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nytimes.com - Jason Jones - New York radio station boycotting Atlanta music during Knicks-Hawks series?
New York radio station boycotting Atlanta music during Knicks-Hawks series?
The New York Times

Days before the start of the New York Knicks' playoff series against the Atlanta Hawks, one major New York radio station morning show has chosen not to play Atlanta hip-hop and R&B music. Kazeem Famuyide, co-host of HOT 97's “Mornings with…

bbc.co.uk - Ali Timson - Record Store Day 2026: South East shops join music celebration
Record Store Day 2026: South East shops join music celebration
BBC

Ali Timson and Patrick Barlow, South East Music lovers from across the South East were among those queueing in the early hours to grab exclusive vinyls on Record Store Day. More than 300 shops across the UK and Ireland have taken part in this…

bbc.co.uk - Ali Timson - Record Store Day 2026: South East shops join music celebration
Record Store Day 2026: South East shops join music celebration
BBC

Music lovers from across the South East were among those queueing in the early hours to grab their favourite vinyls on Record Store Day. More than 300 shops across the UK and Ireland have taken part in this year's global event, with hundreds of…

billboard.com - Katie Cao - Kehlani at 30: How 'Folded' Changed Everything | Billboard Women In Music 2026
Kehlani at 30: How 'Folded' Changed Everything | Billboard Women In Music 2026
Billboard

Billboard Women in Music 2026 Impact Award recipient Kehlani takes us deep into her creative process and emotional journey behind her hit “Folded” and her self-titled album. From bedroom-recording sessions to navigating the…

digitaltrends.com - Moinak Pal - New Gigs app uses AI to organise your live music memories
New Gigs app uses AI to organise your live music memories
Digital Trends

A new iPhone app called Gigs is aiming to change how music fans remember live events by turning scattered concert memories into a structured, searchable archive. Developed by indie creator Hidde van der Ploeg, the app uses artificial intelligence…

billboard.com - Katie Cao - Zara Larsson's 'Midnight Sun' World & 'Stateside' Magic with PinkPantheress | Billboard Women In Music 2026
Zara Larsson's 'Midnight Sun' World & 'Stateside' Magic with PinkPantheress | Billboard Women In Music 2026
Billboard

Billboard Women in Music 2026 Breakthrough honoree Zara Larsson opens up about her Midnight Sun lifestyle. Zara reflects on her journey as an artist since being signed at 14 years old, remixing “Stateside” with PinkPantheress (and how…

radaronline.com - Aaron Tinney - EXCLUSIVE: One of the World's Biggest-Selling Music Stars Mauled After Admitting They Use AI To Help With Their Writing
EXCLUSIVE: One of the World's Biggest-Selling Music Stars Mauled After Admitting They Use AI To Help With Their Writing
RadarOnline

Robbie Williams is under fire after admitting he relies on artificial intelligence to refine his writing, with critics questioning the role of technology in creative expression, while the singer insists it is simply a tool to overcome personal…

variety.com - Payton Turkeltaub - Creating a Fictional Pop Diva: How the 'Mother Mary' Artisans Crafted Anne Hathaway's Musical Alter Ego
Creating a Fictional Pop Diva: How the 'Mother Mary' Artisans Crafted Anne Hathaway's Musical Alter Ego
Variety

That was the question “ Mother Mary ” director David Lowery tasked the film's artisans — including choreographer Dani Vitale, director of photography Rina Yang and costume designer Bina Daigeler — with figuring out as…

france24.com - From Armin van Buuren to Mochakk, electronic music dominates Coachella
From Armin van Buuren to Mochakk, electronic music dominates Coachella
FRANCE 24

The traditionally rock-centric festival in Indio, California -- headlined this year by singers Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber and Karol G -- reflects the surge in popularity of electronic music in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic. 'It's…

express.co.uk - Jasmine Carey - Sarah Ferguson urged to 'face the music' as she considers next move
Sarah Ferguson urged to 'face the music' as she considers next move
Daily Express

Sarah Ferguson has been staying at a chalet in Austria Sarah Ferguson has been urged by a pal to “face the music”, who suggested she will have to make a move sooner or later. This week, the former Duchess of York was pictured for the…

ign.com - Michael Cripe - Resident Evil Requiem Mercenaries Rumors Gain Traction After Alleged Datamine Leak Reveals Tense New Music
Resident Evil Requiem Mercenaries Rumors Gain Traction After Alleged Datamine Leak Reveals Tense New Music
IGN

Resident Evil Requiem fans believe next month's mysterious content update will add a new version of the franchise's The Mercenaries mode after an alleged datamine leak revealed tense new music. The already strong rumors that Capcom would soon…

dailystar.co.uk - Simon Hamalienko - Music icon who wrote one of the most famous songs ever dies after sudden illness
Music icon who wrote one of the most famous songs ever dies after sudden illness
Daily Star

A legendary songwriter behind such classics as 'The Gambler,'On the Other Hand' and 'Forever and Ever, Amen,' passed away Thursday (April 16) at a Nashville hospital. Award-winning country music legend Don Schlitz, tragically died after 'sudden…

pressherald.com - Sydney Richelieu - Record Store Day spins into Portland music stores
Record Store Day spins into Portland music stores
Press Herald

Sam Harmon browsed records at Bull Moose in South Portland on Saturday morning, a squirrel-adorned tote bag from Boston's Beacon Hill Books and Cafe swinging on her shoulder. She expertly thumbed her way through various records — though she…

plymouthherald.co.uk - Andy Phillips - Plymouth house plants paradise diversifies with feasts and live music
Plymouth house plants paradise diversifies with feasts and live music
Plymouth Live

A Plymouth houseplant business which was started by two friends from a spare room during lockdown has not only branched out into a cafe and restaurant, but is now holding feast nights and live music events from an expanded premises. Nook…

billboard.com - Isabela Raygoza - Los Tigres del Norte 'Want to Help' Minnesota Fans Following ICE Surge, & More Uplifting Moments in Latin Music
Los Tigres del Norte 'Want to Help' Minnesota Fans Following ICE Surge, & More Uplifting Moments in Latin Music
Billboard

From career milestones to new music releases to major announcements and those little important moments, Billboard editors highlight uplifting moments in Latin music. Here's what happened in the Latin music world this week. See latest videos, charts…

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