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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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Born 81 Years Ago Today in the Motor City, the Songwriting Mastermind Who Sacrificed Solo Success by Giving the Eagles and Linda Ronstadt His Best Songs

  • JD Souther helped write several of the Eagles’ biggest hits.
  • He turned down joining the band and pursued a solo career.
  • His own “You’re Only Lonely” reached No. 7 in the US.

JD Souther, born in Detroit on 2 November 1945, became a key songwriter in Los Angeles’s country rock scene and a close collaborator of the Eagles, though he declined an invitation to join the band. His songs helped shape the group’s career, while his own solo work brought…

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Timbaland sues former managers, alleging financial mismanagement and unauthorised commissions

  • Timbaland is suing his former managers for $15 million.
  • He alleges excessive commissions and misuse of funds.
  • Marella says Timbaland’s own spending caused his financial problems.

Timbaland, whose legal name is Timothy Mosley, is suing former managers Gary Marella and Bruce Seckendorf for $15 million, alleging they misused their control of his finances and depleted his assets. His lawyer rejects Marella’s claim that Mosley is shifting blame for his own overspending, saying the dispute…

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Invercine, Gema Films and Gaman Cine, Top Producers on Latin America’s Film-TV Scene, Bring to Market New Productions

  • Sanfic Industria will showcase eight films in post-production.
  • Established producers are bringing new Latin American projects to market.
  • The programme highlights emerging directors and regional stories.

Eight films in post-production will be presented at Sanfic Industria’s WIP Iberoamericana, where established Latin American producers are bringing new work to market. The programme also spotlights emerging directors and stories rooted in the region’s cultures and social concerns. The titles include “Zambra”, about novelist Alejandro Zambra; “The…

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How Artist Museums May Expand Business Opportunities In Downtown Nashville

  • Artist museums are becoming a new draw in downtown Nashville.
  • Venues pair exhibits with distilleries, events and interactive experiences.
  • They aim to attract families and visitors beyond the bar district.

Nashville’s downtown music district is adding more museums devoted to individual artists, alongside its well-known bars and genre-focused institutions. Recent openings and expansions show how these venues can broaden tourism, especially for families and visitors seeking attractions beyond food and drink. The Alan Jackson Museum and Distillery opened…

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In 2007, Don Henley wanted to scrap an Eagles song. Glenn Frey insisted it had to stay

  • Frey persuaded Henley to keep ‘Busy Being Fabulous’.
  • Henley had doubted the song’s verses and track.
  • It appeared on the Eagles’ 2007 album.

The Eagles included ‘Busy Being Fabulous’ on their 2007 album *Long Road Out of Eden* after Glenn Frey persuaded Don Henley to keep working on it. The story illustrates how the band continued making new music after reuniting, rather than relying solely on the songs that had made…

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Casio’s new keyboard lets anyone play along to songs without ever hitting a wrong note

  • Casio’s CT-FS1 adapts to songs so beginners can play without wrong notes.
  • Its Feel Sync mode can be divided between two players.
  • The 61-key keyboard costs $400 and weighs just under 10 pounds.

Casio has unveiled the CT-FS1, a keyboard with Feel Sync technology designed to let beginners play along to songs without hitting notes that clash. The system could help new players focus on rhythm, timing and expression, although it does not teach scales or conventional note-playing. Users upload a…

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Jonathan Cain Drops Unexpected Bombshell About His Future With Journey

  • Fan turnout has made Cain reconsider leaving Journey.
  • The Final Frontier Tour is scheduled to end on 28 November.
  • Cain wants a year off before deciding what comes next.

Jonathan Cain has softened his earlier expectation that Journey’s Final Frontier Tour would mark his departure, saying the strong fan turnout has made him consider whether the band might continue. The change matters to fans hoping for more shows, though Cain has made no commitment to carry on.…

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In 2003, Carly Simon auctioned the secret behind ‘You’re So Vain’. $50,000 bought an answer nobody could share

  • Ebersol paid $50,000 to learn the song’s subject.
  • He agreed to keep the identity secret.
  • Simon later confirmed the second verse was about Warren Beatty.

Carly Simon’s 1972 hit ‘You’re So Vain’ remains famous partly because the identity of its subject has never been made public. In 2003, Simon auctioned the right to learn the name to raise money for charity, turning the song’s enduring mystery into a private prize. NBC Sports president…

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Inside Alfredo Olivas’ First Día de Muertos Festival With Julión Álvarez, Edén Muñoz & More

  • Alfredo Olivas launched a Día de Muertos festival in Guadalajara.
  • The event brought together regional Mexican music stars.
  • Candlelit tributes and shared performances marked the night.

Alfredo Olivas held the first Ánimas Que Sí Amanezca festival in Guadalajara, bringing together major regional Mexican acts for a Día de Muertos celebration. The event combined live music with candlelit altars, giant Catrina figures and phone stations designed to help visitors remember departed loved ones. The festivities…

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This Month in the Music Industry: Summer Walker, UMG Layoffs & Termination Rights | Billboard On The Record

  • October brought major music business developments.
  • The episode covers UMG, Summer Walker and copyright rights.
  • Goldman Sachs’ industry report is also discussed.

A monthly music business podcast reviewed four major developments from October 2026: Universal Music Group restructuring, Summer Walker’s dispute with Interscope Records, a court ruling on copyright termination rights and a Goldman Sachs industry report. The discussion matters because these issues touch on how music companies are organised,…

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