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Este Haim and Amanda Yamate on Crafting "Voicemails for Isabelle" Score and Sisterly Love

Este Haim and Amanda Yamate discuss creating the score for the upcoming Netflix rom-com "Voicemails For Isabelle," emphasizing how the film champions familial love, particularly the deep bond between sisters, over just romantic relationship

Hollywood Reporter Music · 8h ago

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Grammy-Nominated Producer Tay Keith Dead at 29

Tay Keith, the acclaimed producer known for hits like Travis Scott’s ‘Sicko Mode’ and Drake’s ‘Nonstop,’ was found dead Thursday in his Nashville apartment. Police have not yet announced a cause of death.

12h agoVariety Music

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UTA Signs Comedian Kareem Rahma, Host of Viral "Subway Takes"

Kareem Rahma, creator and host of the popular "Subway Takes" social media series, has signed with UTA for representation in all areas. The agency will develop new opportunities for the comedian and musician.

13h agoVariety Music

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Taylor Swift Penned New Pixar Song "I Knew It, I Knew You" After Seeing "Toy Story 5"

Taylor Swift revealed she wrote and produced "I Knew It, I Knew You" in a single day, shortly after an early screening of "Toy Story 5." She described the rapid creative burst as having "songwriter zoomies."

14h agoHollywood Reporter Music

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Project 91 Launches Playgrounds Live Experiences Platform, Backed by Klaf Companies

New York-based events company Project 91 has introduced Playgrounds, a new platform for concerts, branded experiences, and destination events. It is backed by Justin Kalifowitz’s Klaf Companies.

14h agoMusic Business Worldwide

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Taylor Swift Penned "I Knew It, I Knew You" in 8 Hours After Seeing "Toy Story 5"

After watching Toy Story 5, Taylor Swift recorded "I Knew It, I Knew You" in eight hours. She called it "one of the most fun days of my life."

14h agoVariety Music

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Indie Venes Urge Congress to Ban Speculative Ticketing After World Cup Issues

The National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) is advocating for a ban on speculative ticketing, citing widespread issues during the World Cup including cancelled tickets, fraudulent listings, and significant unrecoverable travel costs f

15h agoHollywood Reporter Music

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X Seeks Dismissal of Music Publishers' $250M+ Copyright Lawsuit Citing Supreme Court Ruling

X has moved to dismiss the copyright infringement lawsuit filed by music publishers, arguing that a Supreme Court ruling from 2023 negates the case. This development marks the latest in the legal dispute that began in June 2023.

16h agoMusic Business Worldwide

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Mýa Joins WME Roster Following Release of New Album ‘Retrospect’

Grammy-winning artist Mýa has signed with WME for representation. This move follows the May 15 release of her first full-length album in eight years, "Retrospect," available via Planet 9/Virgin Music Group.

18h agoHollywood Reporter Music

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Senate Committee Advances NO FAKES Act, Targeting AI Deepfakes with $750k Penalties

The US Senate Judiciary Committee has approved legislation that could fine platforms up to $750,000 for each AI-generated deepfake. The NO FAKES Act aims to combat the spread of deceptive synthetic media.

18h agoMusic Business Worldwide

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Spotify Launches US "Reserved" Ticketing with Live Nation, Featuring Role Model

Spotify Premium subscribers in the US can now access "Reserved" ticketing for Live Nation concerts, starting June 23 with indie-pop artist Role Model, receiving notifications for two pre-set tickets ahead of the public sale.

20h agoMusic Business Worldwide

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Khruangbin and Alok Featured in "The Art of Sound" Series Exploring Sound's Impact on the Body

The documentary series "The Art of Sound" returns with its second episode, featuring Khruangbin and Alok. The series investigates sound as a fundamental force shaping human biology, emotion, and and culture.

20h agoVariety Music

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Spotify Beta Tests Direct Music Video and Live Performance Uploads

Spotify launches a beta program allowing direct uploads of music videos and live performances, intensifying its rivalry with YouTube in the music streaming market.

21h agoMusic Business Worldwide

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NO FAKES Act: Lyor Cohen & Harvey Mason Jr. on Guarding AI Voice Replicas

Lyor Cohen and Harvey Mason Jr. advocate for the NO FAKES Act, a bipartisan bill creating an intellectual property right for individuals to control digital replicas of their voice and likeness. The Senate Judiciary Committee is set to vote

22h agoVariety Music

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South Korea Unveils $2.2M Fund to Boost Indie K-Pop Agencies Globally

South Korea has introduced a new $2.2 million fund aimed at helping independent K-Pop agencies expand their reach internationally. Selected agencies can receive up to $197,000 annually for a maximum of three years.

22h agoMusic Business Worldwide

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Meta seeks dismissal of Wixen’s $102M lawsuit over licensing dispute

Meta has filed a motion to dismiss Wixen Music Publishing's amended complaint, which demands over $102 million in statutory damages for 681 works, and which Meta calls an attempt to turn a "routine licensing dispute" into a "sweeping" legal

22h agoMusic Business Worldwide

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KPop Demon Hunters: A Year of Netflix Dominance

One year after its debut, Netflix's animated film "KPop Demon Hunters" has remained in the streamer's Top 10 for 52 consecutive weeks, setting new records and becoming its most-watched movie ever.

