*Music Industry Insight
Open’er Festival has announced its next batch of acts for 2023, including Metro Boomin, Caroline Polachek, Rina Sawayama and more. READ MORE: Open’er Festival 2022 recap: Polish party makes passion-filled…
A Florida judge has issued an arrest warrant for rapper Kodak Black for failing a drug test while on bail for a drug charge, court records show. Related Diplo Shares…
Anna Calvi and Jake Shears lead the line-up for the Southbank Centre’s 50th anniversary celebrations of David Bowie‘s ‘Aladdin Sane’. The iconic 1973 album celebrates its big birthday this year,…
The CEO of the entertainment division of South Korean internet firm Kakao has defended his company’s proposed deal with SM Entertainment after it was criticised on Friday by Hybe, now…
Lana Del Rey says she wishes she had “sung the entire second verse” on Taylor Swift‘s ‘Snow On The Beach’. READ MORE: Taylor Swift – ‘Midnights’ review: a shimmering return…
The live industry has again called on the UK government to reinstate the lower VAT rate on tickets that was put in place during the pandemic as venues, promoters and…
The Weeknd is on the verge of an unlikely U.K. top 5 appearance with “Die For You” (via Republic Records/XO) – seven years after its release. Based on sales and…
Noel Gallagher has misgendered Sam Smith and called them a “fucking idiot” in a rant on a Dutch radio station. Smith announced in September of 2019 that they identify as…
Following its successful acquisition of SM Entertainment, HYBE has criticised a recent partnership the K-pop agency has forged with South Korean tech giant Kakao. Earlier this month, Kakao shared that…
Miley Cyrus hits the U.K. singles chart for six with “Flowers” (via Columbia), which continues to lead the market in streams. Cyrus’ catchy number is already 2023’s longest-reigning single in…