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Shakira's Madrid Residency Features Star-Studded Guest Appearances

Laura Pausini, Alejandro Sanz, Dua Lipa, Maluma and more: These are the artists who have joined the Colombian superstar onstage at Shakira Stadium.

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Behind the Scenes of Madonna's 'Confessions II' Production

Check out behind-the-scenes episodes of Madonna, Price, Watt and Stromae working on the Queen of Pop's hit album.

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Black Women Leading a Pop Music Renaissance Amidst Chart Underperformance

Tinashe's breakthrough moment is leading a Black Pop Girl renaissance, where its creativity and urgency is currently outpacing its performance on the charts.

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Andrea Bocelli's Co-Managers Navigate His Career and Voice

Bocelli's wife Veronica has managed his career alongside Francesco Pasquero for more than two decades. They're busier than ever.

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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.

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VP, Nordics and Baltics – The Orchard – Sweden

The Orchard is seeking a dynamic, entrepreneurial leader to manage and execute its growth strategy, team building and client relationship initiatives in the Nordics & Baltics. Driving efficient communication and […] The post is from Music Ally.

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Sara Landry’s legal battle with ex-managers over commissions, copyrights and trademarks now being fought out in US and UK

In August, London-based management firm The Night Department sued techno producer Sara Landry for breach of contract. She has now responded and countersued. The core dispute is over the management company’s involvement in her label, though there’s also some griping over a Coachella pissing incident

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"I cherish the relationship we had": Slash is honoured with the Les Paul Spirit Award for 2026

Previous winners have included The Edge and Nile Rodgers

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This free pitch editor brings Melodyne-style note editing to Windows, Mac and Linux

Your Smile is Art’s Bubblegum splits up a polyphonic recording into individual notes you can retune, move and stretch

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Bubblegum is a free Melodyne-style note editor for Windows, Mac and Linux

Your Smile is Art’s Bubblegum splits up a polyphonic recording into individual notes you can retune, move and stretch

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RZA, Ernest Dickerson, David Moreau, and Renee Zhan on V/H/S Mixtape, Killer Puppets, and Sampling Death Itself: Podcast

The four filmmakers discuss turning sound into a weapon, working with Jim Henson’s Creature Shop, recruiting Flying Lotus, and finding horror in absolute silence. RZA, Ernest Dickerson, David Moreau, and Renee Zhan on V/H/S Mixtape, Killer Puppets, and Sampling Death Itself: Podcast Kyle Meredith

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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.

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Sienna Spiro to Kick Off 2026 “My House” Tour: How to Get Last-Minute Tickets

The singer's 20-date trek across the US and Canada serves as her biggest North American tour yet. Learn how to get last-minute tickets here. Sienna Spiro to Kick Off 2026 “My House” Tour: How to Get Last-Minute Tickets Paolo Ragusa

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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.

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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.

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Sony’s WH-1000XM5, Our Best Overall Pick for Noise-Canceling Headphones, Is Still 50% Off

The over-ear cans remain marked down to a record-low $198 long after Prime Day. Sony’s WH-1000XM5, Our Best Overall Pick for Noise-Canceling Headphones, Is Still 50% Off Eddie Fu

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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.

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Anya Bennett on Event Cancellation Insurance

Anya Bennett, Broker Support Account Handler at Howden Music takes on the cover most artists only think about once a show has already fallen through.

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AFEM's AI Initiatives Gain Press Attention

Independent press is spotlighting AFEM’s work on AI in music, with recent coverage of the AFEM AI Principles and the Berlin AI Think Tank. The articles track the industry’s move towards workable syste

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DJ & Producer Union Launches Podcast

The first DJ & Producer Union podcast features Alex Montoya (Analog Agency) for a conversation on the artist–agent relationship.