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For Ethiopia Habtemariam, president of Motown and EVP of Capitol Music Group, being a woman and leader in the music industry means a more compassionate approach to all aspects of the business. In the world’s current climate — with the COVID-19 pandemic still raging on and the fight for racial justice at an all-time high

Maren Morris, Bon Jovi, Snoop Dogg, are among the artists who will perform at a one-hour concert special called “Play On: Celebrating the Power of Music to Make Change,” to be broadcast Saturday, Dec. 5 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. The benefit concert special will raise funds for the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, and

Country music singer-songwriter Billy Joe Shaver, whom Willie Nelson once called “the greatest living songwriter,” died Wednesday in his native Texas at the age of 81. Shaver is reported to suffered a massive stroke at Ascension Providence Hospital in Waco, Texas. Shaver rose to acclaim in 1973 with his debut album, “Old Five and Dimers

Planned Parenthood Action Fund has launched the “We Need Every Voice” campaign with full-page ads featuring over 200 top musicians. Katy Perry, Halsey, Andra Day, André “3000” Benjamin, Beastie Boys, Billie Eilish, Kacey Musgraves, Foo Fighters, HAIM, Mandy Moore, Phoebe Bridgers, Questlove, Paulina Rubio, The Chicks, and more, have signed on to the “We Need

Of the many businesses laid flat by the coronavirus pandemic, small and independent music venues are among the most greviously impacted. They were among the first to close and will be among the last to reopen, and despite the $10 billion “Save Our Stages” act currently languishing before Congress and the efforts of organizations like

Even at the time, it was obvious that the 1995 Source Hip-Hop Music Awards were going to go down as a seismic pivot point for hip-hop. Held in New York City on August 3, the event was a tense one, bringing artists from New York’s Bad Boy Records and Los Angeles’ Death Row together in

After a rough first fiscal quarter, Sony Music saw its recorded music division post an 11% year-over-year revenue boost — a record $1.16 billion — driven by a 19% surge in streaming (in dollars). Streaming brought in $742.3 million for the quarter. The division saw a 6.5% overall gain in revenue (in dollars) and even

Joni Mitchell has not talked with the media since suffering an aneurysm in 2015, but she has spoken with a part-time member of the press — Cameron Crowe, the rock journalist turned writer-director turned very occasional rock journalist again — for a Q&A that has been published in England’s Guardian. In the interview, Mitchell talks

Demi Lovato will host the 2020 People’s Choice Awards next month. “Demi Lovato is an international icon and we cannot wait for her to host the 2020 E! People’s Choice Awards,” Jen Neal, general manager of live events and lifestyle digital at E! News, said in statement. “Her authentic presence and dynamic talents will make

Trent Reznor is the happiest surprise on a list of performers lined up for a David Bowie tribute webcast set for January, helmed by former Bowie pianist Mike Garson, who has toured “Bowie Celebration” shows since the star’s death almost five years ago. Reznor is among the next-generation rockers with the closest association with Bowie,

BET has announced a new original documentary, “SMOKE: Marijuana + Black America,” executive-produced and narrated by Nas. The two-hour film will provide a closeup look at marijuana culture and its impact on both American society and especially the Black community. It’s set to air on Nov. 18. “The world has finally begun opening up to

Taylor Swift’s “Folklore” is back on top of the album chart for the eighth non-consecutive week. She was able to retake the No. 1 spot 13 weeks into the album’s run because of two factors — a lack of major superstar releases, and autographed CDs going up through her web store, boosting full-album sales tenfold

Pulitzer Prize-winning rapper Kendrick Lamar has signed an exclusive, worldwide administration agreement with Universal Music Publishing Group, the company announced Tuesday. Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith said: “Kendrick and I are excited for our new partnership with Jody Gerson and UMPG. Jody was passionate from the jump – she fought to make this deal happen.” Lamar has

After missing a $45 million bond-interest payment earlier this month, the Guitar Center, the largest musical-instrument retailer in the U.S. and a mecca for musicians, is assessing its future, considering multiple restructuring options, including bankruptcy, according to reports in the New York Times and Bloomberg. Like many retail outlets, the Guitar Center, which has around

Dr. Martens has announced the lineup for the next installment of its Dr. Martens Presents:  Music & Film Series, curated by L.A.-based filmmaker Ali Roberto and New York-based filmmaker Gabriel Gomez. Lauren Ruth Ward (pictured above), the Regrettes, Sunflower Bean, Cautious Clay, Tolliver, Blimes and Gab, duendita, Frankie & the Witch Fingers, NEZ, Orion Sun, Rosehardt

