Grammy categories will no longer be used by the streaming service in the UK.“Moving forward, we won’t be using the word ‘urban’ in the UK anymore,” Safiya Lambie-Knight, Spotify UK’s head of artist and label partnerships, tells Music Week.
Björk joins Bandcamp for Juneteenth fundraiser, donating income to Black Lives Matter UK
19.06.2020 - 12:21 / completemusicupdate.com
As part of Bandcamp’s day of fundraising for charities that seek to tackle racial prejudice and injustice, Björk has made her entire catalogue available on the direct-to-fan platform. She and her label One Little Independent will donate all income generated by sales of the records today to Black Lives Matter UK.Marking Juneteenth – which commemorates the anniversary of slaves in Texas being freed in 1865 – Bandcamp itself will today donate 100% of its income to the NAACP Legal Defense Fund.
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deadline.com
06.07.2020 / 15:21
Seven Conversations About Race, Inequality & Black Lives Matter With Those At The Heart Of The UK Industry
Andreas Wiseman International EditorSix years ago I wrote a piece titled All White At The Top, asking why the UK film industry was painfully bereft of Black, Asian and minority ethnic executives.I drew up a list of more than 75 leading companies in production, sales, exhibition, distribution, post-production, public and private finance, VFX, talent agencies and physical studios.
nme.com
05.06.2020 / 19:23
Shygirl and Arca donate proceeds from new song ‘unconditional’ to Black Lives Matter and Inquest UK
Arca have teamed up for a new single called ‘unconditional’, the proceeds of which will be given to social justice organisations.The respective British and Venezuelan artists have released their collaboration exclusively on Bandcamp today (June 5) as part of the platform’s special “100% royalties for artists” day. ‘Unconditional’ is available as a free download with the option to make a donation.
msn.com
05.06.2020 / 08:09
John Boyega's fiery Black Lives Matter activism wins fans beyond 'Star Wars' galaxy
"Star Wars" actor John Boyega risked professional fallout and delivered a powerful speech at a Black Lives Matter protest in London's Hyde Park on Wednesday.
stylecaster.com
04.06.2020 / 23:19
BTS Says They ‘Stand Against Racial Discrimination’ in Support of Black Lives Matter
In support of Black Lives Matter, BTS released a statement in which the members declared that they “stand against racial discrimination” after the recent deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, David McAtee and other unarmed Black Americans. The band took to their Twitter on Thursday, June 4, with a statement in Korean and English about how the K-pop group condemns systemic racial violence and discrimination.
nme.com
04.06.2020 / 22:15
Creeper are auctioning off gig jackets, lyric sheets and more in aid of Black Lives Matter
Their eBay sales will end next week
dailyrecord.co.uk
04.06.2020 / 16:45
'Distressed' mum of Lee Rigby urges people to stop using his photo to oppose Black Lives Matter campaign
The family of murdered soldier Lee Rigby has urged people to stop using his image ‘in a divisive way’ in arguments against Black Lives Matter protests.
deadline.com
04.06.2020 / 02:51
‘Star Wars’ & Disney Call John Boyega A “Hero” For Powerful Black Lives Matter Speech In UK
By Dominic Patten
nypost.com
03.06.2020 / 22:13
Steve McQueen dedicates new movies to George Floyd, Black Lives Matter
“12 Years A Slave” director Steve McQueen has dedicated his two movies announced today as part of the Cannes Film Festival lineup to George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter movement.