Los Angeles, CA — Quincy Jones, the legendary music titan known for his groundbreaking contributions to the industry, has passed away at the age of 91. Jones died peacefully Sunday night at his home in Bel Air, surrounded by his family, according to his publicist, Arnold Robinson. Jones’ career spanned over seven decades, marked by an…
Constanța, Romania — American rapper Wiz Khalifa, whose real name is Cameron Jibril Thomaz, is set to face trial after being indicted by prosecutors in Constanța for allegedly smoking marijuana on stage during the “Beach, Please!” festival in Costinești this past July. The trial is scheduled to take place at the Constanța Tribunal on October 16….
Buenos Aires, Argentina (AP) — Liam Payne, the former One Direction singer, was found dead on Wednesday after reportedly falling from a third-floor balcony of the Casa Sur Hotel in Buenos Aires. He was 31 years old. Local officials, including Alberto Crescenti, head of the state emergency medical system, confirmed the incident occurred in the popular…
Cissy Houston, the celebrated Grammy-winning singer and matriarch of the Houston family, has passed away at the age of 90. She died on Monday at her home in New Jersey, surrounded by family members while under hospice care due to complications from Alzheimer’s disease, as confirmed by her daughter-in-law, Pat Houston. Born on September 30,…
In a significant development in the case surrounding the murder of rapper Young Dolph, Justin Johnson has been sentenced to life in prison for first-degree murder. The ruling was delivered by a judge who deemed the crime particularly heinous, reflecting the gravity of Johnson’s actions. Young Dolph, whose real name was Adolph Thornton Jr., was…
In a heartfelt farewell note, Julie Greenwald has announced her departure from the Atlantic Music Group, where she has served as Chairman for the past 20 years. Greenwald will officially leave her leadership role at the end of this month, but plans to remain on board as a consultant through January 2025. In her note,…
On September 24, TikTok announced that it will be shutting down TikTok Music globally on November 28. This marks the end of its music streaming service in the five regions where it is currently available—Indonesia, Brazil, Australia, Singapore, and Mexico. According to TikTok, the decision was made to focus more on enhancing its “Add to…
HYBE Corporation, the largest K-pop agency globally, has been making significant strides in the music industry since its breakout success with BTS. Known for its strategic acquisitions and expansion efforts, HYBE continues to solidify its position as a major player on the international stage. One of the company’s most impactful moves in recent years was…
Universal Music Group (UMG) has announced the launch of Def Jam Recordings Sweden, a strategic expansion aimed at bolstering its presence in the Swedish music market. This new label will be spearheaded by Mattias Caliste, who previously led Virgin Music Sweden. Under his leadership, Def Jam Recordings Sweden is set to uphold the legacy of…
The Weeknd’s recent performance in São Paulo left fans buzzing, especially with the unexpected reveal of a new track titled “Timeless.” This song, which was leaked alongside the forthcoming album “Hurry Up Tomorrow,” offers a glimpse into the artist’s evolving sound and lyrical direction. In “Timeless,” The Weeknd collaborates with Playboi Carti, blending their distinctive…