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Published on Aug 16, 2026

Zara Larsson, Megan Thee Stallion Reportedly Unfollow BTS' RM and J-Hope After Chris Brown Concert Attendance

BTS stars RM and J‑Hope are facing criticism from some fans after being photographed with Chris Brown at his concert, amid claims that former collaborators Zara Larsson and Megan Thee Stallion have since stopped following them on social media. Speaking as …

Source: International Business Times - United Kingdom - Neutral
Published on Aug 14, 2026

Lionel Richie roasts Chris Brown and Usher's 'R&B Tour': 'Do something new'

Lionel Richie fired some friendly shots at Chris Brown and Usher. During the second-last stop of his Sing a Song All Night Long Tour in partnership with the legendary band Earth, Wind, & Fire on August 11, the 77-year-old music icon roasted Chris Brown …

Source: GEO TV - Pro-Government
Published on Aug 10, 2026

Alicia Keys Signs With Creative Artists Agency

Alicia Keys has signed with Creative Artists Agency, according to an announcement made by the company earlier this week. The 17-time Grammy winner previously worked with William Morris Endeavor. Alicia, who released her debut album Songs in A Minor in 2001 …

Source: RTTNews - Neutral
Published on Aug 13, 2026

T.I. on His Final Album, Comedy Career and Jeezy Joint Project

So Be It Following a quarter-century-long reign, T.I. has released his final album, Kill the King, but that doesn't mean he'll stop giving fans more reasons to watch the throne. Interview: C. Vernon Coleman II Editor’s Note: This story appears in …

Source: B106 - Texas - Pending
Published on Aug 13, 2026

Chris Brown and Usher’s tour branded ‘disgusting’ after simulating explicit sex on stage

Chris Brown and Usher’s tour has raised many eyebrows for its shockingly explicit nature (Picture: Getty) Chris Brown and Usher’s tour is facing the heat from critics after some very NSFW displays on stage. The R&B artists have been co-headlining a …

Source: Metro - Neutral
Published on Aug 13, 2026

R&B Superstar Usher Reveals the Blue-Chip Art That Fills His Atlanta Home

Did you know that multiplatinum and Grammy award-winning R&B superstar Usher is a devoted art collector? Now you do. For Architectural Digest, the singer opened the doors to his Atlanta home to show off his surprisingly deep collection of contemporary …

Source: Art in America - Neutral
Published on Aug 13, 2026

Lionel Richie swipes at Usher and Chris Brown in scathing concert rant: ‘We didn’t go to jail’

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our …

Source: The Independent - Center-left
Published on Aug 16, 2026

Late Oklahoma guitarist Terry 'Buffalo' Ware jumpstarted career in Northern New Mexico

When rock ‘n’ roll guitarist Terry “Buffalo” Ware arrived in Red River in the early 1970s, he likely had no idea how his time in the sleepy little Sangre de Cristos mining camp-turned-ski resort would help shape the future of country music. Ware, who was …

Source: Santa Fe New Mexican - Neutral
Published on Aug 13, 2026

Music reviews: Ariana Grande, Shaboozey, and Nick Hakim

Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter ‘Petal’ by Ariana Grande ★★ “Does Ariana Grande still love being a pop star?” asked Lindsay Zoladz in The New York Times. On Petal, the 33-year-old showbiz vet trades …

Source: The Week Magazine - Left-wing
Published on Aug 12, 2026

FAU, Palm Beach Pops Present a 'Holiday Spectacular' Concert

Florida Atlantic University and the Palm Beach Pops will usher in the holiday season with a “Holiday Spectacular,” a special concert featuring acclaimed conductor, pianist, vocalist and music director Tony DeSare and singer, actress and Broadway star …

Source: FAU - Pending
Published on Aug 11, 2026

Usher responds to rumors as fans believe he hired a look-alike to perform at concerts

Usher is shutting down rumors that he’s been sending out an imposter to perform in his place during his recent joint tour with Chris Brown. Fans have been doing double takes for days after footage from a recent “The R&B Tour” concert has convinced many …

Source: NBC 6 Miami - Florida - Neutral
Published on Aug 11, 2026

Fans divided as Usher waits for man to open door: A celebrity etiquette dispute?

