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Billboard How Andrea Bocelli’s Co-Managers Shepherd His Legendary Career (And Voice): ‘It’s Like an Athlete’ Bocelli's wife Veronica has managed his career alongside Francesco Pasquero for more than two decades. They're busier than ever. 3 days ago

American Songwriter New and Improved: Getting to Know Martin’s New 16 Series Guitars ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 21: Molly Tuttle performs on stage during the 2026 NAMM Show Global Media Day at Anaheim Convention Center on January 21, 2026 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Daniel Kn… 3 days ago

American Songwriter Metallica’s James Hetfield Takes Aim at Fellow Entertainers During Sphere Concert: “We’re Not Here To Influence You” Photo by Mike Lewis Photography/Redferns Metallica's James Hetfield told the crowd at Las Vegas' Sphere that his band won't get into politics at their shows. The post Metallica’s James Hetfield Takes… 3 days ago

Stereogum James Hetfield Shades “Entertainers” With Political Agendas At Metallica’s Sphere Residency Metallica are in the midst of their Life Burns Faster residency at Sphere in Las Vegas. At Saturday night's show, James Hetfield took a side in arguably the biggest non-AI music news story of the year… 3 days ago

Variety Music Universal Launches Fourth Film Composers Initiative Universal Talent Development, in partnership with Universal Film Music and the participation of DreamWorks Animation and Universal Studio Group Music, has launched its fourth composers initiative, a p… 3 days ago

Stereogum American Motors – “Marlboro Miles” When I was in high school, a Marlboro beach towel or jean jacket was the mark of a real scumbag. If one of your friends had something like that, it was proof that they'd saved up their Marlboro Miles… 3 days ago

American Songwriter Song Diving With Andy Grammer Listen everywhere you get your podcasts including: Spotify, Apple, and Amazon! We go Song Diving with Andy Grammer, the multi-platinum singer-songwriter behind hits like “Keep Your Head Up,” “Honey, I… 3 days ago

Billboard The Future of Pop Music Is Approaching and Black Women Are Leading the Charge — Why Aren’t They Also Leading the Charts? (Critic’s Take) Tinashe's breakthrough moment is leading a Black Pop Girl renaissance, where its creativity and urgency is currently outpacing its performance on the charts. 3 days ago

WCSX Dweezil Zappa: Win Tickets Here 94.7 WCSX is giving you the chance to experience a remarkable night of music when Dweezil Zappa: DZ20 – Like Father, Like Son comes to the Royal Oak Music Theatre... The post Dweezil Zappa: Win Ticket… 3 days ago

American Songwriter Riley Green Teams With Peyton Manning for New Alabama-Tennessee Rivalry Song  NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 4: Riley Green performs on NBC's "Today" at Rockefeller Plaza on September 4, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Patricia Schlein/Star Max/GC Images) Riley Green and Peyton Mann… 3 days ago

SPIN Britney Spears Unearths Long-Lost Justin Timberlake Duet Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake’s early 2000s romance has a lost soundtrack. 3 days ago

American Songwriter Janis Ian Turned an Insecurity About Her Looks Into a Huge Hit in 1975 NEW YORK: Janis Ian performs live on stage in New York in 1975 (Photo by Richard E. Aaron/Redferns) In 1975, Janis Ian released what became her biggest hit, a song she wrote about her own insecurity a… 3 days ago

Billboard Madonna’s ‘Confessions II,’ Behind the Scenes: Stuart Price & Andrew Watt on ‘Discovering New Territory’ Check out behind-the-scenes episodes of Madonna, Price, Watt and Stromae working on the Queen of Pop's hit album. 3 days ago

Billboard How Two Latin Power Couples Make It Work: ‘We Are Always Trying to Elevate Each Other’ Jay Wheeler and Zhamira, and Jessi Uribe and Paola Jara share what they've learned from balancing their marriages with music. 3 days ago

Stereogum Spiral XP – “Faith Electric” The dreamy Seattle rockers Spiral XP will release their new EP Blue Earth on Friday, and its title track was one of our favorites on the week that it came out. Today, the band shares the blearily pret… 3 days ago

Rolling Stone Britney Spears Just Released a 2001 Song She Wrote With Justin Timberlake Spears recorded "She'll Never Be Me" for Britney, which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, but the track was left unfinished and scrapped from the record to prioritize other songs 3 days ago

Billboard Chris Brown & Usher Cancel 4 Shows Ahead of Brown’s Sentencing Court Date in London The promoter decided to cancel the concerts "to prioritize the health and well-being of the touring party and crew," according to a statement. 3 days ago

American Songwriter 4 Top Records From 1971 That Never Get Old, No Matter How Many Times I Listen Photo by Jim McCrary/Redferns These four top records from 1971 have a timeless appeal to them that makes them just as fresh and exciting on the 5,000th listen. The post 4 Top Records From 1971 That Ne… 3 days ago

Billboard Brooklyn Store Responds After Kelly Clarkson Doubles Down on Feud: ‘We Really Do Wish Her the Best’ Art of Play added that it hopes "someday we can all laugh about this misunderstanding." 3 days ago