Category: ENTERTAINMENT
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In a decision that could reshape the live music business, a federal jury has found Live Nation Entertainment parent company of Ticketmaster liable for illegally monopolizing the concert and ticketing industry. The verdict came after a lengthy antitrust trial in New York, where jurors concluded that Live Nation used its dominance across venues, promotions, and…
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It was meant to be a celebration but it turned into something more serious. Zayn Malik has revealed that he was hospitalized on the same day as his album release, prompting concern among fans before he later reassured everyone that he is now recovering. Taking to social media, the singer expressed gratitude to the medical…
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A new era is loading and this one feels personal. Ayra Starr has officially announced her upcoming album, Starr Girl, during her appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show confirming a summer release window and setting the tone for what could be her most defining project yet. The reveal wasn’t loud or overproduced. It was intentional.…
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For years, success in music was measured in scale. Big numbers. Massive reach. Millions of listeners. The bigger the audience, the bigger the artist or at least, that was the assumption. But in today’s music economy, that equation is shifting. Because not all listeners are equal. A million casual streams might look impressive on paper,…
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The competition isn’t just other artists anymore. It’s everyone. In today’s digital landscape, musicians aren’t only fighting for streams or chart positions they’re competing for attention against an entirely different class of talent: content creators. On platforms like TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram, a comedian, a lifestyle influencer, or a skit maker can command just as…
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For years, the music industry has been obsessed with what’s next. New drops. First-week numbers. Chart debuts. The conversation has always centered on the present, on the latest release fighting for attention in an increasingly crowded field. But quietly, almost in the background, another shift has been happening. The past is winning. Catalog music songs…
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There are milestones and then there are moments that reset the scale. Rihanna has officially become the first female artist in history to surpass 200 million singles sold in the United States, according to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). It’s a number that doesn’t just reflect success, it reflects dominance across eras. Because…
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It’s a class that stretches the very definition of rock and that’s exactly the point. Queen Latifah, Fela Kuti, Sade, and Oasis have officially been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, a lineup that speaks less about genre and more about impact. Because rock and roll, at its core, has never been…
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There’s a certain stillness to the way Tems speaks about music like she’s not describing a career, but a place she returns to. In her conversation with Dose of Society, there are no grand declarations about fame or success. No rehearsed talking points about charts or accolades. Instead, what emerges is something far more intimate:…
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In a move that feels both inevitable and historic, Usher and Chris Brown have officially announced their joint “Raymond & Brown” Stadium Tour, setting the stage for one of the biggest R&B live runs in recent memory. More than just a tour, this is a generational link-up. Usher born Usher Raymond represents the blueprint. The…