A video filmed outside a Baccarat Boutique on 10 August 2026 captured Usher apparently expecting someone to open the door for him The clip went viral after viewers noticed a woman had to open the door for herself while Usher waited for a man to hold it …

Source: Briefly - Neutral
Published on Aug 10, 2026

Fans say Usher hired body double for concert. The singer responds

Aug. 10, 2026, 3:18 p.m. ET Usher says his aura can't be duplicated after fans began speculating that the "Confessions" singer hired a stunt double for his concert over the weekend. The viral discourse began after fans shared videos of Usher …

Source: Marco Eagle - Florida - Neutral
Published on Aug 10, 2026

Usher Accused Of Using A Look-A-Like To Perform In His Place At MetLife Stadium Show – VIDEOS

Jason Kempin/Getty Images Usher is being accused of using a lookalike at a concert R&B singer Usher performed at MetLife Stadium on August 7 as part of his Raymond & Brown Tour with Chris Brown. A portion of the audience, however, is convinced …

Source: BroBible - Neutral
Published on Aug 11, 2026

What a F*cking Prick: Usher Faces Backlash Over Door Gesture as He Refuses to Exit Until Staff Holds It

Usher is facing renewed backlash after a viral video resurfaced showing the R&B star appearing to wait for a doorman to hold open an already-opened door as he left Paris' Baccarat Hotel. The footage, originally captured in April 2025, has …

Source: International Business Times - United Kingdom - Neutral
Published on Aug 4, 2026

Alicia Keys Falls In and Out of Love with WME, Slides to CAA

Photo Credit: Alicia Keys, courtesy of Roc Nation for CAA Creative Artists Agency (CAA) has announced the signing of award-winning singer-songwriter, musician, and producer Alicia Keys. Managed by Roc Nation, Keys has been signed under William Morris …

Source: Digital Music News - Neutral
Published on Aug 4, 2026

Cavs star Donovan Mitchell, Grammy Award-winning singer Coco Jones tie the knot

GREENWICH, Conn. — Seven-time NBA All-Star Donovan Mitchell and Grammy Award-winning singer Coco Jones were married on Saturday in Connecticut. [ Read more trending news ] The couple tied the knot in Greenwich, the city where Mitchell, 29, grew up …

Source: 99JAMZ - Florida - Pending
Published on Aug 3, 2026

Alicia Keys Signs With CAA

Alicia Keys has signed with Creative Artists Agency (CAA), the company announced on Monday (Aug. 3). Managed by Roc Nation, the singer was previously booked by William Morris Endeavor (WME). Keys has had four No. 1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, including …

Source: Billboard - Neutral
Published on Aug 10, 2026

Usher Laughs Off Wild ‘Clone’ Rumor After Fans Question MetLife Performance – U Decide | WATCH

The eight-time Grammy winner responded after viral concert footage convinced some fans that a lookalike had taken his place onstage. *Eight-time Grammy winner Usher is laughing off a bizarre viral theory that he secretly sent a “clone” or body double …

Source: Eur Web - California - Pending

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Published on August 14, 2026 - 19:12 GMT

The Music Trust Curates DJs, Music, and Entertainment for Aloft Glendale at Westgate

An adaptable approach responds to concerts, games, and seasonal activities across the surrounding district. GLENDALE, AZ, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Music Trust’s evolving partnership with Aloft Glendale at Westgate …

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Published on August 16, 2026 - 20:30 GMT

BERNARD COUCHMAN ANNOUNCES HIS BOOK "FIRST TO A BILLION" — A 41-YEAR JOURNEY INTO THE MINDSET OF A BILLIONAIRE

BERNARD COUCHMAN ANNOUNCES FIRST TO A BILLION OTTAWA, ONTARIO , CANADA, August 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BERNARD COUCHMAN ANNOUNCES FIRST TO A BILLION This Book Has One Audience. You Already Know If You Are In It. …

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Published on August 16, 2026 - 16:15 GMT

Goodguys 39th West Coast Nationals Celebrates the Northern California Car Culture with a Full Week of Hot Rodding Fun

Goodguys 39th West Coast Nationals Celebrates the Northern California Car Culture with a Full Week of Hot Rodding Fun, August 21-23, in Pleasanton, California FORT WORTH, TX, UNITED STATES, August 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Goodguys Rod …

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Published on August 17, 2026 - 06:52 GMT

