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July 2022
MTV’s new Video Music Awards category opens the door to virtual stars — Quartz
A new part of MTV's annual celebration of visual excellence in the music industry is a future many didn't see coming: the era of virtual celebrities. Now, in addition to voting for Best Artist and Best Song for MTV's Music Video Awards,…
Lizzo has reached a ‘peaceful place’ in her career E! News UK
Lizzo has reached a "peaceful" point in her career where she can "enjoy the ride".
The superstar, real name Melissa Jefferson, released two studio albums before finding mainstream success with Cuz I Love You in 2019.
After releasing her new…
BNB Chain launches campaign to promote NFT music industry
Music NFTs are disrupting the mainstream music industry, helping artists retain ownership of their music and their careers.Musical NFTs, a new trend?To promote the NFT music industry more widely to the community, BNB Chain collaborated with…
Live Report: Tems – KOKO, London | Live
Fresh off the BET Awards veneration, earning a VMA nomination and appearing on both Beyoncé's latest masterpiece "Renaissance" and the soundtrack to Marvel's upcoming blockbuster Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, the hit Tems crusader is a…
Music NWT will host its first music awards ceremony
Music NWT will hold its first awards gala in September with the aim of strengthening the music scene in the Northwest Territories.
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Pat Fulgoni: “The music industry has been through a torrid time”
Register to our daily newsletterPat Fulgoni on stage. Photo: Mal Whichelow PhotographyHuddersfield musician Pat Fulgoni said the pandemic had "wiped out" much of the music industry and revealed it was incredibly difficult for new musicians…
nukhufest 2022 will bring the latest films, shorts, music videos and new media to downtown New York…
In a media landscape overflowing with content options, finding worthwhile videos and movies can often be a paralyzing exercise. nukhu - a vibrant video community and annual arts festival - was created to help solve this dilemma.
Create a…
Megan Thee Stallion Confirms Next Album Is Complete E! News UK
Megan Thee Stallion's next album is complete.
The 27-year-old star took to her Instagram Stories to reveal her upcoming album was "done" and she teased fans that they can expect to hear "honest" and "true" tunes when her album drops.…
Music News: Hugh Jackman The Music Man, Bobby Conte, Tony Danza and Dave Slonaker
The producers of The Music Man announced today that Accidental Jacket Entertainment will release the official cast recording of Meredith Willson's beloved Broadway revival. The music man, starring two-time Tony Award®, Grammy Award® and…
Em Beihold signs with Sony Publishing; ‘Billie Eilish’ Rapper Armani White Inks With…
Sony Music Edition signed a rising singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Em Beihold to a worldwide publishing agreement. Her gold-certified single "Numb Little Bug" has been on the Billboard Hot 100 for 24 weeks, and she released…
Fifth Harmony Celebrates 10th Anniversary – Top 10 Most-Watched Music Videos Revealed | Ally…
Can you believe it's been 10 years since Fifth Harmony was trained?!
The girl group was first formed on July 27, 2012 on The X Factorwith Ally Brooke, Camila Cabello, Dinah Jane, Lauren Jauregui and Norman.
They reached third place in…
International Who’s Who of the Music Industry 2022 – ResearchAndMarkets.com
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "International Who's Who in Music 2022" directory has been added to from ResearchAndMarkets.com offer.
This directory will prove invaluable to anyone who needs reliable, up-to-date information on…
Mercury: The Mercury Prize: The full list of nominations for the 2022 Music Prizes has been…
Jon Webster and Robert Chandler launched the Mercury Prize as an alternative to the Brit Awards in association with the British Phonographic Industry and the British Association of Record dealers in 1992. Since then, the Mercury Prize has…
The History and Current State of the Indian Music Industry in 2022
MMusic is one of the biggest parts of Indian culture and the history of music dates back to the Vedic age. There are so many forms of music in India, but Bollywood music has dominated the scene for over 100 years. With massive…
IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards 2022 (Full List of Nominations) – Billboard
The nominees for the 33rd Annual IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards were announced during a live event at SiriusXM Studios in Nashville on Tuesday, July 26.
Billy Strings, who won Artist of the Year for the first time at the 2021 IBMA…
2022 Cincinnati Music Festival Attendance Surpasses 78,000 | Music News | Cincinnati
Click to enlarge Photo: Twitter.com/CincyMusicFest The Cincinnati Music Festival took place July 21-23.
