The National Music Publishers’ Association filed a lawsuit against Roblox, accusing the massively multiplayer online game company of illegally using songs from numerous artists — and seeking a…
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Jennifer Aniston Continues Celebrates Friends: The Reunion with Candid Photos
Recently, the long awaited Friends reunion was released on HBO Max. The moment was notable for all involved, particularly Jennifer Aniston. She shared a number of behind the…
Ed Sheeran Teases New Music, Courteney Cox Collab
Is there new Ed Sheeran music coming at the end of June? If his Instagram account is anything to go by, then the answer is yes. Early Thursday…
Now That You’ve Bought a Multi-Million-Dollar Music Catalog, What Are You Going to Do With It?
In recent years, as streaming has rapidly become the format of choice for much of the world — and the primary revenue source for recorded music — the…
BTS’ ‘Butter’: The Origin Story of the Band’s Summer Smash (EXCLUSIVE)
As hit songs often go, BTS’ “Butter” started with a simple hook. Jenna Andrews, the seasoned songwriter-producer-publisher-A&R executive and all-around industry badass, played it for Columbia Records chairman…
10 AAPI Executives Making an Impact in the Music Industry
As the world trains its attention on members of the AAPI community who are are making a difference, Variety is putting a spotlight on 10 executives from the…
‘The Masked Singer’ Finale Reveals Piglet as Winner: Here’s the Identity of the Final Three Celebrities
SPOILER ALERT: Do not read ahead if you have not watched Season 5, Episode 13 finale of “The Masked Singer,” which aired May 26 on Fox. Nick Lachey…
Country Singer Chayce Beckham Wins ‘American Idol,’ Is Nashville Bound
Early on in the season finale of Sunday night’s (May 23) episode of “American Idol,” judge Luke Bryan informed fellow country singer Chayce Beckham he earned the ultimate…
BTS’ ‘Butter’ Breaks Spotify Record for Biggest Song Debut Ahead of BBMAs Performance
It’s proving to be a record-breaking weekend for BTS. The group’s new single, “Butter,” has officially racked up the most opening day streams in Spotify history with 20.9…
Masked opera singers deliver anonymous performance on NYC subway
It must be the acoustics: A trio of anonymous operatic vocalists were captured in a jaw-dropping singalong on a nearly empty subway car.
Warner Music Posts Strong Quarter With 23% Streaming Gain, $1 Billion Recorded-Music Revenue
Warner Music Group posted strong results for the quarter that ended March 31, with $117 million in net income on revenues of $1.25 billion. While it’s hardly an…
The Grammys’ Nominating Committees Had to Go — Even if It Means Sacrificing Some Quality Picks (Column)
RIP to “the room where it happens” — the Grammys’ blue-ribbon committees, which are officially being laid to rest this year after being an essential part of the…