President Cyril Ramaphosa : SADC State Banquet Toast

Programme Director, Your Majesties, Your Excellencies, Heads of State and Government, Honourable Ministers, Ambassadors and High Commissioners, The Executive Secretary of SADC, Mr Elias Magosi, Heads of Delegation, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and …

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Published on August 17, 2026 - 05:54 GMT

Levels Nightclub to Mark 14th Anniversary With 'Beneath the Surface' Celebration

Bangkok venue to transform into an undersea world for its 14th anniversary celebration on 27 August BANGKOK, THAILAND, August 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Levels will mark its 14th anniversary on Thursday, 27 August, with "Beneath the …

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Published on August 13, 2026 - 16:00 GMT

APM MUSIC PARTNERS WITH BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC TO LAUNCH THE BERKLEE MUSIC LIBRARY

APM Music and Berklee College of Music today announced the launch of the Berklee Music Library, a first-of-its kind collegiate production music catalog. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- APM Music, co-owned by …

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Published on August 16, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

Bible with Life Opens a Curated Birthday Collection for Blessing Songs

The new birthday page pairs eight Bible passages with notes on why each suits a birthday, then turns the chosen verse into a song with the person's name. NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, August 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bible with Life has …

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Published on August 12, 2026 - 18:58 GMT

Music Reports Celebrates 10 Years of Songdex Marketplace, Expanding Scalable Music Licensing

Music Reports is marking the 10th anniversary of Songdex Marketplace, its direct-licensing platform for music publishers, rights holders, and DSPs. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, August 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Launched in 2016, Songdex …

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Published on August 17, 2026 - 05:54 GMT

Levels Nightclub to Mark 14th Anniversary With 'Beneath the Surface' Celebration

Bangkok venue to transform into an undersea world for its 14th anniversary celebration on 27 August BANGKOK, THAILAND, August 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Levels will mark its 14th anniversary on Thursday, 27 August, with "Beneath the …

Distribution channels: Amusement, Gaming & Casino, Culture, Society & Lifestyle ...
Published on August 17, 2026 - 05:03 GMT

Celebriffy Technologies Unveils SeatSpark, a Face-First Event Entry Platform With QR Fallback

“Your Face Is the Ticket” platform combines biometric entry, QR backup and native ticketing infrastructure for live-event access. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, August 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Celebriffy Technologies today announced SeatSpark …

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Published on August 17, 2026 - 04:45 GMT

Dare Wood Reveals Raw Vulnerability in Powerful New Single, “NAKED”

NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, August 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nashville, TN – 8/17/2026 — Emerging indie-pop / rapper artist Dare Wood announces the official worldwide release of their latest single, “Naked,” scheduled to arrive across all major …

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Published on August 16, 2026 - 20:30 GMT

BERNARD COUCHMAN ANNOUNCES HIS BOOK "FIRST TO A BILLION" — A 41-YEAR JOURNEY INTO THE MINDSET OF A BILLIONAIRE

BERNARD COUCHMAN ANNOUNCES FIRST TO A BILLION OTTAWA, ONTARIO , CANADA, August 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BERNARD COUCHMAN ANNOUNCES FIRST TO A BILLION This Book Has One Audience. You Already Know If You Are In It. …

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Published on August 16, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

Bible with Life Opens a Curated Birthday Collection for Blessing Songs

The new birthday page pairs eight Bible passages with notes on why each suits a birthday, then turns the chosen verse into a song with the person's name. NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, August 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bible with Life has …

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Published on August 15, 2026 - 19:11 GMT

Bible with Life Lets Anyone Send a Personalized Scripture Blessing Song for Free

The faith platform turns a Bible verse and a loved one's name into a shareable blessing song for birthdays, encouragement, sympathy, and other occasions. NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, August 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bible with Life, a …

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Published on August 15, 2026 - 19:11 GMT

🚀 MISSION CONTROL AT H2OBOY OPENS GLOBAL PRODUCTION PARTNER DEPLOYMENT T-MINUS 17 DAYS

Hollywood • New York • Vancouver • Toronto • Ottawa Mission Control at H2OBoy Inc. is officially opening an urgent global call for a Lead Production Partner OTTAWA, ON, CANADA, August 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 🚀 MISSION …

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Published on August 15, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

Chest Fever Releases Latest Single 'ACADIAN DRIFTWOOD' from The 21st Century Last Waltz – Live at Massey Hall

NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, August 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, Chest Fever officially releases “Acadian Driftwood,” the latest single from their upcoming album The 21st Century LAST WALTZ – Live At Massey Hall. Recorded during the …

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Published on August 14, 2026 - 23:30 GMT

B.V. Gravemoore Defies Epic Fantasy Tropes in New Heart-Forward Tale ‘The Courage of Small Feet’

In the sweeping world of Omnira, a cast of small, joyful beings proves that even the gentlest voices can overcome ancient gods and towering dangers. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- B.V. Gravemoore, invites …

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Published on August 14, 2026 - 23:24 GMT

Corazón Latino Receives 2026 Innovation Grant from the I'm Still Here Foundation

Award-winning nonprofit launches project using music, movement, and nature to foster connection, joy, and dignity for people living with dementia. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Corazón Latino has been awarded a …

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Published on August 14, 2026 - 19:38 GMT

Christopher Shayne Announces New Single Ahead of Thunder Valley Rally Headlining Performance

Arizona’s “Wild West rock” band will release the stand-alone track on September 18 following sessions with producer Brian Howes. PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “Wild West” country desert sounding rock band, …

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Published on August 14, 2026 - 19:12 GMT

The Music Trust Curates DJs, Music, and Entertainment for Aloft Glendale at Westgate

An adaptable approach responds to concerts, games, and seasonal activities across the surrounding district. GLENDALE, AZ, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Music Trust’s evolving partnership with Aloft Glendale at Westgate …

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Published on August 14, 2026 - 18:22 GMT

Top Prize Winners Announced for the 2026 Festival of Music & 23rd Washington International Piano Artists Competition

Longest-running competition in the United States for adult non-professional pianists names Dr. Jim Chou, Ivan Wong, and Phil Hosford as top winners WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Following three stages and four …

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Published on August 14, 2026 - 17:25 GMT

Blackstone Publishing to Release Audiobook of “Huckleberry Jim” During Banned Books Week — PW BookLife Editor’s Pick

Debut novel by Adam Nelson heralded as “an incisive, provocative, and robustly American debut.” International rights on offer at 2026 Frankfurt Book Fair. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Workhouse Editions …

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Published on August 14, 2026 - 15:30 GMT

Terry Crews Announced as Host of the Young Artist Academy’s 47th Awards

Beloved Actor, Host, and Advocate for Youth Empowerment to Lead Celebration of Young Creative Talent HOLLYWOOD, CA, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Young Artist Academy™ is proud to announce that acclaimed actor, …

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Published on August 14, 2026 - 15:15 GMT

Gaiea Sanskrit Announces Five-City European Tour Following Amsterdam Cosmic Choir Concert

"Awaken to Your Inner Joy" brings Sanskrit mantra with music, meditation and shared singing to Berlin, Prague, Warsaw, Sofia and Athens, 12–17 September 2026 AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS, August 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Following a …

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Published on August 14, 2026 - 15:00 GMT

Joséphine Launches 'Cabaret Pop' With New Album Welcome to the Cabaret—No AI, No Digital Instruments

Blending vintage cabaret with provocative new pop, Joséphine unveils Cabaret Pop: entirely human-made, every sound captured from a voice or physical instrument. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an era …

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Published on August 14, 2026 - 14:36 GMT

NINETEEN MINUTES LATER ANNOUNCES CASCADE THEATRE PERFORMANCE AS PART OF THEIR 'THEATRE RUN AUTUMN 2026'

DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Colorado alternative‑rock band Nineteen Minutes Later will perform at the Cascade Theatre on October 23, 2026, marking a meaningful stop on their newly announced Theatre Run Autumn …

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Published on August 14, 2026 - 14:00 GMT

Worldwide Streaming Revenues for WILDFIRE Drive Record Results for Hannover House

Q2 Revenues Jump and Profits Grow 16-X; HHSE management calls it the beginning of a major resurgence for the 33-year-old independent media company. Hannover House, Inc. (OTCMKTS:HHSE) LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire. …

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Published on August 14, 2026 - 14:00 GMT

Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia Summary and Preview Cuts for Episode 8 have been released!

SHIBUYA-KU, TOKYO, JAPAN, August 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The summary and preview cuts for Episode 8 of the TV anime Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia have been newly released. Written by Tomato Soup, the original manga, A Witch's Life in Mongol …

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