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Questlove on Sampling, Earth, Wind & Fire and the Evolution of Hip-Hop | Billboard On The Record

Sampling has shaped some of the most influential music of the last 50 years — and Questlove has been there for much of its evolution. The musician and music historian joins Billboard’s Kristin Robinson for Billboard On The Record for a conversation about his Earth, Wind & Fire documentary — Earth, W

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How Much Is Garth Brooks’ Music Catalog Worth?

News broke in June that the star was seeking at least $1 billion — far less than what Billboard estimated Dolly Parton’s catalog to be worth. Could it be that high?

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Peaches Reworks “Fuck the Pain Away” for a Hellraiser Video Game

Doug Bradley, who played Pinhead in Clive Barker’s cult horror series, narrates the track

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Taylor Swift Holds Top Movie Songs No. 1 Ahead of ‘Spider-Man’ Challengers

“I Knew It, I Knew You” from Toy Story 5 stays at No. 1, followed by music from Spider-Man: Brand New Day.

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‘Digger’ review: Tom Cruise’s search for an Oscar continues

The latest film from acclaimed director Alejandro G. Iñárritu is more messy than masterpiece

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani Wants to Restore NYC’s Rap Capital Status: ‘We Can’t Be Content With … Simply Being the Birthplace’

The politician sat down with Nas to discuss the state of NYC hip-hop and more in a new documentary.

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Eric Clapton on why he has no regrets about auctioning off his most “sacred” guitars

Slowhand says guitars have been his inspiration and salvation, but when he said goodbye to his two most-famous electrics in 2004, it was for a higher purpose

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Sienna Miller remembers “cool dad” George Harrison at son Dhani’s 18th birthday party

There was no live music, surprisingly

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Megan Thee Stallion returns with frenetic single ‘Tina Tuesday Freestyle’

It follows her recent World Cup collaboration 'DNA (More Than A Game)' featuring Andrea Bocelli, David Guetta and KPop Demon Hunters star Ejae

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Watch Robbie Williams surprise fans with impromptu street performance in Buenos Aires

His first full live shows in Argentina in 20 years take place this week

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Ivan Chen named CEO of BandLab Technologies as co-founder Meng Ru Kuok transitions to Executive Chairman

Kuok remains Group CEO of parent company Caldecott Music Group, where Chen also continues as Group President. Source

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AFEM Health Group: Building High-Functioning Teams in Electronic Music

An online public webinar examining how the sector can create healthier, more collaborative and more resilient ways of working.

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DJ & Producer Union: Finding An Agent

A practical conversation about finding an agent and building a successful artist-agent relationship.

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Engram is a ‘generative audio sampler’ that applies circuit bending principles to AI audio models

Developer Thoughtful Things has unveiled the 'tiny AI'-powered instrument via Kickstarter

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Smashing Pumpkins to Kick Off Mellon Collie 30th Anniversary Tour

The two-set arena show will pair a theatrical Mellon Collie set with nearly four decades of hits and deep cuts. Smashing Pumpkins to Kick Off Mellon Collie 30th Anniversary Tour Karan Singh

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Tom Morello and Son Roman Rock “Soldier in the Army of Love” on Jimmy Kimmel Live: Watch

The performance came ahead of Tom Morello's Power to the People festival taking place this Saturday. Tom Morello and Son Roman Rock “Soldier in the Army of Love” on Jimmy Kimmel Live: Watch Spencer Ka

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First Aid Kit and Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra Honor Dolly Parton

The Swedish duo also played their 2014 album 'Stay Gold' in full

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'Street Fighter' Soundtrack Updates 'Guile's Theme' for New Film

Composers Leo Birenberg & Zach Robinson add soaring guitars and orchestral flourishes to upgrade the iconic track for the new film soundtrack.

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Tom Cruise Recreates 'Risky Business' Dance on 'The Jennifer Hudson Show'

The movie icon is in the midst of a press tour for his new apocalyptic drama Digger.

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This Week’s Pitchfork Selects Playlist ft. Lily Konigsberg, Krill, and Jane Remover

Our weekly playlist highlights songs that our writers, editors, and contributors are listening to on repeat