Why did concert tickets get so expensive?According to Billboard, concert goers’ money doesn’t go straight to the artist. The base ticket price goes toward marketing, production and the venue.
Maryland Church Draws Star-Studded Cast For Its Christmas MusicalA Maryland church's annual Christmas play "Someway, Somehow" unites Broadway and Sunday service, complete with an award-winning cast.
Apple Music Reveals Top Music In 2022 And Listener ChartsReplay — Apple's alternative to Spotify's Wrapped playlist — lets users see and hear their favorite songs, albums, artists and playlists from 2022.
When Is It Too Early To Play Christmas Music?When is it too early to ring in the holiday season on speakers and over the airwaves?
Concerts Surge As More Artists Return To The StageAnalysts say only established performers have benefited from this demand, as newer artists are still struggling to support the high costs of touring.
Taylor Swift Ticket Trouble Could Drive Political EngagementResearchers say it's not clear how long post-Taylor Swift ticketing anger toward Ticketmaster will last, but it could drive political engagement.
Taylor Swift Eras Tour Helped Uncover Deep Issues Of Concert TicketingThe disastrous ticket sale for Taylor Swift's Eras tour has drawn attention to the industry's issues, from bots to monopolies.
Beyoncé Ties Grammy Record After Leading Nominations With 9With Jay-Z also earning five nods this year, each spouse now holds the record for the most-ever Grammy nominations at 88 apiece.
Rihanna Talks Motherhood, Super Bowl: 'It Was Now Or Never'After declining to perform in the 2019 halftime show, Rihanna said the timing and circumstances this time around were right for her.
Perfect 10: Taylor Swift Sets Billboard Hot 100 FirstSwift's new album, "Midnights," came out Oct. 21 with both a 13-track standard release and a deluxe version with another seven bonus tracks.
CMA Awards To Open With Tribue To The Late Loretta LynnCo-host Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood and Morgan Wallen are also slated to perform at the award show airing Nov. 9 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.
Taylor Swift's 'Midnight' Is Here After Millions Enjoyed TikTok TeasesSwift's videos live alongside hundreds of other musicians on the platform — each one vying for the next viral hit.
Cardi B Battles With Lawyer In Racy Mixtape Artwork CaseA man is claiming rapper Cardi B misused his likeness on the cover of a 2016 mixtape.
Why The Organ At Baseball Games?The organ is a common sound you hear at baseball games, but why and what is the significance of it?
California Restricts Use Of Rap Lyrics As Evidence In CourtSome people close to the hip-hop scene say this move will help decriminalize artistic expression and hopefully deemphasize lyrics about crime.
Elton John Performs At The White HouseThe White House has always had musical guests come and perform, but what is the history and strategy behind these visits?
Some Musicians Play Through Mental Health Issues From IndustrySeventy-three percent of independent musicians have battled stress, anxiety and depression, according to a Record Union report.
Remembering Elvis 45 Years After DeathHis singing career began in 1954 and was heavily influenced by growing up in a predominantly Black neighborhood in Tupelo, Mississippi.
Atlanta's Music Midtown Festival Canceled After Georgia Gun RulingA new Georgia court ruling would have made it illegal for organizers to ban guns on the publicly-owned festival grounds at Piedmont Park.
Beyoncé Drops New Album 'Renaissance'Beyoncé's "Renaissance" is the music artist's seventh record.
Why Are Rap Lyrics Being Used In Court?As hip hop assumes its position as a cultural phenomenon, artists, lawmakers and law enforcers are faced with yet another dilemma.
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Elvis Presley's Complicated History With Black MusiciansElvis was famously inspired by Black musicians of his era, but some say he only copied and profiteered off Black artists without credit.
Musicians Are Continuing To Tour Into Their Old AgePaul McCartney, Metallica, The Rolling Stones and more are continuing to tour as they get older.
Queer Artist Semler Is Making Waves In Christian Music GenreSemler grew up as the kid of a priest. Now they are making music about their life and the rejection they faced in the church.
Indigenous Languages Aren't Dead: How Music Is Upholding ThemRappers, folk singers and reggae musicians singing in their Native tongue represent ways the Cherokee language is engaging new and younger speakers.
Shipping Container Radio Station Unites Brooklyn Music CommunityA radio station streams its beats from a vacant parking lot, playing music for streaming online and live for guests to enjoy.
Police: 3 Hurt After Crowds Rush Exit At Las Vegas FestivalPolice said three people sustained minor injuries after crowds at the Lovers & Friends Festival rushed the exit amid unfounded claims of gunfire.
Pop Quiz: Who Makes Money When You Stream A Song Online?Streaming has become increasingly popular in the music industry, but it's also changed how those in the industry get paid.
Britney Spears Confuses Some With Instagram Pregnancy NewsBritney Spears and Sam Asghari met on the set of her "Slumber Party" video in 2016.
Foo Fighters Cancel All Tour Dates Following Drummer's DeathTaylor Hawkins died Friday during a South American tour with the rock band. He was 50.
