Nashville, Tennessee – The Academy of Country Music (ACM) Honors are poised to celebrate significant achievements across the country music landscape, recognizing artists, songwriters, and industry leaders for their profound impact. The annual event, a key moment for the genre, is set to take place at The Pinnacle, where a distinguished group will receive prestigious…
Singapore/Tokyo – Haruomi Hosono, the revered Japanese music icon whose career spans five decades and has profoundly influenced the soundscape of Asia and beyond, is embarking on a new global chapter through a significant partnership with blackx, an investment firm specializing in music royalties and intellectual property assets across the Asian continent. The collaboration marks…
LAGOS, NIGERIA – Two-time GRAMMY® Award-winning Nigerian singer, songwriter, and producer Tems has announced the establishment of a significant new platform aimed at nurturing the next generation of female talent across the continent. The initiative, titled “Leading Vibe,” is designed with the explicit goal of supporting, connecting, and amplifying the voices and careers of young…
DUBLIN, IRELAND — Award-winning Creative Director, seasoned musician, and entrepreneurial innovator Keith Lawler has officially launched LAUDHAUS, positioning the new venture as Ireland’s first dedicated strategic sonic branding agency. The launch marks a significant development in the Irish marketing and creative landscape, offering brands a specialized approach to crafting identity through sound. With a career…
In the dynamic world of the music business, the path to artist success is increasingly paved with digital savvy and deep fan engagement. A recent podcast episode offered a rare glimpse into the strategies behind cultivating modern music careers, featuring insights from Laurie Lee Boutet, recently acclaimed as Billboard Canada’s Manager of the Year. Boutet,…
Beijing, China – In a significant address highlighting China’s growing influence in the global cultural sphere, Lü Jia, the esteemed Artistic Director of Music at the National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) and Music Director of the China NCPA Orchestra, shared profound insights into the ongoing efforts to propel Chinese music onto the international…
MELBOURNE, Australia – The Allan Labor Government in Victoria, Australia, has announced a significant A$3 million investment aimed at revitalizing and strengthening the state’s vital live music industry. The funding boost, revealed by Minister for Creative Industries Colin Brooks at the iconic Dogs Bar in St Kilda, is set to support a wide array of…
New York, NY – Sean Combs, the prominent figure known globally by monikers including “Puff Daddy,” “P Diddy,” and “Brother Love,” once synonymous with hip-hop success and entrepreneurial prowess, has reached a pivotal and potentially defining moment in his life. A jury of 12 New Yorkers in a federal criminal trial here has found the…
In a significant development poised to impact the global music landscape, renowned pop artist David Tao and his company, GREAT Entertainment, have officially signed a strategic global alliance with Universal Music Greater China (UMGC), a key division of the world’s largest music company, Universal Music Group (UMG). This landmark partnership marks a pivotal moment for…
Introduction Sean Combs, the prominent music mogul known variously as “Puff Daddy,” “P Diddy,” and “Brother Love,” who founded the influential Bad Boy Records and is credited with helping propel hip-hop into the mainstream alongside artists like the Notorious B.I.G. and Mary J. Blige, has been convicted on two prostitution-related counts in New York. The…
