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London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 hours ago

Burna Boy, Wizkid, Tyla and more took African pop global. So why don't they tour Africa itself?

African pop artists struggle to perform consistently across the continent despite global success, creating a cultural gap for local audiences.
NYC music
fromJezebel
4 hours ago

Billie Eilish Definitely Doesn't Watch Survivor

The crossover between the music industry and a reality TV competition show reveals significant celebrity influence on fan engagement and decision-making.
fromLos Angeles Times
15 hours ago

AMC is bringing a new live concert experience to local movie theaters

"This is a highly immersive, communal experience, combining the energy of a live concert with the scale, comfort, accessibility and affordability unique to AMC," Adam Aron, the chief executive officer of AMC Entertainment said during an earnings call Tuesday afternoon.
NYC music
Music production
fromVulture
1 day ago

The Cash Grab Remix Album Is Good Again

Remix albums have evolved from mere monetization tools to significant platforms for artists to expand their reach and maintain relevance.
#ai-in-music
fromFast Company
1 day ago
Music production

AI Can Write a Song. It Can't Build a Career.

AI challenges ownership and compensation in the music industry, revealing its fragility and posing risks to the artist economy.
fromRAIN News
6 days ago
Music production

The wild west of AI gives way to structure and strategy (MIDiA Research)

AI is transforming music creation and consumption, moving from a chaotic phase to a more structured business environment.
Music production
fromFast Company
1 day ago

AI Can Write a Song. It Can't Build a Career.

AI challenges ownership and compensation in the music industry, revealing its fragility and posing risks to the artist economy.
Music production
fromRAIN News
6 days ago

The wild west of AI gives way to structure and strategy (MIDiA Research)

AI is transforming music creation and consumption, moving from a chaotic phase to a more structured business environment.
#generative-ai
fromThe Verge
3 days ago
Music production

AI music is flooding streaming services - but who wants it?

Generative AI has transformed music creation, leading to a surge in AI-generated tracks that challenge traditional artists and streaming platforms.
fromDigiday
1 week ago
Marketing

Future of Marketing Briefing: In the age of AI, taste is the new competitive advantage

Taste has become the scarce resource in a world flooded with content, shifting focus from attention to quality judgment.
Music production
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

AI music is flooding streaming services - but who wants it?

Generative AI has transformed music creation, leading to a surge in AI-generated tracks that challenge traditional artists and streaming platforms.
Marketing
fromDigiday
1 week ago

Future of Marketing Briefing: In the age of AI, taste is the new competitive advantage

Taste has become the scarce resource in a world flooded with content, shifting focus from attention to quality judgment.
#spotify
fromEngadget
6 days ago
Music production

Spotify's new verification badge shows that music is not AI-generated - Engadget

fromFortune
1 week ago
Music production

Spotify just turned 20. Here's how founder Daniel Ek built it into a $100 billion music empire by being the 'least powerful person' at the company | Fortune

Music production
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Spotify rolls out Verified' badge to distinguish human artists from AI

Spotify introduces a verification system to distinguish human musicians from AI-generated content, enhancing trust in music authenticity.
Music production
fromEngadget
6 days ago

Spotify's new verification badge shows that music is not AI-generated - Engadget

Spotify introduces a 'Verified by Spotify' badge for human artists to distinguish them from AI-generated content.
Music production
fromFortune
1 week ago

Spotify just turned 20. Here's how founder Daniel Ek built it into a $100 billion music empire by being the 'least powerful person' at the company | Fortune

Spotify celebrates 20 years with co-founders stepping into new leadership roles as the company evolves in the music and podcasting industry.
fromMail Online
5 days ago

Urgent warning to music lovers over FAKE vinyl records

'Counterfeit vinyl harms legitimate businesses and causes real losses for artists and the wider music industry,' said Jamie Kirk, Detective Sergeant at PIPCU.
London music
Music production
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Major labels are trying to scoop up everything': the chaotic future for indie music companies and why vinyl isn't working

Sub Pop overcame early struggles, finding success with Nirvana, but challenges for independent labels persist in a changing music industry.
#ai-music
Music production
fromPitchfork
6 days ago

An Idiot's Guide to Music AI Companies

AI-generated music is rapidly growing, with major labels partnering with startups to create diverse genres and automate songwriting processes.
Marketing
fromForbes
6 days ago

What Small Business Leaders Can Learn From Noah Kahan's Rise

Noah Kahan's journey illustrates the importance of resilience and authenticity for sustained success in a competitive environment.
#taylor-swift
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago
NYC music

