Production Music Is a Billion-Dollar Business (Study)
This is the first time that the Production Music Association has put a value on the sector.
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‘The Voice’ Coaches on the ‘Chair-Turning’ Moments That Launched Their Careers (Watch)
Although most fans know Jennifer Hudson from “American Idol,” the newest coach to join “The Voice” doesn’t consider performing on the Fox show the show to be her biggest “chair turning moment.” “I…
Lana Del Rey, Elvis Costello to Headline Leonard Cohen Tribute Concert
The family of Leonard Cohen announced that “Tower of Song: A Memorial Tribute to Leonard Cohen” will be held to mark the first anniversary of the singer-songwriter’s passing on Nov. 6 at the Bell…
Beyonce ‘Lemonade’ Vinyl Accidentally Pressed With Songs by Canadian Punk Band
All kinds of things can go wrong at a vinyl or CD pressing plant — one guy who worked at a factory in North Carolina leaked literally hundreds of albums during the 1990s. Less scandalous problems…
Showtime to Air Documentary on George Michael
A new documentary chronicling the life and career of George Michael will air on Showtime this fall. “George Michael: Freedom” centers on the formative period in the musician’s life, leading up to and…
Clive Davis Documentary ‘Soundtrack of Our Lives’ Gets Trailer, Release Date
The documentary “Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives,” which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival back in April, will debut exclusively on Apple Music on Oct. 3, with a limited theatrical…
Linkin Park Announce Chester Bennington Tribute Show for Oct. 27
Linkin Park have announced a special show in honor of their lead singer, Chester Bennington, who committed suicide on July 20. The one-night-only celebration will take place at the Hollywood Bowl in…
Mariah Carey’s E! Series ‘Mariah’s World’ Not Returning for Second Season
It’s the end of “Mariah’s World.” E! has opted not to move forward with another season of Mariah Carey’s docuseries, Variety has learned. Though the show will not be returning for more episodes, E…
Lady Gaga Postpones European Leg of 'Joanne' Tour
Days after she cancelled her appearance at the Rock in Rio festival, Lady Gaga has postponed the European leg of her "Joanne" tour due to "severe physical pain." The tour, which was scheduled to run…
All Def Digital CEO Sanjay Sharma Is Stepping Down (EXCLUSIVE)
Sanjay Sharma, after leading Russell Simmons’ All Def Digital hip-hop and urban-youth-culture media startup as CEO for the past three years, is leaving the company, Variety has confirmed. Sharma is…
Television Academy Mixes Up RuPaul With Rickey Minor in Tweet
UPDATED: In a quickly-deleted tweet, the Television Academy misidentified RuPaul, mixing up the “RuPaul’s Drag Race” Emmy-winning host with Emmy-winning musical director Rickey Minor. While…
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Dan Gilroy Returns to Toronto With Denzel Washington in ‘Roman J. Israel, Esq.’ (EXCLUSIVE)
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‘The Shape of Water’ Wins Golden Lion at Venice Film Festival: Complete List of Winners
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Oscars: Jake Gyllenhaal and Jessica Chastain Arrive in Very Different Biopics
