Frank Farian, Milli Vanilli/Boney M Producer Dies at 82
Frank Farian, the Wizard of Oz-like Svengali behind the rise and fall of disgraced late 1980s musical duo Milli Vanilli has died at age 82. BBC News reported that Farian’s…
2024 Paris Fashion Week: Rihanna, Jennifer Lopez & More Stars Show Off Their Style
Paris Fashion Week 2024 is nigh, meaning stars of the stage and screen are once again communing in the City of Light to shepherd in the next cycle of style…
Ja Rule “heartbroken” by André 3000’s decision to quit rapping
Ja Rule has shared his thoughts on André 3000 not wanting to rap anymore, and called for older stars to continue to create “classic” songs. Last year, André 3000′ released…
CMT Reveals Next Women of Country Class of 2024
CMT’s Next Women of Country franchise, now in its 11th year, has added 14 new artists to its ranks, revealing the 2024 class in the program’s ongoing aim at promoting…
Miles Davis Tattoo Takes Center Stage As Copyright Trial Over Fair Use Kicks Off
Did a celebrity tattoo artist violate copyright law when she inked a photographer’s portrait of jazz legend Miles Davis onto the arm of a friend? A jury is set to…
Coming Up: 20 Country Acts Releasing Their First Album or EP by June
In a music paradigm that’s increasingly focused on individual tracks, artists still have a chance to make a bigger statement about the world, and themselves, through larger collections that can…
Nicki Minaj added to Afro Nation Portugal 2024 line-up
Nicki Minaj has been added to the line-up for this year’s Afro Nation Portugal. READ MORE: Nicki Minaj – ‘Pink Friday 2’ review: blockbuster sequel lives up to the hype…
CMU Exclusive: Apple’s “spatial audio bonus” will favour major labels at the expense of small labels and creators
Bonus applies at a catalogue level not track level For many artists and labels this will mean at a distributor level Money for 10% bonus taken out of royalty pool…
Smashing Pumpkins’ Billy Corgan Talks Green Day’s ‘Political’ Music, Criticizes Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Just over a week after Green Day bassist Mike Dirnt explained the band’s approach to addressing politics in their music, Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan is sharing his thoughts on…
10 Best Country Line Dance Songs
For decades, people have boot-scooted across dance floors in taverns and clubs, propelled by music and a communal desire for fun. The line dance — a choreographed dance featuring groups…