Taylor Swift says she felt 'completely washed-up' at 22 after being hailed as a teen phenom

Taylor Swift felt washed up at 22, contrasting her success at 18, which inspired her song 'Nothing New.'
fromVulture
1 week ago
Intellectual property law

Taylor Swift Files for AI Protections Through Trademarks

Taylor Swift's legal team filed trademarks to protect her voice and image from AI re-creations.
Music production
fromJezebel
1 week ago

Taylor Swift Says Swifties Can Take Things To "An Extreme Place"

Taylor Swift reflects on her songwriting process and the extreme behaviors of some fans in relation to her music.
NYC music
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

Taylor Swift says she felt 'completely washed-up' at 22 after being hailed as a teen phenom

Taylor Swift felt washed up at 22, contrasting her success at 18, which inspired her song 'Nothing New.'
Music production
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

BMG and Concord merge to create music's fourth-largest company

BMG and Concord are merging to form the world's fourth-largest music company, valued at $14 billion, focusing on independent artistry.
#michael-jackson
Independent films
from48 hills
1 week ago

Michael Jackson and Prince deserve better - 48 hills

Michael grossed $97 million domestically, setting a record for music biopics, but lacks a complex portrayal of Michael Jackson's life.
Independent films
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago

"Michael," Reviewed: A Sanitized Bio-Pic That's All Business

The movie 'Michael' omits allegations of child sexual abuse against Michael Jackson, focusing instead on his rise to stardom.
Independent films
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Michael Jackson: An American Tragedy review a valiant attempt at balance

Michael Jackson's life embodies multiple tragedies, including personal loneliness, the impact of fame, and unresolved allegations of abuse.
Independent films
from48 hills
1 week ago

Michael Jackson and Prince deserve better - 48 hills

Michael grossed $97 million domestically, setting a record for music biopics, but lacks a complex portrayal of Michael Jackson's life.
Independent films
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago

"Michael," Reviewed: A Sanitized Bio-Pic That's All Business

The movie 'Michael' omits allegations of child sexual abuse against Michael Jackson, focusing instead on his rise to stardom.
Independent films
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Michael Jackson: An American Tragedy review a valiant attempt at balance

Michael Jackson's life embodies multiple tragedies, including personal loneliness, the impact of fame, and unresolved allegations of abuse.
Music
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago

Greatest Songwriters: How The Times Created the List

Naming the 30 greatest living American songwriters involves considering diverse traditions, genres, and the subjective nature of greatness.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago

Nile Rodgers Explains How He Wrote We Are Family,' Le Freak' and More

Nile Rodgers, co-founder of Chic, has made a significant impact on music, particularly during the disco boom of the late 1970s, with his unique guitar style.
NYC music
#ai-generated-music
Music production
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Why Spotify has no button to filter out AI music

Cedrik Sixtus created a tool to block AI-generated music on Spotify, reflecting user frustration over AI's impact on music quality.
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago
Music production

Deezer says AI-made songs make up 44 percent of daily uploads

AI-generated music uploads on Deezer reach nearly 75,000 daily, comprising 44% of total uploads, but only 1-3% of streams are legitimate.
Music production
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Why Spotify has no button to filter out AI music

Cedrik Sixtus created a tool to block AI-generated music on Spotify, reflecting user frustration over AI's impact on music quality.
Music production
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

Deezer says AI-made songs make up 44 percent of daily uploads

AI-generated music uploads on Deezer reach nearly 75,000 daily, comprising 44% of total uploads, but only 1-3% of streams are legitimate.
SF music
from48 hills
1 week ago

Under the Stars: OM Records announces 30-year Embarcadero blast - 48 hills

Om Records has significantly influenced the global electronic music industry since its inception in 1995, contributing to its $12.9 billion valuation.
#biopics
fromEsquire
1 week ago
Music production

The 'Michael' Jackson Biopic Tells the Story Fans Want to Hear. But At What Cost?

Film
fromThe Independent
2 weeks ago

The Michael Jackson biopic is a ghoulish, soulless cash grab - review

Recent musician biopics prioritize fan service over storytelling, exemplified by the upcoming film 'Michael' about Michael Jackson.
fromEsquire
1 week ago
Music production

The 'Michael' Jackson Biopic Tells the Story Fans Want to Hear. But At What Cost?

