Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorVivendi plans to list 60% of its share of Universal Music Group on the Euronext market in Amsterdam by the end of the year, according to announcements from the companies in the early hours of Saturday.
27.01.2021 - 22:44 / variety.com
Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorFew people, if any, were surprised that the annual Clive Davis Pre-Grammy Gala — the music industry’s biggest and most exclusive event, held every year since 1976 on the night before the big show — would be virtual in this unprecedented year. However, many people were surprised that when the Grammys moved their date up several weeks, from Jan.
Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorVivendi plans to list 60% of its share of Universal Music Group on the Euronext market in Amsterdam by the end of the year, according to announcements from the companies in the early hours of Saturday.
New details have come to light concerning the November arrest of Bruce Springsteen. The 71-year-old rocker has been in the headlines of late after it was discovered earlier in the week he had been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence last November.
Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorAfter news broke Wednesday that Bruce Springsteen was arrested in New Jersey on suspicion of drunken driving last November, uproar quickly ensued: Fans were baffled that such a thing would happen to the singer — who is not a teetotaler but has never been known to be a heavy drinker — and Jeep quickly removed the recent Super Bowl ad starring Springsteen from their YouTube page, stating “drinking and driving can never be condoned.”However, unconfirmed details emerged
The usual bluster and bombast preceded the actual game at Super Bowl LV. There was poetry, appeals for activism, and, of course, a few songs. And hours and hours of talking, talking, talking about the Big Game.
Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorFor a new artist, a debut appearance on “Saturday Night Live” is a career milestone: an iconic show hedging the bet that you’re ready to go to the next level.
Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorThe Weeknd shared some details about his headlining halftime performance at Super Bowl LV during a press conference on Thursday. The show takes place on Sunday at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa Bay, Fla., and will be broadcast on CBS.
Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorSince the Grammy Awards were moved from Jan. 31 to March 14, updates have been few and far between, but a number of details have begun to emerge about how the show will be run, sources tell Variety, although as with everything during a pandemic, it’s all subject to change.
Alicia Keys, Christina Aguilera, and Luke Bryan will be helping fans continue the Super Bowl celebrations this weekend by performing at a live-streamed after party.Comedienne Tiffany Haddish will host the Verizon Big Concert for Small Business event on Sunday (February 7, 2021), when Brandi Carlile and Brittany Howard will also be among the performers.The after show will take place on Verizon’s various social media platforms, including Twitch and YouTube at 11pm ET, immediately after the big
"Will you shut up, I’m talking to Clive Davis!"Rod Stewart jokingly growled at his barking dog as the pup interrupted the British superstar’s interview during the legendary A&R executive’s first of two pre-Grammy galas held Saturday night (Jan. 30).
Clive Davis… talk show host? Well, not exactly. But this year’s version of his annual exclusive pre-Grammy party — now taking place virtually and in two parts, the first of which was Saturday night — did have, as one change among several, the legendary music mogul in extended conversation with a dozen A-list Zoom guests: Bruce Springsteen, Rod Stewart, Alicia Keys, Barry Gibb, Carole King, John Legend, Jamie Foxx, Chance the Rapper, Sean Combs, David Foster and Rickey Minor.
Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorThe Coda Collection, a new multi-media company, is launching a channel on Amazon Prime featuring rare concerts and music documentaries, exclusive premieres for films and more. The channel is combined with an editorial destination across Coda’s desktop and mobile sites, providing another perspective on the artists and music featured in the content.
Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorThe South by Southwest Music Festival has announced its initial list of showcasing artists who have been invited to perform online at the 35th annual event, taking place March 16 – 20, 2021.According to the announcement, the event “will be a unique online musical experience where industry professionals and music lovers can discover an unparalleled range of artists and styles from around the world, expanding listeners’ horizons from their own homes.”Showcases and
Alicia Keys is one of the most talented musicians on the planet and begun composing when she was just 12 years old. On Monday the iconic R&B, Soul, and Hip Hop singer turned 40 years old and was surrounded by the love she deserves.
Swizz Beatz is celebrating Alicia Keys on her 40th birthday.
Happy Birthday, Alicia Keys! The award-winning songstress turns 39 on January 25, and we’re celebrating by paying homage to her minimalist makeup approach that has redefined red carpet beauty.
Clive Davis just bought a Tribeca pad for $4.59 million, according to city property records. The three-bedroom, 3½-bathroom pad is at 108 Leonard St.
Artists including Alicia Keys, Ty Dolla $ign, Summer Walker, Migos, and more have contributed their voices to a campaign video calling for the launch of a U.S. Commission on Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation within the first 100 days of the Biden/Harris administration.
Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorDue to the ongoing Covid‐19 pandemic, the producers of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell have decided to postpone this year’s event until the fall. Jazz Fest 2021 is scheduled for October 8‐17.Quint Davis, Producer/Director of Jazz Fest, said, “We are all ready to get together again and share that special spirit that lives at Jazz Fest.