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AFEM to Participate in International Music Summit Ibiza 2026

We’re looking forward to returning to International Music Summit Ibiza this April, with a programme that reflects the conversations shaping our sector right now.

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Inside Madonna’s ‘Club Confessions’ Dance Party: Setting the Scene of West Hollywood’s Hottest Ticket

On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith take listeners inside The Abbey as Madonna previews unreleased Confessions II tracks.

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Violet Grohl Announces Debut Tour Dates, Reveals New Song “Cool Buzz”: Stream

A run of headlining dates precede numerous festival slots and a pair of shows opening for The Breeders in June. Violet Grohl Announces Debut Tour Dates, Reveals New Song “Cool Buzz”: Stream Paolo Ragusa

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After Smash Opening, ‘Michael’ Biopic Director Says There’s ‘Absolutely’ Footage For a Potential Sequel, Addresses Leaving Out Abuse Allegations

Director Antoine Fuqua said the goal of the film was to "humanize Michael" and "ground him" as much as possible.

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“Hello children, mutha is here to save you. Are you ready to dance for me? Alright, let’s go gays, come on!”: Madonna gatecrashes West Hollywood club night and debuts some Confessions II tracks

Plus Olivia Rodrigo plays a Brooklyn open mic night

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‘Michael’ has biggest ever box office opening for music biopic

The film has beaten previous record-holder 'Straight Outta Compton'

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“Our music was so simple: we’d all laugh when Adrian Wright moved just one finger on the synthesizer and it sounded great”: Replicate the sonic magic of the Human League’s defining synth pop anthem

The first UK No. 1 to use a drum machine plays host to one of the most recognisable synth parts ever. We re-create its opening 5th riff in all its 80s glory

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Madonna Debuts New ‘Confessions II’ Songs at Star-Studded Abbey Party in West Hollywood

The Queen of Pop made a surprise appearance at the Club Confessions party on April 25.

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Michael Biopic Poised for Massive Box Office Opening

The Lionsgate film is tracking for a global launch upward of $200 million.

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‘Michael’ Eyes Biggest Music Biopic Opening Ever With $95M–$100M Box Office Debut

The Lionsgate film is tracking for a global launch upward of $200 million.

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‘Michael’ Scores Biggest Music Biopic Opening Ever With $97M Debut

The Lionsgate film has already earned $217.4 million globally.

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Madonna Debuts New Music at Secret LA Event

The invite-only appearance at The Abbey club in Hollywood saw the first ever play of new track 'Freedom'

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Madonna debuts new music with Addison Rae at secret ‘Confessions Club’ event in LA

The invite-only appearance at The Abbey club in Hollywood saw the first ever play of new track 'Freedom'

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Kacey Musgraves Covers SZA's "Kill Bill"

The country star is set to release her new album, 'Middle of Nowhere', next month

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Listen to Kacey Musgraves’ country cover of SZA’s ‘Kill Bill’

The country star is set to release her new album, 'Middle of Nowhere', next month

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Cyndi Lauper Addresses Crowd Member at Las Vegas Concert

The pop star made it clear she expects some respect at opening night of her mini Las Vegas residency.

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Cyndi Lauper Calls Out Crowd Heckler at Vegas Kickoff: ‘Please Remember Where You Are, OK?’

The pop star made it clear she expects some respect at opening night of her mini Las Vegas residency.

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Cody Johnson Duets with Boyz II Men at Stagecoach 2026

The country star headlined the opening day of the desert festival on April 24.

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Cody Johnson Brings Out Boyz II Men for ‘On Bended Knee’ at Stagecoach 2026

The country star headlined the opening day of the desert festival on April 24.

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AFEM Announces Program for IMS Ibiza 2026

We’re looking forward to returning to International Music Summit Ibiza this April, with a programme that reflects the conversations shaping our sector right now.