How the Meanest Genre Got Nice
Two months ago, the world lost a gruff and burly guitar player named Al Barile. He was sixty-three when he died, after a battle with cancer, and those who mourned him tended to mourn his…
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Sony Music Forges Partnership With LuxuryKSA Group to Promote Saudi Arabian Music Talent
Sony Music Middle East has forged a strategic partnership with Saudi-based entertainment company LuxuryKSA to develop and promote homegrown Saudi Arabian music talent. “The move deepens…
Christian Music Star Michael Tait Confesses to Unwanted Sexual Advances on Men and Cocaine Use: ‘I Was Living Two Distinctively Different Lives’
Michael Tait, who became a Grammy-winning star in the Christian music world as a member of DC Talk in the ’90s, and continued that streak with a long stint as lead singer for the group…
Tencent Music to buy Chinese audio platform Ximalaya for US$2.4 billion
Ximalaya counts Tencent, Baidu and Sony Group’s music entertainment unit as backers Chinese music platform Tencent Music Entertainment Group said on Tuesday (Jun 10) it would buy…
Music Industry Moves: Sony Music Publishing Acquires Hipgnosis Songs Group
Sony Music Publishing will take ownership of Hipgnosis Songs Group, Variety has confirmed. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The deal includes songs from Sabrina Carpenter, Blake…
Addison Rae Debuts Armani Beauty Product in a Behind-the-scenes Look at Her ‘Times Like These’ Music Video
Addison Rae is an Armani girl. The 24-year-old pop artist, who released her debut album “Addison” on Friday, made her love for the luxury beauty brand abundantly clear in the music video…
Music Leaders Gather in London at Exclusive Dinner Hosted by Luminate, Music Business Worldwide
An impressive assortment of top music executives from the U.K. and around the world — plus one Grammy winning artist — came together in London last week for an exclusive cocktail reception…
Paris Hilton Performs in Futuristic Silver Rhinestoned Stuart Weitzman Boots at World Pride Music Festival
Paris Hilton continued her Pride Month performances at the 2025 World Pride Music Festival wearing one of her go-to stage pieces: thigh-high boots covered in rhinestones, this time opting…
‘Something Beautiful with Miley Cyrus’ Review: The Star Co-Directs an Album’s Worth of Her Music Videos, Celebrating Her Sexuality…and Herself
It’s the rare pop star who doesn’t use his or her sexuality in some way. But the current moment, typified by stars like Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, and Charli XCX, tends to be about…
Sabrina Carpenter Teases New Prada Beauty Product in Her ‘Manchild’ Music Video
Sabrina Carpenter just gave her fans a “taste” of what’s coming at Prada Beauty in the music video for her new song, “Manchild.” The 26-year-old singer was tapped to work with the luxury…
Music Industry Moves: Concord’s Film and TV Unit Acquires RKO, Studio Behind ‘It’s a Wonderful Life,’ ‘King Kong,’ and ‘Citizen Kane’
Concord Originals, the film and television division of Concord, has acquired RKO, the film studio behind such classic titles as “King Kong,” “Citizen Kane,” “The Best Years of Our Lives,”…
Sony Music India Teams With The Hello Group for Artist Management Venture
GLOBAL GATEWAY Sony Music India and LA-based The Hello Group have launched THG India, a joint venture aimed at providing Indian artists with global touring opportunities and comprehensive…
Music giants begin negotiating AI licensing rights for labels and artists
As artificial intelligence’s influence continues to spread deeper into pop culture, major record labels are starting negotiations with AI companies to ensure they—and their artists—are…
K-Pop Superstar Lisa Set for Documentary Film Treatment From Sony Music Vision and Director Sue Kim
Global superstar Lisa, who rose to fame with Blackpink and is now balancing that group with a successful solo recording career and move into acting, is the subject of a documentary film in…
American Music Awards Scores Highest Viewership Since 2019; Up 38% From Last Live Broadcast
The American Music Awards, which hadn’t aired a live event since 2022, returned with a bang on Monday night via its new CBS home. The 2025 edition of the AMAs, hosted by Jennifer Lopez,…
Tencent Music buys SM Entertainment stake in K-pop bet
A Tencent Holdings subsidiary is snapping up a nearly 10 per cent stake in SM Entertainment valued at about US$180 million, marking a rare Chinese investment into a South Korean company in…
Shaboozey Explains His Side-Eye Reaction at AMAs to Line Claiming ‘the Carter Family Basically Invented Country Music’
Shaboozey wasn’t “tipsy” but, rather, appeared to have reached some kind of tipping point in reaction to the patter that he and fellow country star Megan Moroney were reading as presenters…
The future of online shopping is human creators and AI music
Hours before a federal law was set to take effect in January mandating that Chinese tech giant ByteDance sell TikTok’s U.S. operations, the social media app shut down. Though service was…
Tiffany Haddish Shines in Beaded Peep-toe Heels and Hooded Bronx and Banco Dress at American Music Awards 2025
Tiffany Haddish was in Las Vegas on Monday to do her presenting duties for the 2025 American Music Awards. The comedian chose a knit blue dress from Bronx and Banco for the ceremony. The…
Jennifer Lopez Hosts American Music Awards 2025 in Plunging Miss Sohee Dress and Embroidered Cape
After opening the 2025 American Music Awards with an energetic choreography celebrating some of this past year’s music hits, Jennifer Lopez showed up onstage in a glamorous ensemble…
American Music Awards 2025: Complete Winners List (UPDATING LIVE)
The American Music Awards 2025 are underway, with Kendrick Lamar, Post Malone, Taylor Swift and more leading the charge with the most nominations. The event, produced by Dick Clark…
How to Watch the 2025 American Music Awards Online
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. The 2025 American Music Awards will air live on…
Kehlani Sparkles in Sinuous Sheer Dress and Strappy, Crystal-Studded Aquazzura Sandals on 2025 American Music Awards Red Carpet
Kehlani decided on a nude-illusion style statement while attending the 2025 American Music Awards. The singer touched down in Las Vegas to attend the event. She is nominated for Favorite…