Musician news today
Here are some recent musician news updates:
Breaking News
- Taylor Swift's Master Recordings Sold to Shamrock Capital: Taylor Swift's master recordings have been sold to Shamrock Capital, a private equity firm, for a reported $300 million. Swift had been trying to regain control of her master recordings from Scooter Braun's Ithaca Holdings, which acquired them in 2019. (Source: Variety)
- Kanye West's 'Jesus Is King' Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200: Kanye West's ninth studio album, 'Jesus Is King', has debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, making it his ninth consecutive No. 1 album. (Source: Billboard)
New Music Releases
- Billie Eilish Drops New Single 'No Time to Die': Billie Eilish has released a new single, 'No Time to Die', which is the theme song for the upcoming James Bond film of the same name. (Source: Rolling Stone)
- The Weeknd Releases New Album 'After Hours': The Weeknd has released his fourth studio album, 'After Hours', which features the hit singles 'Blinding Lights' and 'Heartless'. (Source: Pitchfork)
Tour and Concert News
- The Rolling Stones Announce 'No Filter' Tour Dates: The Rolling Stones have announced new tour dates for their 'No Filter' tour, which will kick off in May 2023. (Source: Rolling Stone)
- Kendrick Lamar and Travis Scott to Headline Coachella 2023: Kendrick Lamar and Travis Scott have been announced as headliners for Coachella 2023, which will take place in April 2023. (Source: Billboard)
Awards and Nominations
- The 63rd Annual Grammy Awards Nominations Announced: The nominations for the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards have been announced, with artists like Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, and The Weeknd leading the pack. (Source: Grammy.com)
- The 2022 BRIT Awards Winners: The winners of the 2022 BRIT Awards have been announced, with artists like Arlo Parks, Dua Lipa, and J Hus taking home top honors. (Source: BRITs.co.uk)
Industry News
- Spotify Acquires Podcast Company Megaphone: Spotify has acquired Megaphone, a podcast company that specializes in ad sales and distribution. (Source: The Verge)
- Apple Music to Launch Hi-Fi Audio Streaming: Apple Music is set to launch a new hi-fi audio streaming service, which will offer lossless audio quality and a higher bitrate than its standard streaming service. (Source: Apple Insider)
These are just a few of the latest musician news updates. Stay tuned for more!