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March 20, 2019

Recording Academy Narrows Search to Replace Neil Portnow

The Recording Academy has narrowed its pool of candidates to succeed Neil Portnow to a shortlist of “three to five” final …

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Woodstock 50 Announces Full Lineup, Confirms Jay-Z, Killers, Dead & Company, Miley Cyrus Among Headliners

Jay-Z, Dead & Company, the Black Keys, Chance the Rapper, Miley Cyrus and Imagine Dragons are among the acts confirmed for Woodst …

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Childish Gambino, Twenty One Pilots, J Balvin, Chainsmokers Join Lollapalooza 2019 Lineup

Lollapalooza announced its full lineup this morning, which includes headliners Ariana Grande, Childish Gambino, Twenty One Pilots and …

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'Leaving Neverland,' 'Surviving R. Kelly' Composers on How They Scored Sexual Abuse Docs

How do you score sexual abuse? "Leaving Neverland" composer Chad Hobson and Nathan Matthew David of "Surviving R. Kelly" met the chal …

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Kanye West's Sunday Church Service: Where Spirituality and Exclusivity Meet

Kanye West’s weekly church service is the most prestigious, highly-coveted invitation among the greater music community in Los …

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Philadelphia's Iconic Trocadero Theatre to Close, Owner Confirms (EXCLUSIVE)

Philadelphia’s iconic Trocadero Theatre is closing at the end of May, owner Joanna Pang confirms to Variety.

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Peloton Sued for $150 Million for Using Drake, Lady Gaga Music Without License

Peloton has been sued by multiple publishers for using music by Drake, Rihanna, Lady Gaga and others without a proper license.

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From the Critics

If Spotify Is Holding Town Halls for Songwriters, They Must Be Open (Guest Column)

Spotify is planning meetings with songwriters to discuss the CRB rate increase. Those meetings should be open, argues manager Mark Be …