Calvin Harris says NFTs “can completely revolutionise the music industry”

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorUniversal Music Publishing Group has signed Ariana Grande/ Justin Bieber/ Blackpink collaborator Tommy Brown to an exclusive global publishing deal.Brown worked with Ariana Grande on all six of her studio albums, including executive producing the most recent album “Positions,” as well as co-producing “Holy” by Bieber, “Ice Cream” by Blackpink, “Make Believe” by Juice WLRD and more.Jody Gerson, Chairman and CEO of UMPG, said: “Tommy is the real deal.

Taylor Nolan addressed where her head was at when she penned the offensive tweets that resurfaced last month.

Taylor Nolan spoke out about where she was at in her life when she wrote the insensitive tweets that resurfaced earlier this year.

William Earl Sony Music Publishing has signed Supah Mario (real name: Jonathan DeMario Priester, pictured) to a worldwide deal. The songwriter, producer and beatmaker has credits on Drake’s “What’s Next,” “Ice Melts” and “Blue Tint” as well as “Wyclef Jean” by Young Thug; “That Way,” “Myron” and “Silly Watch” by Lil Uzi Vert; “Diamonds Talkin’ Back” by 2 Chainz; and Big K.R.I.T.’s “Mixed Messages.” The South Carolina native is currently working with Lil Uzi Vert, Swae Lee and Post Malone.

Spotify, the brainchild of Swedish entrepreneurs Daniel Ek and Martin Lorentzon, changed all that. Founded in Stockholm on April 23, 2006, and seeking a solution to the industry’s piracy problem, the on-demand audio-streaming service was built on the understanding that consumers who aren’t inclined to buy a specific album or song might be willing to pay for ease of access to a large library of music.

Grabbing the mic! Maren Morris isn’t afraid to use her voice — even if it means speaking out against her fellow country music stars.

Antonio Ferme editorFollowing rapper DMX’s death on Friday morning, fellow musicians, fans and industry professionals took to social media to remember his storied career.Def Jam Recordings, who last collaborated with DMX on his album “Grand Champ” in 2003, released a statement honoring the late rapper.“Def Jam Recordings and the extended Def Jam family of artists, executives and employees are deeply and profoundly saddened by the loss of our brother Earl ‘DMX’ Simmons,” the record label said.

Taylor Swift’s lockdown work ethic is making the rest of us look bad. Not content with releasing two of 2020’s biggest albums, Folklore and Evermore, in the latter half of last year, the singer will embark on a new phase of her career on Friday when she unveils a re-recording of her 2008 album Fearless.

Jedward rocked the media with a series of accusatory tweets against the X Factor and the music industry recently and now they seem to have spurred on more of their fellow contestants to speak out.

Rebecca Ferguson has called for parliamentary action to trigger an “overhaul” of the music industry and the “bullying” that she alleges to be taking place within it.It comes after it was confirmed that the former X Factor contestant will meet with Secretary of State Oliver Dowden in May to discuss the welfare and treatment of musicians within the industry.A letter on the singer’s behalf stated: “The music industry is currently very much front of mind with the Commons Select Committee as the

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorAttorney Joel Katz, former founding chairman of Greenberg Traurig’s entertainment and media practice and a top official at the Recording Academy, has joined Barnes & Thornburg. He will remain based in Atlanta, where he will serve as as senior counsel for the firm’s entertainment, media and sports practice.

Thor star Chris Hemsworth recently showed off his ultra-fit physique on display when he shared a new workout video on his social media. The 37-year-old Marvel actor went shirtless while filming a funny video at the gym with his friend Fisher.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have announced their first Netflix project.The first Netflix show from Harry and Meghan’s Archewell foundation comes after the pair officially stepped down as working royals. Harry said he is “so excited” about the docu-series, which is called Heart of Invictus, and will look at true stories of competitors in the Invictus Games.

complicated situation in Belize with her ex-fiancé Ryan's cousin, Harris, is becoming more and more alarming. On Sunday's episode of, Stephanie decided to go all in with Harris and apply for the K-1 visa for him to come to Michigan with her — despite breaking up with Ryan just a few days ago, and despite a few serious red flags.Stephanie had slept with Harris once while she and Ryan were broken up, though she and Ryan ended up reconciling.

Nils Frahm has condemned NFTs in a new interview, saying that the increasingly popular new format is “crap”.During a conversation with The Independent, the German contemporary composer expressed his thoughts on the NFT (non-fungible token) cryptocurrency craze that has recently been embraced by the likes of Kings Of Leon, Grimes, Lindsay Lohan and Aphex Twin.Frahm told the publication that he believes NFTs were “the most disgusting thing on the planet right now”, adding: “Even some of my heroes