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Some of the past year's most influential chart-topping, award-winning songwriters will be on hand to provide inspiration to the next generation of aspiring music creators at this year's ASCAP "I Create Music" EXPO, May 2 – 4 in Los Angeles. Panels and panelists for the 14th annual ASCAP EXPO will include Ariana Grande's Thank U, Next and Sweetener collaborators Victoria Monet, Tommy Brown and Charles "Scootie" Anderson, who will be […]

On Friday, February 15th, Sam Smith and Normani released an acoustic version of their hit song ‘Dancing With a Stranger’. The new arrangement of the breakup anthem trades the original’s sultry R&B for a dreamy, slowed-down vibe. Quiet piano and gorgeous strings replace pulsing bass and shimmering production while the two pop stars trade verses about rebounding from heartbreak by seeking solace in the arms of strangers on the dancefloor. “Dancing With […]

Ariana Grande’s smash hit, Thank U, Next, is crushing records is at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart. According to Nielsen Music, the track had 360,000 equivalent album units earned in the U.S. in the week ending February 14th. The set launches with the biggest week for a pop album in over a year and garners Grande her fourth No. 1, and second in less than six months. Of […]

On The Ellen DeGeneres Show international icon Jennifer Lopez revealed her highly anticipated return to the road with the "It's My Party: The Live Celebration" Tour, her first in over six years. To celebrate her birthday, the multi-hyphenate entertainer will bring an all new show to fans in 24 cities across North America this summer. Produced by Live Nation, "It's My Party: The Live Celebration" Tour will kick off June […]

Grammy Award-winning artist/producer duo The Chainsmokers have announced their massive "WORLD WAR JOY" North American headline arena tour for fall. Multi-platinum band 5 Seconds of Summer, who is featured on The Chainsmokers' latest single "Who Do You Love," will be joining all dates along with rising pop star Lennon Stella, who is opening the show. The 41-city tour, produced by Live Nation, will kick off on September 25 in Cincinnati, […]

The Knot announces the launch of the Spotify playlist "Wedding Songs by The Knot," which will serve up musical inspiration for couples across the globe. The first artist to come on board in curating a powerful playlist to inspire and celebrate love is superstar Meghan Trainor; the playlist will feature all new music and insider commentary on her new EP, The Love Train. Whether you're currently planning a wedding or […]

Three-time Grammy Award-winning and multi-platinum-selling artist Pentatonix have announced a 45-date tour produced by Live Nation to kick off their World Tour. Emmy Award-winning, multi-platinum-selling recording artist Rachel Platten will join as special guest on all dates. The North American dates will begin at Oracle Arena in Oakland, CA on May 11th and include stops at The Forum in Los Angeles and Madison Square Garden in New York City. Additional […]

Two of the biggest names in music and entertainment are joining forces on March 21 to help raise funds to support nonprofit organizations working to revitalize the historic Westside of Atlanta. Steve Harvey will host and Bruno Mars will headline the inaugural Beloved Benefit, which will bring together all of Atlanta to honor and celebrate the legacy of the Westside and the great work being done there. Grammy-winning recording artist […]

Last night, Dua Lipa was awarded Best New Artist just moments after she wrapped her electrifying performance with St. Vincent,and rightfully so, she could not contain her emotion. Dua Lipa's first Grammy was actually in the best dance recording category for "Electricity," her collaboration with Silk City, a.k.a. Diplo and Mark Ronson. She was beside herself and couldn't contain her joy following that triumph, and the best new artist win […]