CMU Digest 29.01.23: Spotify, Live Nation, merch commissions, Rick Astley, Warner Music
The key stories from the last week in the music business… Spotify announced a 6% reduction of its global workforce. It followed many other big tech companies in announcing a…
Watch Paul McCartney almost get run over while recreating iconic Beatles album cover
Paul McCartney was almost hit by a car while recreating the iconic artwork for The Beatles’ ‘Abbey Road’ album – check out the clip below. READ MORE: The Beatles: every…
Britney Spears Says She’s ‘Alive and Well’ After Reported Police Wellness Check Prompted by Fans
Britney Spears addressed her reported police well check that took place earlier this week again, and explained why she recently left Instagram, in a series of new tweets Saturday night…
Adele denies she’s skipping 2023 Grammys: “Whoever started that rumour is a dickhead”
Adele has shot down an online rumour that she’s boycotting the 2023 Grammy Awards, labelling the person that spread the false news a “dickhead”. READ MORE: Adele – ’30’ album…
Tomorrowland 2023 Lineup Announced: More to 600 Acts Performing Over Two Weekends
The lineup for Tomorrowland 2023, set for two weekends in Belgium this summer, has been revealed — and it’s a big one. This year’s festival revolves around the theme “Adscendo,”…
Tom Verlaine, Television Frontman and Influential Guitarist, Dies at 73
Tom Verlaine has died after a brief illness, a representative for the innovative guitarist and founding member of Television confirms to Billboard. He was 73. Verlaine died peacefully and surrounded…
Shakira Posts Cryptic Video After Ex Gerard Pique Goes Public With New Girlfriend
Shakira is seemingly reacting to her ex-boyfriend Gerard Piqué’s newly debuted relationship on social media. One day after the soccer star revealed his younger girlfriend Clara Chia Marti in an…
Katy Perry Reflects on ‘Huge’ Mistake of Passing on Opportunity to Work With Billie Eilish
Katy Perry is looking back on some of her past musical regrets. The 38-year-old American Idol judge revealed in a TikTok video posted by 102.7 KIIS FM on Friday (Jan. 27)…
Yes sell rights to Atlantic catalogue in deal with Warner Music Group
Yes have sold the rights to their recorded music catalogue under Atlantic Records – comprising their first 12 studio albums, as well as various live recordings and compilation albums –…
Journey Takes a Break From Feuding, Returns for Harmonious Concert at Oklahoma Casino
Before playing his piano ballad “Faithfully” on Journey‘s opening 2023 date at an Oklahoma casino theatre on Friday (Jan. 27), Jonathan Cain told about 3,000 fans: “It’s good to be…