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Ye Announces Concert in Italy, His First in Europe Since 2014

On Saturday, July 18, 2026, the RCF Arena in Reggio Emilia, Italy, one of the largest open-air venues designed specifically for big concerts and festivals, will host Ye’s first European concert since 2014. It promises to be the biggest show of Kanye West’s career. The RCF Arena can accommodate up to 103,000 spectators. Tickets will […]

Executive Turntable: Sphere Hires NFL Tech Innovator — Plus, Superstruct Founder Departs

Sphere Entertainment has named Felicia Yue as executive vice president and chief technology officer for Sphere. She will be based in Burbank and report to Jennifer Koester, Sphere’s president and COO. As CTO, Yue will oversee technology powering Sphere’s immersive experiences and advanced infrastructure across its Las Vegas venue and Sphere Studios, including display, playback, […]

Oasis Guitarist Gem Archer Reveals Original Oasis Reunion Tour Setlist Had Four More Songs: ‘Every Gig Was Just This Joyous Celebration’

After playing 41 raucous, sold-out stadium shows around the world with Oasis this year you could forgive guitarist Gem Archer for being a bit winded. “I still don’t know my ass from my elbow,” said Archer, who first joined the band in 1999 following the departure of founding guitarist Paul “Bonehead” Arthurs and performed with […]

The 20 Best U.K. & Ireland Albums of 2025: Staff Picks

In mid 2024, there was talk that the U.K. wasn’t producing future stars nearly fast enough and that its reputation as a great exporter of music was threatened. Then, Charli xcx’s Brat happened and encouraged the industry to be bullish with its next crop of artists and to back them in the long run. 2025, […]

Whitney Houston, Cher, Carlos Santana & More to Receive Lifetime Achievement Awards from Recording Academy: Full List

The Recording Academy has announced the recipients of its 2026 Special Merit Awards. Carlos Santana, Chaka Khan, Cher, Fela Kuti, Paul Simon and Whitney Houston are the lifetime achievement recipients; Bernie Taupin, Eddie Palmieri and Sylvia Rhone are the Trustees Award honorees; and John Chowning is the Technical Grammy Award honoree. The ceremony will be […]

UMG and Roblox Deepen Ties on Merch, Monetization and Artist Activations

Universal Music Group and Roblox have struck a new strategic partnership aiming to deepen connections between artists, fans and music on the 19-year-old gaming platform, as more and more labels seek engagement beyond traditional streaming. The agreement focuses on enhanced music and commercial integrations within artist experiences, including new monetization tools. A key feature is […]