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Adobe Premiere Mobile App Launches Hundreds of Thousands of Tracks Licensed From UMG, WMG

  • Adobe adds hundreds of thousands of licensed tracks to Premiere mobile.
  • Music is initially available in four countries.
  • The tracks are for personal, non-commercial use.

Adobe has added hundreds of thousands of songs licensed from Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group to its free Premiere mobile video-editing app. The move gives creators a way to add popular music while editing videos for short-form platforms, addressing a common difficulty with music access and…

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Garth Brooks plans Nashville country station to support local broadcasters

  • Brooks plans a new Nashville country station called FM-100.
  • Lightning 100 is expected to move to a nearby frequency.
  • FM-100 aims to support local radio and serve the community.

Garth Brooks plans to launch FM-100, a new country music station in Nashville, after arranging to buy the FM dial position used by independent station Lightning 100. The move is intended to help fund Lightning 100 and let it relocate to a nearby frequency, while Brooks says his…

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The 23 Best Christmas Gifts for Parents to Shop Online in 2026

  • A 23-item guide to Christmas gifts for parents in 2026
  • Suggestions range from speakers and earbuds to DNA kits
  • Personalised keepsakes and home comforts are included

Billboard has compiled 23 gift ideas for parents for Christmas 2026, aimed at making a difficult-to-shop-for group easier to buy for. The picks span different interests and routines, from music and travel to hobbies and home comforts. Examples include a temperature-controlled mug, Ancestry DNA kits, a portable Marshall…

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NICKO MCBRAIN Explains Why He Originally Thought It Was ‘Un-Drummer-Ish’ For Drummers To Play Double-Bass Drums

  • McBrain once called double-bass drumming “un-drummer-ish”.
  • He now admires the speed and technique it enables.
  • He used a double pedal on IRON MAIDEN’s “Face In The Sand”.

IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain says he once considered double-bass drumming “un-drummer-ish”, but now recognises how it can make fast patterns easier to play. His change of view reflects his appreciation for how newer drummers have expanded the technique and pushed the instrument’s speed and complexity. In the…

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DC’s New Leader Will Reportedly Prioritize More Well-Known Characters Like Batman and Wonder Woman, Reboot Has Yet to Be Decided

  • DC reportedly plans to put its best-known heroes first.
  • A full reboot has not been decided.
  • Latcham is expected to be less active on social media.

DC Studios is reportedly preparing to focus more quickly on familiar heroes such as Batman, Wonder Woman and the Flash under incoming chief executive Jeremy Latcham. The reported shift would prioritise assembling the Justice League on screen and marks a change from James Gunn’s approach, which also gave…

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The 10 greatest DVD commentary tracks of all time

  • Physical releases preserve commentary tracks that streaming often omits.
  • Mann’s *Heat* track explains research and Pacino’s character choice.
  • Cast banter on *Ocean’s Eleven* reflects the film’s on-set chemistry.

The article argues that DVD and Blu-ray commentaries are a disappearing part of film culture as viewing shifts to streaming, which rarely includes these extras. It presents commentary tracks as a way for audiences to hear filmmakers and cast members share insights that can change how familiar films…

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Is Halloween About to Become the New Christmas on the Hot 100?

  • “Thriller” reached a new Hot 100 peak at No. 2.
  • Six Halloween-themed songs made this week’s chart.
  • Staff expect Halloween music to grow, but not match Christmas.

Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” climbed to a new peak of No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 dated 14 November, as Halloween music made an unusually strong showing. Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” remained at No. 1 for a 27th week, while Tame Impala and JENNIE’s “Dracula” also reached a…

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Faith No More Welcome Back Guitarist Trey Spruance for 2027 Reunion Tour

  • Trey Spruance returns as Faith No More’s guitarist for 2027.
  • Jon Hudson has left the band.
  • Tour dates span January to July across multiple countries.

Faith No More have welcomed guitarist Trey Spruance back to the band for their 2027 reunion tour, while Jon Hudson is no longer a member. The line-up was shown in a new promotional photo, marking a change for the group as they prepare for shows across several continents.…

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How Hip-Hop Changed the Billboard Charts: From ‘Rapper’s Delight’ to Today | Billboard News

  • Hip-hop grew from Bronx block parties to the top of the charts.
  • “Rapper’s Delight” reached No. 36 in 1980.
  • Later milestones included Hill, Eminem and Outkast.

Hip-hop grew from its Bronx roots into a major force in popular music, with artists and landmark releases breaking into mainstream charts. The milestones charted here show how the genre gained wider audiences and recognition, and helped reshape music and culture. In 1980, Sugarhill Gang’s “Rapper’s Delight” became…

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Deloyd Elze – “Yamaha 250”

  • Deloyd Elze has released the song “Yamaha 250”.
  • Its sound combines fractured electronic patterns and live drums.
  • The lyrics draw on Hollywood observations and older writing.

Deloyd Elze has released “Yamaha 250”, a song built from guitar, live drum breaks and deliberately fractured electronic rhythms. Its creation grew out of a daily writing routine in Hollywood, where Elze recorded observations from his drives and drew on the city’s contrasting extremes. Elze says the guitar…

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