Kendrick Lamar, the Pulitzer Prize-winning rapper, will headline the halftime show at Super Bowl LIX, it was announced on Sunday. Both Lamar and the NFL shared the exciting news via social media. In a statement, Lamar expressed his enthusiasm: “Rap music remains the most influential genre today, and I’m here to show why. They picked…
Island Records has announced that Jackie Winkler will now report directly to the label’s Co-CEOs, Imran Majid and Justin Eshak, in her newly elevated role. Winkler will assume leadership of the A&R department, where she will spearhead artist signings and oversee creative development for the label’s roster. Winkler, who joined Island Records in 2015 as…
September 8, 2024 — Litmus Music, a music rights acquisition company launched in 2022 by industry veterans Hank Forsyth and Dan McCarroll in partnership with Carlyle Global Credit, has emerged as the successful bidder for Opus Music Group. This major acquisition not only includes the prominent catalog of Juice WRLD but also represents a significant…
A man is in the hospital following a shooting that occurred during a robbery early Sunday morning in north Phoenix. The incident took place around 7 a.m. in the area of 28th Drive and Cactus Road, just west of Interstate 17. According to Phoenix police, they were alerted to the shooting through a report that…
In a recent development, U.S. District Court Judge Margaret Garnett has ordered a pretrial conference for September 12 in New York, concerning the dispute over the proposed streaming service Venu Sports. The conference will address several crucial issues, including the defendants’ motion to dismiss the lawsuit filed by Fubo, outstanding discovery matters, and the potential…
Phoenix, AZ — In the early hours of September 7, a man was fatally shot at a house party in west Phoenix. The incident occurred around 4:30 a.m. near the intersection of 48th Avenue and Windsor Street. According to a police report, the victim was discovered with a gunshot wound in front of a residence….
New York, NY — Music company COLTURE has officially announced a new strategic partnership with Joe Kay, the CEO and Founder of Soulection. This collaboration marks a significant development in the music industry, merging COLTURE’s dynamic approach with Soulection’s innovative vision. Founded in 2018, COLTURE has rapidly established itself as a key player in the…
In California, purchasing or soliciting a kid for sex is considered a misdemeanor, punishable by a $10,000 fine, a minimum of two days in jail, and a maximum sentence of one year in jail. The law should protect children of all ages, and purchasing a minor for sex should not result in a small fee…
A Phoenix police officer has tragically died just days after being shot multiple times by a suspected car thief earlier this week. Officer Zane Coolidge, a five-year veteran of the Phoenix Police Department, passed away after spending three days in the hospital. He leaves behind a wife and a young daughter. Phoenix Police Chief Michael…
While musicians are handled by the main labels, Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, and Warner Music Group, private equity firms like BlackRock and Vanguard have an impact on the financial and strategic directions of the music business. Behind the scenes, they are the ones pulling the strings. They make the decisions about who shines…