Film
fromThe Independent
2 weeks ago

The Michael Jackson biopic is a ghoulish, soulless cash grab - review

Recent musician biopics prioritize fan service over storytelling, exemplified by the upcoming film 'Michael' about Michael Jackson.
Music production
fromDefector
1 week ago

All That Matters Is That It Bangs | Defector

The music industry often employs marketing tactics that create artificial personas, yet the music can still resonate regardless of its manufactured origins.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Starmer urged to bring in ticket-touting ban as resellers target Big Weekend

Keir Starmer is urged to fulfill his pledge to ban ticket touting, which could save fans significant amounts of money.
fromComplex
1 week ago

Brooklyn Rapper Sinthoro Upper Fatally Shot by Stepson

"It's devastating for the community because we were all rooting for him, and he finally got his shot, and now he was taken away," said Davis' friend Anthony Mabry. "He is 43, and people were doubting him, people saying, 'Pass the mic! But he stayed with it. And he was finally getting that taste - and it's like, 'You took it from him.'"
Music production
Women in technology
fromVulture
1 week ago

It's Okay to Care, Mariah Carey

This year's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees are predominantly male and over 60, with only six women included, marking a disappointing decline.
Music
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Gregg Foreman, the Delta 72 founder and Cat Power collaborator, dead at 53

Gregg Foreman, influential blues-punk musician and collaborator, has died at 53, leaving a significant impact on the music scene.
Music production
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Nobody knows what works. There's a lot of panic': can African pop get back to global success?

Afrobeats is experiencing a decline in global popularity, with established artists feeling the pressure to adapt and survive.
Music production
fromPitchfork
2 weeks ago

Justine Skye: CANDY

Justine Skye's album CANDY marks a vibrant personal and artistic rebirth, showcasing her transition to a more authentic and dance-oriented sound.
fromPitchfork
2 weeks ago

Pitchfork Founder Ryan Schreiber Is Releasing a Memoir

Weird Era is described as an Almost Famous-like memoir for the 21st century, where Schreiber opens up about running the most influential, and infamous, music publication of the internet age.
Books
London music
fromConsequence
2 weeks ago

Lambrini Girls' Phoebe Lunny Was Arrested After Warning of a "Really Dodgy" Male Musician

Phoebe Lunny was arrested after warning promoters about a male musician, highlighting issues of women's safety and exploitation of laws.
#charli-xcx
Music
fromPitchfork
2 weeks ago

Jessie Ware: Superbloom

Charli XCX's statement about the dancefloor being dead resonates amid Jessie Ware's latest album, suggesting a shift in the music landscape.
Music production
fromPitchfork
4 weeks ago

Charli XCX's Team Downplays Claim That Wuthering Heights Includes Old Sky Ferreira Demos

Charli XCX's management clarified that some tracks on Wuthering Heights include fragments from Sky Ferreira's earlier demos, with all usage formally approved.
Music
fromPitchfork
2 weeks ago

Jessie Ware: Superbloom

Charli XCX's statement about the dancefloor being dead resonates amid Jessie Ware's latest album, suggesting a shift in the music landscape.
Music production
fromPitchfork
4 weeks ago

Charli XCX's Team Downplays Claim That Wuthering Heights Includes Old Sky Ferreira Demos

Charli XCX's management clarified that some tracks on Wuthering Heights include fragments from Sky Ferreira's earlier demos, with all usage formally approved.
SF LGBT
fromQueerty
2 weeks ago

Honey Dijon on her proudest career moment: "I get to choose my day as a marginalized trans woman of color" - Queerty

Surviving as a marginalized trans woman of color, Honey Dijon emphasizes authenticity, cultural respect, and financial prudence in her successful music career.
#kanye-west
Berlin music
fromThe Mirror US
2 weeks ago

Things go from bad to worse for Kanye as he faces another cancellation

Kanye West's 2026 world tour faces cancellations in Europe due to his antisemitic remarks and actions, with venues refusing to host him.
Music
fromVulture
3 weeks ago

This Was All So Predictable

Kanye West seeks forgiveness amid controversy but faces significant backlash and bans from multiple countries due to past antisemitic actions.
London music
fromIrish Independent
4 weeks ago

Kanye West banned from entering the UK for concerts over antisemitic comments

Kanye West's planned performance in London faces backlash due to his antisemitic comments and behavior, prompting calls for his ban from the festival.
Music
fromConsequence
4 weeks ago

Kanye West Will Remain Wireless Festival Headliner Despite Loss of Sponsors

Kanye West will remain the headliner of Wireless Festival despite sponsor withdrawals and backlash from UK officials.
London music
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 weeks ago

