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Warner Music Group Names Val Blavatnik Managing Director of North America and U.K. Amid Other Executive Moves

Warner Music Group has appointed Val Blavatnik, the 28-year-old son of majority owner Len Blavatnik, as Managing Director of North America, the U.K. and Corporate Development. The move forms part of a broader leadership reshuffle intended to strengthen operational strategy, investment decisions and growth across key markets. Alejandro…

Variety Music 6 days ago 💬 0 discuss
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Louis Messina, Taylor Swift’s Tour Promoter, Urges Judge to Reject Live Nation/Ticketmaster Antitrust Settlement: ‘I Could Go Out of Business Like Other Promoters Who Have Fallen Victim to Live Nation’

Louis Messina, the promoter behind Taylor Swift's Eras Tour and other major stadium acts, has submitted a letter to the federal judge overseeing the Live Nation/Ticketmaster antitrust case, urging her to reject a proposed consent decree that would leave the company intact. Messina argues the settlement would be…

Variety Music 3 weeks ago 💬 0 discuss
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Olivia Rodrigo and Cameron Crowe Go Deeper Into ‘The Cure,’ Confessional Songwriting and Daisy Chain Fields in a Grammy Museum Q&A and Acoustic Set

Olivia Rodrigo took part in an on-stage Q&A and acoustic mini-set with filmmaker Cameron Crowe at the Grammy Museum, coming just days after she staged her own successful music festival, Daisy Chain Fields. The event offered a rare intimate counterpoint to her recent large-scale success, with talk ranging…

Variety Music 4 weeks ago 💬 0 discuss
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Taylor Swift honours Dolly Parton after her death

Taylor Swift has paid tribute to Dolly Parton following the country music icon's death at the age of 80 in Nashville. In a heartfelt statement, Swift described Parton as embodying "true grace and true grit," praising her generosity, her songwriting and her influence on young girls, including Swift…

Variety Music 1 month ago 💬 0 discuss
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Sienna Spiro on Writing Candidly as a Young Woman, While Being Frank About Adoring Sinatra and Twiggy: ‘Being 20 Is Just Tricky, Period’

Sienna Spiro, a 20-year-old singer from London, has released her debut album "Visitor" on 3 July, capping a rapid rise that has seen her become an influential figure among young pop vocalists despite only just starting out. Her success is notable because rising contestants on televised singing competitions,…

Variety Music 2 months ago 💬 0 discuss
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Becoming Tate McRae: The Pop Sensation on Navigating Fame, Treating Work Like ‘a Fantasy’ and Getting Taylor Swift’s ‘Amazing’ Sourdough Bread

Pop star Tate McRae reflects in a Variety interview on adjusting to fame following her sold-out "Miss Possessive" world tour, which spanned 88 dates and grossed more than $100 million. Having recently relocated from Los Angeles to New York, the 23-year-old singer discusses finding a sense of anonymity…

Variety Music 2 months ago 💬 0 discuss
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Miley Cyrus signs with Atlantic Records, eyes return to acting

Miley Cyrus has signed with Atlantic Records after two albums with Columbia, and confirmed she would "genuinely" like to return to acting, in an interview published as part of her stint guest-editing music and culture magazine Wonderland. The label switch marks a fresh chapter for the Grammy-winning singer,…

Variety Music 2 months ago 💬 0 discuss
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Lily Allen Documentary Set at Prime Video

Prime Video has announced a feature-length documentary about Lily Allen, described as an intimate portrait of the singer's life and career. The film, directed by Mat Whitecross, arrives on the back of Allen's fifth album, "West End Girl," her first in seven years, which drew significant attention for…

Variety Music 2 months ago 💬 0 discuss
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‘Saiyaara’ Stars Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda Mark Film’s First Year With Collector’s Edition Vinyl LP Launch at Wembley Stadium (EXCLUSIVE)

Bollywood stars Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda visited London’s Wembley Stadium to celebrate the first anniversary of “Saiyaara,” unveiling a collector’s edition vinyl LP of the Yash Raj Films blockbuster – a package built to give fans and music enthusiasts a definitive way to revisit the film’s complete…

Variety Music 📝Centre 2 months ago 💬 0 discuss