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Native Instruments in Formal Insolvency, Seeks New Shareholders

NI CEO Nick Williams said the company is currently in "an active process to find new shareholders"

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The Orchard Appoints Heather Vassar to Lead Its Nashville Office

The Casual Media Partners owner was formerly at EMPIRE, where she helped launch Shaboozey.

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Barry Manilow Details ‘Nightmare’ Lung Cancer Surgery and Recovery: ‘It Has Really, Really Made Me Take Stock Of My Life’

Manilow said that doctors found a spot on his lungs when he went in for an MRI on his hips in November.

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Freaky Style-AI: Hillel Slovak’s voice on new Chili Peppers documentary has been AI-generated

Film looks at the band’s early years

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JAY-Z Thinks Kendrick Lamar and Drake’s Rap Beef Went “Too Far”

The Roc Nation founder also questioned if battling is still a necessary pillar of hip-hop culture. JAY-Z Thinks Kendrick Lamar and Drake’s Rap Beef Went “Too Far” Eddie Fu

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Jay-Z Reveals Why He Thinks the Drake & Kendrick Lamar Feud Went ‘Too Far’

"I don't know if battling needs to be part of the culture anymore," Hov added.

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Musicians Who Have Acted on Broadway, From Megan Thee Stallion to Sabrina Carpenter & More

Places, please!

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AFEM Activities at MMW 2026

As Miami Music Week (MMW) returns, AFEM will be on the ground supporting a programme of gatherings that connect our global community.

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Miley Cyrus Spills the ‘Tea’ on How Taylor Swift Was Cast in the ‘Hannah Montana’ Movie: ‘No Shade …’

The Disney alum also praised the "banger" song the pop star wrote for the film's finale.

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Firebird acquires majority stake in Goodlife Management, the home of Fred again.., The Blessed Madonna, and more

Firebird has entered into a strategic partnership with UK-based artist management company Goodlife Management, the home of Fred again.., The Blessed Madonna, Ki/Ki, and ¥ØU$UK€ ¥UK1MAT$U, among others. MBW understands that Firebird has acquired a majority stake in the company. The deal brings Goodli

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FKA twigs sues indie band The Twigs amid ongoing name dispute

The ’90s indie band are demanding a “seven-figure payout to release any alleged claims”

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5 Must-Hear New Country Songs: Ella Langley, Luke Combs, Wyatt Flores & More

This week's Must-Hear New Country column also features songs from Leah Blevins and The Band Loula.

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Jay-Z on Drake and Kendrick Lamar beef: “I don’t know if battling needs to be a part of the culture anymore”

“It’s too far. It’s bringing people’s kids in it. I don’t like that"

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Smokin Jo Establishes Scholarship for Aspiring Musicians

“Everyone deserves a chance to learn, create, and be heard”

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For All Mankind Renewed for Sixth and Final Season by Apple TV

TBD on whether a 90-something Ed Baldwin will continue to voyage the stars. For All Mankind Renewed for Sixth and Final Season by Apple TV Liz Shannon Miller

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Mon Laferte Announces Femme Fatale U.S. Tour: ‘This Doesn’t Change Anything Politically, But It Can Give People a Bit of Hope’

The Chilean-Mexican artist will kick off her tour July 24, visiting 26 U.S. cities and making two stops in Canada.

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Shore Fire’s Marilyn Laverty Hands CEO Reins to Angela Barkan, Takes on Chairman Role

Laverty, who founded Shore Fire 36 years ago, will also serve as a senior advisor to its parent company, Dolphin.

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Noel Gallagher says Liam was “on spectacular form” as they watched Man City together from “boozy box”

The brothers watched City's Carabao Cup victory over Arsenal together at Wembley Stadium on Sunday

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Museum of Youth Culture to open in Camden in May

“Everything in this museum exists because people cared enough to save it”

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Russell T. Davies says world is “sliding back” on Queer rights: “Terrifying”

"The whole world is on the precipice of something much worse"