Nigerian police detain prominent musician for questioning after a young star's death
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Bremen Greens elect new dual leadership: The new state chairwoman of the Bremen Green Party, Franziska Tell, defends herself against the label of the prohibition ...
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Decision of the Federal Constitutional Court: Health insurance companies do not have to pay for experimental therapy for a seriously ill child
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Rudolph Isley, co-founder of the Isley Brothers, dies at 84: Siblings Rudolph, O'Kelly and Ronald formed the Isley Brothers during the late 1950s and spent the ...
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Quick Glance: Music Pioneer Rudolph Isley of Isley Brothers Passes Away at 84
- Rudolph Isley, a founding member of the Isley Brothers, was a trailblazer in soul and R&B music.
- The Isley Brothers achieved a series of chart-topping hits, including classics like "Shout," "For the Love of You, Parts 1 & 2," and "Voyage to Atlantis."
- His exceptional talent and the melodies crafted by the Isley Brothers will ensure his memory lives on, reminding us of the incredible influence he had on the world of music.
Ed Sheeran secures seventh number one album in UK chart with 'Autumn Variations': It is the first album Sheeran, 32, has released with the record label he ...
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Meet the internet’s expert on the wired-headphones revival: Shelby Hull’s Instagram account Wired It Girls focuses on a celebrity micro-phenomenon.
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Singer signed to Jason Derulo's record label sues for quid pro quo sexual harassment
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Meet Rusty Anderson, Paul McCartney's Lead Guitarist Since 2001: Rusty Anderson has been playing guitar for Paul McCartney since 2001, and he's also worked ...
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Bullying made me stop music for a year – Bad Boy Timz: An afrobeats singer, Oluwatimilehin Olorunyomi, aka Bad Boy Timz, has recounted how he was forced to stop ...
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US Supreme Court to hear Warner Music case on limits to copyright damages: The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday agreed to clarify the time period for which ...
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Usher to headline 2024 Super Bowl Halftime performance: American singer, Usher Raymond, has been named the headlining performer for the 2024 Super Bowl Halftime ...
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Netizens knock Pastor Bakare over comment on Mohbad’s death: Bakare claimed the former Marlian Music record label signee had engaged in an “unpleasant lifestyle” ...
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Kanye West Album 'Jesus Is King 2,' Created With Dr. Dre, Leaks: Kanye West's album 'Jesus Is King 2,' created with Dr. Dre ...
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Chart-topping star admits she’s unemployed: Former chart-topping singer Jessie J has taken to social media to confess to her fans that she’s now unemployed.
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I’m shattered, Naira Marley mourns Mohbad: Naira Marley has since used Mohbad's picture as his Instagram profile image.
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I Regret Tattooing Naira Marley's Face On My Body — Influencer, Mandy Kiss
Social media influencer, Mandy Ayomiposi Oluwada, popularly known as Mandy Kiss ... Show more
"Zunge": Till Lindemann's new solo album will not be released by Universal Music: The music company, which has long been Rammstein's record company ...
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Quick Glance: Investigation against Shelby Lynn for allegations against Till Lindemann
- Lithuanian prosecutor's office reopens investigation in Lindemann case
- Serious allegations made against the Rammstein singer by Shelby Lynn
- Investigation proceedings initiated against Shelby Lynn
- Till Lindemann not labeled as a narcissist
Blaq Diamond's Sphelele speaks on starting their own record label and empowering artists
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Victoria's Secret: A Desperate Attempt to Save Sexiness: A new image film aims to save the underwear brand Victoria's Secret. Does this work?
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Nigeria: Mysterious death of Afrobeats idol stirs outrage : The late Ilerioluwa Aloba, better known as MohBad, was one of the Afrobeats genre's rising ...
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What happened to the Breeders?: With “Last Splash,” Kim Deal’s band the Breeders seemed like rock’s post-Nirvana future. Touring again 30 years later ...
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Public Radio's Favorite New Musicians Of 2023: We asked our Member music stations one question: Identify your favorite artist who entered 2023 without a ...
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‘I blamed everyone else but I was the problem’: The Breeders on fallouts, reunions and 30 years of Last Splash
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6 things new artistes must know before signing label contracts: Following the death of 27-year-old rapper and singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as MohBad ...
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Fans of a rising Nigerian music star are protesting after his untimely death: The sudden death last week of 27-year-old rapper Mohbad has led to an outpouring of ...
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Football fans make DIY Mary Earps shirts after Nike refuses to sell kit: A record label has released a replica kit with all proceeds going to a children's ...
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Three 6 Mafia turns $4,500 into $45 million with 'Mystic Stylez': In 1995, the Memphis hip-hop group Three 6 Mafia took a shoestring DIY approach to recording ...
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Geffen Records, Hybe Introduce Contestants for New Girl Group: UMG and BTS' label Hybe introduced the contestants for their global girl group on Monday ...
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Rodriguez, ‘Sugar Man’ singer with an aura of mystery, dies at 81: The Detroit musician was an unwitting folk hero in South Africa. After the release of a 2012 ...