The numbers don't lie. The Cincinnati Music Festival came back strong last weekend after postponing events…
The Academy of Country Music Awards will be broadcast next year from Frisco
One of country music's greatest honors - besides performing at the Grand Ole Opry and getting your song on an episode of Yellowstone— come back to town. The Academy of Country Music (ACM) announced on its official website that its 58th…
Facebook will support the monetization of licensed music videos
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Kendrick Lamar, Jack Harlow, Lil Nas X top MTV Video Music Awards nominations
Kendrick Lamar attends the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards.
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The nominations for the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards are in and Kendrick Lamar, Jack Harlow and Lil Nas X lead the pack with seven each.
Doja Cat and…
Summary of music news, July 28, 2022
Awards News
Duck and The weekend each received five nominations for the next MTV Video Music Awards. Lil Nas X, Jack Harlow and Kendrick Lamar topped the list with seven names each, Doja Cat and Harry Styles won six each, and Billie…
Gold Coast Music Awards 2022 Finalists
The Gold Coast Music Awards return for their eighth year in 2022.
Celebrating resilience in these trying times, the Gold Coast Music Awards will see the city's rising stars celebrated across 12 categories in a scintillating daytime…
‘Women Who Rock’ Episode 3 Recap: Music Videos Help Women Gain Power As Riot Grrrl Plots…
The first two episodes of women who rock documentary series covered the dawn of rock n' roll and its many antecedents and the golden age of classic rock. Episode 3, titled "Power", explores the new opportunities and pitfalls of the…
Austin’s music industry greats unite for Swan Songs benefit show
For an organization providing end-of-life care, there's certainly plenty of new life at Austin nonprofit Swan Songs this year. The organization announced a new executive director, Shannon Moody, on July 21, and released tickets…
Community Scoop » Pacific Music Awards Lifetime Achievement awarded to Fa’anana Jerome Gray
Press release – Pacific Music Awards
Iconic Samoan singer-songwriter Fa'anana Jerome Gray will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2022 Pacific Music Awards in August.
Pacific Music Awards Live Event Returns August 4,…
Pacific Music Lifetime Achievement Awards go to Fa’anana Jerome Gray
Monday, July 25, 2022, 1:52 p.m.Press Release: Pacific Music Awards
Pacific Music Awards Live Event Returns August 4, Tickets AvailableIconic Samoan singer-songwriter Fa'anana Jerome Gray…
Elizha Bags Ghana Music Awards USA Nomination
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Hitz in Motion signee Michelle Elizabeth Okyere, stage name Elizha, received her first international nomination at the Ghana Music Awards USA 2022.
The "Police" crooner was nominated for the "Discovered!-->!-->…
37th Stellar Gospel Music Awards Winners Announced
Pastor Mike Jr., CeCe Winans, Jonathan McReynolds and Mali Music among top honorees at Greatest Night in Gospel Music
The Stellar Gospel Music Awards celebrated their 37th anniversary by recognizing!-->…
TuneCore’s Chioma Onuchukwu talks about the pros and cons of the African music industry
According to a 2022 report by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry, streaming in sub-Saharan Africa grew by 9.6% last year. Africa is expected to generate around $500 million in streaming revenue by 2025, with…
“I didn’t know you could lie”
Ice-T joins The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Wednesday, where the rapper and longtime Law and Order: SVU the actor reflected on the revelations he had when he started his music career in the mid-1980s. The biggest problem was the…
HER to star as Belle in 30th anniversary special E! News UK
HER will headline ABC's upcoming Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration special.
Network executives announced Wednesday that R&B singer, real name Gabriella Wilson, will take on the lead role of Belle in the production.
Jon M. Chu…
Tom Fairnie shoots music videos ahead of his live return
A MUSSELBURGH-born singer-songwriter films a series of music videos and plans a concert as he resumes concerts after the Covid-19 pandemic.
