Culture & Society
Dolly Parton cited in judge’s Texas drag ban strike down
The late country icon's sex symbol status was cited to demonstrate how the bill may unfairly "condemn an entire performance” of a "prurient interest in sex"
Britney Spears Recalls Being Self-Conscious in LA Until She Met Shakira: “I Finally Felt Normal”
“We were honestly twins,” Spears said of meeting Shakira during her “Whenever, Wherever” era. Britney Spears Recalls Being Self-Conscious in LA Until She Met Shakira: “I Finally Felt Normal” Pedro Camacho
TikTok report trumpets its economic impact on ‘K-Culture 4.0’
TikTok has commissioned a new report to set out its value to South Korea’s cultural economy. The report, co-published with consultancy firm Kearney, also sketches out an argument that we’re in the time of ‘K-Culture 4.0’. The post is from Music Ally.
WMG / Blavatnik Family Foundation Social Justice Fund reveals 2026 grantees
The Warner Music Group / Blavatnik Family Foundation Social Justice Fund has unveiled its first batch of 2026 grantees: 17 organisations collectively receiving nearly $6m. The post is from Music Ally.
AMC Theaters Pays Tribute to Dolly Parton By Bringing Two of Her Classic Movies Back to the Big Screen
The films will start rolling out at 200 AMC theaters starting today (Aug. 28).
Loco Dice on Music, Movement, and His Creative Evolution
Few artists have navigated the evolution of electronic music quite like Loco Dice. From his early roots in hip-hop to becoming one of house and techno’s most distinctive figures, the…
Beloved London cinema The Prince Charles remains at risk of closure by landlords
The two parties have been in discussions since early 2025
Warner Music Austria and ADA Central Europe Distribute for Tonherd
Tonherd is described as a "full-service, end-to-end music company offering everything from songwriting and production to release." Source
Bobby Vylan faces no further action over chant
“Great use of resources guys! Maybe now you can stop the harassment”
BMG’s organic revenue grew 8.1% YoY in H1 2026; Concord merger now due to close in Q3
BMG saw its revenue grow by 4.9% YoY to EUR €444 million (USD $518M) in the first half of 2026. On an organic basis – which strips out the impact of acquisitions, disposals, and currency effects – BMG‘s revenue was up 8.1% YoY in the period. That’s according to new interim figures from BMG and … Con
Member Feature: Elevatio Tech and Culture
In this edition, we’re featuring Elena Varo, Founder of Elevatio Tech & Culture and creator of Equinoccio Sound, whose work is focused on building collaborative, community-led spaces that connect DJ c
Doja Cat on Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas"
“The song's not bad. It's literally not bad. The music isn't bad. I just don't like it"
Dolly Parton Dies at 80
Her publicist confirmed a small, private service will be held for immediate family.
Bobby Vylan to face no further action over “death to the IDF” chant as he tells Met Police to “do some real work”
“Great use of resources guys! Maybe now you can stop the harassment”
"Just cos I don't like something doesn't make it bad. I'm sorry. I can't do more than more than like a minute and 17 seconds of that": Doja Cat offers a refreshingly honest take on Ella Langley's Choosin' Texas
“The song's not bad. It's literally not bad. The music isn't bad. I just don't like it"
"Just cos I don't like something doesn't make it bad. I'm sorry. I can't do more than like a minute and 17 seconds of that": Doja Cat offers a refreshingly honest take on Ella Langley's Choosin' Texas
“The song's not bad. It's literally not bad. The music isn't bad. I just don't like it"
J. Cole cancels gig after touring crew member’s death
The 66-year-old crew member died after his truck veered off the highway and overturned
Kasabian Makes History with Leeds Festival Headline Slot
"You’ve been so good to us over the years," frontman Serge Pizzorno told the crowd during the hit-filled set, following opening slots from Arkayla and The Lathums
Watch Kasabian play Leeds Festival’s first-ever Thursday headline slot: “This is history!”
"You’ve been so good to us over the years," frontman Serge Pizzorno told the crowd during the hit-filled set, following opening slots from Arkayla and The Lathums
Rick Wakeman on the Essential Role of Synthesizers in Music History
One of the synth’s most celebrated and foundational figureheads, the great Rick Wakeman told MusicRadar back in 2020 that the effect of the instrument’s birth was felt across genres