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Now that all the major music companies have reported earnings for the quarter ended March 31, it’s a good time to reflect on the notable performances in the bunch. Most companies posted good results and showed that music is a reliable business during times of uncertainty, with nearly all trending in the right direction (though

Cardi B torched Offset after learning that her estranged husband filed for spousal support in their divorce proceedings. She hopped on X Spaces on Friday (May 30) and exploded on her ex for his spousal support request. The Grammy-winning rapper called Set a “f—-ing b—h” during her emotionally charged rant. Related A Timeline of Cardi

What is Industry Rule #4080? I’ll answer that for you. Record companies are shady, or at least that’s what A Tribe Called Quest tried to warn us about on “Check the Rhime” way back in 1991 off their classic album The Low End Theory. That’s the concept of Brooklyn rapper Rome Streetz and Kansas City

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After six years of working at famed Minneapolis venue First Avenue, Sonia Grover, Nate Kranz and the rest of the staff got phone calls one November morning in 2004 telling them to come get their stuff — the nightclub was closing. The legendary venue, best known as Prince’s stomping grounds and the site of his

Sabrina Carpenter’s Short n’ Sweet is back at No. 1 on the U.K.’s Official Albums Chart for a fifth non-consecutive week on Friday (May 30). Related Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘Short n’ Sweet’: All 12 Songs Ranked 08/23/2024 The “Espresso” star first hit the top spot upon release back in August 2024, and the LP has returned to

Alex Warren’s “Ordinary” is No. 1 on the U.K.’s Official Singles Chart for an 11th consecutive week on Friday (May 30). Related Could KATSEYE’s ‘Gnarly,’ Drake’s ‘Nokia’ or Alex Warren’s ‘Ordinary’ Be the Song of the Summer? |… 05/29/2025 In the 2020s, only one other song has enjoyed a comparable run at the summit: Ed