Kanye West's sold-out comeback shows prove that forgiveness is up to the fans not the brands

Ye continues to thrive in his career despite controversies, grossing $33 million in two nights and maintaining a strong fanbase.
Berlin music
fromThe Mirror US
2 weeks ago

Things go from bad to worse for Kanye as he faces another cancellation

Kanye West's 2026 world tour faces cancellations in Europe due to his antisemitic remarks and actions, with venues refusing to host him.
Music
fromVulture
3 weeks ago

This Was All So Predictable

Kanye West seeks forgiveness amid controversy but faces significant backlash and bans from multiple countries due to past antisemitic actions.
London music
fromIrish Independent
4 weeks ago

Kanye West banned from entering the UK for concerts over antisemitic comments

Kanye West's planned performance in London faces backlash due to his antisemitic comments and behavior, prompting calls for his ban from the festival.
Music
fromConsequence
4 weeks ago

Kanye West Will Remain Wireless Festival Headliner Despite Loss of Sponsors

Kanye West will remain the headliner of Wireless Festival despite sponsor withdrawals and backlash from UK officials.
London music
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 weeks ago

Kanye West's sold-out comeback shows prove that forgiveness is up to the fans not the brands

Ye continues to thrive in his career despite controversies, grossing $33 million in two nights and maintaining a strong fanbase.
#coachella
NYC music
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Karol G at Coachella was a global hit. Yet other foreign acts fear touring the U.S.

Karol G's Coachella performance emphasized pride and resilience among Latinos amid fears surrounding immigration enforcement and touring challenges in the U.S.
NYC music
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Justin Bieber at Coachella review pop's troubled prince mostly hits right notes in low-energy set

Justin Bieber's return to the stage at Coachella generated significant anticipation and relief among fans after a long hiatus from public performances.
NYC music
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Karol G at Coachella was a global hit. Yet other foreign acts fear touring the U.S.

Karol G's Coachella performance emphasized pride and resilience among Latinos amid fears surrounding immigration enforcement and touring challenges in the U.S.
NYC music
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Justin Bieber at Coachella review pop's troubled prince mostly hits right notes in low-energy set

Justin Bieber's return to the stage at Coachella generated significant anticipation and relief among fans after a long hiatus from public performances.
Music production
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Olivia Rodrigo: Drop Dead review a maximalist rush of infatuation that's just a bauble short of festive

Olivia Rodrigo's new single 'Drop Dead' captures the thrill and anxiety of modern romance with catchy lyrics and a self-aware perspective.
#bill-ackman
Music production
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

A secretive tycoon known as the 'French Murdoch' holds the key to Bill Ackman's $64 billion bid for Universal Music Group | Fortune

Bill Ackman proposes a $64 billion bid for Universal Music Group, facing competition from Vincent Bolloré, who controls 28% of the company.
Music production
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

A secretive tycoon known as the 'French Murdoch' holds the key to Bill Ackman's $64 billion bid for Universal Music Group | Fortune

Bill Ackman proposes a $64 billion bid for Universal Music Group, facing competition from Vincent Bolloré, who controls 28% of the company.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks ago

I saw the K-pop mega band Seventeen live 5 times in 7 months and one stop was the best

The K-pop supergroup just wrapped its world tour, with members heading off to new activities. This is what they call a core memory: Watching the night sky light up with fireworks while dancing in the rain, as your favorite K-pop boy band plays their greatest hits.
London music
SF music
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago

Taylor Swift, other artists release limited edition vinyl records for Record Store Day

Record Store Day celebrates vinyl records with exclusive releases, drawing large crowds and highlighting the resurgence of vinyl sales.
Los Angeles
fromConsequence
2 weeks ago

d4vd Arrested for Murder of 14-Year-Old Girl Found in Tesla

Alt-pop singer d4vd has been arrested for murder in connection with the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
Music production
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

Anna's Archive told to pay Spotify and record labels $322 million over unprecedented music scraping

Anna's Archive was ordered to pay $322 million for illegally scraping Spotify's music library.
#geese
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago
Marketing

Is organic music discovery dead? Geese 'psyop' debate leaves artists frustrated by growing barrier to entry

Marketing
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Is organic music discovery dead? Geese 'psyop' debate leaves artists frustrated by growing barrier to entry

Geese's rapid rise to fame is attributed to strategic digital marketing efforts, raising questions about authenticity in the music industry.
Music production
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago

The Fanfare Around Geese Actually Was a Psyop

Geese's rapid rise to fame in 2025 sparked backlash and accusations of being an industry plant, linked to viral marketing strategies.
Media industry
fromForbes
2 weeks ago

