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theguardian.com - Sinéad Campbell - UK music industry figures call for more black talent in executive roles
UK music industry figures call for more black talent in executive roles
The Guardian

Leading figures in the UK music industry are calling for more work to be done to support black talent in executive roles as a report finds that 80% of UK music revenue has been generated by black music in the past 30 years. A recent report by UK…

bbc.co.uk - Evie Lake - Newcastle electronic music venues still struggling despite growth
Newcastle electronic music venues still struggling despite growth
BBC

Evie Lake North East and Cumbria The electronic music scene in Newcastle is experiencing a boom, outpacing London with a 72% year-on-year growth, according to a new report. But venues on the ground say they are still struggling under the weight of…

bloomberg.com - Weekend Law: Social Media, Music Piracy & Asylum
Weekend Law: Social Media, Music Piracy & Asylum
Bloomberg

Host June Grasso speaks with prominent attorneys and legal scholars, analyzing major legal issues and cases in the news. Host June Grasso speaks with prominent attorneys and legal scholars, analyzing major legal issues and cases in the news.

wsj.com - Katherine Sayre - This Executive Might Be the Future of Music. He's Also Enemy No. 1
This Executive Might Be the Future of Music. He's Also Enemy No. 1
Wall Street Journal

The scariest man in music these days is a trim, antsy, matter-of-fact ex-physicist named Mikey Shulman. He didn't have enough talent to make it beyond college jam bands. But he does have a gift for artificial intelligence and a vision for music…

dailymail.co.uk - Chloe Louise - Nicole Scherzinger makes a shameless plug during music awards
Nicole Scherzinger makes a shameless plug during music awards
Mail Online

Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.co.uk Nicole Scherzinger gave the Pussycat Doll reunion tour a shameless plug as she stunned in leather at the iHeartRadio music awards on Thursday. The pop singer, 47, appeared as a special guest and…

mirror.co.uk - Paige Ingram, Carla Feric Press Association Entertainment Reporter - David Beckham shares true thoughts on son Cruz's music career amid family feud
David Beckham shares true thoughts on son Cruz's music career amid family feud
The Mirror

Football legend Sir David Beckham has declared he is 'very proud' of his son Cruz's blossoming music career. The 21 year old has followed in the footsteps of his mum, Spice Girl Victoria Beckham, stepping into the spotlight as the frontman of Cruz…

theguardian.com - Editorial - The Guardian view on new musicals: sex, drugs and song 'n' dance | Editorial
The Guardian view on new musicals: sex, drugs and song 'n' dance | Editorial
The Guardian

Singin' in the Rain it will never be, but Trainspotting the Musical is not as improbable as it seems. The yellow-brick road from cult novel to film to blockbuster musical is so well trodden that it was only a matter of time before an all-singing…

upi.com - UPI Staff - Raye, Charlie Puth lead this week's biggest music releases
Raye, Charlie Puth lead this week's biggest music releases
UPI

Raye arrives on the red carpet for the Academy Awards in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles in 2025. She released 'This Music May Contain Hope' Friday. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI Charlie Puth attends the LA Clippers & Comcast NBCUniversal's NBA…

bloomberg.com - Randy Thanthong-Knight - Music Festivals Put Down Roots in Asia as War Makes Travel Tough
Music Festivals Put Down Roots in Asia as War Makes Travel Tough
Bloomberg

Global music festivals are moving closer to their audiences in Asia as war-driven travel disruptions reshape how far fans are willing to go. Brands like Tomorrowland and Electric Daisy Carnival are rolling out more regional editions that draw…

timeout.com - Falyn Wood - The ultimate music festival calendar for 2026
The ultimate music festival calendar for 2026
Time Out

Where: Various venues, Austin, Texas The first SXSW was held in 1987 and since then, the festival and conference has held steady as one of Austin's—and the entertainment industry's—most influential annual gatherings. For its 40th…

wwd.com - Kaleigh Werner - The Best Beauty at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards
The Best Beauty at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards
WWD

Blonds, mature and new, gathered at the iHeartRadio Music Awards in Los Angeles on Thursday night, where music innovators Miley Cyrus, Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, Alex Warren and more were celebrated for their achievements in 2025 and beyond.

wral.com - ELISE RYAN — Associated Press - Music Review: Charlie Puth shows off his bag of musical tricks on 'Whatever's Clever!
Music Review: Charlie Puth shows off his bag of musical tricks on 'Whatever's Clever!
WRAL News

There have been some changes in Charlie Puth's life recently. He got married. He's a dad. And in the musical shoutout heard 'round the world, Taylor Swift declared that he “should be a bigger artist.” On “Changes,” the…

cbsnews.com - Doug  Myers - Texas Country Reporter Fest brings parade, live music and 100+ vendors to Grand Prairie
Texas Country Reporter Fest brings parade, live music and 100+ vendors to Grand Prairie
CBS News

Downtown Grand Prairie will host the 30th annual Texas Country Reporter Fest on Saturday. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., is free to attend, and includes more than 100 artisans, live performances, meet‑and‑greets, and several…

cbsnews.com - Abby  Dodge - As Ultra Music Festival kicks off, Miami residents living nearby are expressing concerns about traffic, noise
As Ultra Music Festival kicks off, Miami residents living nearby are expressing concerns about traffic, noise
CBS News

As tens of thousands of electronic music fans descend on downtown Miami for the Ultra Music Festival this weekend, some residents living near Bayfront Park say the celebration comes at a cost they bear year after year. Visitors from more than 100…

theroot.com - Mahalia Otshudy - The Best Black Fashion At The iHeartRadio Music Awards
The Best Black Fashion At The iHeartRadio Music Awards
The Root

Last night, March 27, the iHeartRadio Music Awards took place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, celebrating the most-played artists on iHeartRadio. The star-studded event was attended by artists such as Ne-Yo and Kehlani and featured a…

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