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11 Dec, 2025 00:30

Tobias Jesso Jr. Reflects on Songwriter Grammy Nomination, Working With Justin Bieber and Returning to the Spotlight With ‘Shine’

Tobias Jesso Jr. celebrated his 40th birthday this past July with a perfectly timed gift: the release of Justin Bieber's album "Swag," a project he had helped craft for three years

10 Dec, 2025 23:00

How ‘Frankenstein’ Composer Alexandre Desplat Used a Silver Violin to Unlock the Creature’s Theme

For years, director Guillermo del Toro had spoken of his ambition to bring Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein" to the screen, a passion well-known to his frequent collaborator, composer Alexandre Desplat. However, Desplat deliberately insulated himself from the story's cinematic history

10 Dec, 2025 21:30

TikTok Announces Live Podcast Series, Launching With Demi Lovato

TikTok is launching a new live podcast, "TikTok in the Mix," designed to offer intimate discussions with major music artists. Produced in partnership with telecommunications sponsor T-Mobile, the four-episode season will premiere live from the platform's primary account, @TikTok

10 Dec, 2025 21:00

Universal Music Opens New UMusic Shops in New York and London

Universal Music Group has broadened its direct-to-fan commerce strategy with the debut of two flagship UMusic Shop locations in major global capitals. Developed through its UMusic Hospitality & Lifestyle arm, these spaces function as curated retail hubs, offering exclusive merchandise and immersive activations tied to the label giant's extensive roster of artists

10 Dec, 2025 20:30

Warner Names Jeff Sosnow President of Reprise Records

Warner Records Group has elevated Jeff Sosnow to the position of President at Reprise Records, while he concurrently retains his executive vice president of A&R role for Warner Records. In this dual capacity, Sosnow will steer the future of the iconic Reprise label—originally established by Frank Sinatra in 1960 and later managed by the famed executive Mo Ostin—while continuing to shape artist and repertoire strategy for Warner Records itself, which was recently honored as Variety's 2024 Hitmakers Label of the Year

10 Dec, 2025 20:30

Blackpink’s Jennie Scores Most Watched Vevo Music Video Premiere of 2025 With ‘Like Jennie’

Jennie, the renowned soloist and member of the iconic K-pop group BLACKPINK, has set a new industry benchmark. Her music video for "Like Jennie," a track from her first solo album "Ruby," has been named Vevo's Most-Watched Global Premiere of the year

10 Dec, 2025 20:00

Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman and Venus Williams to Co-Chair Met Gala 2026

After a ten-year absence, Beyoncé will return to the Metropolitan Museum of Art's most famous night as a co-chair of the 2026 Met Gala. The global music icon will help lead the event alongside a distinguished group: actress Nicole Kidman, tennis champion Venus Williams, and Vogue's editorial director Anna Wintour

10 Dec, 2025 19:00

Diana Ross to Headline ‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’

Music icon Diana Ross has been announced as the headlining performer for "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest" to welcome 2026. The ABC broadcast, which begins at 8 p

10 Dec, 2025 17:30

Blackpink’s Jennie Scores Most Watched Vevo Music Video Premiere of 2025 With ‘Like Jennie’

Jennie of Blackpink has achieved a historic milestone in the K-pop industry. The artist, who launched her debut solo album "Ruby" earlier this year, saw its lead single "Like Jennie" become Vevo's most-watched global premiere of the year

10 Dec, 2025 05:00

Music Industry Moves: Laura Segura Named Executive Director of She Is The Music

Laura Segura has been named the new executive director of She Is the Music (SITM), the non-profit organization focused on increasing gender equity by forging more opportunities for women across the music industry. In this role, she will be responsible for setting strategic direction, overseeing global initiatives and partnerships, and steering the group's growth

10 Dec, 2025 01:30

Singer Jubilant Sykes Stabbed to Death, Son in Custody

Renowned vocalist Jubilant Sykes, a celebrated figure in opera, classical, and gospel music, was fatally stabbed at his Santa Monica residence on Monday evening. Authorities have named his 31-year-old son, Micah Sykes, as the suspect

