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Yungblud hopes Bludfest can 'make a change' in the music industry
Yungblud said he “cannot believe” how big his music festival is becoming, and hopes Bludfest can “make a change” in the industry. The 28-year-old first created the festival in 2024 with the aim of increasing the…
Clive Davis' Pre-Grammy Gala Was the Last Great Music-Industry Party
There's a moment at the start of the annual Clive Davis pre-Grammy gala, typically held on the eve of the big show, when an invited guest realizes, you're not so special. Sure, your name might be on the guest list for the seated dinner, held at the…
5 Musical Covers That Are Better Than the Original
Cover songs have been around since the early days of the music industry, when songs were often recorded by multiple performers or musicians had access to sheet music that allowed them to play their own versions of songs at home. Cover songs…
Black music, white musicians, and integration
Black Music Sunday is a weekly series highlighting all things Black music, with over 250 stories covering performers, genres, history, and more, each featuring its own vibrant soundtrack. I hope you'll find some familiar tunes and perhaps an…
This app turned me into the music creator that GarageBand never could
Over the years, there's been one iPhone app that keeps drawing me back. It's called GarageBand, and since its iOS release in 2011, it has consistently managed to keep its claws stuck into me. There's something about being able to generate…
One week after Beetlejuice, a second musical blockbuster is cancelled
In a shattering blow for Australian live performance, the Broadway hit musical Waitress has announced it is axing its Sydney shows due to softer than expected ticket sales, just one week after the abrupt cancellation of national dates for…
Sean 'Diddy' Combs Casts a Long Shadow Over Clive Davis' Funeral as Bad Boy Records Family Is Excluded From Music Legend's Final Farewell
Sean 'Diddy' Combs may not be attending Clive Davis' funeral, but according to insiders, he'll be one of the biggest topics of conversation, RadarOnline.com can reveal. Sources claim no members of the Bad Boy Records family have been invited to…
Lizzo reacts new album 'Bitch' failing to chart: 'My connection musically with the world is different'
Lizzo has reacted to her new album ‘Bitch' failing to chart. READ MORE: Lizzo – ‘Special' review: joyful superstar uplifts with self-assured, self-empowering bops The Grammy-winning singer released her fifth studio effort two…
Dancing With the Stars Mourns Death of Longtime Musical Director Harold Wheeler
Watch: 'Dancing With the Stars' Season 35 Announces Late-Night TV Celebrity Contestant Dancing With the Stars is mourning a tragic loss. In the wake of the news that Harold Wheeler —the show's longtime musical director—died on June 24…
Live music in Philly next month is stacked: Here are 5 shows to see in July
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know! The Roots Picnic marked the unofficial start of summer concert season in Philadelphia on Memorial Day weekend. As the weather…
July film, TV and music release calendar as Charli XCX teases raunchy new album
Some of this year's most exciting projects are due to drop this July. Daily Star has compiled a list of everything you need to know about the world of Hollywood and beyond so you can be prepared for the best summer ever. Blast Charli XCX's new…
How adidas Home of Soccer turns sport and music into community - EARMILK
What do soccer and live music have in common? Community. Both have a way of bringing strangers together, transforming shared moments into lasting memories and creating a sense of belonging that extends far beyond the game or the song itself.
Jailed Sean 'Diddy' Combs Barred From Attending 'Mentor' Music Producer Clive Davis' Star-Studded Funeral: Source
Article continues below advertisement Sean 'Diddy' Combs reportedly will be keeping his distance from music producer Clive Davis ' funeral on Monday, June 29. According to a source, the incarcerated rapper, 56, was not invited to participate in the…
Music legend Billy Ocean lights up Llangollen Pavilion
Music legend Billy Ocean brought a hit-filled night of nostalgia and feel-good anthems to TK Maxx presents Live at Llangollen Pavilion on Saturday night as the chart-topping star headlined the iconic venue. The GRAMMY-winning singer rolled back the…
Gracee Shriver Is Bringing Some Much-Needed Attitude to Country Music
Gracee Shriver has a name for the kind of country music she's making — and chances are, it's unlike anything you've heard before. The Oklahoma native calls it 'Boujee Boot Country,' a style that blends rock influences, witty storytelling…
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