Donna Summer Joins the Songwriters Hall of Fame
A posthumous induction for a songwriter "who changed
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Dionne Warwick Is Getting Sued by Her Own Royalty Collectors
Artists Rights Enforcement Corporation claims Warwick owes them “hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of dollars” in royalties
Joe Ely, Staple of Texas’ 1970s Progressive Country Scene, Dies at 78
The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter played in the Flatlanders and Los Super Seven, and hopped on songs by the Clash, Uncle Tupelo, and the Chieftans
“All I Want for Christmas Is You” Is Now the Longest-Running No. 1 Song in History
Mariah Carey’s holiday classic achieved a record-breaking 20th week at the top
Rosalía Tries Her Hand at Fencing and Ice Skating in “La Perla” Video
Here is what happens when you give Rosalía a sword, an ice rink, a cigarette, a Lamborghini, and two dogs
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Ice Spice, Leif and More: This Week’s Pitchfork Selects Playlist
Our weekly playlist highlights songs that our writers, editors, and contributors are listening to on repeat
Bill Callahan’s New Video Is a Charming Homage to New York City
“Lonely City,” the latest song from My Days of 58, comes with a montage video shot by street photographer Daniel Arnold
Joseph Byrd, United States of America Bandleader, Dies at 87
The experimental composer brought electronic sound and radical ideas into the psych-rock genre
Watch Lily Allen Perform “Sleepwalking,” Bring Out Dakota Johnson for “Madeline” on Saturday Night Live
The British pop star appeared as herself in a sketch themed around the title track from her new album, West End Girl
Alabama Shakes Set Spring 2026 Tour Dates
Brittany Howard and the band extend their return to the stage
Lily Allen Has ‘Definitely’ Had Conversations About Turning ‘West End Girl’ Album Into Play on London’s West End: ‘It’s Very Exciting’
The singer also talked about her upcoming sold-out tour in support of her fifth studio album.
UK firm BPM SFX raises £2m to expand stage-effects business
If you’re not in the touring business, you may not know the name of British company BPM FX. You may well have seen its work though: it’s been behind pyrotechnics, special effects and lasers for tours by the likes of Oasis, Calvin Harris and The Prodigy as well as individual festivals. Now it has raised £2m […] The post is from Music Ally.
SZA is latest artist to hit back at an ICE post using her music
The White House’s campaign to promote the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency (ICE) by using liberal-leaning artists’ music in social media posts continues. The latest used SZA’s ‘Big Boy’ – a track originally recorded for TV show Saturday Night Live – in a post that referenced the song’s ‘It’s cuffin’ season’ lyrics. SZA was quick to respond. […] The post is from Music Ally.
Taylor Swift Calls Travis Kelce ‘Love of My Life,’ Reveals ‘Magical’ Relationship With Stevie Nicks on ‘Late Show’
On Wednesday night (Dec. 10), the singer told Stephen Colbert that getting engaged and getting the rights to her music back are two things she's "so grateful" for.
Where We’re Doing Christmas: Billboard Crossword (Dec. 10, 2025)
Play 'Where We're Doing Christmas,' the Billboard daily crossword for Wednesday (Dec. 10, 2025).
Universal Music U.K. Promotes Rebecca Allen to Chief Artist and Strategy Officer
Allen will continue to lead the U.K.'s Audience & Media Strategy in the role.
Spotify offers ‘more control’ starting with Prompted Playlist
“For the first time, Spotify is giving users the power to steer the algorithm,” is how the streaming service’s latest announcement begins. “Imagine a Spotify that doesn’t just passively learn from you but literally listens to you. One you can steer and shape with your own words,” it continues. If you’re reading those portentous words thinking […] The post is from Music Ally.
Charlotte Stahl, TikTok’s Head of Music Partnerships EMEA, exits
Exec joined TikTok in 2020 as Artist Relations Manager for Germany Source
Meta partners with iHeartMedia to bring Coldplay concert to VR headsets
The free event will launch on Meta Horizon on December 30 at 11AM Pacific time. Source
Rebecca Allen promoted to Chief Artist & Strategy Officer at UMG UK
In this 'first-of-its-kind' leadership role, Allen will support UMG UK's labels in 'helping artists navigate every step of their journey within the company' Source