BBC legend John Bennett dies, aged 82
John Bennett, veteran BBC Northern Ireland broadcaster, has died aged 82. A statement shared by his family said he died peacefully on Friday (July 26) evening, surrounded by them. No…
International Bluegrass Music Association Sets Chattanooga as New Home For World of Bluegrass Event
The International Bluegrass Music Association‘s five-day World of Bluegrass event will move to Chattanooga, Tennessee, for 2025-2027, with the inaugural Chattanooga event taking place Sept. 16-20, 2025. World of Bluegrass…
Now there’s a generator to make your own Kamala Harris vinyl meme
A viral video of Vice President Kamala Harris showing off a haul of vinyl records has been given the meme treatment — and now you can get involved. Last year,…
Watch Kevin Hart Quote ‘Not Like Us’ for Freestyle With Kai Cenat for AMP’s 2024 Freshman Cypher
Kevin Hart revived his Chocolate Droppa rap alter ego to make a surprise appearance as part of Kai Cenat’s AMP 2024 Freshman Cypher, which arrived Sunday (July 28). Hart grabbed…
Katy Perry praises Charli XCX for her ‘Brat’ era: “She is a super mega pop star”
Katy Perry has praised Charli XCX and her ‘Brat‘ culture phenomenon, calling her a “super mega pop star”. READ MORE: It’s Charli XCX’s world and we’re just living in it:…
Lollapalooza 2024 Main Stage to Be Fully Powered by Hybrid Battery System
All audio, lighting, video and stage production on the main stage at this year’s Lollapalooza will be entirely powered by a hybrid battery system, the festival announced Monday (July 29).…
Taylor Swift reacts to ‘…Ready for It?’ Olympics advert
Taylor Swift has reacted to her track ‘…Ready for It?’ being used in an NBC advert for the 2024 Paris Olympics. NBC released an advert promoting their Olympics coverage and…
K. Michelle Signs to BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville
Singer-songwriter K. Michelle has signed with BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville, home to artists including Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson and Jason Aldean, the company announced today (July 29). Related Jelly Roll…
Gojira felt pressure to represent “the whole metal community on the world stage” at Paris 2024 Olympics
Gojira have said they felt they were under pressure to represent “the whole metal community” during their appearance at the 2024 Olympic opening ceremony. READ MORE: Gojira – ‘Fortitude’ review: seismic…
⏩ One Liners: Deals, appointments, legal and industry news round-up including Sony’s Apollo deal, Prescription Songs, Britain’s Got Talent lawsuit plus releases + tours
Deals Private equity firm Apollo has provided a “$700 million capital solution” to Sony Music Group for music industry investments. The deal, announced in a statement from Apollo on Friday,…