Tom Fairnie traveled to the United States in October 2019 to record an album…
Mabel is keen to write again for Little Mix E! News UK
Mabel is keen to write more music with Little Mix.The 'Let Them Know' singer wrote the track 'Trash' on the chart-topping girl group's latest album before announcing their hiatus, 2021's 'Between Us', and she would love to work with Jade…
Summary of music news, July 21, 2022
Awards News
The Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame (CSHF) announced that the singer-songwriter Daniel Lavoie and successful producer/composer David Foster (winner of 16 Grammys) will be inducted into the Hall of Fame at the 2022 Gala,…
5th Annual Oshawa Music Awards Announces This Year’s Nominees
No more secrecy, the Oshawa Music Awards have announced this year's nominees!
Marking their fifth year celebrating music in Durham Region, the 2022 OMAs are set to take place on Thursday, September 29 and will!-->!-->…
The 2023 Academy Of Country Music Awards Are Coming To Frisco
Next year, the 58th Academy of Country Music Awards (ACM Awards) will take place at The Star's Ford Center. This will be the first time the ceremony has returned to North Texas since 2015, when it was held at AT&T Stadium in…
YYC Music Awards Nominees: Calgary’s Top Music Artists Recognized
The YYC Music Awards have announced the nominees for the seventh annual Calgary Music Awards Gala.
The organization, which showcases and honors "incredible musical talent" produced in the Calgary area, will present 25 awards in…
Five Phoenix Music News Tracks You May Have Missed
There's so much going on in the Phoenix music scene that it can be hard to keep up with it all. Concerts are announced or postponed, bands announce new music coming up, or sometimes the news is more important, like a beloved downtown…
Detroit Icewear rapper Vezzo signs with Quality Control Music | Music News | Detroit
Some 15,000 music fans who attended the Pine Knob Music Theater on Saturday for Chris Brown and Lil Baby's "One Of Them Ones" concert received a surprise. Pierre "P" Thomas, CEO of Atlanta-based label Quality Control Music, presented…
EXCLUSIVE: Steamtown Music Awards Announces 2022 Artists for Scranton Ceremony
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The Steamtown Music Awards will return to the V-Spot in…
Paul Jones – Music News
The year we celebrate the first Rolling Stones concerts, Paul Jones releases a collection to remind us that he was also there in the early days of the British blues boom and has been a constant in the blues ever since. He was actually…
Ne-Yo: Heartache Makes Great Music – Music News
Ne-Yo thinks that "heartbreak makes good lyrics".
The 42-year-old singer admits that RnB music has always had "the most meaning" for him, and he still loves being able to express himself through his music.
The chart-topping star -…
‘Hammered’ Police Chief Gets Hugs, Drives, No DUI Charges | Music news and interviews |…
Click to enlarge Hazelwood Police Chief Gregg Hall appears to be struggling during a field sobriety test.
Newly released footage of a May 28 traffic stop involving Hazelwood Police Chief Gregg Hall shows the O'Fallon…
Jay-Z Says He Felt “Blown Out” Before His 2003 Retirement – Music News
Jay-Z felt "really exhausted" before announcing his retirement in 2003.
The 52-year-old rap star retired from the music industry after releasing 'The Black Album' - but Jay now realizes he 'just needed a break' before coming back with a…
7 music industry podcasts that help you stay in the know – Spotify for Artists
As the world of podcasts continues to thrive, it can be difficult to figure out which ones provide valuable analysis of the ever-changing music industry, and which ones just do the talking. We have you. To help you stay up-to-date, here's…
Eric Dontè’s ‘Ghetto Trance’ takes over Saint-Louis | Music news and interviews |…
Click to enlarge VIA ARTIST BANDCAMP Released in April, Eric Dontè's five-track EP Do not play with me fearlessly mixes fantasy and reality.
Inspired by childhood memories of St. Louis and a teddy bear mascot, as…
St. Louis Punk Band Wants to Rock ‘Dangerous’ | Music news and interviews | Saint…
Courtesy of The Yowl The Yowl will finally celebrate their second album, It's Rock and Roll, Babies!, on Saturday on Off Broadway.
They say don't meet your heroes. Instead, Bobby Wofford, lead singer of St.…
National Indigenous Music Awards Finalists
Finalists for this year's coveted National Indigenous Music Awards have been chosen, as well as the line-up for the live performances of the ceremony, and other artists will be announced soon. More than twenty talented artists have been…
610Music Unveils Sponsorship of 6th Annual Western Music Awards
The nominees for the 6th annual prestigious Western Music Awards have been revealed by Westline Entertainment, organizer of the annual West and North West based music awards.
