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Kevin Mayer, former TikTok CEO and Disney veteran, joins HYBE board of directors

Mayer's appointment comes amid significant changes at HYBE America. Source

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The Ultimate Selena Timeline: From Her First Big Hit to ‘Dreaming of You’

Billboard curated this timeline in remembrance and honor of a legacy that's endured 31 years and counting.

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Universal Music bolsters Latin America leadership with three strategic appointments

Universal Music Group has announced three senior leadership appointments across its Latin American and U.S. Latino operations, as the major looks to deepen cross-border collaboration and accelerate the global expansion of Latin repertoire. The moves, announced under the leadership of Jesús López, Ch

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Olivia Rodrigo Credits Hole's Influence on Her Career

The musician and author said the direct connection between the Courtney Love-fronted band and Rodrigo is obvious to her.

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Vote for the Defining Song of 2006

Rihanna, Justin Timberlake, Beyoncé and more superstars produced lasting hits almost exactly two decades ago.

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Joy Division Coverage on Bob's Burgers

Watch Bob and Gene pull off a top-notch take of “Transmission”

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Bob's Burgers Should Cover More Joy Division Songs

Watch Bob and Gene pull off a top-notch take of “Transmission”

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Sony Music and University of Southern California settle copyright lawsuit over music used in social media posts

USC's athletics social media accounts allegedly featured 170 Sony-owned songs without permission. Source

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Which Defining Song From 2006 Is Your Favorite 20 Years Later? Vote!

Rihanna, Justin Timberlake, Beyoncé and more superstars produced lasting hits almost exactly two decades ago.

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Olivia Rodrigo Told Melissa Auf der Maur’s Daughter She Owes Her Career to Hole: ‘Without Your Mother, None of This Would Have Happened’

The musician and author said the direct connection between the Courtney Love-fronted band and Rodrigo is obvious to her.

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Army Suspends Aircrew That Flew Helicopters by Kid Rock’s Home

Two AH-64 Apache helicopters did a flyby near the musician's home while on a training mission. Army Suspends Aircrew That Flew Helicopters by Kid Rock’s Home Spencer Kaufman

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Minnesotans React to Springsteen’s ‘Streets of Minneapolis’ and Anti-ICE Activism

“It paints a picture of exactly what we saw,” says a local kindergarten teacher attending the Boss' tour kickoff in Minneapolis.

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Music Sustainability Alliance Debuts Award Honoring Bobby Weir

Honoring members of the music industry with a legacy of sustainability-focused work, the award will be presented at the Music Sustainability Summit in Los Angeles on April 14.

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Ambrosia Keyboardist Christopher North Dies at 75

The founding member of the 1970s Los Angeles soft rock band died on Monday (March 30) after a long battle with cancer.

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Christopher North, Keyboardist For ‘Biggest Part Of Me’ Band Ambrosia Dead at 75

The founding member of the 1970s Los Angeles soft rock band died on Monday (March 30) after a long battle with cancer.

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Backrooms Trailer: Chiwetel Ejiofor Investigates the Unknown In Creepypasta A24 Adaptation

The movie, out May 29th, also stars Renate Reinsve, Mark Duplass, Finn Bennett, and Lukita Maxwell. Backrooms Trailer: Chiwetel Ejiofor Investigates the Unknown In Creepypasta A24 Adaptation Liz Shannon Miller

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Music Sustainability Alliance Debuts Award Honoring the Late Bobby Weir

Honoring members of the music industry with a legacy of sustainability-focused work, the award will be presented at the Music Sustainability Summit in Los Angeles on April 14.

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How Minnesotans Feel About Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Streets of Minneapolis’ & Anti-ICE Activism

“It paints a picture of exactly what we saw,” says a local kindergarten teacher attending the Boss' tour kickoff in Minneapolis.

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Gorillaz Reflect on 2006 Grammy Performance and Daft Punk Connection

Singer Damon Albarn and illustrator Jamie Hewlett talked to Zane Lowe about the animated band's unique performance style and their incognito connection to Daft Punk.

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16-Year-Old Sings Kelly Clarkson Song on The Voice

Fellow coach John Legend declared the performance "so beautiful."