According to the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry, the organization that represents the recorded music industry worldwide, has just reported that the total revenue for 2021 was $25.9 billion. “Today’s music market is the most competitive in memory,” IFPI CEO Frances Moore said during a press conference held to announce the report. “Fans are […]
Ed Sheeran, Camila Cabello, Emeli Sandé, Snow Patrol, and Gregory Porter will be performing at a televised concert for Ukraine from the Birmingham Resorts World Arena on March 29th. “My heart is breaking for the people of Ukraine,” said Cabello. “As refugees from Ukraine join millions of other displaced people around the globe, we all have […]
Despite being nominated in five categories, Kanye West has been barred from performing at the 2022 Grammy Awards. According to a spokesperson for West, the ban is due to his “concerning online behavior,” including threats, harassment aimed at his ex-wife Kim Kardashian, and, most recently, for calling Daily Show host Trever Noah a racist name, which resulted […]
Justin Bieber’s recent Denver concert was forced to a halt after an electrical fire at the Ball Arena venue caused an unexpected power outage during the singer’s performance of “Yummy.” According to videos and anecdotes from the evening, the stage lights, video monitors, sound equipment, lasers, and other special effects went out. Only the pyrotechnics […]
Lil Nas X has just returned to social media after a three-month break to reveal the titles of two new songs he will soon release, one featuring NBA YoungBoy. “Which one y’all want first?” Lil Nas X asked his fans in a tweet on Wednesday. Along with the tweet, he attached a screenshot of both […]
The Recording Academy has just announced the first round of performers for this year’s Grammy Awards. Brothers Osborne, BTS, Brandie Carlile, Billie Eilish, Lil Nas X with Jack Harlow, and Olivia Rodrigo–all big nominees–are slated to take the stage on April 3rd in Las Vegas. Many of the performers will be returning to the Grammy’s stage, […]
NBC recently announced the upcoming two-hour TV event, “An Audience with Adele.” “Adele fans will be able to watch the global superstar in an unforgettable night of music performing her first hometown show since 2017,” NBC said in a press release. “The special features Adele’s soulful renditions of classic chart-toppers, including ‘Someone Like You’ and […]
In 2014, rapper Marcus Gray accused Katy Perry of ripping off his song “Joyful Noise” in her hit 2013 single “Dark Horse.” At first, Gray won the verdict, but it was then overturned in 2020 on the grounds that the song elements were too simple for copyright protection. Late last week, the federal court refused […]
Travis Scott has just revealed a multi-tier, long-term series of community philanthropy and investments through his Cactus Jack Foundation called Project HEAL. The project’s main effort will provide $5 million for community-based initiatives in Texas, Scott’s home state. Project HEAL includes multiple pillars: addressing safety challenges for large-scale events, providing scholarships for students at Historically […]
Wiz Khalifa, Big K.R.I.T., Smoke DZA, and Girl Talk has just announced that they will be coming together to release a collaborative album called Full Court Press. In addition to the announcement, the group also released a new single from the upcoming LP, “Put You On,” as well as an animated video for the track. Full […]