Carly Rae Jepsen has opened up about her decision to move on from longtime manager Scooter Braun, explaining that the split ultimately came down to a difference in creative direction. Jepsen’s relationship with Braun stretched back to the period surrounding her breakthrough with “Call Me Maybe.” The song transformed the Canadian singer into an international […]
Dr. Dre is embracing artificial intelligence in the recording studio, and the hip-hop heavyweight sees considerably more creative potential than cause for panic. The influential rapper and producer has positioned AI as the latest addition to a long line of technologies that have changed how records are made. Rather than viewing artificial intelligence as competition […]
Tyga’s latest reinvention is generating considerably more than new music. The rapper is defending $TARFACE, his new ’80s-inspired project and alter ego, as criticism over his use of artificial intelligence turns the album into part of a much bigger debate about technology and creativity in music. Released July 31, $TARFACE finds Tyga moving away from […]
The heavy music community is mourning the death of Mike Milford, founding vocalist of Orange County metalcore band Scars of Tomorrow and a veteran music-industry professional whose influence extended well beyond the stage. Milford died following a battle with cancer. Scars of Tomorrow announced his passing on August 8, remembering a bandmate whose life encompassed […]
After four years apart, Florida Georgia Line gave country fans a moment they had been waiting to see when Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley shared the stage once again during Country Radio Seminar. The surprise appearance marked the duo’s first live performance together since stepping away from the group in 2022. While the performance stopped […]
Ariana Grande is taking legal action against anonymous hackers she says spent years stealing and leaking unreleased music, videos, and other private material connected to her career. The lawsuit, filed in Los Angeles, alleges the hackers gained unauthorized access to the digital accounts and devices of photographers, producers, and other collaborators who worked with the […]
Miley Cyrus is beginning another chapter in her recording career after officially joining Atlantic Records. The move follows a successful run with Columbia Records, where she delivered some of the biggest commercial and critical successes of her career. During her time with Columbia, Cyrus released three major projects, including Attention: Miley Live, Endless Summer Vacation, […]
Kacey Musgraves fans in three major cities will have to adjust their concert plans after the singer unexpectedly canceled three dates on her upcoming Middle of Nowhere Tour. The canceled performances include the scheduled August 20 show in Chicago, August 29 in Boston, and September 2 in Brooklyn. Fans who purchased tickets have been notified […]
Iron Maiden is taking a major step toward securing its future after agreeing to sell a 50 percent stake in its music catalog and intellectual property to Swedish entertainment company Pophouse Entertainment. The agreement includes a share of the band’s publishing rights, master recordings, and name, image, and likeness rights. Rather than signaling an end […]
Lil Durk has secured an important legal victory ahead of his upcoming federal trial after a judge ruled that newly added racketeering charges will not be heard alongside the existing murder-for-hire case. Federal prosecutors recently expanded the indictment by accusing the Chicago rapper of participating in a criminal enterprise involving acts of violence and drug […]