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Richard Grenell steps down Kennedy Center

More Drama at the Trump Kennedy Center as Richard Grenell Abruptly Steps Down

March 13, 2026

Ric Grenell, who oversaw extensive changes at the Kennedy Center that led to many artists walking away, is stepping down as the institution’s president. Ric Grenell, a longtime Trump ally who oversaw many of... Read More...

Patreon CEO Slams AI for Stealing From Artists: ‘I’m Angry That We Aren’t Being Paid’

Ashley King

March 10, 2026

Patreon co-founder and CEO Jack Conte shared his thoughts on AI and the future of creative work, and he’s angry artists aren’t being paid for their contributions to LLM. On Tuesday, Patreon co-founder and CE... Read More...

‘Wasserman’ Name Officially Wiped as Agency Sale Process Inches Forward

Ashley King

March 9, 2026

The Wasserman Agency is rebranding as “The Team” as the company scrubs the disgraced executive’s surname from the agency. So what’s next? Though Casey Wasserman’s ties to the Epstein Files are decidedly limi... Read More...

Too Lost Launches Profile Defender to Shield Artists From AI-Driven Fakes

Ashley King

March 2, 2026

As artificial intelligence continues reshaping how music is created and distributed, it has also introduced significant challenges. Perhaps the most egregious is unauthorized music appearing under legitimate ... Read More...

Exploring how artists, labels, and music companies can support humanitarian work and build creative, values-driven partnerships.

In Focus Episode 5: ‘The Sky’s the Limit’ on How Artists and Labels Can Get Creative to Support War Child

Raha Muhammad

February 12, 2026

Downtown's Director of Media & Partnerships, Emma Cordell, in conversation with War Child UK's Music & Events Manager, Feedy Frizzy. They explore how artists, labels, and music companies can support h... Read More...

Kid Rock alternative to Super Bowl Halftime Show

Kid Rock to Lead Alternative to Super Bowl Halftime Show; NFL Commissioner Reaffirms Support for Bad Bunny

Ashley King

February 3, 2026

Kid Rock is headlining Turning Point USA’s alternative halftime show, set to stream on conservative websites during the official NFL event on Sunday. Kid Rock will headline Turning Point USA’s Bad Bunny-less... Read More...

50 Cent, Netflix Slapped With $20 Million Lawsuit Over ‘Sean Combs: The Reckoning’

Ashley King

January 28, 2026

A former sex worker featured in Netflix’s Diddy docuseries is suing the company and 50 Cent, alleging they distorted his account of events through selective editing. Netflix and 50 Cent (Curtis Jackson) are ... Read More...

The Grammys MusiCares wildfire assistance distributed

MusiCares Reports $15 Million In LA Wildfire Assistance to 3,200 Music Professionals

Ashley King

January 7, 2026

A year after the devastating wildfire in Los Angeles, the Grammy’s charitable organization MusiCares has issued a report on how its fire relief efforts have gone. MusiCares says they've distributed more than ... Read More...

D4vd likely to face grand jury indictment over the murder of Celeste Rivas Hernandez

Reports Suggest D4vd Could Be Indicted for Murder of Celeste Rivas Hernandez

Ashley King

December 29, 2025

A new report from TMZ suggests that singer D4vd could be indicted on murder charges for the death of 14 year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Hernandez was reported missing several months before her body was disc... Read More...

Taylor Swift Donates $1 Million to Feeding America Food Bank Network

Ashley King

December 23, 2025

Taylor Swift spreads holiday cheer with a $1 million donation to Feeding America, a nonprofit network of 200 food banks fighting hunger in the US. Feeding America has announced an incredible holiday gift fro... Read More...

Bondi Beach Near Year’s Eve Festival Canceled After Antisemitic Mass Shooting

Ashley King

December 18, 2025

A New Year’s Eve festival at Bondi Beach has been cancelled by its promoter after an antisemitic mass shooting occurred this past weekend, killing 16 people. Promoter Fuzzy said the decision was made to canc... Read More...

WNXP Director of Partnerships & Projects
Company: Nashville Public Radio
Location: Nashville, Other / Non-US, 37201, United States
Digital Content Coordinator (WNXP)
Company: Nashville Public Radio
Location: Nashville, Other / Non-US, 37201, United States
Senior Marketing Manager
Company: Sound Credit
Location: Drivable to Memphis, TN preferred, but open to remote for the right candidate. Southeastern, US OK
Social Media & Content Manager
Company: SoundStock
Location: Las Vegas HQ
Director of Marketing
Company: Musixmatch
Location: Bologna or Remote

Can We Sue Our Way to AI Control?

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You Wrote the Music. Who Gets the Value? A Special Interview With One of the Most Influential Figures In Music Publishing

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Joni Mitchell Officially Granted U.S. Citizenship After 60+ Years

Ed Sheeran Quietly Adds Another Opening Act as the Loop Tour Soldiers Onward

Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields Festival Goes Into Damage Control After Vendors Say They Weren’t Paid

Kanye West Tries to Remove Pages of His Extreme Antisemitism From a Copyright Court Battle, Federal Judge Shuts Him Down