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The latest from the industry, told with verified sources.
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Universal Music Publishing Group names Sunita Kaur president of Asia
Kaur, a former Spotify and Twitch executive, will be based in Singapore and report directly to UMPG chairman and CEO Jody Gerson.
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Hyunrock Han of HYBE JAPAN on growing from 20 to 300 employees and launching &TEAM
Billboard named HYBE JAPAN's CEO to its 2026 Global Power Players list. Han opened up about six years of rebuilding the company from scratch and the strategy behind &TEAM.
39NewsBelle and Sebastian wrote a Scottish World Cup anthem called It Only Takes One Lion
Stuart Murdoch and the band wrote It Only Takes One Lion after Scotland's dramatic World Cup qualification last November.
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Chrissie Hynde wants you to put your phone away at concerts
The Pretenders singer wrote an open letter to fans asking them to stop filming shows and just listen to the music.
41NewsOlivia Rodrigo's 'The Cure' debuts at No. 1 on Hot Rock & Alternative Songs
The Cure lands Olivia Rodrigo her third chart-topper on Hot Rock & Alternative Songs, debuting with 19.7 million streams in its first week.
42NewsMeg Stalter declares her love for all gays on new single 'Gay'
The comedian and actress releases 'Gay', the second single from her debut album, and it is exactly what it sounds like.
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Peter Frampton documentary trailer arrives with Tom Morello, Ringo Starr, and Sheryl Crow on board
A new documentary on Peter Frampton features fresh interviews with Tom Morello, Ringo Starr, Sheryl Crow, Alice Cooper, and others reflecting on his rise and its difficult aftermath.
44NewsCara Delevingne signs with Warner Records and announces debut album for this summer
The model and actress has signed with Warner Records and will release her debut album this summer, backed by singles 'I Forgot' and 'Out of My Head'.
45NewsYHWH Nailgun signs to 4AD and premieres songs from 11-minute album Magazine
The New York quartet previewed three tracks from Magazine on The Adam Friedland Show. The album runs just 11 minutes.
46NewsPitchfork adds story saves and personal ratings history to its site
The music publication has quietly rolled out two new tools: a save button for articles and a personal ratings history tracker.
47NewsDua Lipa and Callum Turner marry in intimate London ceremony
Dua Lipa and Callum Turner tied the knot on May 31 at Old Marylebone Town Hall in London, with a second celebration reportedly planned in Sicily.
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Lestat de Lioncourt on music, fame, and fandom: an immortal speaks
The vampire rocker opens up, reluctantly, about his relationship with music and celebrity after a tour stop in Fort Wayne, Indiana.