Tatiana Wilkins Explains Out Of Home Ads And Why They Keep Growing

Out of Home advertising is a rapidly growing field that plays a crucial role in marketing, especially in the music industry.
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

Berklee College of Music Students Furious That It's Offering an AI "Songwriting" Class

The petition accuses the school of promoting OpenAI's ChatGPT, which 'steal the art of [tens of thousands] of artists and rot the essence of the industry and have devastating consequences on the environment all to create facsimiles of real human art.'
Higher education
London music
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

CMAT came to Coachella with politics on her mind and an Irish dance step for California

CMAT's rise to fame reflects her lifelong obsession with pop culture and her unique persona in the music industry.
Privacy professionals
fromAdExchanger
3 weeks ago

Cookies, Whether You Want Them Or Not; Feeding The 'Industry Plants' | AdExchanger

Microsoft's cookie policies raise concerns about user privacy despite opting out of third-party data sharing.
Music production
fromZDNET
3 weeks ago

I love Sony's new Bluetooth turntable, so why do I feel so conflicted using it

Vinyl record sales surpassed $1 billion, indicating a strong resurgence in vinyl as a preferred audio medium.
fromConsequence
3 weeks ago

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Fan Vote Is Broken. Can It Be Fixed?

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame held its first induction ceremony in 1986, honoring rock progenitors like Little Richard, Chuck Berry, and Elvis Presley. This year, inductees include Oasis, Wu-Tang Clan, Phil Collins, and others.
Music
Music production
fromConsequence
3 weeks ago

No, Geese Is Not a "Psy-Op"

Marketing practices in the music industry are often mischaracterized as psy-ops, when they are simply strategic efforts to reach more listeners.
Music production
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Durand Bernarr stole hearts at the Grammys. Now, he wants to make sure you can't look away

Durand Bernarr's Grammy win ignited his career, leading to a new album 'Bernarr.' featuring collaborations with notable artists.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Mother Mary review Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel are lost in ludicrous pop star drama

Mother Mary is a onetime music A-lister in search of a comeback after a mysterious event that has taken her out of commission. She seems haunted, and is experiencing a fashion emergency to boot.
Film
fromConsequence
3 weeks ago

Iron Maiden Among 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees, But Will They Show Up?

Bruce Dickinson stated in 2018, 'Rock and roll music does not belong in a mausoleum in Cleveland.' He further criticized the Hall, saying, 'It's run by a bunch of sanctimonious bloody Americans who wouldn't know rock 'n' roll if it hit them in the face.'
Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Britney Spears enters rehab after March DUI arrest

Britney Spears was arrested in March for driving under the influence, found with drugs and alcohol in her system after erratic driving, leading to her entering rehab.
Music
Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

A house of cards': how did Wireless festival get it so wrong on Kanye West?

Wireless Festival canceled Ye's headlining performance due to backlash over his antisemitic remarks and loss of major sponsors.
Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Holly Humberstone: Cruel World review Taylor Swift fave trades gothic melancholy for pop glow-up

Pop stardom has evolved, with success now stemming from various achievements rather than just hit singles, exemplified by Holly Humberstone's career.
fromConsequence
3 weeks ago

Sturgill Simpson Promises Price-Controlled Tickets for 2026 Tour: "If I'm Lying...Sell My Bones to Davey Jones"

"Inflation, fuel, and all other related touring costs have increased exponentially in the last year. However, despite some saying otherwise, I'm afraid our ticket prices have not."
Music
#universal-music-group
NYC music
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 weeks ago

Billionaire investor Ackman makes $64bn bid for Universal Music Group

Bill Ackman's Pershing Square proposes a $64 billion takeover of Universal Music Group, aiming to enhance its valuation and earnings.
fromFast Company
4 weeks ago
Music

UMG stock price soars after Bill Ackman offers to buy the music giant behind Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny

NYC music
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 weeks ago

Billionaire investor Ackman makes $64bn bid for Universal Music Group

Bill Ackman's Pershing Square proposes a $64 billion takeover of Universal Music Group, aiming to enhance its valuation and earnings.
fromFast Company
4 weeks ago
Music

UMG stock price soars after Bill Ackman offers to buy the music giant behind Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny

Music
fromPitchfork
4 weeks ago

Ashley Monroe: Dear Nashville

Ashley Monroe expresses her complex relationship with Nashville, highlighting her career struggles and emotional connection to the city.
Music
fromConsequence
4 weeks ago

