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Artists, activists, cultural leaders and changemakers gathered on Sunday evening at Chaplin Studios in Los Angeles for the first Sankofa.org Social Justice Awards. Held on what would have been the 99th birthday of legendary entertainer and activist Harry Belafonte, the inaugural fundraiser paid tribute to his enduring legacy while honoring contemporary leaders whose work challenges […]
Honored in 2025 with induction into the Grammy Hall of Fame for his 1981 debut album Never Too Much, Luther Vandross is in the running for another major accolade. As announced last week, the late singer-songwriter-producer is among the Class of 2026 nominees — also including Phil Collins, P!nk, Billy Idol and Lauryn Hill — […]
One of country music’s singular figures made his first appearance on a Billboard chart four decades ago when Dwight Yoakam debuted on the Hot Country Songs list dated March 1, 1986, with “Honky Tonk Man.” Born in Kentucky and raised in Ohio, Yoakam emerged out of the cowpunk scene in Los Angeles, where his unique […]
By now you’ve probably seen the dirty bottoms of Benny Blanco‘s feet, whether you wanted to or not. In case you somehow missed them, though, here’s the deal: last week on the debut episode of Blanco’s new podcast with his BFF, Dave “Lil Dicky” Burd, Friends Keep Secrets, Blanco caused a ruckus when he hoisted […]
Create Music Group said it raised $450 million through a combination of equity investments and debt capital on Wednesday, valuing the fast-growing independent company at $2.2 billion up from a $1 billion valuation less than two years ago. Founded in 2015, Los Angeles-based Create Music Group says it has invested more than $500 million over […]
“Golden” may be on the verge of making history at the Academy Awards. The global smash, which won best original song at the Critics Choice Awards and Golden Globes, appears to be the front-runner to win in that category at the Oscars as well. The awards will be presented on March 15 at Dolby Theatre […]
A month after iconic singer Dee Snider resigned from Twisted Sister due to “health challenges,” the group announced on Tuesday (March 3) that their planned 50th anniversary run of shows will still take place with another legendary hard rocker stepping in to handle lead vocals. “Twisted Sister members Jay Jay French and Eddie Ojeda are […]
This summer’s Outside Lands Festival in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park will feature headliners Charli xcx, Rüfüs Du Sol, The Strokes, The xx, Baby Keem, Turnstile, Griztronics (Subtronics + Griz), DJO, Labrinth, Empire of the Sun and Dijon. The festival, which will take place from Aug. 7-9, will also host sets from GloRilla, Ethel Cain, […]
Charlotte de Witte won’t make it to Australia this weekend, as planned, due the aftershock of military strikes in the Middle East. The high-profile Belgian techno DJ and producer was booked for an exclusive show this Friday, March 6 at Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion, followed by a headline set at Pitch Music & Arts festival, set […]
MELBOURNE, Australia — After 30 years with Mushroom Group, and upwards of four decades in the Australian music industry, Dean McLachlan is calling it a day. The label veteran joined Mushroom Group in 1997 as promotions manager, initially working on Kylie Minogue’s Impossible Princess and Hunters & Collectors’ Juggernaut. Then, he served in various roles with Mushroom Music […]
