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Brittany Schaffer named CEO of the Country Music Association, succeeding Sarah Trahern
Brittany Schaffer has been named the next Chief Executive Officer of the Country Music Association (CMA), succeeding Sarah Trahern, who announced in January that she would retire at the end of 2026 after leading the organisation since 2014. Schaffer will join the CMA on 8 September 2026 as part of a transition period and will…
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Latin music party giant BRESH Global acquires majority stake in Argentina’s Grupo Polenta, known for its DJ-driven music experiences
BRESH Global, the Latin music-focused entertainment and intellectual-property company behind the BRESH party brand, has acquired a majority stake in Argentina’s Grupo Polenta, a live-entertainment firm known for its DJ-driven club nights, festivals and brand partnerships. Announced on Wednesday 8 July, the deal is described by BRESH Global as its “first add-on transaction”, signalling the…
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A New Kind Of Life: CLASH Meets Kevin Morby
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What a clusterpuck! Race to parody hockey hit Heated Rivalry results in multiple musicals
The Canadian-set “horny hockey” TV series Heated Rivalry, adapted by Jacob Tierney from Rachel Reid’s Game Changers novels, has become such a hit that it has inspired an unusual glut of comedy stage spoofs — four musical parodies are appearing this summer, with three of them heading to the Edinburgh fringe. The rush reflects both…
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Bill Ward reveals wheelchair use but insists he is still a drummer
Black Sabbath’s founding drummer Bill Ward has publicly confirmed that he increasingly relies on a wheelchair to get around, while insisting that he remains “still a drummer” and has no intention of giving up his instrument. In a statement posted to Facebook on Thursday 9 July, the 78-year-old described the announcement as one he made…
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Lonnie Gunn Announces Debut EP ‘2013 horsemeat scandal’
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Accused of being a settingan artist, Yungblud admits that he is struggling mentally – VOI.id
The Indonesian outlet VOI.id reports that the British musician Yungblud has spoken publicly about his mental health after being accused of being a manufactured or contrived artist. Responding to the criticism, he acknowledged that he is struggling mentally, drawing attention to the personal toll of such allegations on performers. The full details of the article…
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“I lost it. I was just screaming and swinging at people. I’m not proud of it.” How Red Hot Chili Peppers made the 10-million-selling masterpiece By The Way, in their own words
In an archive interview conducted in 2002, Red Hot Chili Peppers members Anthony Kiedis, Flea and John Frusciante reflected on the making of their eighth studio album, By The Way, which became their first ever UK number one and went on to sell around 10 million copies. The piece frames the record as the product…