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Music industry is about being in the right place at the right time
Why? The music (entertainments) industry is already over-subscribed with most vacancies being chased by at least 20 applicants. Many celebrities will readily admit that despite their talent they were lucky enough to be in the right place at the…
Farewell to the Last Music Mogul
Y ou don't expect a lot of laughs at a funeral, but even before dozens of entertainment's biggest names — musicians, business titans, executives, media personalities — filed into New York's Central Synagogue on June 29 to say goodbye…
Doodle generative compositions in your browser with Musical Spirograph
It's soothing, hypnotic, and fun to play with. It's soothing, hypnotic, and fun to play with. Screenshot: Terrence O'Brien / The Verge Kill some time with these much needed distractions Terrence O'Brien is the Verge's weekend editor. He's covered…
Boston Symphony Orchestra musicians authorize strike amid music director drama
Boston Symphony Orchestra musicians have voted to authorize their first-ever strike as the decision to remove longtime music director Andris Nelsons continues to cause controversy. The Boston Musicians Association said the decision to authorize a…
Apple Music to add labels to AI-generated music later this year
Apple Music will add labels to AI -generated music later this year. READ MORE: In the age of AI Oasis, there's no point being ordinary Earlier this year, the streaming platform said they planned to let users know if they were listening to music…
Olivia Diaferia on social struggles and finding clarity in music
One of the rising stars of Liverpool's music scene, Olivia Diaferia has opened up on how 'struggling in social situations' has helped her make a name for her band, XL Poncho, in the local music scene. They are yet to release an album, but Olivia's…
Karol G, Maluma & More Unite for Colombia Earthquake Relief & More Uplifting Moments in Latin Music
From career milestones to new releases to major announcements and those little important moments, Billboard editors highlight uplifting moments in Latin music. Here's what happened in the Latin music world this week. See latest videos, charts and…
Is SNL New Tonight? Here's the August 22 Episode's Host and Musical Guest
Saturday Night Live 's annual summer hiatus is almost over, which means Season 52 is getting closer. Today is Saturday, August 22, which begs the question: Which episode of SNL is airing tonight? Watch Saturday Night Live Saturdays at 11:30 p.m. ET…
Spider-man star starts band and eyes festivals with unusual musical covers
BAFTA winning actor Andrew Garfield has started a band and is hoping to play festivals next summer. The former Spider-Man star first showed off his singing chops in 2021's tick, tick…BOOM!, and now he's caught the warbling bug. The British…
This Clear Acrylic CD Player Turns Your Music Collection Into Kinetic Art
The iMac G3's translucent Bondi Blue shell sold 800,000 units in its first five months, which was Apple's way of proving that exposing a computer's internal geometry could be its single most compelling feature. Nothing put a transparent back on a…
Our flats are plagued by parties & music until the early hours every weekend
Two people have died from drug overdoses a month apart at the same student accommodation. Residents of Sovereign House in Sheffield have now told Yorkshire Live the Queen Street flats are plagued by parties every weekend. Samiya Salkar, 26, has…
West Chester Township officials allege VOA Country Music Festival organizers repeatedly forgot to pay bills
WEST CHESTER TOWNSHIP, Ohio — West Chester Township officials are claiming that the organizers behind the VOA Country Music Festival repeatedly forgot to pay bills, among other things, prompting the township to pull out of hosting the music…
Music legend's £4.7m Cotswolds mansion is up for sale again
Liam Gallagher previously stayed at Stanley Park, a country estate near Stroud in Gloucestershire, before reportedly purchasing another Cotswolds property at the start of 2026. Stanley Park has now returned to the market with an asking price of…
IFA 2026 Berlin Will Show Why the Future of AI and Smart Homes Is Already Here, With the Latest Tech From Around the World
Beginning on September 4 in Berlin, IFA 2026 will focus on one central idea: the technologies said to represent “the future” of consumer electronics already reside in most consumers' homes. Most smart home devices were purchased…
Record Roundup 38: Vinyl Sales Up Again, But Outpaced By CDs
Andover One MK2 All-In-One Record Player Luminate recently released its 2026 Midyear Report tracking trends in entertainment, including the music industry. And there's a bit of a surprise in the data. U.S. vinyl record sales were up 2.4% for the…
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