Culture & Society
‘Severance’ Composer Theodore Shapiro Named a BMI Icon at 2026 BMI Film, TV and Visual Media Awards
Atli Örvarsson won the most awards of the night — six.
Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, and Weezer Records Added to National Recording Registry
The Library of Congress also inducted music by the Go-Go’s, Chaka Khan, and Jamie Principle and Frankie Knuckles
Eight Times Janet Jackson Was in Control at Awards Ceremonies
Just last week, Janet Jackson’s Rhythm Nation 1814 was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.
‘Who’s Better, Who’s Best’? Pete Townshend Partners With Primary Wave Music
Primary Wave is closely involved in the exploitation of Townshend’s name, image, and likeness and the development and exploitation of future creative projects.
‘Severance’ Composer Theodore Shapiro Named a BMI Icon at 2026 BMI Film, TV and Visual Media Awards
Atli Örvarsson won the most awards of the night — six.
Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, and Weezer Records Added to National Recording Registry
The Library of Congress also inducted music by the Go-Go’s, Chaka Khan, and Jamie Principle and Frankie Knuckles
Spotify expands ‘managed accounts’ for under-13s to free tier
‘Managed accounts’ have been part of Spotify’s family-plan subscription for a couple of years now: designed to give parents and guardians more control over the accounts of their children. Now the feature is extending to the streaming service’s free tier, starting in a few countries: Argentina, Colom
‘Dare to Be Stupid’ musical based on ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic’s work is in development.
“Ever since I was a middle-aged man, I’ve always wanted to be a part of the New York theatre community"
The current season of Euphoria concludes May 31.
The current season is due to come to an end on May 31
Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne biopic planned for 2028 release.
The rock legends' biopic will be "a labour of love"
Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne biopic “will absolutely happen”, slated for 2028 release
The rock legends' biopic will be "a labour of love"
Will there be a ‘Euphoria’ season four?
The current season is due to come to an end on May 31
Teddy Riley on Sampling Bill Withers
“That's the grits, right there. So I had to turn it into grits and eggs"
“Weird Al” Yankovic planning Broadway musical
“Ever since I was a middle-aged man, I’ve always wanted to be a part of the New York theatre community"
Teddy Riley on Sampling Bill Withers
“That's the grits, right there. So I had to turn it into grits and eggs"
Paul McCartney: “A lot of this influencer stuff – I just don’t really get it”
“People who don’t seem to be particularly talented are incredibly famous [and get] billions of hits and views”
Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Go-Go’s & More Are 2026 National Recording Registry Inductees
Ray Charles becomes one of the few artists with two recordings in the Registry. “What I’d Say” was one of the inaugural selections in 2002.
Paul McCartney: “A lot of this influencer stuff – I just don’t really get it”
“People who don’t seem to be particularly talented are incredibly famous [and get] billions of hits and views”
Marco Weber on DJ Culture, Digital Discovery, and the Value of the Hunt
Marco Weber is a Producer and DJ driven by a genuine passion for Electronic Music; whether behind the decks or engaging as a listener, his enthusiasm for the culture continues to shape his approach. Based in Switzerland, he has built experience performing across Zurich’s live circuit while steadily
Teddy Riley on Creating an R&B Hit
“That's the grits, right there. So I had to turn it into grits and eggs"