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Video Shows Kimberly Burch Jumping From ’80s Cruise; Faster Pussycat Performances Canceled Onboard

Sources reveal that singer Taime Downe, Burch's fiancé, was cleared of any wrongdoing.

Why So Many Recording Artists Struggle to Get Health Insurance

In most label deals, artists sign as independent contractors. And while SAG-AFTRA counts around 3,500 recording musicians among its ranks, a $27,540 annual earnings threshold is one hurdle.

Justice on Computer Malfunctions, Stage Fright and Owing a Debt to Daft Punk

Currently on an epic world tour, the Grammy-winning techno duo snuck into L.A. for a revealing chat about secret inspirations and terrifying moments of man vs. machine.

Audacy Conducts Layoffs Said to Impact Hundreds

The layoffs come after longtime CEO David Field stepped down in January and after the company emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

Elevator Boys Sign With CAA (Exclusive)

The German boy band, who surged to popularity on TikTok, is looking to expand opportunities as recording artists, fashion tastemakers and in streaming TV.

Sean “Diddy” Combs Accused of Forced Labor in Superseding Indictment

Prosecutors also say that he forced an employee to have sex with him. Combs has denied the allegations.

The Future of Reggae and Dancehall Discussed at Island Music Conference in Jamaica

“I would really like for the artists to come in and make connections and understand the game and not get fucked like the old ones did,” said Shaggy of the third annual confab.

Universal Music CEO Touts Streaming 2.0 Deals With Spotify, Amazon: “Where They Go, We Go With Them”

Lucian Grainge and other UMG execs discussed with analysts where future revenue growth would come from as the music giant releases fourth quarter results.

Hollywood’s Top 25 Power Stylists 2025: The Red Carpet Visionaries Behind Zoe Saldaña, Glen Powell, Charli XCX, Cynthia Erivo and Troye Sivan

They don’t wake up looking that way! The sartorial wizards who garbed this year’s chicest stars — like Sebastian Stan and Anna Sawai — emerge from behind the changing-room curtains and let us peek inside their bag of tricks.

Mercury Records Taps Tyler Arnold as Chairman and CEO, Ben Adelson as President and COO

Mercury Records announced the executive’s promotions on Tuesday, both having been with the company since its relaunch in 2022.

Roy Ayers, Jazz-Funk Musician Behind ‘Everybody Loves the Sunshine,’ Dies at 84

The vibraphonist's hits have been sampled by Mary J. Blige, Common, Tyler, the Creator and Kanye West.