MUSIC INDUSTRY

Feb 04 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Beyoncé's Country Grammy Surprise

Country music might seem like an unusual choice for a pop star like Beyoncé. But that's exactly the twist behind Beyoncé's Album of the Year win at the Grammys. For a long time, Beyoncé was a big name in music but a missing name on the as a recipient of the prestigious Album of the Year award. Over four years, she had been close—getting nominations and even...

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Feb 03 2025ENTERTAINMENT

The 2023 Grammy Awards: Kendrick Lamar's Triumph with Not Like Us

Two singers have been in a long-running feud. Kendrick Lamar and Drake. Now Kendrick Lambert's "Not Like Us" has won big at the 67th Grammy Awards. The song was nominated in five categories: record of the year, song of the year, rap song, rap performance and music video. The song was a diss track aimed at Drake. It was Lamar's verse in "Like That" that started t...

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Feb 03 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Stars Come Together for a Night of Music and Fundraising

The city of Los Angeles might have been reeling from devastating wildfires. But that didn't stop the music industry from coming together for a night of celebration and fundraising. Usually, this event is a glamorous affair with a red carpet and plenty of press. But this year, it was toned down a bit. MusiCares was at the centre of this year's gathering, raising money...

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Feb 02 2025CELEBRITIES

Smoky Skies and Big Stars Grammy's 2025 Edition

The 67th Grammy Awards is happening in February but this time, things are different. By different we mean Los Angeles is still recovering from wildfires. More than 14, 000 structures have gone and tens of thousands of people have been forced to leave their homes. The Recording Academy has turned the event into a fundraiser for the victims of these wildfires. So you...

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Jan 31 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Who Will Shine At The 67th Grammy Awards?

The 67th Grammy Awards are just around the corner, and it's going to be a big night for music lovers. This year, it's all about the women! Beyoncé is leading the pack with 11 nominations, including top categories like Album of the Year, Record of the Year, and Song of the Year. She's got some stiff competition from the likes of Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, and more. ...

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Jan 25 2025BUSINESS

Music Industry Moves: New Leaders Take the Stage

Big changes are happening in the music industry! Warner Music Hong Kong has a new boss: Robin Ch’i is now in charge, taking over from Gordon Lee who's retiring after 20 years. Ch’i has been with WMG for a long time and knows the business inside out. He's got big shoes to fill, though, as Lee helped grow the company and supported artists like Janice Vidal and Khalil F...

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Jan 17 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Big Stars Join Forces for L. A. Fire Benefit Concert

A massive wildfire crisis has hit the Los Angeles area, and the music industry is stepping up to help. On January 30, a benefit concert called FireAid will be held at both the Intuit Dome and Kia Forum. The lineup includes big names like Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, and Katy Perry. They'll be joined by other stars like Jelly Roll, Gwen Stefani, and Rod Stewart. The show...

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Jan 16 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Boiler Room Joins Superstruct Entertainment

Superstruct Entertainment has recently taken over the live online music platform, Boiler Room, from Dice. Boiler Room will continue to use Dice for its ticketing services. While the financial terms of the deal are under wraps, it's clear that Superstruct sees potential in Boiler Room's unique approach to music streaming. Blaise Bellville, Boiler Room's founder, is op...

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Jan 13 2025CELEBRITIES

Conor McGregor's Surprise Music Venture: Partnering with Snoop Dogg and Xzibit

Want to know how Conor McGregor is spending his time beyond fighting? He's jumped into the music industry! It all started when McGregor met Snoop Dogg at a pub in Ireland. Snoop loved the food so much, he struck up a partnership with McGregor. Together, they co-founded Greenback Records. But who's in charge? That’s Richard Buck, who's worked with big names like Sia ...

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Jan 12 2025ENTERTAINMENT

TikTok Ban: Music Industry's Next Challenge

Imagine a world without TikTok. For the live music industry, this could become a reality if a U. S. law banning the app isn't reversed by January 19. This would be a significant blow, especially during one of the industry's busiest marketing months. In recent years, TikTok has become a powerhouse for promoting concerts and festivals. Companies like FanIQ use the app ...

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