Veteran Warner Music Executive Bart Cools Departs After 13-Year Tenure, Leaving an Enduring Legacy on Global Dance and Electronic Music Strategy

Bart Cools, a prominent and highly respected figure in the global music industry, has announced his departure from Warner Music Group (WMG) this month, concluding a distinguished 13-year tenure with…

Universal Music Group and TikTok Announce New Multi-Year Licensing Deal, Two Years After Infamous Standoff

Universal Music Group (UMG), the world’s leading music company, and TikTok, the dominant short-form video platform, have officially announced a new multi-year licensing agreement, marking a significant development in the…

Cameron Hoy Promoted, Brad Banducci Exits as CEO of TEG After One Year

SYDNEY, Australia – A significant leadership transition is underway at TEG, the Australia-based live entertainment, ticketing, and technology powerhouse, with Brad Banducci announcing his resignation as chief executive, precisely one…

Shakira Triumphs in Landmark Eight-Year Spanish Tax Battle, Acquitted and Awarded €60 Million Refund

Colombian music icon Shakira has achieved a significant legal victory, with Spain’s National Court acquitting her in a long-standing tax fraud case that spanned over eight years. The ruling, delivered…

Cody Johnson Secures First Entertainer of the Year Title at ACM Awards and Dedicates Honor to Luke Combs

The Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards reached a historic milestone during its most recent ceremony as Texas native Cody Johnson ascended to the pinnacle of the genre, capturing the…

Ella Langley Named ACM Artist-Songwriter of the Year Ahead of 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards

Alabama native Ella Langley was presented with the prestigious ACM Artist-Songwriter of the Year award during a surprise backstage ceremony in Savannah, Georgia, just hours before her sold-out performance as…

Anthrax Announces ‘Cursum Perficio,’ Their Twelfth Studio Album, Set for September 18 Release After Eight-Year Hiatus

The pioneering thrash metal titans Anthrax have officially announced the release of their twelfth studio album, Cursum Perficio, slated for September 18, marking a highly anticipated return after an eight-year…

Isaiah Rashad Announces New Album ‘It’s Been Awful,’ Ending Five-Year Hiatus with May 1st Release and Accompanying Tour Plans.

Chattanooga, Tennessee native Isaiah Rashad is set to make his highly anticipated return to the music scene next month with the release of his first album in five years. The…

Tucker Wetmore Crowned ACM New Male Artist of the Year in Surprise London Reveal, Signaling Promising Future in Country Music

In a momentous announcement that reverberated across the global country music scene, rising star Tucker Wetmore was officially named the Academy of Country Music Awards’ New Male Artist of the…

Pras Michel Begins 14-Year Prison Sentence for Money Laundering and Illegal Foreign Lobbying Convictions

Prakazrel "Pras" Michel, a founding member of the iconic 1990s hip-hop group The Fugees, reported to the Federal Correctional Institution in Safford, Arizona, on Thursday, April 30, to commence a…