Tag #Music Industry

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Soul Singer Jerry Butler Dies at 85

Jerry Butler, a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame singer known for hits like "For Your Precious Love" and "Only the Strong Survive," died in Chicago at age 85; his career also included a stint on the Cook County Board.

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Zaho de Sagazan and Gims Win at 2024 Victoires de la Musique

Zaho de Sagazan won Female Artist of the Year and Gims won Male Artist of the Year at the 40th Victoires de la Musique awards on February 14th; changes to the voting system aim to address past criticisms of a lack of representation.

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Lamar's Super Bowl Performance Intensifies Drake Feud

Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime show, featuring his hit song "Not Like Us" which accuses Drake of pedophilia, has intensified their feud, significantly impacting Drake's public image and potentially altering both artists' future trajectories.

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NewJeans Legally Changes Name to NJZ Amid Label Dispute

K-pop group NewJeans legally changed its name to NJZ amid a contract dispute with its label, Ador, debuting the new name and a new song at ComplexCon Hong Kong in March, while facing a lawsuit and injunction request from Ador, which disputes allegations of mistreatment.

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Welsh Music Aims for Global Success

On the 10th anniversary of Welsh Language Music Day, BBC Radio Wales DJ Molly Palmer and musician Tara Bandito highlight the burgeoning Welsh-language music scene's diversity and potential for global success, comparable to Gangnam Style's impact, with the upcoming Welsh-language version of The Voice...

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Doechii's Viral Tiny Desk Concert Launches Her to Spanish Stardom

Doechii, a Grammy-winning rapper, achieved significant popularity in Spain following her December 2023 Tiny Desk Concert, where she performed "BOOM BAP," a song addressing sexism in the rap industry; her unique style and viral success on platforms like TikTok also contributed to her fame.

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Gender Equality
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2025 Victoires de la Musique: Criticism Mounts Over Lack of Diversity and Innovation

The 2025 Victoires de la Musique ceremony, broadcast on France 2, was widely criticized for its predictable format, lack of diversity, and overwhelming emphasis on established artists, despite a previous attempt at inclusivity.

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Recording Artists Push for Radio Royalty Payments

Over 300 recording artists, including major stars, are lobbying Congress to pass the American Music Fairness Act, demanding that terrestrial radio stations pay them royalties for playing their music, citing billions of dollars in lost potential revenue while radio stations counter that existing lice...

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Music Industry Hits Record \$45.5 Billion in Revenue

In 2023, the global music industry generated a record \$45.5 billion in revenue, a 10% increase from the previous year, surpassing cinema revenue; Taylor Webster, head of Metro PR's music division, spearheaded this growth by representing numerous artists and employing a unique 360° PR model that val...

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A$AP Rocky Assault Trial: Prosecution Rests Case

Rapper A$AP Rocky's trial for assault with a semi-automatic firearm concluded its prosecution phase on Thursday; the key witness, A$AP Relli, testified that Rocky shot at him in 2021, a claim challenged by the defense who presented evidence suggesting Relli sought financial gain from the case. The j...

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Irv Gotti, Hip-Hop Producer and Murder Inc. Founder, Dies at 54

Music producer Irv Gotti, co-founder of Murder Inc. Records and key figure in the careers of Ja Rule, Ashanti, and DMX, died Wednesday at age 54 in New York City; cause of death unannounced.

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Music Industry Raises Over $220 Million for Los Angeles Wildfire Relief

The music industry raised over $220 million for Los Angeles wildfire relief during Grammy week, combining efforts from the Grammy Awards telecast, related events, and a FireAid benefit concert, distributing funds to several charities.

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