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foxnews.com - Asher Redd - Music industry fends off flood of AI music 'stealing' the charts
Music industry fends off flood of AI music 'stealing' the charts
Fox News

Artificial intelligence is stepping into the music industry as artists, producers and songwriters fight to keep the human soul on the airwaves. According to Deezer, a music streaming app, AI-generated music accounts for about 44% of daily music…

fortune.com - Emma Burleigh - After decades in the music industry, Pharrell Williams admits he never stops working: 'If you do what you love everyday, you'll get paid for free'
After decades in the music industry, Pharrell Williams admits he never stops working: 'If you do what you love everyday, you'll get paid for free'
Fortune

It's easy to become jaded in a job that's unfulfilling, especially when dreams of a more meaningful career clash with the need for financial stability. But successful entrepreneurs contend that chasing their true ambition inspires them to show up…

cbsnews.com - David  Morgan - Summer music highlights of 2026
Summer music highlights of 2026
CBS News

Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton. Pictured: Bruce…

theguardian.com - Alexis Petridis - The best music of autumn 2026: Johnny Marr, Phoebe Bridgers, Rachel Chinouriri and more
The best music of autumn 2026: Johnny Marr, Phoebe Bridgers, Rachel Chinouriri and more
The Guardian

It's tempting to say that Ireland's Gilla Band have quietly become one of the most innovative alt-rock bands around, but there's absolutely nothing quiet about their music, which owes as much to extreme avant garde electronics as it does to punk.

jpost.com - SAGI BEN NUN - Israeli pop star Nunu reflects on five years of war, survival, and music
Israeli pop star Nunu reflects on five years of war, survival, and music
The Jerusalem Post

On a sweltering Tuesday night at the Barby, Israeli pop star Nunu was handed a birthday cake on stage by comedian Guri Alfi, flanked by guest stars Static and Guy Mazig. The crowd was screaming, the show was entirely sold out, and, for a fleeting…

theguardian.com - Chris Wiegand - Fairytales pending: the fringe musicals hoping to live happily ever after
Fairytales pending: the fringe musicals hoping to live happily ever after
The Guardian

The Edinburgh fringe is mostly where new work is forged but that's not the full picture. Amid all the hot-off-the-press shows are a number of familiar titles that have been around for years yet are only making their professional UK debut now.

androidauthority.com - Stephen Schenck - Apple TV follows Apple Music with a price hike of its own
Apple TV follows Apple Music with a price hike of its own
Android Authority

Nick Fernandez / Android Authority Apple TV prices are going up, with the monthly rate climbing from $12.99 to $14.99. Annual plans and Apple One bundles are similarly getting increases of their own. Apple's last big price increase was this time…

mirror.co.uk - Jasmine Allday - Dolly Parton's final phone call to music star as she declared 'I'm not done yet
Dolly Parton's final phone call to music star as she declared 'I'm not done yet
Daily Mirror

Lainey Wilson has recalled the special message Dolly Parton had for her in their final call before her death. Dolly died aged 80, with her sad passing being announced earlier this week. Her death was confirmed by nephew Bryan Seaver on Instagram…

koreatimes.co.kr - Ko Dong-hwan - NCT contributes to Seoul Fashion Week with costumes, runway music
NCT contributes to Seoul Fashion Week with costumes, runway music
The Korea Times

K-pop boy band NCT is bringing both their costumes and music to Seoul Fashion Week 2027 SS runways. The band's involvement is a highlight of the weeklong event aimed at promoting Korean designer brands to global buyers and consumers, hosted by the…

today.com - KATSEYE Drops Out of Music Festival After Megan Skiendiel Is Injured
KATSEYE Drops Out of Music Festival After Megan Skiendiel Is Injured
TODAY

KATSEYE has dropped out of Olivia Rodrigo's Daisy Chain Fields Festival in California after one of its members sprained an ankle in rehearsal this week. The global girl group announced on its social medial channels Aug. 27 that it had to cancel its…

eonline.com - Is Ice Spice Pregnant? Explaining Her 'Out My Face' Music Video
Is Ice Spice Pregnant? Explaining Her 'Out My Face' Music Video
E! Online

Watch: Ice Spice Speaks Out After Violent Attack at California McDonald's Ice Spice 's latest track is bringing fans bundles of joy. That's because the 'Princess Diana' rapper shows off a baby bump in her 'Out My Face' music video, out Aug. 28…

rediff.com - Nikhil Lakshman - After Awarapan 2, Amaal Mallik Takes A Break From Music
After Awarapan 2, Amaal Mallik Takes A Break From Music
Rediff.com

Composer and singer Amaal Mallik has announced a temporary hiatus from music production, citing the need to prioritise his health and well-being. Amaal Mallik has announced a break from music to focus on his health and well-being. He will not be…

newtimes.co.rw - Julienne Unogeye - Kigali's last August weekend offers music, culture, family fun
Kigali's last August weekend offers music, culture, family fun
The New Times

Kigali is closing out August with a packed weekend of music, culture and family entertainment, headlined by Tanzanian superstar Diamond Platnumz, who takes the stage at BK Arena Parking on Saturday. From Friday, August 28, to Sunday, August 30, the…

foxnews.com - Christina Dugan Ramirez - Dolly Parton defied country music's expectations for women and built a career on her own terms: experts
Dolly Parton defied country music's expectations for women and built a career on her own terms: experts
Fox News

From the get-go, Dolly Parton was a force to be reckoned with. She challenged social norms, broke barriers for women in country music and ultimately helped redefine what a female country star could be. Throughout her life, Parton — who died…

billboard.com - Ariel King - Executive Turntable: Anh Do Named Global Head of Music at TBWA/Media Arts Lab
Executive Turntable: Anh Do Named Global Head of Music at TBWA/Media Arts Lab
Billboard

Jennifer Caserta has been appointed chief people officer of Production Resource Group (PRG), while Joe Simon has been named chief technology and information officer. Both will report to the company's CEO, Lawrence Burian. “We are building…

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