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The Singing Voice Behind 'Josie and the Pussycats' Has Been Cut Out of Residuals Due to a Clerical Error Since 2009

Kay Hanley, the singing voice of Josie in 2001’s Josie and the Pussycats, has received less than $1,500 in residuals—and has received none since 2009. Letters to Cleo frontwoman Kay Hanley, whose singing voice was given to Rachael Leigh Cook in 2001’s Josie and the Pussycats film, says she’s ...

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Digital Music News

The Singing Voice Behind 'Josie and the Pussycats' Has Been Cut Out of Residuals Due to a Clerical Error Since 2009

Digital Music News

Ottobar In Baltimore Slapped With Near-$20,000 Penalty Over Unlicensed Karaoke Songs

Performance rights organization BMI and a group of music publishers have been awarded over $18,000 in statutory damages from Baltimore’s Ottobar for unlicensed karaoke songs. Performance rights organization Broadcast Music Inc. (BMI) and three music publishers have been awarded more than $18,000 in ...

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Ottobar In Baltimore Slapped With Near-$20,000 Penalty Over Unlicensed Karaoke Songs

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At Nina Simone's childhood home, in search of 'How It Would Feel to Be Free'

Pianist Lara Downes and Pulitzer-winning author Salamishah Tillet discuss Nina Simone and one of her best-known songs at her lovingly restored birthplace in Tryon, N.C.

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At Nina Simone's childhood home, in search of 'How It Would Feel to Be Free'

Rolling Stone

A Brief History of the Onstage Wedding

There's growing evidence that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are getting married at Madison Square Garden, but they're not the first to tie the knot at a famed music venue

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Rolling Stone

A Brief History of the Onstage Wedding

Rolling Stone

Phoebe Bridgers, PJ Harvey, Carly Rae Jepsen, and All the Songs You Need to Know This Week

Looking for the week’s best new music? Check out our Songs You Need to Know playlist

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Phoebe Bridgers, PJ Harvey, Carly Rae Jepsen, and All the Songs You Need to Know This Week

Rolling Stone

What It’s Like to Play Pacha New York’s Opening Weekend

The Ibiza-born nightlife institution opened its new venue in New York with a sold-out weekend

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What It’s Like to Play Pacha New York’s Opening Weekend

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Noah Kahan Asks Fans to Stop Stealing Hometown Road Sign: ‘Total Disrespect’

Fans have been “repeatedly” removing Alger Brook Road sign after the singer mentioned it in “The View Between Villages”

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Noah Kahan Asks Fans to Stop Stealing Hometown Road Sign: ‘Total Disrespect’

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Cara Delevingne Wrote New Single ‘Need It’ Over Text With Fiona Apple

The song will appear on the upcoming debut album from Delevingne scheduled for release later this summer

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Cara Delevingne Wrote New Single ‘Need It’ Over Text With Fiona Apple

Rolling Stone

Tom Hardy Is Crossing Over to Music With a [Checks Notes] Rap Album

The English actor will embody his Frankie Pulitzer persona again for a collaboration LP with hip-hop supergroup Czarface

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Rolling Stone

Tom Hardy Is Crossing Over to Music With a [Checks Notes] Rap Album

Pitchfork

Future Reveals New Album The Real Me and First Single

So that’s what Spotify has been teasing the last week

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Future Reveals New Album The Real Me and First Single

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Carly Rae Jepsen Wants to Be More Than Friends on New Song “On Wires”

The pop-rockish single leads her 24-track double album

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Carly Rae Jepsen Wants to Be More Than Friends on New Song “On Wires”

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Heavens to Betsy Reunite for First Tour in 32 Years

Corin Tucker’s pre-Sleater-Kinney band with Tracy Sawyer returned with a surprise show in Portland last night

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Heavens to Betsy Reunite for First Tour in 32 Years

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Empress Of Readies New Album Dream House

“Wild Storm” leads the LP, which reckons with the fallout from the Altadena fires that destroyed the artist’s home

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Empress Of Readies New Album Dream House

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Why Taylor Swift's rumored wedding has fans watching New York

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are rumored to celebrate at Madison Square Garden on July 3, with speculation ranging from a wedding reception to surprise musical performances.

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Why Taylor Swift's rumored wedding has fans watching New York

Digital Music News

Rules for Thee But Not for Me: Anthropic Accuses Alibaba of ‘Brazenly’ and ‘Illicitly’ Stealing Their AI Capabilities

Anthropic has accused Chinese tech company Alibaba of “brazenly” and “illicitly” attempting to steal its artificial intelligence capabilities. AI company and Claude chatbot creator Anthropic has issued a letter to the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, accusing Chinese ...

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Digital Music News

Rules for Thee But Not for Me: Anthropic Accuses Alibaba of ‘Brazenly’ and ‘Illicitly’ Stealing Their AI Capabilities

Pitchfork

Watch Charli XCX Let Loose in Video for New Song “Wink Wink”

It’s the pop star’s third preview of Music, Fashion, Film

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Watch Charli XCX Let Loose in Video for New Song “Wink Wink”

Digital Music News

SoundCloud and Twitch Team Up for DJ Performance Series ‘SoundCloud Sessions’

SoundCloud and Twitch announce the launch of SoundCloud Sessions, a collaborative effort enabling DJs to reach new audiences across both platforms. This week, Twitch and SoundCloud announced the launch of SoundCloud Sessions, a collaborative partnership focused on helping DJs reach new audiences and ...

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SoundCloud and Twitch Team Up for DJ Performance Series ‘SoundCloud Sessions’

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Pandora Doubles Down on Push to Invalidate the MLC's 'Asserted Authority to Prosecute' Royalty Disputes

Pandora is doubling down on its aggressive push to effectively invalidate the MLC’s ability to sue – this time by citing a new appellate court decision. Meanwhile, the MLC is firing back against the argument. Those developments surfaced in a pair of filings, the newer of which, containing the MLC’s ...

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Digital Music News

Pandora Doubles Down on Push to Invalidate the MLC's 'Asserted Authority to Prosecute' Royalty Disputes

Digital Music News

Are Older Artists Pushing Themselves Too Hard? Rod Stewart and Lionel Richie Both Experience Near-Collapses On Stage

Lionel Richie and Rod Stewart both experienced unsteadiness on stage this week, sparking concerns that older musicians are pushing themselves too hard. Following reports that he was battling a respiratory illness, Rod Stewart had to use an oxygen mask to finish his performance in Utah over the weekend. ...

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Are Older Artists Pushing Themselves Too Hard? Rod Stewart and Lionel Richie Both Experience Near-Collapses On Stage

Pitchfork

Rick Rubin-Helmed Jay-Z Docuseries Coming to HBO

Jaÿ-Z in 8 captures eight episodes of conversation between the rapper and producer

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Rick Rubin-Helmed Jay-Z Docuseries Coming to HBO

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Olivia Rodrigo dominates the pop charts in her new album's first week

The first-week numbers for Olivia Rodrigo's third album, you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love, are a massive milestone for the pop star.

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Olivia Rodrigo dominates the pop charts in her new album's first week

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Tiny Desk: Black Music Month 2026

Watch Tiny Desk concerts from Eve, Fred Hammond, 8Ball & MJG and much more.

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Tiny Desk: Black Music Month 2026

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Shaboozey: Tiny Desk Concert

Shaboozey represents a reclamation of country music's roots as unapologetically Black. Alongside several special guests, he plays fan favorites and debuts new songs at the Desk.

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Shaboozey: Tiny Desk Concert