Sia has turned one of pop music’s most recognizable catalogs into a major nine-figure partnership. Pophouse Entertainment has acquired a 50% stake in the Australian singer-songwriter’s publishing and master recording rights, with the transaction reportedly valued at $180 million. At that price, the deal effectively places a roughly $360 million valuation on the complete catalog. […]
Wynonna Judd has spent decades singing about heartbreak and survival. On her latest album, she is turning that lens toward her own story. The country veteran returns with The Hard Truth, a deeply personal collection shaped by grief, family history and the experiences that have followed her through one of the most difficult chapters of […]
Roger Waters is putting a new spin on the Pink Floyd catalog, handing the stage to the next generation while remaining closely involved behind the scenes. Roger Waters Presents LEGACY: A Pink Floyd Show will launch in 2027 with Roger’s son Harry Waters serving as musical director and leading a 10-piece band. Roger is helping […]
Music’s biggest names converged on Los Angeles for the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, and the Moon Persons were spread across generations, genres and continents. Snoop Dogg hosted the Sept. 27 ceremony at the Peacock Theater, where Taylor Swift and Madonna emerged among the evening’s most prominent honorees. Swift claimed Video of the Year for […]
U2 are turning their admiration for Rosalía into music, with the Spanish star inspiring one of the songs on the band’s upcoming album, Carnaval De Luz. The track, “The Mirror Maker (Rosalía),” appears fourth on the album and celebrates an artist who has clearly caught Bono’s attention. Despite her name appearing in the title, Rosalía […]
Running a major country music tour takes more than putting on a polished show every night. According to fellow country singer Walker Montgomery, Cody Johnson has also built an operation where organization and hospitality extend well beyond the stage. Montgomery recently offered a behind-the-scenes look at his experience on the road with Johnson. The rising […]
George Michael’s catalog returned to the MTV spotlight at the 2026 Video Music Awards, with a multigenerational group of singers taking on some of the late superstar’s best-known songs. Sombr opened the tribute by tackling two staples from Michael’s solo career, “Faith” and “Father Figure.” Both tracks helped define Michael’s transformation from Wham! superstar into […]
After more than eight years away from American stages, Ozzfest is preparing to turn the amplifiers back up. The long-running heavy music festival will officially return in 2027 with events planned for both the United States and United Kingdom. The announcement marks a major revival for a festival that became a defining destination for generations […]
Ella Langley has officially turned “Choosin’ Texas” into a piece of Billboard history. The country singer’s breakout smash has now spent 23 total weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, giving the song the longest run at the top in the chart’s history. The achievement moves “Choosin’ Texas” past Mariah Carey’s holiday powerhouse […]
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers are reaching deep into the vaults for a major celebration of the band’s earliest years. Origins 1971-1978 arrives November 6 through UMe as part of the 50th anniversary of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. Rather than concentrating exclusively on the hits that eventually made Petty a rock institution, the collection […]