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Music covers the people, performances and recordings that shape what we hear, from classic rock and pop to newer artists and regional industries. It also includes the stories behind songs, albums, tours and the creative choices that give them lasting appeal.

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For readers, music offers both discovery and connection: a chance to find new voices, revisit familiar favourites and understand how artists build their work and careers. Disputes over samples, reunions and the changing business of entertainment show how creativity, money and cultural influence intersect.

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The musician Stevie Wonder said brought every genre together: “If he wanted to”

  • Wonder praised Prince’s musical range and cultural influence.
  • Prince regarded Wonder as a key early inspiration.
  • The artists later collaborated and performed together.

Stevie Wonder praised Prince as an exceptionally versatile musician who could unite people, cultures and musical styles. The article presents Wonder’s comments as evidence of the mutual admiration between two influential artists whose work crossed conventional genre boundaries. Wonder said Prince could play classical, jazz, country, rock, blues…

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“Half of My Dress Has Somehow Already Come Unzipped”: Ella Langley Never Missed a Beat After This Onstage Wardrobe Malfunction

  • Country singer Ella Langley's dress unzipped during her opening set at Baltimore's M&T Bank Stadium in heavy rain
  • She handled the malfunction gracefully with assistance from backstage crew who provided a Ravens jersey as a cover
  • The performance earned praise from former NFL coach Rex Ryan, who publicly endorsed her as a fan

Photo by Taylor Hill/FilmMagic Ella Langley handled a wardrobe malfunction like a pro when her dress started to unzip during her Baltimore set. The post “Half of My Dress Has Somehow Already Come Unzipped”: Ella Langley Never Missed a Beat After This Onstage Wardrobe Malfunction appeared first on…

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The Avalanches announce 1st NYC show in 9 years

  • The Avalanches are returning to New York City.
  • It will be their first NYC concert in nine years.
  • Venue and date details were unavailable.

The Avalanches have announced their first New York City concert in nine years. The return is significant because it marks a rare local appearance by the Australian electronic group after a long absence. The available article text provides no further details about the venue, date, ticketing or supporting…

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Sony Pictures TV’s Mallory Morehead Pritzl Joins Kovert Creative’s Entertainment PR Team

  • 15-year communications veteran Mallory Morehead Pritzl has joined Kovert Creative's Entertainment PR division
  • She transitions from Sony Pictures Television to oversee media relations for clients including Jimmy Kimmel Live! and SmartLess Media
  • Her background spans major networks (NBC, Fox), streaming platforms (Amazon MGM Studios), and prominent television programmes

Sony Pictures Television's former Director of Corporate Communications, Mallory Morehead Pritzl, has joined entertainment marketing agency Kovert Creative as part of its Entertainment PR team in Los Angeles. The move brings a 15-year communications veteran into the agency, strengthening its roster ahead of continued growth across its entertainment…

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Have Artists Reached Their Breaking Point With AI?

  • Musicians including SZA and Doja Cat are publicly objecting to AI music tools trained on their recordings without permission or compensation
  • Music producer Mike Sabath argues against the narrative that AI adoption is inevitable, contending that humans created these systems and can choose to regulate them
  • The Recording Industry Association is suing Suno and Udio over unlicensed training data; a searchable dataset of 12 million YouTube songs raises further questions about consent

Musicians and producers are increasingly speaking out against the unchecked spread of AI tools in the music industry, arguing that generative models are being trained on artists' work without consent and threaten to undermine genuine craftsmanship. Producer-songwriter Mike Sabath, who has worked with Raye, Jade, Niall Horan and…

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Jay-Z’s Yankee Stadium Shows: How the Music Came Together, From Meticulous Arrangements to Last-Minute Tweaks

  • Jay-Z staged a multi-night Yankee Stadium residency celebrating 25 and 30 years of 'The Blueprint' and 'Reasonable Doubt,' plus a bonus performance surveying his broader catalogue
  • The creative team combined meticulous pre-planning with live spontaneity, incorporating surprise guest appearances and dynamic musical mashups across three nights of performances
  • The shows were positioned as a landmark cultural moment for New York City during a Knicks championship season

Jay-Z's Yankee Stadium residency, which wrapped up last weekend, was underpinned by months of meticulous musical preparation combined with the flexibility to adapt on the fly, according to key members of his band and production team. The three-night run marked the 25th and 30th anniversaries of his albums…

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Sony Music sues Udio again, asserting over 30,000 recordings a judge barred the major from adding to its original case

  • Sony Music filed a second lawsuit against Udio on July 20, alleging unauthorised use of 30,000+ sound recordings for AI training
  • A June court ruling blocked adding these recordings to Sony's original case but permitted a separate action
  • Seeking up to $150,000 per recording; Udio has licensed with Universal and Warner but not Sony

Sony Music Entertainment has filed a fresh copyright lawsuit against AI music firm Udio, alleging infringement of 30,117 sound recordings after a US judge blocked the label from adding these tracks to its existing case against the company. The move keeps the pressure on Udio, which remains the…

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Mike D Expands 2026 Tour, Shares New Song “Crypto”: Stream

  • Mike D announces expanded 2026 tour across North America, UK, and Europe (September–November), coinciding with his debut solo album 'Thank You' (August 28th release)
  • New single 'Crypto' highlights the album's experimental electronic and industrial sound, recorded with his band Mike D 5D featuring his sons and collaborators

Beastie Boys co-founder Mike D has expanded his 2026 tour with new North American, UK and European dates, marking a further step in his debut solo era. The expansion coincides with the release of "Crypto", the latest preview track from his forthcoming solo album Thank You, due out…

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‘I Hope That I Don’t Fall In Love With You’: Inside Tom Waits’ timeless 1973 bar song

  • A tender 1973 song captures hesitation and loneliness in a bar.
  • It helped establish Tom Waits’ distinctive storytelling style.
  • Its unresolved romance remains central to its appeal.

Tom Waits’ 1973 song ‘I Hope That I Don’t Fall In Love With You’ is presented as a defining early example of his barroom storytelling: a quiet, bittersweet account of attraction, loneliness and hesitation. Its enduring appeal lies in how it turns an ordinary late-night encounter into an…

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Spin Doctors’ Aaron Comess Nails Avenged Sevenfold’s “Afterlife” As He Hears It for First Time: Watch

  • Spin Doctors' Aaron Comess improvised Avenged Sevenfold's "Afterlife" in one take
  • Used backbeat-driven rock style instead of metal's technical flourishes
  • Both bands are currently on separate US tours

Spin Doctors drummer Aaron Comess took part in Drumeo's "For the First Time" series, in which drummers hear a song with no percussion and must improvise a performance on the spot. He was set the challenge of playing along to Avenged Sevenfold's "Afterlife," a track originally recorded by…

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