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Should AI Music Get a Separate Chart? Kelly Clarkson Makes the Case for Separating the Robots from the Humans

October 2, 2026

Should AI music get its own separate chart? Kelly Clarkson thinks it should, even amid her own enthusiasm for AI developments, and she's not alone. Kelly Clarkson believes that AI can play a significant role... Read More...

Taylor Swift concert terrorist loses Disney lawsuit

After the Failed Attack on a Taylor Swift Concert in Austria, One of the Terrorists Actually Sued Disney

Ashley King

September 30, 2026

A defendant who pleaded guilty to planning the attack on Taylor Swift's Vienna concert in 2024 lost a privacy lawsuit against Disney this week. An Austrian man identified as Beran A., who was convicted of pl... Read More...

Oceans Calling festival first day canceled

Oceans Calling Becomes the Latest Festival Wrecked by Mother Nature

Ashley King

September 24, 2026

After initially rescheduling some Friday performances to accommodate stormy weather, Oceans Calling has canceled the first day of the three-day festival altogether. Oceans Calling in Ocean City, Maryland, ha... Read More...

New Research Shows Music May Rewire How the Brain Feels Pain, Not Just Distract From It

Ashley King

September 21, 2026

A scientific review of 57 studies finds that music may do more than distract from pain; it might change the way the brain interprets pain signals. Scientists reviewing 57 individual studies found that music ... Read More...

Ed Sheeran Offers First On-Stage Comments as Loop Tour Hits Philly (Sans Macklemore and the Gang)

Ashley King

September 20, 2026

eekend, opening with comments about Gaza amid the controversy surrounding his tour. His supporting acts all withdrew in solidarity with Macklemore. On Saturday, Ed Sheeran played his Loop Tour stop in Philly... Read More...

The Kennedy Center Is Now Flirting With Complete Demolition

Ashley King

September 18, 2026

A federal judge says Trump must provide 30 days' notice on any changes to the Kennedy Center's renovation plans, including demolition. The move comes after Trump was photographed overlooking a placard indicat... Read More...

Macklemore Ed Sheeran Robert Kraft donations

Macklemore Challenges Robert Kraft to Match His $1 Million Donation to Support Palestinian People; Kraft Reveals That He and Ed Sheeran Have Already Donated Four Times That Amount

Ashley King

September 16, 2026

After Macklemore loudly challenges Robert Kraft to match his $1 million donation to support Palestine, Robert Kraft reveals that he and Ed Sheeran had already quietly donated four times that sum a day earlier... Read More...

Ed Sheeran tickets selling at a loss after Macklemore fallout

Scalpers Selling Ed Sheeran Loop Tour Tickets at a Loss Amid Macklemore Fallout

Ashley King

September 16, 2026

Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour continues, even without his opening acts, and now tickets are being sold online at a significant loss. One notable side effect of the ongoing feud over Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour and Mackl... Read More...

BMI Health Connect healthcare for songwriters and composers

BMI Addresses the Serious Healthcare Challenges Faced by Songwriters and Composers

Ashley King

September 16, 2026

In collaboration with Gallagher Alternative Health Solutions, BMI announces BMI Health Connect to provide US affiliates with personalized guidance. BMI has announced the launch of BMI Health Connect, a free ... Read More...

Ed Sheeran speaks out about Macklemore removal

Ed Sheeran Breaks Silence on Macklemore’s Removal From His Tour—’Those Who Come to My Shows Do Not Expect a Political Forum’

Ashley King

September 15, 2026

Ed Sheeran speaks out on the decision to remove Macklemore from the remainder of the singer's US tour following his Palestine remarks during two sets. Ed Sheeran has finally broken his silence regarding the ... Read More...

Multiple Supporting Acts Quickly Withdraw From Ed Sheeran’s Tour After Singer’s Statement Following Macklemore’s Ousting

Ashley King

September 15, 2026

Four supporting acts have announced their withdrawal from Ed Sheeran's tour after he spoke out regarding venue owners' push to remove Macklemore from the remaining US dates. Since Ed Sheeran released a state... Read More...

EU Set to Propose Sweeping Ban on Social Media and More for Kids Under 15

Ashley King

September 15, 2026

The European Union is set to propose a strict ban on social media, video sharing platforms, AI chatbots, and online games for kids under 15. The European Union will propose a ban restricting kids under 15 fr... Read More...

WNXP Director of Partnerships & Projects
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Senior Marketing Manager
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Social Media & Content Manager
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Location: Las Vegas HQ
Director of Marketing
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Vice President, Global Head of Fraud Prevention
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Location: Full Time Remote, California and New York

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