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Merck Mercuriadis Stepping Down as Hipgnosis Song Management Chairman

Hipgnosis Song Management announced on Tuesday that Merck Mercuriadis will be stepping down as chairman of the music investment advisor. In giving his notice, which goes into effect upon closing of the proposed acquisition of Hipgnosis Songs Fund to private equity giant Blackstone, HSM’s founder called it the “right time” and a “timely opportunity for me […]

The 24 Best Latin Albums of 2024 So Far: Staff Picks

There isn’t one specific genre that has dominated the Latin music scene this year so far. Instead, experimental-leaning projects have ruled, and that is reflected in our list of the best Latin albums from 2024’s first six months. While highly anticipated albums like Shakira’s eclectic Las Mujeres Ya no Lloran and Peso Pluma’s dual Éxodo […]

Taylor Swift Hung With Travis Kelce, Stevie Nicks and Paramore at Dublin Bar After Eras Tour Shows: ‘Such a Warm and Genuinely Friendly Night’

After sweating it out for more than three hours a night on her Eras Tour Taylor Swift has earned some down time with friends. And that’s exactly what she got over the weekend after wrapping her three-night stand at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland, when she and some fellow A-listers dropped into the city’s Hacienda […]

Young Thug Trial on Hold Amid Effort to Get Judge Removed

The judge overseeing the racketeering and gang prosecution against Young Thug and others on Monday put the long-running trial on hold until another judge rules on requests by several defendants that he step aside from the case. Lawyers for the rapper and several other defendants had filed motions seeking the recusal of Fulton County Superior […]

Dua Lipa Announces Wembley Stadium Show

First Glastonbury Festival, now Dua Lipa has her sights set on Wembley Stadium. Fresh from playing the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury over the weekend, the “One Kiss” singer announces a date at Wembley Stadium next summer for what will be her biggest headlining concert in her homeland. Lipa is booked to play the 90,000-capacity venue […]

Sabrina Carpenter’s Self-Showdown For U.K. No. 1 Single Spot

Sabrina Carpenter is in the midst of a major battle, and her fiercest competitor is none other than herself. As the U.K.’s Official Singles Chart reaches its midweek point, Carpenter’s smash hit “Espresso” remains piping hot and is neck-and-neck with “Please Please Please” (both via Island Records) as both singles vie for the coveted No. […]