The nominees unveiling…
Summary of music news, July 14, 2022
Awards News
Radio-Canada Music, Polaris Music Prizewill present the 10 shortlisted nominated albums as separate radio specials with an "in-depth look" at each before the PMP winner is announced on September 19. The shortlist is TBD on…
“Artists lack understanding of the music industry”
BY CHIEDZA MAZHANAGARAMUSICOLOGIST Kwanele "Kwazlegacy" Moyo says local musicians only have the potential to conform to international standards if they are able to understand the operations of the industry.
Moyo said some artists don't…
Dirty Dancing soundtrack arrives on vinyl to mark 35th anniversary E! News UK
The "Dirty Dancing" soundtrack is released on vinyl to mark the 35th anniversary of the iconic romantic comedy.
The 1987 classic starred the late Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Gray as lovers Johnny Castle and Frances 'Baby' Houseman.…
Sam Taylor-Johnson to Direct Amy Winehouse Biopic E! News UK
Sam Taylor-Johnson will direct the Amy Winehouse biopic 'Back to Black'.The "Fifty Shades of Grey" filmmaker will helm the Studiocanal film, which was written by Taylor-Johnson's "Nowhere Boy" collaborator Matt Greenhalgh.As reported by…
Barkaa, Baker Boy and Thelma Plum top National Indigenous Music Awards nominations
It's been another incredible year for First Nations music, take a look at this year's nominees for the National Indigenous Music Awards (NIMAS). Barkaa leads the group of talented finalists this year. Powerful rapper Malyangapa and…
From BARKAA to Baker Boy – finalists nominated for the National Indigenous Music Awards
The National Indigenous Music Awards will return this year after two years of live performances being canceled due to COVID-19.
The finalists for this year's coveted National Indigenous Music Awards have been chosen, along with…
The new musical experience of the diaspora
5 minimum readingThe bass is strong and every time the beat drops, the sound waves ripple through the audience and the sea of spectators moves like a unibody organism swimming in the soundscape. Clusters of women slowly…
5 Most Watched ENHYPEN Music Videos, July 2022
South Korean band ENHYPEN are reaching new heights and ENGENE are here for it. Considering the group debuted only two years ago, it cemented its reputation in the K-pop music industry.
From winning Rookie of the Year at multiple awards…
Prince Bright admits that competition in the music industry is now very difficult | General…
Legendary Hiplife musician Prince Bright of Buk Bak fame says competition among artists in the Ghanaian music industry is now very tough.According to the multi-award winning musician, who has graced the music scene for over two decades,…
Eminem Announces Curtain Call 2, Including Brand New Track – Up News Info
Eminem has announced the new greatest hits collection, "Curtain Call 2", featuring a brand new track.
The 49-year-old rap legend follows up 2005's 'Curtain Call: The Hits' with a new retrospective of his work starting with 2009's…
Machine_ lands 15 finalist spots at this year’s Bookmark Awards
The IAB SA has just announced the finalists for the 14th Annual Bookmark Awards - and creative solutions agency Machine_ is delighted to announce that it has been awarded 15 finalist spots.Well known for recognizing digital excellence, and…
610Music Western Music Awards Reveals 6th Annual Nominees
The nominees for the 6th Annual Western Music Awards have been revealed by Westline Entertainment, organizer of the annual Western and North West based music awards.
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Nile Rodgers & CHiC – Music News
Legendaries, funksters, Nile Rodgers & CHIC lit up the main stage, at the BST festival, as a deafening welcome greeted them. Sleek and a guitar virtuoso, Rodgers was full of energy at the start of his funky masterclass.'I Just Can't…
10 Music Videos Featuring Professional Wrestlers
There is a long tradition of wrestlers appearing in numerous music videos, proving the massive presence across the pop culture spectrum of these artists and the professional wrestling industry as a whole. As big names in promotions like…
Rev Chivaviro delighted with his nomination at the InterContinental Music Awards
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US-based Zimbabwean gospel musician Reverend Togarirepi Chivaviro is delighted with his nomination for the Intercontinental Music Awards (ICMA) which will be broadcast live on July 31.
