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St. Vincent to Release Spanish-Language Version of ‘All Born Screaming’ Album: ‘Tribute to the People Who Inspired It’

St. Vincent translated her entire recent album “All Born Screaming” into “Todos Nacen Gritando,” her first full-length Spanish-language album. The set, slated for release on Nov. 15, was announced late Thursday night with the release of the set’s first single, “Hombre Roto,” or “Broken Man.” St. Vincent recruited Alan Del Rio Ortiz, who has worked […]

Music Industry Moves: Big Loud and Local Hay Sign Country Singer Hailey Benedict; Rimas Publishing Launches Faith Sounds

Big Loud Records and its Canada-based, Dallas Smith-founded imprint Local Hay Records have signed country singer Hailey Benedict. In addition to the record deal, Benedict has also signed a global publishing deal with Big Loud Publishing and Local Hay. “I’m ecstatic to begin this new chapter with such an incredibly creative and dedicated team that […]

‘Buena Vista Social Club’ Musical to Open on Broadway in 2025

A musical about the Cuban artists behind the “Buena Vista Social Club,” an internationally-recognized album of the country’s most popular musical stylings, will open on Broadway next year. Producers Orin Wolf, John Styles, and Barbara Broccoli announced the production of the new musical, also dubbed “Buena Vista Social Club,” on Monday morning. Previews begin on […]

Sabrina Carpenter Trails Taylor Swift as ‘Short n’ Sweet’ Becomes Second Longest-Standing No. 1 Album of the Year (So Far)

Despite her album being titled “Short n’ Sweet,” Sabrina Carpenter’s run at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 has been anything but. The 12-song effort — consisting of Hot 100 toppers, “Espresso,” “Please Please Please,” and “Taste” — earns 117,000 album units in its third consecutive week leading the list. She achieves the second longest-running […]

Maná Pulls Nicky Jam Collaboration From Streaming Services Following Donald Trump Endorsement: We Don’t ‘Work With Racists’

Maná has removed all traces of their collaboration with Nicky Jam from streaming services after the latter appeared at a Donald Trump campaign rally over the weekend. The reggaeton singer, originally from Puerto Rico, publicly endorsed Trump for president at a rally in Las Vegas on Sept. 13, with the presidential candidate mistakenly introducing the […]

BMI Files Rate Court Action Against SiriusXM Over Music Licensing Fees

Performance rights organization BMI has filed a rate court action against SiriusXM in an attempt to provide its artists “fair and appropriate fees” for music licensing deals with the radio service. In the petition, filed in the Southern District of New York on Thursday, BMI requests to determine a “reasonable rates” for SiriusXM’s public performance […]

Jon Bon Jovi ‘Persuades’ Woman Not to Jump Off Bridge, Authorities Say

Authorities in Nashville have confirmed Jon Bon Jovi helped save a woman’s life after persuading her not to jump from a bridge. The Metro Nashville Police Department said the musician helped persuade an unidentified pedestrian to safely come off the ledge of the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge (formerly the Shelby Street Pedestrian Bridge). The department […]

Chappell Roan Details ‘Disturbing’ Stalker Incident, Increased ‘Harassment’ and ‘Catcalling’: ‘Now I Have to Have Security — So Lame’

In the last year, Chappell Roan has grown a fanbase that includes Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus, Adele, Lorde and another 40 million monthly Spotify listeners. As she adjusts to the spotlight, Roan has become increasingly vocal about setting boundaries with fans and spectators who feel an artificial sense of familiarity to her in a digital […]

Shaboozey’s ‘A Bar Song (Tipsy)’ Is the Longest-Running No. 1 Single of Year (So Far)

Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” is the longest-running No. 1 song in the United States this year, claiming a ninth (non-consecutive) week at No. 1 atop the Billboard Hot 100. Sabrina Carpenter, meanwhile, continues to dominate the majority of the top five slots on the same chart, with three singles — “Espresso,” “Please Please Please,” […]

Selena Gomez Is a Billionaire, Bloomberg Estimates

Selena Gomez is officially a billionaire, according to a Bloomberg report. She is estimated to be worth $1.3 billion, making her one of the country’s youngest women with a 10-figure fortune. The publication determined a “vast bulk” of her net worth is attached to the success of her Rare Beauty makeup and cosmetics brand (which […]

Linkin Park Selects Emily Armstrong From Rock Band Dead Sara as New Singer, Reveals Tour and Album ‘From Zero’

Linkin Park’s new co-vocalist will be Emily Armstrong of the band Dead Sara, the band announced Thursday during a live performance event. Colin Brittain, a songwriter and producer for G Flip, Illenium and One OK Rock, will also join the group as a drummer. The announcement came with a new single, “The Emptiness Machine,” the […]

Jennifer Hudson Signs to Interscope Records

Actor, singer and television personality Jennifer Hudson has inked a new deal with Interscope Records, the label announced Wednesday. Steve Berman, vice chairman of Interscope Capitol Label Group, said in a statement, “Jennifer has made so many important contributions to global musical culture onstage, onscreen and through her incredible body of recordings. She is a […]

Music Industry Moves: Warner Chappell Music Signs Sabrina Carpenter Collaborator John Ryan

Warner Chappell Music has signed a global publishing agreement with songwriter John Ryan. Ryan most recently co-wrote and produced eight songs for Sabrina Carpenter’s Billboard 200-topping “Short n’ Sweet” album, which marked the third largest debut week of 2024. Ryan also recently teamed up with Thomas Rhett on his latest album, “About A Woman,” as […]

Olivia Rodrigo, Justin Timberlake, Shawn Mendes and More Lead Lollapalooza 2025 Lineups

Olivia Rodrigo, Justin Timberlake, Shawn Mendes, Alanis Morissette, Tool and Rüfüs Du Sol have been tapped as headliners for Lollapalooza Chile, Lollapalooza Argentina and Lollapalooza Brazil in their 2025 editions. Lollapalooza Chile will take place at Parque Bicentenario de Cerrillos between March 21-23. It will also feature additional performances from and also feature sets from […]

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