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LaRussell, Lalah Hathaway, Pastor Mike Jr. & Host Cam Newton Will Bridge ‘Faith, Football & Culture’ at BET’s ‘Super Bowl Soulful Celebration’

Grammy-winning artists Pastor Mike Jr. and Lalah Hathaway will be joined by Bay Area indie rapper LaRussell and Christian hip-hop artist Miles Minnick as performers at BET’s 27th annual Super Bowl Soulful Celebration. The network will premiere the one-hour primetime special on Saturday (Feb. 7) at 8 p.m. ET. Related A Complete Guide to Every […]

Just in Time For Valentine’s Day, Spotify Shares Which Love-Themed Lyrics From Taylor Swift, Djo and HUNTR/X Are Most Shared

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, Spotify has exclusively shared with Billboard the list of chart-topping hits with romantic themes whose lyrics were the most shared by users around the world. Coming out on top was Conan Gray‘s Billboard Hot 100 No. 46 hit “Heather,” followed by the Walters’ “I Love You So,” Coldplay‘s […]

Kevin Parker’s Orchid Synth Sold More Than 10,000 Units In Year One

Kevin Parker is no deadbeat. Just hours after the Tame Impala mastermind collected his second Grammy Award for best dance / electronic recording, another win as details emerged on Parker’s smashing start in the electronic instruments industry.   Parker is co-creator of Orchid, the synthesizer designed for musicians and producers to explore new ideas. In year […]

Tracy Zamot, Veteran Publicist for Labels and Streaming Companies, Dead at 56

Tracy Zamot, who represented acts as ranging from matchbox 20 and Lil Wayne and companies including SiriusXM during her more than 30-year tenure as a publicist, has died following an illness. She was 56. Her sister confirmed her death on social media. At the time of her passing, Zamot was working as a communications specialist […]