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Henry Fambrough, the last original surviving original member of the Michigan-based R&B group the Spinners, died of natural causes on Feb. 7. He was 85. Fambrough died in his home in Virginia after spending a month in hospice care, the Spinners’ spokesperson Tanisha Jackson told the Detroit Free-Press. Fambrough’s final public appearance took place just

Kacey Musgraves has traded a slow burn for a “Deeper Well” in her new single, released Thursday as the first track from what will be an album of that same name, due to arrive March 15. The song “Deeper Well” finds the singer-songwriter in her most acoustic, finger-picking mode, expressing a sense of contentment as

In perhaps the year’s least surprising awards development, Taylor Swift was awarded the honor for major tour of the year at the Pollstar Awards, in a ceremony held Wednesday night at L.A.’s Wiltern Theatre amid the annual Pollstar Live! conference. Swift was not on hand to pick up her trophy, but among those who were

Singer-guitarist Marcus King had previously signed with Rick Rubin‘s label, American/Republic, in time for a previous release, but his just-announced “Mood Swings” album marks the first time he went into Rubin’s famed Shangri-La Studios in Malibu to actually make a record with the producer. It promises to probe new depths for King, both musically and

New Kids on the Block’s Joey McIntyre is returning to the award-winning “Drag: The Musical.” McIntyre reprises the role of Tom Hutchinson, which he originated in the 2022 launch of the show. “Drag: The Musical” will run at the Bourbon Room in Hollywood March 15-30 before its New York City debut in the fall. “RuPaul’s

Iconic Spanish singer Julio Iglesias has teamed up with Netflix to develop a series about his life and career. The project will be made with the full participation of Iglesias in the creative process for the first time, with the 80-year-old promising to “share everything about his life and incredible musical trajectory,” according to a

Spotify paid the music industry some $9 billion in 2023, according to a statement from the streaming giant, which added that the “figure has nearly tripled over the past six years, and represents a big part of the $48 billion-plus Spotify has paid since its founding.” While further details were not immediately available, the company

Taylor Swift resumed the international leg of her Eras Tour on Wednesday in Tokyo, where she shared a few details about her upcoming album, “The Tortured Poets Department.” The singer-songwriter announced her 11th LP at the Grammys on Feb. 4 after winning best pop vocal album for “Midnights.” But if she didn’t take home any

Mojo Nixon, the alternative musician, actor and DJ, known for the 1987 novelty hit “Elvis Is Everywhere” has died. He was 66. Nixon, whose real name is Neill Kirby McMillan Jr., was found dead today onboard the annual Outlaw Country Cruise, where he was regular presence both as a performer and co-host. He had performed

The tough news continues for the music industry as Warner Music announced that it will lay off 10% of its staff, or 600 people, in the coming weeks. The news comes in advance of the company’s earnings report tomorrow morning, and the company insists that the move is coming from a position of strength and

Fronting heavy metal bands and posting a viral Shania Twain cover on YouTube were just two of the detours on Teddy Swims’ long, winding road to the top. It’s been a journey speckled with buzzworthy moments and notable co-signs, but things finally clicked for the tattooed soul singer from Conyers, Georgia when “Lose Control”—a bluesy

Justin Bieber proudly claimed 2024 NHL All-Star Game bragging rights when the team he co-captained with Toronto Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews won the best-of-the-best exhibition game LAST Saturday at Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena, beating out the three teams of his fellow Canadian celebrity captains — and legit NHL captains. Michael Bublé helped advise Team Hughes, headed

North West stars in a new music video for Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign‘s “Talking / Once Again,” which also features James Blake and will appear on his unreleased “Vultures” album. Kanye posted the complete video, directed by The D’Innocenzo Brothers, to his socials on Wednesday morning. The clips see North getting her hair

Martin Kirkup, co-founder of Direct Management Group, whose roster includes k.d. lang, Katy Perry, and Au/Ra, died Feb 4. died on February 4 at age 75. Kirkup managed the above artists with his longtime partners Steven Jensen and Bradford Cobb. After founding Direct with Jensen in 1985, the company Kirkup saw early success with Echo

Tom March has been named chairman-CEO of Capitol Music Group, the company announced today (Feb. 7). The announcement was made by John Janick, chairman-CEO of Interscope Geffen A&M Records, to whom March will report. The move comes just a day after former chairman-CEO Michelle Jubelirer stepped down after two years in the post, and also

