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Wiz Khalifa has been placed on Romania’s national wanted persons list after failing to report for a nine-month prison sentence related to a drug possession case stemming from a 2024 festival appearance in the country. The rapper, born Wiz Khalifa, was convicted after Romanian authorities alleged he smoked cannabis on stage during the 2024…
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The Weeknd has added another major milestone to his record-breaking career, becoming the most-streamed Black artist on YouTube worldwide over the last 12 months, according to recently published platform analytics. The Canadian superstar amassed more than 5.7 billion views globally during the period, outperforming every other Black artist on the platform. The achievement further…
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Kehlani is heading back on the road. The Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter has officially announced a new world tour, bringing her acclaimed live show to fans across North America, Europe, Australia, and select international markets. Joining her on the trek will be acclaimed vocalist Durand Bernarr, along with additional supporting acts that vary by region. The tour…
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TikTok and Universal Music Group (UMG) have announced a new global licensing agreement, bringing an end to months of negotiations and paving the way for expanded collaboration between the world’s largest music company and one of the most influential platforms in digital culture. The deal restores and strengthens access to UMG’s catalog across TikTok while…
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Ed Sheeran has officially parted ways with Warner Music Group after a 15-year relationship, closing a chapter that helped shape one of the most successful careers in modern music. The singer-songwriter announced his departure in a heartfelt statement, reflecting on the journey that saw him evolve from an emerging UK artist into one of the…
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Spotify and Universal Music Group (UMG) have unveiled a groundbreaking licensing agreement that will allow fans to create AI-generated covers and remixes of songs from participating artists and songwriters, marking one of the music industry’s most significant moves into generative AI. The feature will launch as a paid add-on for Spotify Premium subscribers. Under…
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Jessie J has shared some of the biggest news of her life, revealing that she is officially cancer-free nearly a year after publicly disclosing her breast cancer diagnosis. The singer took to social media to celebrate the milestone, telling fans that the results of her latest MRI and medical check-up showed no signs of cancer.…
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After weeks of teasing fans online, Blaqbonez has finally released his highly anticipated new single, “Chanel,” delivering one of the year’s biggest surprises with an appearance from Afrobeats superstar Asake. The collaboration arrives after months of speculation fueled by clips of the pair previewing the record together on social media. “Chanel” sees Blaqbonez blend…
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Spotify has introduced a new verification system designed to help listeners identify authentic human artists amid the rapid rise of AI-generated music on streaming platforms. The feature, called “Verified by Spotify,” adds a green verification badge to artist profiles that have been reviewed and confirmed as authentic human artists. The badge will appear on artist…
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Wizkid has added another milestone to his already historic career, becoming the first African artist to surpass 11 billion streams on Spotify across all credits. The achievement further cements the Nigerian superstar’s status as one of the most commercially successful African musicians of all time. Since breaking into the global mainstream, Wizkid has consistently expanded…