10 Dec, 2025 00:00

Shakira on Writing ‘Zootopia 2’s’ Anthem: ‘The Morals in This Film Are Timeless. I Hope the Song Reflects That’

For "Zootopia 2," the creative team turned once more to the metropolis's premier pop diva. Gazelle, voiced by international superstar Shakira, will perform a new original song called "Zoo" in the sequel

09 Dec, 2025 23:00

Craig Kallman to Leave Longtime Post at Atlantic Records for Elevated Role at Warner Music

Warner Music Group has created a new senior corporate role, chief music officer, and promoted industry veteran Craig Kallman to fill it. Kallman, who will report directly to WMG CEO Robert Kyncl from New York, assumes this position just over a year after taking on an identical title at the company's Atlantic Music Group division

09 Dec, 2025 20:30

Mavericks Frontman Raul Malo Dies at 60

The music world is mourning Raul Malo, the iconic frontman of The Mavericks, who has died at age 60. The band confirmed his passing in a social media statement released on Monday

09 Dec, 2025 20:00

Man Who Rushed Ariana Grande at ‘Wicked’ Premiere Kicked Out of Lady Gaga Concert in Australia

A social media provocateur, previously imprisoned for rushing singer Ariana Grande in Singapore, was forcibly removed from a Lady Gaga concert in Brisbane, Australia. Identified by attendees as Johnson Wen—the online figure known as "Pyjama Man"—he was escorted out by security before the Mayhem Ball tour performance began at Suncorp Stadium

09 Dec, 2025 18:30

Katseye Named TikTok’s Global Artist of the Year

TikTok's 2024 Year in Music report has declared the multinational girl group Katseye its Global Artist of the Year. The platform's data placed the ensemble, which was formed through a joint survival show by Hybe and Geffen Records, at the pinnacle of worldwide listenership

09 Dec, 2025 03:00

Alice Smith on Crafting Standout ‘Sinners’ Track ‘Last Time (I Seen the Sun)’ With Miles Caton and Ludwig Göransson: ‘A Perfectly Placed Song’

The closing ballad of Ryan Coogler's "Sinners," titled "Last Time (I Seen the Sun)," was born directly from a pivotal scene in the film. In it, an aging bluesman played by the iconic Buddy Guy confronts the immortal vampires portrayed by Michael B

09 Dec, 2025 01:00

Mariah Carey Earns Record-Tying 19th Week at No. 1 on Singles Chart With ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’

Mariah Carey's perennial holiday anthem, "All I Want for Christmas Is You," has returned to the summit of the Billboard Hot 100, logging its 19th cumulative week at number one. This achievement ties the all-time record for most weeks atop the chart, a milestone currently held by Lil Nas X's "Old Town Road" (feat

08 Dec, 2025 23:30

Spotify Wrapped Breaks Own Record With 250 Million Engagements in Less Than Three Days

Spotify's 2025 Wrapped campaign has decisively broken its own records, cementing its status as the streaming giant's most impactful year-end retrospective. Released on December 3, the personalized data experience drew an unprecedented 250 million active users in under three days—a benchmark that required more than seven days to reach during the 2024 cycle

08 Dec, 2025 19:00

Golden Globes: ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Lands 3 Nominations, Including Best Song for ‘Golden’ and Animated Feature

The animated movie "KPop Demon Hunters" has become a major contender this awards season, securing three Golden Globe nominations. It is in the running for Best Animated Film and Cinematic and Box Office Achievement, and its original song "Golden" has earned a historic nomination

08 Dec, 2025 18:00

Saudi Arabia’s Groundbreaking Telfaz11 Studio Forges Music Licensing Partnership With Mdlbeast

Two of Saudi Arabia's most prominent youth-focused entertainment companies, Telefaz11 and Mdlbeast, have announced a strategic partnership to integrate music into film. The collaboration will see Telefaz11 license tracks from the Mdlbeast Records catalog and tap into its network of artists and producers for its upcoming slate of films and original series