Music Industry Moves: Grimes’ Elf.Tech Partners With TuneCore and CreateSafe to Distribute AI Collaborations

Thania Garcia Interscope Geffen A&M Records has partnered with Mogul Vision, the label founded by manager and music industry exec Josh Marshall. Marshall has helped foster the careers of KennyHoopla, who is currently on tour with Blink 182, Lil Mosey and d4vd, who has had a breakout year following the success of his global hits “Romantic Homicide” and “Hear With Me.” “Over the last few years, we’ve worked closely with Josh on a number of successful projects,” said Nicole Wyskoarko, executive vice president/co-head of A&R at Interscope. “He has an amazing ability to identify new artists across a number of genres and we’re looking forward to continuing our work with him via this new deal.”

Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music Puerto Rican superstar singer Ozuna has signed with Scooter Braun’s SB Projects, in partnership with his longtime manager Edgar Andino, CEO of Andino Marketing Group, the companies announced on Thursday. Ozuna, one of Latin music’s most popular artists, joins a roster that includes Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, Demi Lovato, The Kid Laroi and others. Colombian singer J Balvin signed with the company in 2020 but left recently. “We’ve been following Ozuna’s career for years and we’re excited to be bringing him into the family to work with him and Edgar. Ozuna’s music is unmatched.  His ability to work across genres including reggaeton, Latin pop, and more, is phenomenal. With unique songs offering fresh perspective and beautiful sounds, We’re thrilled to amplify his artistry with this partnership,” offered Jennifer McDaniels, President of Management, SB Projects.

Roku is moving into the sports world.

Ariana Madix isn’t ready to forgive Raquel Leviss yet.

Bringing artistic expression, sleek sneaker design, and turbocharged horsepower together, livestream shopping platform NTWRK teamed up with Dodge and rapper Tee Grizzley on a one-of-a-kind sneaker helmed by handmade sneaker artist Dexter The Creator.

Thania Garcia Niall Horan has signed an exclusive, worldwide publishing agreement with Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG). This follows the release of Horan’s third album “The Show,” which earned the former One Direction member his second UK No. 1 single as a solo artist. “It’s my absolute pleasure to sign with UMPG,” shared Horan in a statement. “I have known Mike [McCormack, UMPG UK managing director] personally for many years and I’m so happy that I get to work with a man who firstly genuinely cares about artistry and the art of writing a song, and secondly knows the world of publishing like no other. To have met the great Jody Gerson who I’ve known of throughout my career as being a badass publisher and when I felt the love from her and Mike, I wasn’t going anywhere else, to be honest.”

Andrew Tate has been charged with human trafficking, rape and forming an organised crime group. Officials in Romania confirmed that the controversial influencer will face trial in an update earlier today.

Vanderpump Rules fans are cringing over a newly released scene between Raquel Leviss and Tom Sandoval.

This is so sketchy!!!

Love Island winners Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu and Davide Sanclimenti have reunited with fellow islanders Tasha Ghouri and Andrew Le Page.The four stars from summer Love Island 2022 enjoyed a dinner date on Sunday afternoon, just 12 months after they found love on the show.The four of them sat around the glass dinner table to enjoy a home cooked meal, and shared it on social media - much to fans' delight. Winner Ekin-Su, 28, filmed her dinner guests as they sat down to tuck into their food, showing her fellow winner Davide, 28, up first.

Grimes and producer Anyma have finally shared their rousing collaboration ‘Welcome To The Opera’.The singer has been previewing the track during various performances over the last year.It was debuted by Grimes during her DJ set at Electric Daisy Carnival in Las Vegas in May 2022.At the time she later tweeted indicating that she would be dropping a demo of the song if Anyma was onboard, but that she’d still like to edit the song more before the final version is officially released.Now, the pair have shared the official version of the track which includes a sci-fi music video, which you can view below.Meanwhile, Grimes recently discussed AI and streaming services, saying she thinks Spotify and others should have a section dedicated to it.The singer previously revealed that she is beta testing her own AI voice mimicking software that will allow users to record vocals in Grimes’ voice, with a hit single from Kito featuring ‘AI Grimes’ released soon after.Grimes has since discussed consent with regards to AI and the voice of artists being used by others.“I think it’s good to have consent,” she said. “It wouldn’t personally bother me, but I just still think it’s good to respect people, like if they don’t want that… It is a lot, you are like foregoing creative control.

