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Billboard
Val Blavatnik Named to Warner Music Group Executive Team, Elliot Grainge Named Chair of ADA, More
As part of a slew of executive announcements, Simon Robson will be leaving the company, while Alejandro Duque takes the top international role.
Variety Music
Warner Music Group Names Val Blavatnik Managing Director of North America and U.K. Amid Other Executive Moves
In a long-expected move, Warner Music Group has named Val Blavatnik Managing Director of North America, U.K. & Corporate Development amid several other top leadership moves. Blavatnik, 28, the son of…
Variety Music
Olivia Rodrigo, Sombr, Katseye Lead iHeartMedia ‘Jingle Ball’ Lineups
iHeartMedia has announced the lineups for the 2026 edition of its annual “Jingle Ball Tour”: Olivia Rodrigo, Hilary Duff, Jonas Brothers, Sombr, Charlie Puth, Raye, Alex Warren, Katseye, OneRepublic,…
Billboard
Meet Melanie Santiler: Cuban Rising Star Navigates Identity & Freedom on Introspective Album ‘Los Cisnes’
The former Billboard On the Radar Latin artist presents her debut studio album today (Sept. 25). Stream it below.
Billboard
Olivia Rodrigo, KATSEYE, SOMBR & More to Perform on 2026 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour: Full Lineup
ABC will air iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2026 holiday special in December and next day on Hulu, Disney+ & VOD.
Billboard
Why Aaliyah’s Family Is Still Fighting in Court — 5 Years After Her Music Catalog Returned
Billboard traces the various legal disputes that have pitted the late star's family members against one another since her music was re-released in 2021.
Stereogum
Jay-Z Accuser Recants Sexual Assault Allegations: “I Have Never Met Or Spoken To Mr. Carter”
In a 2024 lawsuit, an anonymous woman identified as Jane Doe accused Jay-Z and Sean "Diddy" Combs of raping her in 2000, when she was 13. Soon afterward, she admitted inconsistencies in her story and…
American Songwriter
‘American Idol’ Drops Surprise Season 25 Judges Announcement During Luke Bryan Concert
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - SEPTEMBER 24: Carrie Underwood and Luke Bryan perform onstage at Luke Bryan & Friends at Bridgestone Arena on September 24, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/…
Rolling Stone
Gen Z Can’t Stop Listening to Britney Spears’ ‘I’m a Slave 4 U’
Twenty-five years after her VMA performance, Spears' Neptunes-produced song has become a hit with Gen Z
Stereogum
Under Starcleaner Reunion’s Umbrella, A Lifetime Of Music Geek Camaraderie
When they popped up a few years back with a pair of accomplished EPs, Starcleaner Reunion were an alluring, disorienting proposition. The band name alone raised questions: Reunion, you say? What exact…
Stereogum
Refunds Offered For Ed Sheeran’s Gillette Stadium Shows, Which May Be Canceled Due To Weather Anyway
Ed Sheeran is still facing consequences nearly two weeks after he ousted Macklemore from his tour, which then resulted in all his other tour openers and backing band dropping off in protest. The not-c…
SPIN
Deep Cut Friday: “Church on Sunday” by Green Day
Each week, SPIN digs into the catalogs of great artists and highlights songs you might not know for our Deep Cut Friday series. The second season of FX’s hit sitcom “Adults” premiered in August, and t…
Billboard
Elton John to Perform Surprise Show to Open London’s Apple Music Hall: See Opening Season Lineup
John's will christen the new London venue with a performance on Monday (Sept. 28) followed by shows from Charli xcx, Burna Boy & more.
Variety Music
Elton John, Charli xcx, Burna Boy and More Set Shows at New Apple Music Hall in London
London’s new venue Apple Music Hall has announced its inaugural lineup, including performances from Elton John, Charli xcx, Burna Boy and more. John is set to open the venue — a state-of-the-art, 600-…
Rolling Stone
Seven Artists, Three Days, One Album: Inside e.l.f. Cosmetics’ ‘Mirror Mix
What happens when you give 50 songwriters, producers, creators, and collaborators free rein in one marathon creative session? E.l.f Cosmetics has the answer to this question – “Mirror Mix,” its second…
Variety Music
Dolly Parton’s ‘9 to 5’ Returns to Theaters With Ticket Sales Donated to Dollywood Foundation After Star’s Death
Dolly Parton’s hit 1980 comedy “9 to 5” will return to theaters next month for one week in the wake of the country superstar’s death on Aug. 25 at age 80. All U.S. ticket sales will be donated to The…
Billboard
Latin Music Revenue Grows 8.6% to $542M at Mid-Year, Outpacing Overall U.S. Market: RIAA
This marks the genre's 13th consecutive mid-year gain.
American Songwriter
On This Day in 2015, a Country Legend Announced His Retirement After Decades of Hits: “There’s a Fine Line Between Being Driven and Being Selfish”
Kenny Rogers Eleven years ago today, one of the biggest stars in country music announced his retirement and farewell tour during a TV interview. The post On This Day in 2015, a Country Legend Announce…
American Songwriter
Zach Top Stops Mid-Song After Security Tries To Remove Young Fan From Dad’s Shoulders
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - JUNE 06: EDITORIAL USE ONLY. Zach Top performs on stage during day three of the 2026 CMA Fest at Nissan Stadium on June 06, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/…