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Quick Glance: Musician Sixto Rodriguez Passes Away at 81
- Musician Sixto Rodriguez, known from the award-winning documentary 'Searching for Sugarman', has passed away.
- He passed away after a brief illness, confirmed his wife Konny Rodriguez, 72.
- The documentary 'Searching for Sugar Man' by Swedish filmmaker Malik Bendjelloul introduced Rodriguez to a much larger audience.
- After the end of apartheid, Sixto Rodriguez traveled to South Africa and performed in front of his fans there.
I’m now more of music executive than artiste – Blackface: “I am trying to release an album. I currently work with a record company called Loud Houz ...
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Jerry Moss, Co-founder of A&M Records, Dead at 88: Jerry Moss, who co-founded A&M Records with Herb Alpert, has died at the age of 88.
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Abba star 'launching solo career with huge record deal': Abba star Agnetha Faltskog is reportedly set to return to her solo career after the band enjoyed a huge ...
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Ex-Colchester student Ben Wood signed to Soave Records: An aspiring music producer, who is from Braintree and studied at Colchester Institute ...
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How Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Conquered the World: The pop star’s record-breaking, career-spanning show has dominated the summer, commanding attention and ...
nytimes.com/2023/08/05/arts/music/taylor-swift-eras-tour.html
Kizz Daniel speaks on reuniting with former label boss, Emperor Geezy: A popular singer, Daniel Anidugbe, aka Kizz Daniel, has stated that he renewed his working ...
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GTA 6 reveal trailer expected to smash MrBeast's YouTube record: GTA 6 reveal trailer is expected to smash MrBeast's YouTube record.
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How Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour conquered the world: These days, she is at the centre of an otherwise splintered music world. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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Quick Glance: Taylor Swift rewards staff with bonuses and supports truckers
- Taylor Swift rewards staff of her Eras Tour with generous bonuses.
- Nearly 50 truckers receive six-figure bonuses.
- Taylor Swift has become her own economy.
- Taylor Swift's Eras Tour generates enough money to impact the GDP and inflation of countries.
‘No one knew what to do’: when Sinéad O’Connor ripped up the pope’s photo on TV – the inside story
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Singer Sinead O’Connor dies at age 56: The Irish singer and songwriter was best known for her cover version of Prince's "Nothing Compares 2 U."
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Quick Glance: Sinead O'Connor: Beauty, Intelligence, and Madness United
- Her ethereal beauty: the angelic skinhead.
- In a 2021 interview, she revealed that she had spent most of the past six years in a psychiatric hospital.
- I have interviewed Sinéad twice.
- Sinéad had written a memoir called Remembering.
Bunji/Jus Now remix Idris Elba’s UK summer jam: British actor/DJ Idris Elba is officially jumping on the soca train.Elba has teamed with soca star Bunji Garlin ...
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Two-time Grammy-nominated reggae artiste, Etana, has indicated that she has no interest in working with established Jamaican-owned record label VP Records ... Show more
Davido is in hot water with Muslims over a music video by an artist signed to his record label. In the video, singer Logos Olori uses a megaphone like those ... Show more
Mercury Prize 2023: Arctic Monkeys, Jessie Ware and Fred Again lead shortlist: The Monkeys are nominated for a record fifth time, in a shortlist that otherwise ...
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Clarence Avant, the beloved recording industry insider whose work as an executive, label owner, dealmaker and mentor earned him the nickname the “Godfather of ... Show more
Quick Glance: Clarence Avant, 'Godfather of Black Music', dies at 92
- Clarence Avant, the astute manager, entrepreneur, and advisor who propelled or guided the careers of Quincy Jones, Bill Withers, and many others and earned the title 'The Godfather of Black Music', has passed away.
- Avant met Jacqueline Gray, a model at the time, at an Ebony Fashion Fair in the mid-1960s and married her in 1967.
- They had two children: music producer-manager Alexander Devore and Nicole Avant, the former U.S. ambassador to the Bahamas and a significant fundraiser for Obama alongside Sarandos.
- Nicole Avant credited her mother, who became a prominent philanthropist, for instilling in Clarence Avant and other family members 'the love, passion, and importance of the arts, culture, and entertainment.'
Ayra Starr, Ladipoe, others welcome Lifesize Teddy to Mavin: She becomes the first female rap artiste to be signed to the record label since its inception in ...
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My Band Had A Huge Hit 10 Years Ago. I Had No Idea I'd Have Such A Wild Ride Ahead Of Me.
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Mitch Albom: Tony Bennett had a song in his heart; he left fond memories in mine: His voice came back like a beautiful wave. That was the artistry of Tony ...
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Quick Glance: Tony Bennett, Jazz Singer of American Songbook, Passes Away at 96
- In 2016, Mr. Bennett received the news of his Alzheimer's disease, as reported by his wife Susan Benedetto in February 2021 in AARP The Magazine.
- Mr. Bennett also performed for Nelson Mandela, then the president of South Africa, during his state visit to England.
- Frank Sinatra once referred to Mr. Bennett as 'the best singer in the industry.'
- Almost everyone loved Tony Bennett, except perhaps his ex-wives.
