Icelandic alternative rock band Low Roar has confirmed frontman Ryan Karazija has died suddenly. He was 40. The band posted a tribute to its frontman on social media. “His beautiful music and lyrics, sung in his haunting voice have touched the li…
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Taylor Swift Edits ‘Anti-Hero’ Music Video Over Fatphobic Accusations
Taylor Swift edited her music video for “Anti-Hero” days after its release after backlash over one of the scenes. The singer directed the video herself, in which she experiences “nightmare scenarios and intrusive thoughts.” One …
Pantera Reunion Shows Selling Out Quickly — Show In Chile Moves to a Vastly Larger Venue
The surviving members of Pantera are selling out shows across South America. The opening date in Chile moved to a much larger venue. Vocalist Phil Anselmo and bassist Rex Brown are on an official Pantera reunion tour featuring Zakk Wylde on guitar and …
YouTube Overhauls Design – Introducing Tabs for Shorts, Long-Form, and Live Videos
YouTube is overhauling its design to give each of its formats a separate tab on channel pages. Shorts, long-form, and live videos are now separate. This design splits YouTube content into three different categories that it offers. The changes allow use…
Apple Has 900 Million Paid Subscribers Across Its Services In 2022
Apple has shared its Q4 financial results, revealing a rise in its services category. The company now has 900 million subscribers across its suite of services. Services revenue is up 5% year over year to $19.19 billion for the company. That includes al…
This Time, It’s Real: Rock and Roll Legend Jerry Lee Lewis Dead at 87
Rock and roll legend Jerry Lee Lewis has died, according to a statement from his representative. He was 87. Erroneous reports of the singer’s death circulated widely earlier this week. But representative Zach Farnum has confirmed to Variety that …
Universal Music Group Revenues Jump 13% In Q3 as Subscription Revenues Approach $1 Billion
Universal Music Group reports revenue increases of 13% during Q3 as subscription revenues are nearing $1 billion. Universal Music Group has announced its financial results for the third quarter ended on September 30, 2022, reporting a revenue increase …
Global Creators’ Royalty Collections Up 5.8% — But Still Below Pre-COVID Levels
Global creators’ collections are up 5.8% in 2021 but still below pre-COVID levels, according to the key highlights from the 2022 Global Collections Report by the International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers (CISAC). Despite a…
Shamrock Capital, Substantial Owner of Taylor Swift’s Catalog, Sells Minority Stake
Shamrock Capital, the media and entertainment investor that owns Taylor Swift’s masters, sells a minority stake in the firm. RidgeLake Partners, a strategic partnership between Ottawa Avenue Private Capital and Apogem Capital, along with Bonaccor…
Apple Music Live Presents a Special Performance from Megan Thee Stallion
Apple Music Live presents an exclusive performance from Megan Thee Stallion. The rapper will also sit down for a new interview with Nadeksa Alexis. Megan Thee Stallion is the latest artist to take the stage for Apple Music Live in an exclusive performa…