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Mick Jagger has one rule for AI music
Mick Jagger says AI is another tool for making music — as long as it's used to create something original. In an interview with Billboard on Thursday, the Rolling Stones front man shared his thoughts on AI in music and the evolving role of…
What Iron Maiden's Music And Brand Sale Could Mean For Their Future
Pophouse Entertainment was founded by Björn Ulvaeus, member of the Swedish pop act ABBA, along with Conni Jonsson who founded the Swedish global investment organization EQT AB. Pophouse helped launch ABBA Voyage, the immersive audio-visual…
Electronic music duo receive three Independent Music Award nominations
New York electronic duo Fcukers have received three nominations for the 2026 Independent Music Awards, including best independent album and independent breakthrough artist. The nominations for Fcukers come just ahead of their performances…
Celebrity Gogglebox confirms music icons among latest celebrity line-up
Rock stars and longtime friends are joining the Celebrity Gogglebox sofa this week. Making their debut on the show, Jake Shears and Josh Homme will give their opinions on the week's biggest TV moments, combining their close friendship with their…
Music Plays a Role in Developing Critical Life Skills
Ellen Galinsky is a leading educational researcher who has spent more than two decades studying how children learn and thrive. She has numerous credits to her name: She is the president of the Families and Work Institute, a senior research advisor…
Google AI Mode adds Instacart, Canva and YouTube Music integrations
Google is starting to roll out connected app integrations in AI Mode in Search, letting U.S. users link services such as Instacart, Canva, and YouTube Music to take action on AI-generated responses. Apps in AI Mode. Users can securely connect…
Suno brings its gen AI music gunk to iMessage
Suno has found another way to suck the joy out of creating music by adding iMessage integration. Those who have the latest version of the Suno iPhone app can now generate a 30-second output right from their messages with a text or voice prompt.
First look at Trainspotting Musical 'Choose Life' scene ahead of theatre opening
Fans have been given the first look at the new Trainspotting musical - ahead of it opening for previews. The teaser video shows 26-year-old Scottish actor Lewis Kidd, who plays Mark Renton, delivering some of the iconic Choose Life opening…
Americans Are Listening to Less Music in English, Thanks to Bad Bunny and BTS
It's official: The U.S. is listening to less music in English than ever before. A new midyear report from Luminate found that English-language songs fell to a new low of 87.1 percent of streams in the U.S., from last year's 88 percent. But what's…
Google AI Mode now integrates with Canva, YouTube Music and Instacart
You can now make playlists, design flyers and compile shopping lists using AI in Search. Google's apparent mission to have AI infiltrate every aspect of your digital life continues today with new integrations with three different apps. Rolling out…
As the Music Catalog Investment Market Hits a High Note, Financial Investors Are Cashing Out
Amid the flurry of mergers, acquisitions and asset sales that have taken place in the music industry this year, the sale of three scaled music rights catalog companies — Anthem, Iconoclast and Crescendo — is a sign that the catalog…
Keith Richards on New Music, Old Friendships & the Future of the Rolling Stones | Billboard Cover
Billboard cover star Keith Richards talks Foreign Tongues, the Rolling Stones' latest wave of creativity, the making of the band's new music, and how the group has kept evolving after more than six decades. Richards reflects on the energy behind…
Ella Langley and Olivia Dean Dominate Luminate's Mid-Year Songs Chart; Spanish-Language Music Soars in Popularity
The past year has minted a pair of new superstars as Ella Langley and Olivia Dean dominate the 2026 top songs chart from Luminate, Variety and Billboard's official data partner, amid global trends that sees global streaming climb 10% and…
Clave Especial discuss how both American and Mexican music have influenced their work
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iOS 27 makes one of my favorite Apple Music features even better
Last year, Apple debuted a new feature called AutoMix in Apple Music. With this year's iOS 27, the feature is getting a big upgrade with much better transitions than before. As a refresher, AutoMix uses artificial intelligence to create DJ-like…
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