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…
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…
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…
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…
Atlanta rapper Rich Homie Quan has passed away, authorities confirmed. The Fulton County Medical Examiner reported that Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta notified its personnel of the rapper’s death on Thursday. He was 33 years old. The cause and manner of his death have not yet been disclosed, and an autopsy is scheduled for Friday….
Haute couture frequently recognizes dynamic design team Viktor & Rolf for their innovative concepts. This season, they didn’t just think outside the box, they expanded the box both physically and metaphorically. Acknowledgedly named “Haute Absurdism,” the Fall/Winter 2024 collection draws inspiration from the brand’s rich heritage of outrageous design as well as the creative movement….
(L-R) Mike Kroeger, Chad Kroeger, Daniel Adair and Ryan Peake of Nickelback attend the “Hate to Love: Nickelback” premiere at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival at Roy Thomson Hall on September 08, 2023 in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo by Isaiah Trickey/FilmMagic) It ranks No. 7 globally in Movies Today and No. 3 in Canada. This…
The very popular musician Billie Eilish, who has frequently topped Billboard charts and taken home Grammys and Oscars, has joined WME, terminating their contract with Wasserman Music, along with her brother and colleague Finneas O’Connell. In January 2023, WME began representing each separately in film and television. With this shift, they can now house all…