Grimes has discussed AI and streaming services, saying she thinks Spotify and others should have a section dedicated to it.The singer recently revealed that she is currently beta testing her own AI voice mimicking software that will allow users to record vocals in Grimes’ voice, with a hit single from Kito featuring ‘AI Grimes’ released soon after.Now, in a conversation with Jaguar on the UTOPIA Talks podcast, Grimes has discussed consent with regards to AI and the voice of artists being used by others.“I think it’s good to have consent,” she responded. “It wouldn’t personally bother me, but I just still think it’s good to respect people, like if they don’t want that… It is a lot, you are like foregoing creative control. And so you sort of have to be like open to that.“I think there’s systems that can make it a bit easier.

Eva Vik’s ‘Serpentine’ Starring Barbara Palvin To Make European Premiere at TaorminaEva Vik’s short film Serpentine, starring supermodel Barbara Palvin, will make its European premiere at the 69th edition of Italy’s Taormina Film Festival, running from June 23 to July 1. Czech writer and director Eva Vik explores the possibilities of interspecies development in the film, which was previously nominated for the X Award at the Tribeca Film Festival. Set within a mysterious snake cult, the stylistic body-horror follows attempts to initiate a snake-human hybrid through genetic engineering – creating an extraterrestrial higher power intelligence as a new influential force. Palvin is joined in the cast by Soo Joo Park, and Luke Brandon Field. The film’s official partner is Bulgari brand, and it was produced by Evasion Pictures. The film will play in Taormina’s Influential Shorts program, a special gala event curated by Bella Thorne. “I look forward to welcoming both Eva Vik and Barbara Palvin to the Taormina Film Festival later this month. The short is thought-provoking and we are excited to be presenting it as part of our Influential Shorts evening,” said festival co-Artistic Director Barrett Wissman.

Lea Michele was added to the 2023 Tony Awards performers lineup alongside the cast of her smash-hit musical Funny Girl.

Vanderpump fans are processing a lot right now, but this might be the thing that breaks my brain.Bravo promised the last five minutes of the would be a game-changer and (if you ask me), they weren't lying. A week after the reunion finished taping, Leviss returned to give producers one last interview—in which she recanted all the lies (her words!) Sandoval allegedly encouraged her to stick to at the reunion, including the fact that they while Madix was out of town for her grandmother's funeral.

The Love Island villa is set to welcome a brand new bombshell during Thursday night's episode as the couples will face another shake-up just four days into the new series. Surprising the islanders with his arrival, the mystery new singleton will take three girls of his choosing on a date each in the new hideaway terrace as it opens its doors for the first time this series.

SPOILER ALERT: This article contains details of the Vanderpump Rules Season 10 Reunion finale.

Thania Garcia Mathew Knowles and Emmy-nominated executive producer Tamra Simmons (“Surviving R. Kelly” and “Casey Anthony: Where The Truth Lies”) have joined forces to launch a new media company called Music World TV, Film & Media. Knowles will serve as CEO and Simmons as president, while executives Jasmine Murray and Krystal Rascoe join as head of development and business liaison (respectively). “I can’t wait to see what this next generation of women can accomplish,” said Knowles, whose long and storied career as a music manager has included developing acts like Destiny’s Child and daughters Solange and Beyoncé. “I’m excited for this new journey. I’ve always believed in giving back and what greater gift can you give than the gift of knowledge.”

Buckle up, Bravo fans! The bombshell season 10 reunion of Vanderpump Rules may be coming to a close — but there’s still plenty more revelations to come regarding Tom Sandoval and Raquel Leviss‘ affair.

Fashion fans are running to Primark for a 'beautiful' £18 French Rivera-inspired skirt that can be worn for BBQs, Summer holidays, brunches and picnics. Primark lovers have been begging the high street retailer to stock the skirt for months, and now it is finally in stores.