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KISS's Gene Simmons on AI in music industry: 'Learn how to use it, otherwise it will use you'
Gene Simmons of KISS fame is urging the music world to get on board with artificial intelligence. The “Rock and Roll All Nite” singer was asked about his stance on AI on NewsNation's “The Hill with Blake Burman” on…
U.K. Music Industry Praises Government's Tax Relief for Venues, But Wants It to 'Go Further' With Extra Support
The U.K. music industry has responded to the British government's Autumn Budget statement, and called for it “to go further” with tax reliefs and implementation. Presented by John Healey, Chancellor of the Exchequer, on Wednesday…
Taka Perry Speaks on Working With KATSEYE and Bridging International Music Markets
Australian-born music producer Taka Perry is opening up about his international career, his work with KATSEYE, and his growing involvement in Japan's music industry. In a recent interview for the Unbound Japan series, the 28-year-old producer…
Big Country and Jacob Alon lead latest GUITARGUITAR Scottish Music Awards winners
Held in aid of music therapy charity Nordoff and Robbins, the Scottish Music Awards have raised more than £1 million for the charity since launching in 1999, helping support people living with life-limiting illness, disability and social…
2026 MAMA AWARDS to travel across time, space with 'A Music Interstellar'
This year's MAMA AWARDS will take audiences on a journey between the stars, where music transcends the boundaries of past and present, here and there, organizers said Thursday as they unveiled plans for CJ ENM's flagship K-pop ceremony. The theme…
Will Open Firmware Become the Next Big Trend in Electronic Music Gear?
For decades, most hardware synthesizers, samplers, and drum machines have operated within the limits of their manufacturers' software. Users could customize presets and sequences, but adding fundamentally new capabilities usually depended on an…
Maybelline & Billboard Bring Music and Beauty Together at Latin Music Week
Billboard Latin Music Week 2026 was a celebration of culture and empowerment for fans, industry executives and artists across the Latin diaspora. Recognizing everyone's unique identities while highlighting their commonalities is the ethos of the…
The Music Genre That Matches Your Birth Month
Music often serves as a reflection of personality, emotion, and identity. People are naturally drawn to genres that match their internal rhythms, whether that means high energy and stimulation, emotional depth and reflection, or structure and…
'I knead the audience, like a baker!' House music legend Peven Everett on life after cancer and vanquishing the 'Disco Sucks' movement
At We Out Here festival in Dorset in August, thousands of people could be heard singing a trumpet melody as if it was a giant brass-band karaoke session. On stage was Peven Everett, performing a rendition of Gabriel, one of the most celebrated…
Lil Durk Bond Puts Future Music Earnings on the Line
The Lil Durk bond proposal filed Tuesday, October 27, 2026, offers his future music earnings, publishing rights, touring revenue, and other business income as collateral in a renewed effort to secure his release from federal custody. The Chicago…
Elton John was only just 'Still Standing' in music video, says host of TV show
He's eaten home made biscuits with John Lennon, made a friend of David Bowie and chatted with Ozzy Osbourne on the Prince of Darkness's LA sofa. Veteran broadcaster Nicky Horne has interviewed, hung out with - and on one occasion got a late night…
Tales from Outer Suburbia and Addition among Screen Music winners
The ABC children's animation series Tales from Outer Suburbia was one of the biggest winners at the 2026 Screen Music Awards. West Australian composers Josh Hogan and Ned Beckley took home four awards: Best Music for Children's Programming, Best…
Create Music Group Acquires Minority Stake in DistroKid
Create Music Group has acquired a minority stake in DistroKid, Billboard can confirm. The deal, which went down earlier this year, comes several months after CVC Capital Partners announced it had acquired a majority stake in the DIY distribution…
Josh Hogan and Ned Beckley Dominate 2026 Screen Music Awards
With four victories, Josh Hogan and Ned Beckley were the big winners Wednesday night (Oct. 28) at the 2026 Screen Music Awards, presented at Brisbane's Fortitude Music Hall. See latest videos, charts and news The West Australian composers were…
Who Is SNL's Musical Guest on October 31: A Grammy-Nominated Songwriter Returns
A talented singer-songwriter returns to Studio 8H as this week's Saturday Night Live Musical Guest. Watch Saturday Night Live Saturdays at 11:30 p.m. ET on NBC and next day on Peacock. From pioneers like Billy Preston and Janis Ian taking the stage…
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