MUSIC INDUSTRY

Jan 31 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Who Will Shine At The 67th Grammy Awards?

The 67th Grammy Awards are just around the corner, and it's going to be a big night for music lovers. This year, it's all about the women! Beyoncé is leading the pack with 11 nominations, including top categories like Album of the Year, Record of the Year, and Song of the Year. She's got some stiff

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Jan 25 2025BUSINESS

Music Industry Moves: New Leaders Take the Stage

Big changes are happening in the music industry! Warner Music Hong Kong has a new boss: Robin Ch’i is now in charge, taking over from Gordon Lee who's retiring after 20 years. Ch’i has been with WMG for a long time and knows the business inside out. He's got big shoes to fill, though, as Lee helped

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Jan 17 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Big Stars Join Forces for L. A. Fire Benefit Concert

A massive wildfire crisis has hit the Los Angeles area, and the music industry is stepping up to help. On January 30, a benefit concert called FireAid will be held at both the Intuit Dome and Kia Forum. The lineup includes big names like Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, and Katy Perry. They'll be joined by

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Jan 16 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Boiler Room Joins Superstruct Entertainment

Superstruct Entertainment has recently taken over the live online music platform, Boiler Room, from Dice. Boiler Room will continue to use Dice for its ticketing services. While the financial terms of the deal are under wraps, it's clear that Superstruct sees potential in Boiler Room's unique approa

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Jan 13 2025CELEBRITIES

Conor McGregor's Surprise Music Venture: Partnering with Snoop Dogg and Xzibit

Want to know how Conor McGregor is spending his time beyond fighting? He's jumped into the music industry! It all started when McGregor met Snoop Dogg at a pub in Ireland. Snoop loved the food so much, he struck up a partnership with McGregor. Together, they co-founded Greenback Records. But who's

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Jan 12 2025ENTERTAINMENT

TikTok Ban: Music Industry's Next Challenge

Imagine a world without TikTok. For the live music industry, this could become a reality if a U. S. law banning the app isn't reversed by January 19. This would be a significant blow, especially during one of the industry's busiest marketing months. In recent years, TikTok has become a powerhouse fo

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Jan 11 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Soul Music Legend Sam Moore Passes Away at 89

Sam Moore, the high-pitched half of the legendary 1960s soul duo Sam & Dave, has sadly left us at the age of 89. His publicist confirmed that he passed away in Coral Gables, Florida, following complications from surgery. Moore, along with his partner Dave Prater, made a huge impact on the music scen

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Jan 11 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Ed Sheeran's Mission: Music Education for All UK Kids

Ever since Ed Sheeran shot to fame, he's been sharing his love for music with a big goal in mind: helping kids in the UK get the best music education possible. He's launching a foundation to do just that. Why is this a big deal? Well, music education in the UK has been struggling with funding cuts.

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Jan 10 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Relief Efforts Aid L. A. Music Industry After Wildfires

The Los Angeles wildfires have left a trail of destruction, more than 2, 000 homes lost. Among those affected are musicians and industry professionals from the Palisades and Eaton communities. These folks aren't just losing their homes, but also their recording studios and equipment. Nonprofits like

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Jan 09 2025ENTERTAINMENT

The Older Ones Keeping the Music Scene Alive

You might think the music industry is all about youth, but there's a group of unsung heroes who are proving that age is just a number. We're talking about roadies, those hardworking folks who make sure the show goes on smoothly. Surprisingly, many of them are in their 60s and 70s! They've been aroun

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