Muslim fans knock Logos Olori, Davido over controversial video: A singer, Olamilekan Taiwo, aka Logos Olori, who is signed to pop star, David Adeleke’s record ...
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Michael Imperioli says Morrissey’s exile from music industry is ‘similar’ to Sinead O’Connor’s
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Lizzo Sued By Former Dancers For Sexual Harassment And Hostile Workplace: The lawsuit claims Lizzo subjected her dancers to a sexual environment and body-shamed ...
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Now 22, Harper Grace is a major label recording artist singing the anthem for the biggest U.S. sports franchises - urging kids to avoid cyberbullying. Show more
“Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)” is Taylor Swift’s 12th No. 1 album, beating Barbra Streisand for the most chart-toppers by a woman ... Show more
Quick Glance: Taylor Swift Makes History With Four Simultaneous Top 10 Albums
- Taylor Swift achieves a historic milestone with Speak Now (Taylor’s Version).
- As one of four albums in the simultaneous Top 10, Swift becomes the first woman to achieve this feat since August 1963, when the Billboard 200 combined mono and stereo album charts, as reported by Billboard.
- The album also reached Number One on the Billboard 200 albums chart and represents the most successful week for an album this year.
- The re-recorded version of Speak Now is Swift’s 12th Number One album, setting another record by surpassing Barbra Streisand’s record for the most Number One albums among women.
Local band without record label playing main stage at Y Not Festival: They have no record label or management company
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The term "awareness" refers to awareness of various forms of discrimination and violence. It should lead to respectful and mindful behavior and thus contribute ... Show more
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs says he pays Sting $5k every single day for sampling his hit song without permission
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Singer CoCo Lee dead at 48 - Focus Taiwan: Taipei, July 5 (CNA) Hong Kong-American singer CoCo Lee (李玟) has died at the age of 48, the singer's sister and record ...
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Quick Glance: Hong Kong Singer Coco Lee Dies at 48
- Hong Kong singer Coco Lee dies at 48, according to her siblings
🔊🎧 South Korea’s largest music label HYBE, which manages hit boy band BTS, recently released a song in six languages – and they did it using AI ... Show more
A Derbyshire band are playing the main stage at Y Not this weekend - and they don't even have a record label 🙌
Minister GUC extols God’s power in new song: A gospel singer, Gift Christopher, aka Minister GUC, has said that his new song titled, ‘Ikechi’ ...
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Till Lindemann: record company suspends marketing for Rammstein albums: Universal Music is drawing consequences in its collaboration with Rammstein ...
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Quick Glance: Berlin Public Prosecutor's Office Investigating Till Lindemann
- Multiple complaints have been filed against Lindemann.
- The Berlin Public Prosecutor's Office has initiated an investigation against Rammstein singer Till Lindemann.
- Several Berlin media outlets reported on Wednesday.
- One complaint was filed with the Berlin police, and the other was filed directly with the public prosecutor's office.
Mike Dimes signs with Since the 80s/Epic Records, releases 'Texas Boy': Rapper from San Antonio comes home to celebrate with a grocery giveaway at the H-E-B ...
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These 3 Black-Owned Record Labels Changed Music History: During a time when white record labels would sign few, if any, Black artists, Black musical empires ...
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SUVs are a technological sin and should be abolished: SUVs are impractical, dangerous and pollute the environment. It's time they finally disappeared from the ...
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Tina Turner obituary: Pop legend who overcame abuse to become global star: Tina Turner was a legendary singer who survived her first husband's horrific abuse and ...
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Quick Glance: Legendary Rock and R&B Icon Tina Turner Passes Away at 83
- Representatives announced on her Instagram page that Tina Turner, the dynamic rock and R&B icon whose career spanned decades, passed away on Wednesday.
- Turner's children went to live with their grandparents, and in her teens, she considered a career in nursing.
- Tina Turner began her rise to fame with her then-husband in the Ike & Tina Turner duo.
- In 2013, Turner married longtime partner Erwin Bach, who lived with her in Zurich, where the singer preferred "the freedom."
A TikToker's Taylor Swift vinyl played 'creepy' electronic music: "I quit seeing people," a woman's voice says in one of the mysterious tracks ...
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A group of 15 and 16-year-old boys have become the youngest band to ever play Glastonbury Festival - after a record label boss saw them at their school talent ... Show more
I spent 18 months working on new soaps - Don Jazzy: A popular singer, music producer and record label executive, Michael Ajereh, aka Don Jazzy ...
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Dua Lipa wins dismissal of 'Levitating' copyright lawsuit: British pop star Dua Lipa and music label Warner Records convinced a Los Angeles federal court on ...
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Rebel Wilson’s unexpected career move: Rebel Wilson is already a comedian, actress, singer, writer and producer. But now she can add another title to her growing ...
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The small label "Bridge & Tunnel" in Hamburg-Wilhelmsburg is all about second chances: for textiles that would otherwise probably end up in the trash ... Show more
Music: Where the money comes from: Touring, funding, streams, royalties, merch - making a living as a local musician can be a rollercoaster.
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Peso Pluma Releases 'Bye': Listen to First Solo Single in a Year: On Friday, Peso Pluma released his single "Bye," the first solo song he's ...
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