The largest music therapy charity in the UK, Nordoff and Robbins, hosts the esteemed annual O2 Silver Clef Awards. Since 1976, the prizes have generated around £13 million to support individuals with autism, dementia, learning disabilities, brain injuries, terminal diseases, mental health issues, grief, and trauma via transformational music therapy programs. Chaka Khan, 71, was…
Kendrick Lamar has made a powerful statement with his latest release, the music video for his diss track “Not Like Us,” targeting fellow rapper Drake. Released on July 4th, the video has quickly become a hot topic, combining intense lyrical content with striking visuals to ensure Lamar’s dominance in the ongoing feud with Drake. Kendrick…
Tyla, a South African celebrity, has created history by taking home two Black Entertainment Television (BET) Awards, including Best New Artist and Best International Act. Her incredible performance at the awards ceremony confirmed her as a rising star in the world. Her first single, “Water,” which featured her captivating hooks and captivating performing style, went…
Will Smith is back to his musical beginnings. He sang his new single, “You Can Make It,” at the 2024 BET Awards. Smith performed at his first-ever BET Awards on a circular podium surrounded by pyrotechnic fire, assisted by Chandler Moore and the Sunday Service Choir. Along with a strong group of backing vocalists, Smith…
Diplo is being sued civilly for allegedly releasing his ex-girlfriend’s sexual videos and pictures without getting her consent, in violation of “revenge porn” regulations. A woman going by the name of Jane Doe filed a complaint on Thursday in federal court in Los Angeles, alleging that the DJ—real name Thomas Wesley Pentz—filmed their sex sessions…
On Friday, June 28, Montero Lamar Hill, better known as his stage moniker Lil Nas X, released the theme song “HERE WE GO” for the upcoming Netflix movie Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F. The movie will launch on the streaming service on Wednesday. In addition to including one of Lil Nas X’s catchy tunes, the…
June 27, 2024, New York City – The 2024 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards are presented by ASCAP, the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers, the sole non-profit performing rights organization in the United States. Lil baby, real name Dominique Armani Jones), rose to prominence following the release of his 2017 mixtapes Harder…
Manu Chao, the 63-year-old singer-musician, will release his first new full-length album in 17 years, “Viva Tu,” on September 20, 2024 through Because Music. “Viva Tu” is his second album, released almost two decades after La Radiolina, from 2007. It features songs in Spanish, French, Portuguese, and English, and was “inspired by his travels and…
Move over fellas, the queen is back on top! Billboard just dropped its annual list of the Top 10 Female Rappers of 2024, and guess who’s claiming the throne? That’s right, the one and only Nicki Minaj! Nicki, a titan in the hip-hop industry, continues to shatter records with her unmatched lyrical prowess and genre-bending…
The live music industry is booming, but behind the scenes, a contentious debate rages on: artist representatives claim that venues are taking an unfair cut of merchandise sales. Let’s delve into the issue, explore real-world examples, and discuss potential solutions.Artist reps argue that the 20% to 25% cut venues take from merchandise sales is excessive,…