Rev Chivaviro was…
The Growing Toxicity of Fanbases in the Nigerian Music Industry
The growing success of the Nigerian music industry is arguably the best thing that has happened to Nigeria in recent years. The Afrobeats scene has never been more vibrant than it is right now. Recently, Nigerian singer,…
Interview: Michael Ray finds grace and gratitude in the country music industry
Country star Michael Ray. Photo credit: Tanner Yeager
On July 8, country star Michael Ray sat and chatted before his headlining show at Mulcahy's Pub and Concert Hall in Wantagh on Long Island.
American track and field legend Jesse Owens…
Telemundo Unveils “Road to Billboard Latin Music Awards” Concert Series –…
Telemundo has announced its Summer Concert Series that will count down to the 2022 Billboard Latin Music Awards. Dubbed "Summer Concerts in Telemundo, the Road to Billboard Latin Music Awards," the outdoor music series kicked off…
Carrie Underwood: “Janet Jackson gave me a kiss” – Music News
Multi-Grammy award-winning country superstar Carrie Underwood joined Baylen Leonard on Absolute Radio Country to talk about her new album, performing at Glastonbury and life in Vegas.Reminiscing about her performance at Glastonbury, Carrie…
Music videos from the 2000s
Here's our list of some of the best music videos of the 2000s!
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Listen to our 2000s throwback here:
Breakfast Thursday with Martin Bester, the breakfast crew celebrated all 2000s for a throwback Thursday. READ:…
Lady Gaga’s ‘complex’ concert requires a large rehearsal space
Lady Gaga has reportedly rented a warehouse in London to hold rehearsals for her "most complex" show to date.
The 'Hold My Hand' hitmaker is going all out for 'The Chromatica Ball' tour, which kicks off July 17 in Dusseldorf, Germany.…
The 42nd Annual Tejano Music Awards Returns with a Live Show at the New State-of-the-Art Tech Port…
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The 42nd edition Tejano Music Prize (TMA) will return to a live show this fall after two years of virtual shows due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Texas Talented Musicians Association (TTMA), producers of the TMAs,…
Vicious celebrates 30 years in the music industry
The label that launched the careers of a legion of profile players, including Avicii, Madison Avenue, Peking Duk and Dirty South, is celebrating 30 years in the music industry. Their success carries forward an!-->!-->…
Reggae on Film season arrives at BFI Southbank in August – Up News Info
This August, BFI Southbank celebrates reggae music and culture and explores its relationship to film with a month-long season - FROM JAMAICA TO THE WORLD: REGGAE IN FILM. Programmed by Lloyd Bradley, author of Bass Culture: When Reggae Was…
Music Videos, C-Sections and 5-Figure Price Tags: ‘Bully’ Dogs Are Booming | Subway
COLLINSVILLE — When it comes to “bully” dog breeds, don't let the name — or appearance — fool you, one adoring owner after another told the Show Me Bullz Dog Show.Essentially pit bulls and bulldog hybrids, many bullies are…
Basadi at the Music Awards 2022: all the nominees
Founded by entertainment entrepreneur and public relations professional Hloni Modise, the awards will honor and celebrate women in the music industry, including singers, rappers, performers, songwriters and producers.
DBN Gogo, Nomfundo Moh…
Music News Digest, July 7, 2022
Awards News
Applications are now open for the Music Nova Scotia Music and Industry Awards. After soliciting feedback from members and the community at large, some changes have been made to the prices. More info on those here. The rewards…
The Billboard Latin Music Awards will air September 29 from Miami – Billboard
The 2022 Billboard Latin Music Awards, the oldest and most prestigious awards show in Latin music, will take place this year on September 29. The show, produced by MBS Special Events, will be broadcast live on Telemundo from the…
MTSU history professor sees the fast-paced Saudi music industry from the front row seat
MURFRESBORO, Tenn. - The sound of Saudi Arabia changes at breakneck speed, and an MTSU professor is an eyewitness.
With the help of Recording Industry Department Chairman and Grammy-nominated recording engineer John Merchant,…
Sparks enters studio to begin work on new album E! News UK
Sparks has started working on her next album.
The American art rock duo - made up of brothers Ron and Russell Mael - have teased fans that they are back in the studio to work on their follow-up to 2020's 'A Steady Drip, Drip, Drip' and…
10 music videos to watch to prepare for the Renaissance
With the recent release of the single "Break my soul"Beyoncé fans got their first taste of the sound and aesthetic of her upcoming studio album Renaissance, his first solo album in six years. His last album, Lemonadewith the hour-long…