Jermaine Dupri has announced a multiyear partnership between his So So Def Recordings and Create Music Group. Under the deal terms, the veteran artist, producer and entrepreneur brings his label’s recordings, publishing and back catalog to Create. Dupri, who will also serve as the newly instated creative director for Create, will work with the company

Kelsea Ballerini continues to go places, but she won’t be going anywhere when it comes to her label home, as the country star has reupped her deal with Black River Entertainment after a successful 10-year run with the independent imprint. Most recently seen dancing with pal Taylor Swift at the Grammy Awards (where Ballerini was

The Black Keys, Hozier, Nile Rodgers, Tom Morello, Don Felder, Bettye Lavette, Joss Stone, Allison Russell, Emily King, Marcus King and more will perform at the eighth annual Love Rocks NYC benefit concert for God’s Love We Deliver. Taking place at New York’s Beacon Theatre on March 7, the concert will also feature performances from

The 2024 summer season at the Hollywood Bowl was announced by the Los Angeles Philharmonic Tuesday, with highlights including a first-time Marvel Studios night; LA Phil-accompanied shows by Laufey, Beck, Natalia Lafourcade and Harry Connick Jr.; the inaugural edition of a west coast iteration of hip-hop’s celebrated Roots Picnic; tributes to Henry Mancini and Sammy

Bill Maher revealed that he sat down with Kanye West for a two-hour interview on his “Club Random” podcast, but he will not release the episode due to the disgraced rapper’s bigoted views against Jews. “I thought it was going to be a learning moment.” Maher said on a Feb. 5 episode of “TMZ Investigates”

The Songwriters Hall of Fame is gathering Oscar nominees for the best original song category — Scott George, Jon Batiste, Diane Warren, Billie Eilish, Finneas, Mark Ronson, Andrew Wyatt and Diane Warren — for a virtual panel conversation moderated by Nile Rodgers and Paul Williams. Rodgers, who currently serves as Songwriters Hall of Fame Chairman, and Williams, a

Michelle Jubelirer, who has been chairman-CEO of Capitol Music Group for the past two years, will step down from her post, effective immediately, according to an internal memo obtained by Variety. The move is the first in what is expected to be hundreds of departures in a forthcoming reorganization of Capitol parent Universal Music Group,

Travis Kelce confirmed to reporters in Las Vegas ahead of Super Bowl Sunday that he has heard some of Taylor Swift‘s just-announced new album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” and he has nothing but raves for the Grammy winner’s next era. “I have heard some of it. It is unbelievable,” Kelce said during a Super Bowl

With his new album arriving Friday and his Super Bowl Halftime performance two days later, Usher has kept the ball rolling with the announcement of his “Usher: Past Present Future” tour. The singer, who recently wrapped his two-year “My Way: The Las Vegas Residency,” is planning to launch the 24-city trek starting on August 20

Killer Mike issued a statement on his wild Grammys night, which included the rapper winning three awards and then being escorted out of the building in handcuffs. Killer Mike was detained by LAPD officers on Sunday and charged with misdemeanor battery after collecting his awards. His lawyer confirmed to Variety Sunday night that Killer Mike

Country music icon Toby Keith dedicated his life to performing for fans, and just weeks before his death he played a last show for an adoring crowd. Keith’s final concert, on Dec. 14 at Dolby Live at Park MGM in Las Vegas, was a hit-filled walk through his iconic career, with renditions of signature songs

There’s a power outlet at every seat in the Intuit Dome, along with an adjustable fan. There are twice the number of restrooms in the L.A. Clippers’ soon-to-open new home in Inglewood, Calif. than are found in a typical sports arena. The ticket entry areas and concessions stands are built for frictionless, wireless transactions –

Toby Keith, the country singer who scored the genre’s most-played song of the ’90s with “Should’ve Been a Cowboy,” died on Monday night of stomach cancer. He was 62. The news was announced on Keith’s official website as well as his social media channels. “Toby Keith passed peacefully last night on Feb. 5, surrounded by

At the Troubadour Saturday night, they’d all come to look for Americana… or, make that America, but close enough. The Americana Music Association was putting on its annual Grammy Eve tribute to a legend, with this year’s honoree being Paul Simon, one of the most influential and least imitable of poet laureates. It went —

Taylor Swift has revealed the tracklist for her upcoming album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” out April 19. Swift shared a photo of what appears to be the backside of the physical record, with a tracklist that features Post Malone on a song called “Fortnight,” and Florence + the Machine on another titled “Florida!!!” Swift won the