In a move poised to significantly amplify the international reach of one of Japan’s most influential musical figures, blackx, an investment firm with a dedicated focus on the music industry across Asia, has announced a major strategic partnership with legendary Japanese musician Haruomi Hosono. Announced on July 10, 2025, this collaboration marks a pivotal moment…
Spotify is shining a spotlight on the burgeoning global influence of Australian musicians with the launch of a new initiative, as revealed in their recently released Global Impact Report. This comprehensive report, coupled with roadshow events across Melbourne and Sydney, underscores the significant strides Australian artists are making in the international music arena. The initiative…
Washington D.C. – As July 2025 approaches, the streaming platform Max, which encompasses content from HBO and Warner Bros. Discovery, is set to significantly bolster its library with a diverse array of new titles. The month’s lineup is highlighted by the streaming premieres of two highly anticipated horror films from the acclaimed production company A24,…
In a significant escalation of his public commentary on United States politics, tech billionaire Elon Musk has intensified his criticism of former President Donald Trump’s legislative agenda, specifically targeting the extensive measure dubbed the “Big, Beautiful Bill.” Musk, known for his outspoken presence on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), has not only voiced strong…
BRUSSELS – Alphabet subsidiary Google is poised to deliver a stark warning to European Union antitrust regulators and various critics at a workshop organized by the European Commission, scheduled for Tuesday, July 1, 2025. The tech giant contends that the EU’s landmark Digital Markets Act (DMA), designed to curb the power of large online “gatekeepers,”…
Apple Music, the streaming service from tech giant Apple, is commemorating a significant milestone this month: its 10th anniversary. Launched on June 30, 2015, the platform has evolved into a prominent force in the global music streaming landscape. To mark a decade of operation and growth, Apple Music is unveiling a series of initiatives that…
Dubai-based developer Hussain Sajwani, chairman of Damac Properties, is reportedly exploring the sale of Italian luxury fashion house Roberto Cavalli. The potential divestment comes less than five years after Sajwani, through his private investment company Vision Investments, acquired the struggling brand in November 2019, rescuing it from bankruptcy. The news, initially reported by the fashion…
A prominent public and musical rivalry between two of contemporary music’s most dominant figures, Drake and Kendrick Lamar, has escalated into the legal arena, prompting scrutiny from a federal judge. The court is currently engaged in proceedings centered on the lyrical content exchanged between the artists, specifically focusing on whether certain lines within Kendrick Lamar’s…
Bangkok, Thailand – The political future of Thailand’s dominant Shinawatra dynasty hangs precariously in the balance as both Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and her father, former premier Thaksin Shinawatra, navigate separate, high-stakes legal challenges. Prime Minister Paetongtarn is currently the subject of a petition before the Constitutional Court, filed by 36 senators, seeking her dismissal….
As the final echoes of music faded across Worthy Farm, the Glastonbury Festival 2025 drew to a close on June 30, leaving behind a tapestry of memorable performances intertwined with moments of significant political expression and subsequent debate. The closing day of the iconic festival featured highly anticipated sets from headliners Olivia Rodrigo and Rod…
