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Mario Announces First Album in 6 Years With ‘Glad You Came’

After delivering an appetizer of a single with his record “Space,” Mario is ready to unveil the entree with his forthcoming album Glad You Came. Releasing Dec. 13 via New Citizen/Epic Records, Mario enlisted songwriter extraordinaire James Fauntleroy as the project’s executive producer. “My successes and failures in the department of love and my imagination […]

Promoting Legend Louis Messina on Why His Business is ‘About Careers, Not Tours’ — Including Taylor Swift’s

When veteran concert promoter Louis Messina weighs adding an act to Messina Touring Group’s impressive stable of superstar artists, his eyes aren’t focused on the stage. Instead, he’s intently surveying the concert audience. “I watch eyes and lips: eyes, if they’re really focusing on the artists, and lips, if they’re singing along and if they’re […]

Beyoncé Expected to Appear at Kamala Harris’ Houston Rally

Beyoncé is set to appear at Kamala Harris‘ rally in Houston, Tex. — the pop superstar’s hometown — this Friday (Oct. 25), according to multiple reports. Related All the Musicians Supporting Kamala Harris in the 2024 Presidential Election 10/23/2024 Per The Washington Post, CNN, ABC News, The Hollywood Reporter and NBC News, which cited sources familiar […]

Billboard Latin Music Week Celebrates 35-Year Anniversary: See The Photos

Billboard Latin Music Week reached a milestone with its 35-year benchmark and the stars took to a culminating concert on Friday, October 18, to usher out the week on high note.  At The Fillmore in South Beach, attendees took to the finale anniversary party, which included entertainment like a comedy set from George Harris and […]

How Olivia Rodrigo Went Above and Beyond to Give Her Fans Unique ‘GUTS’ Tour Merch — Including These Posters

In 2024, the average merchandise campaign consists of 50 pieces of artwork that can easily be adapted for use on varied tour and direct-to-consumer items, says Matt Young, president of Bravado, Universal Music Group’s merch and brand management company. But for Olivia Rodrigo’s GUTS campaign, he says, “I think we’ve done at least 375 unique […]