23h agoVariety Music

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CISAC Introduces AVR+ for Modernizing Music Tracking and Payments in Film and TV

Built on the Global Cue Sheet Standard 2.0, AVR+ transforms the standard into a practical, implementation-ready tool for the first time, streamlining how music in film and TV is tracked and paid for.

23h agoMusic Business Worldwide

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Netflix to launch ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ immersive experiences in Dallas and Philadelphia

Exclusive: "KPop Demon Hunters: The Immersive Experience" will open this holiday season at Netflix House locations in Dallas and Philadelphia, coinciding with the film's one-year anniversary.

1d agoVariety Music

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Ricky Wilson of Kaiser Chiefs Joins Secret Cinema's 'Grease' as Teen Angel

Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky Wilson will play Teen Angel in Secret Cinema and TodayTix's 'Grease: The Immersive Movie Musical.' The production runs from July 22 to September 13 at Evolution London in Battersea Park and also features Giórgio

1d agoVariety Music

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Taylor Swift’s "Toy Story 5" Song Could Earn Her an Oscar

Taylor Swift

1d agoVariety Music

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Chicago Co-Founder Walter Parazaider Dies at 81

Walter Parazaider, a founding member of the band Chicago, has passed away at 81. His vision was instrumental in the band's legendary success, decades-long career.

1d agoHollywood Reporter Music

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BMG/Concord Merger Approved in US and Germany

The merger between BMG and Concord has received official approval from competition authorities in both the United States and Germany, according to recent reports.

1d agoMusic Business Worldwide

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US Senate Judiciary Committee to Vote on NO FAKES Act Targeting AI Deepfakes on June 18

The NO FAKES Act, set for a US Senate Judiciary Committee vote on June 18, would establish the first federal intellectual property right for a person's voice and visual likeness.

1d agoMusic Business Worldwide

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Lil Nas X Discusses Bipolar Diagnosis and Mental Health Journey

Lil Nas X shares insights into his bipolar diagnosis and mental health, reflecting on his experiences since an August arrest and acknowledging a long-suspected condition.

1d agoVariety Music

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Walter Parazaider, Chicago Co-Founder and Reed Player, Dies at 81

Walter Parazaider, a co-founding member of Chicago who played flute and saxophone for the band from its 1967 inception until his 2017 retirement, has died at 81 after a six-year battle with Alzheimer's disease, his family announced Wednesda

1d agoVariety Music

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Lil Nas X Talks Improved Mental Health, Confirms New Music in the Works: “I’m Smelling the Roses”

The rapper opened up about getting diagnosed with bipolar disorder, going through rehab and working with a therapist, saying he was "trying to ground myself down to earth."

1d agoHollywood Reporter Music

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Este Haim and Amanda Yamate on Crafting "Voicemails for Isabelle" Score and Sisterly Love

The Chicks Play First US Show in Three Years at Yaamava’ Theater

Stars Celebrate Knicks Victory on Sanitation Trucks

Grammy-Nominated Producer Tay Keith Dead at 29

Grammy-Nominated Producer Tay Keith Dead at 29

UTA Signs Comedian Kareem Rahma, Host of Viral "Subway Takes"

Taylor Swift Penned New Pixar Song "I Knew It, I Knew You" After Seeing "Toy Story 5"

Project 91 Launches Playgrounds Live Experiences Platform, Backed by Klaf Companies

Taylor Swift Penned "I Knew It, I Knew You" in 8 Hours After Seeing "Toy Story 5"

Indie Venes Urge Congress to Ban Speculative Ticketing After World Cup Issues

X Seeks Dismissal of Music Publishers' $250M+ Copyright Lawsuit Citing Supreme Court Ruling

Mýa Joins WME Roster Following Release of New Album ‘Retrospect’

Senate Committee Advances NO FAKES Act, Targeting AI Deepfakes with $750k Penalties

Spotify Launches US "Reserved" Ticketing with Live Nation, Featuring Role Model

Khruangbin and Alok Featured in "The Art of Sound" Series Exploring Sound's Impact on the Body

Spotify Beta Tests Direct Music Video and Live Performance Uploads

NO FAKES Act: Lyor Cohen & Harvey Mason Jr. on Guarding AI Voice Replicas

South Korea Unveils $2.2M Fund to Boost Indie K-Pop Agencies Globally

Meta seeks dismissal of Wixen’s $102M lawsuit over licensing dispute

KPop Demon Hunters: A Year of Netflix Dominance

CISAC Introduces AVR+ for Modernizing Music Tracking and Payments in Film and TV

Netflix to launch ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ immersive experiences in Dallas and Philadelphia

Ricky Wilson of Kaiser Chiefs Joins Secret Cinema's 'Grease' as Teen Angel

Taylor Swift’s "Toy Story 5" Song Could Earn Her an Oscar

Chicago Co-Founder Walter Parazaider Dies at 81

BMG/Concord Merger Approved in US and Germany

US Senate Judiciary Committee to Vote on NO FAKES Act Targeting AI Deepfakes on June 18

Lil Nas X Discusses Bipolar Diagnosis and Mental Health Journey

Walter Parazaider, Chicago Co-Founder and Reed Player, Dies at 81

Lil Nas X Talks Improved Mental Health, Confirms New Music in the Works: “I’m Smelling the Roses”

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