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RZA Is Embracing AI In Music-Even As The Industry Pushes Back
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… Wu-Tang's RZA proclaimed he was a fan of AI as a creative partner during a panel at CES 2026. At the annual tech event showcasing the latest innovations across AI, robotics, cars, health wearables…
2016 Music Moments That Shook The Industry
As 2026 rolled in, so did the nostalgia for the previous decade. Social media has been flooded with throwbacks to 2016 lately, with the world seemingly really missing the late 2010s. While nostalgia is known for distorting memories, there were some…
Warner Music Group Names Hannah Karp Executive VP and Chief Communications Officer
Warner Music Group has announced that Hannah Karp has been named EVP & chief communications officer, effective January 26. Karp, who joins after eight years as editor in chief of Billboard, replaces James Steven, who departed for Universal Music…
Music Magpie joins forces with Timpson to offer high street mobile trade-ins
News from The City, market updates plus comment and analysis from our business desk I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. Music Magpie has struck a deal with retailer Timpson to…
High School Musical cast now - A-list break-up, different career and marriage
On the night it premiered in the U.S., on January 20, 2006, High School Musical was watched by 7.7 million viewers and set a new record for Disney Channel. Since then, it has gone on to be a cultural phenomenon, shaping the interests of teens and…
Gospel Music Icon Yaw Sarpong Passes on - The Ghanaian Chronicle
Renowned Ghanaian gospel musician Yaw Sarpong has reportedly passed away.The veteran gospel artiste is said to have died on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at the Emena Hospital in Kumasi, where he had been receiving medical care, according to sources…
Frank Sinatra Musical Sets London West End Transfer
“ Sinatra The Musical ” will make its West End premiere this summer, with performances beginning June 3 at the Aldwych Theatre in London. The production, which played a sold-out run at Birmingham Rep in 2023, showcases more than 20…
Justin Bieber makes huge music comeback as he lines up major performance
Justin Bieber might have been teasing new tunes lately and a potential concert soon, but it's an old school banger that is beginning to set the charts alight once again. The singer, 31, is reportedly in talks to play a huge comeback gig at a…
Inside the life and legacy of late Ghanaian gospel music icon Yaw Sarpong
Veteran Ghanaian gospel musician Yaw Sarpong will be remembered as one of the most iconic figures in the genre. Many credit him as an inspiration, and his songs continue to resonate as household favorites across the country. But who is Yaw Sarpong…
Nineties pop icons reunite for first new music in 22 years
A POPULAR nineties group announced they're reuniting to drop their first new music in over two decades. The news was shared by Pop Crave 's verified page on X, teasing the upcoming release of a track called Iconic. Your info will be used in…
Minimalist Music Making App For iOS
US Polaris is now officially available on the App Store 20/01/26 The developer behind Polaris tells us that it is now officially available on the App Store. Here's the press release with the details... Polaris is a minimalist music-making app for…
UMG and NetEase Cloud Music Sign New Multi-Year Licensing Pact for China
Universal Music Group and NetEase Cloud Music have signed a strategic multi‑year licensing agreement that will bring UMG's global catalog to the Chinese streaming platform and its associated digital services. Under the deal, NetEase Cloud…
20 Years Later, KayCee Stroh Looks Back On 'High School Musical' And Breaking The Status Quo
As 'High School Musical' turns 20, KayCee shares favorite memories, behind-the-scenes of iconic songs, and what being a Wildcat means to her. Disney Channel / Via Everett Collection KayCee: A fun fact about 'We're All In This Together' is that I…
SINATRA THE MUSICAL Will Open in London's West End This Summer
Sinatra The Musical, a new musical based on the life and career of the legendary artist and cultural icon, will open in London in 2026. The usical features over 20 timeless hits including That's Life, One For My Baby, The Best Is Yet To Come & Come…
Could the Holiday Season be the Best Time to Release Music?
When is the best time to release new music? For decades, conventional wisdom is that the music industry shuts down between Thanksgiving and the New Year so don't release anything then. But is that still true? Maybe… Maybe not… The…
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