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The Music Industry's Low-Key Powerhouse Has a Name: J Erving
Unassuming isn't a description often associated with music managers. But for more than two decades, Julius “J” Erving III has quietly built one of the most respected careers in the modern music business not through flash or…
Knicks illustrations from a music Hall of Famer: How Chuck D has captured the finals
Chuck D has been a prominent voice in music and popular culture dating back to the 1980s when he first became the lead emcee for legendary hip-hop group Public Enemy. But to know Chuck is to know he is also a big sports fan. And like many New York…
Stormzy leads tributes to Brit music star stabbed to death in London aged 35
Stormzy and Craig David have led tributes to British music star, Talay Riley. The musician, whose real name was Mark Orabiyi, 35, was stabbed to death on June 5 after being discovered with serious stab wounds by paramedics in east London.
Carnegie Mellon Alumna Earns Tony Award for Best Musical
Carnegie Mellon University alumni shone among Broadway's brightest stars at the 79th Annual Tony Awards in New York City on Sunday, June 7. Hosted by music superstar and global icon P!NK, The American Theatre Wing's Tony Awards broadcast LIVE to…
Universal Music Sounds Out Investors for €1 Billion Bond Sale
Universal Music Group NV is speaking to investors ahead of a possible €1 billion ($1.15 billion) two-part bond sale on Monday, after rejecting hedge fund billionaire Bill Ackman's takeover offer. The global music entertainment company, rated…
Shakira Reveals She Almost Retired From Music
Watch: BTS, Shakira and Madonna Set to Headline First-Ever FIFA World Cup Halftime Show Shakira wants to keep singing whenever, wherever. The 'She Wolf' singer revealed that despite her ongoing global success, she recently considered retiring from…
This free YouTube Music extension is the block feature you have been begging Google for
Aamir Siddiqui / Android Authority YouTube Music users have long requested an official blocking feature to block songs, artists, and albums. A new, unofficial, open-source browser extension called YTM Block finally delivers this blocking capability…
Earl Sweatshirt on the Evolution of Music Streaming Services and Big Data's Impact on the Industry: 'These Algorithms Are Weird and Undefeatable
The internet is beautiful and disturbing alike. On the one hand, the opportunities to learn something new are endless. You can connect with anyone, make new friends, and build lifelong relationships. There is true community to be built on the…
Charli XCX Just Announced the Music, Fashion, Film Tour for 2026
Charli xcx has just announced a (weirdly underwhelming?) 12-date tour North American tour itinerary. Dubbed the Music, Fashion, Film Tour in honor of Charli's upcoming eponymous album, the outing will see the “Rock Music” singer…
The Indigenous Setlist' Podcast Will Spotlight Thriving Native and Indigenous Music Scene
Native and Indigenous artists take center stage on Indigenous House and Little Bear Audio's forthcoming podcast series, The Indigenous Setlist. “The artists featured in Season One are scoring some of the most popular series streaming now…
Buddy Holly, Beyoncé and the 20 greatest music moments in Texas history
Whittling even a large handful of indelible moments from the past century or so of Texas music history—a realm as vast as the state itself—is an impressionistic task at best, if not downright loco. Here, we tried to look past mere…
5 Disadvantages Of Apple Music You Should Know About
Apple Music, Apple's self-titled music streaming service, has undergone several changes over its decade of existence. As a day one subscriber, I remember all the different logos and UI interactions, every time Apple deleted all my songs from my…
Hall for Cornwall among handful of NPOs to become lead Music Hub
Jun 8, 202616:20 by Hattie Fisk Hall for Cornwall has been selected as the lead Music Hub for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly from September 2026. Photo: Hugh Hastings Hall for Cornwall has become one of a handful of national portfolio…
Mis-Teeq tease NEW music after wowing 80,000 crowd with surprise show
THEY played to their biggest crowd ever at Capital's Summertime Ball with Barclaycard – and now Mis-Teeq have revealed they are mulling over a full-time return to music. Insiders tell me that the group, featuring Alesha Dixon, Su-Elise Nash…
Schmigadoon!' wins the Tony Award for best new musical
‘Schmigadoon!,' which gently mocks golden-age Broadway shows, wins the Tony Award for best new musical And look here We got to hang out for *** couple of days and it's been really just like wonderful people. You also just are not around that…
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