There’s no shortage of music-focused nonprofits, but there’s plenty of room for more: The Montclair, NJ-based We Are All Music Foundation (WAAM) has launched with a mission to identify and support the most deserving social cause-focused music charities. Assembled by professionals from the fields of music, entertainment, finance and philanthropy, WAAM named the first three

After nearly four decades of high luxury bunking in L.A.’s swank Benedict Canyon — with his model wife Sharon Tweed, of course — tongue-waggling Kiss bassist Gene Simmons is looking to rock out of his custom-built mansion, which has been set out for sale with an attention-grabbing $22 million pricetag. As was first reported by

Bobbi Cowan, a veteran publicist who worked with some of the biggest names in music, died Thursday. She was 78. “Her bands were like a who’s who of the era,” says Cameron Crowe, whom Cowan took under her wing when he was a teen rock journalist in San Diego. “Jethro Tull. The Rolling Stones. Jackson

Rock ’n’ roll marriages rarely run smoothly. Constant touring, booze and fragile egos often turn marital fault lines into gaping crevasses. A scorched earth separation usually results in a jettisoning of assets. Case in point: Aussie punk singer Brody Dalle and rocker Josh Homme, who have just listed their modern Mediterranean-style Hollywood Hills abode after

A new line of cannabis products named after the late Grateful Dead icon Jerry Garcia, Garcia Hand Picked, will be landing in select California dispensaries next month. The brand is being marketed by Holistic Industries, one of the leading private multi-state cannabis operators in the U.S., in partnership with the Garcia family. The goal is

As part of a five-song preview of his forthcoming album “Magic,” Oneohtrix Point Never has dropped a collaboration with The Weeknd titled “No Nightmares.” It’s a slow and yearning ballad that recalls “Scared to Love” from The Weeknd’s smash album released in March, “After Hours.” The Weeknd-featured track appears at the end of a five-song

How the 1940s standard “Happiness Is a Thing Called Joe” failed to be adapted into a Joe Biden campaign song until now is a mystery, but Cher recognized the obvious pairing of classic song and candidate and has recorded her rewrite of the tune, which was originally sung by Ethel Waters in the 1943 film

Harry Styles has released the music video for “Golden,” the fifth single from his “Fine Line” album following U.S. radio hits “Adore You,” “Watermelon Sugar” and “Falling.” The artist released a teaser for the clip on Sunday, amassing millions of views in the hours before the official video dropped. On Monday, within 30 minutes of

Netflix has debuted the first trailer for its upcoming biographical drama “Selena: The Series,” about the beloved Tejano singer Selena Quintanilla, set to release Dec. 4. Christian Serratos (“The Walking Dead”) will play the late artist, while Madison Taylor Baez will play a young Selena. Produced by Campanario Entertainment and created by Moisés Zamora, the

The Weeknd and Roddy Rich lead the 2020 American Music Awards nominees, with Megan Thee Stallion next with five and Bad Bunny, DaBaby, Doja Cat, Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga and Taylor Swift tied with four, nominee Dua Lipa announced on ABC’s “Good Morning America.” The show will air live from the Microsoft Theater in Los

Harry Styles is investing in a new arena to be built in his hometown of Manchester. Dubbed “Co-op Live,” the Oak View Group (OVG) is leading the effort to construct the venue, which gained planning approval in September and is set to open in 2023. Its arrival represents a £350 million ($455 million) investment in

A new studio album from Drake is coming early next year. The Toronto-born rapper released a short teaser on Saturday, which also happened to be his 34th birthday. The caption confirmed that the name of the album is “Certified Lover Boy,” and the release date is January 2021. Within the short clip, a young boy

John Mulaney is set to return to “Saturday Night Live,” with the Strokes as the musical guest, for the Oct. 31 episode. This episode, taking place on Halloween, is also the last one before the 2020 presidential election. Mulaney, a former writer for the NBC late-night sketch comedy series, last appeared on the show in

Despite multiple assurances that she would focus on acting during her appearance as host on “Saturday Night Live,” Adele burst into song several times during a spoof on “The Bachelor” about half an hour into the show. The skit found Adele, who was introduced as her superstar self, interrupting every bachelor-dating scenario by bursting into

In a visually dazzling pay-per-view livestream Saturday, Billie Eilish played something close to her usual set. But she was far from being on her usual set, as ingenious digital effects turned her soundstage into a peaceful starfield, the lair of a giant spider, the bottom of the ocean, a bucolic cartoon forest and a news