MimLife Records. Held on January 1, 2026, the event drew a…
Wellington celebrates 30th anniversary with music and fireworks
Wellington celebrates 30th anniversary with music and fireworks WELLINGTON IS REACHING A SPECIAL MILESTONE THIS YEAR, AND THE VILLAGE WANTS TO CELEBRATE WITH YOU. THE VILLAGE CELEBRATING 30 YEARS WITH LIVE MUSIC, ENTERTAINMENT AND A FIREWORKS SHOW.
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