Neal Schon Cites "Contractual Obligations" After Arnel Pineda Reveals He Wanted to Quit Journey

Neal Schon emphasizes collective decision-making in Journey, addressing Arnel Pineda's concerns about the tour and contractual obligations.
#pooh-shiesty
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Rapper Pooh Shiesty accused of robbery and kidnap in contract dispute with Gucci Mane's label

Pooh Shiesty and eight others are accused of armed robbery and kidnapping related to a contract dispute with Gucci Mane's record label.
US news
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Gucci Mane was kidnapped, robbed by rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30, prosecutors say

Pooh Shiesty and accomplices allegedly kidnapped and robbed Gucci Mane during a planned ambush at a Dallas music studio.
US news
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

Pooh Shiesty Arrested on Robbery, Kidnapping Charges Over Alleged Gucci Mane Label Dispute

Pooh Shiesty and Big30 were arrested for federal robbery and kidnapping charges related to an armed takeover of a Dallas recording studio.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Rapper Pooh Shiesty accused of robbery and kidnap in contract dispute with Gucci Mane's label

Pooh Shiesty and eight others are accused of armed robbery and kidnapping related to a contract dispute with Gucci Mane's record label.
US news
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Gucci Mane was kidnapped, robbed by rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30, prosecutors say

Pooh Shiesty and accomplices allegedly kidnapped and robbed Gucci Mane during a planned ambush at a Dallas music studio.
US news
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

Pooh Shiesty Arrested on Robbery, Kidnapping Charges Over Alleged Gucci Mane Label Dispute

Pooh Shiesty and Big30 were arrested for federal robbery and kidnapping charges related to an armed takeover of a Dallas recording studio.
#gucci-mane
US news
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Gucci Mane was held at gunpoint by Pooh Shiesty over a music recording contract. What happens to it now?

A rapper signed to Gucci Mane's label attempted to escape his contract by robbing Gucci Mane at gunpoint.
US news
fromVulture
1 month ago

Gucci Mane Reportedly Robbed and Kidnapped By Pooh Shiesty, Big30

Gucci Mane was reportedly robbed and kidnapped by Pooh Shiesty and others during a meeting about his contract.
US news
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Gucci Mane was held at gunpoint by Pooh Shiesty over a music recording contract. What happens to it now?

A rapper signed to Gucci Mane's label attempted to escape his contract by robbing Gucci Mane at gunpoint.
US news
fromVulture
1 month ago

Gucci Mane Reportedly Robbed and Kidnapped By Pooh Shiesty, Big30

Gucci Mane was reportedly robbed and kidnapped by Pooh Shiesty and others during a meeting about his contract.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 month ago

Eddy Cue on how iTunes became Apple's services blueprint

"It truly revolutionized music, and it really gave us a whole different perspective of what services can do," Cue said.
Apple
Music production
fromRAIN News
1 month ago

Streams up; downloads down. RIAA's 2025 year-end report

Total 2025 revenue for the radio industry reached $11.5 billion, with paid subscriptions and vinyl sales driving significant growth.
Music
fromBrooklynVegan
1 month ago

Beak>'s Billy Fuller preps debut solo album: watch "Tailgates & Ratchet Straps" video

Billy Fuller releases his first solo album, Fragments, featuring the single 'Tailgates & Ratchet Straps' on April 3.
Music production
fromIndieWire
1 month ago

This Is What Honest AI Conversations Sound Like in Hollywood

Mastery in the age of AI is evolving, requiring individuals to excel beyond a baseline of quickly learned skills.
Miami food
fromVulture
1 month ago

A Judge Has Seen 'Enough' of the Copyright Lawsuit Against Cardi B

A Texas judge dismissed a $50 million copyright lawsuit against Cardi B, allowing plaintiffs to potentially refile their complaint.
Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Football Daily | From Vindaloo to AI hellscapes: the unofficial World Cup songs are coming

Vindaloo became a hit World Cup song, leading to a trend of unofficial football anthems, some created by fans and others by celebrities.
Music production
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Fainting in front of Michael Jackson and feuding with Monica: inside Brandy's jaw-dropping memoir

Brandy's memoir, Phases, reveals her struggles with insecurity, addiction, and bullying while highlighting her musical journey and the challenges of the industry.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

AI lectures, Old West folk heroes and Mark Twain: what is Bob Dylan up to joining Patreon?

Dylan's choice of Patreon over Substack is puzzling, as many major artists have opted for the latter to connect with fans and share their thoughts.
Music
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