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May 19, 2023
The Smiths' Bassist Andy Rourke Has Died At 59
ANDY ROURKE, bassist and a founding member of THE SMITHS, has died after a battle with pancreatic cancer. ROURKE was 59. Former bandmate and longtime friend, guitarist JOHNNY MARR announced ROURKE's passing on TWITTER. The NEW YORK POST has … more »
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May 19, 2023
Adam Ant Cancels North American Tour
The ADAM ANT Team posted the news on TWITTER, saying "Due to unforeseen circumstances ADAM ANT will have to postpone his NORTH AMERICAN dates. We apologize to all the fans but are excited to share he’ll be returning to the festival in 2024. To … more »
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May 18, 2023
This Week’s Merge: A Great Analogy For The Purpose Of Social Media
“Many of us in the social media space get hammered over ‘the ROI’ of content, audience engagement, in general, our time spent on the platforms,” noted LORI LEWIS MEDIA President and MERGE author LORI LEWIS. “And while … more »
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May 16, 2023
Carter Broadcast Group/Kansas City Debuts RNB 106.9 FM
CARTER BROADCAST GROUP/KANSAS CITY (CBG) has launched R&B K295CH (RNB 106.9 FM KANSAS CITY’S NEW HOME FOR R&B). URBAN ONE/REACH MEDIA syndicated RICKEY SMILEY MORNING SHOW will be featured weekdays from 5-9a (CT). CBG Pres. MICHAEL CARTER … more »
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May 15, 2023
The Weeknd Moves To Birth Name On Twitter And Instagram
THE WEEKND has updated his TWITTER and INSTAGRAM accounts, dropping "THE WEEKND" in favor of his birth name, "ABEL TESFAYE". He has indicated that he may or may not continue to release music as "THE WEEKND". CNN has … more »
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May 15, 2023
Maroon 5 Finds 'Middle Ground' In Upcoming Single
MAROON 5 is back with a brand new single, "Middle Ground", arriving FRIDAY (5/19). It's their first offering since 2022's album, Jordi. Next week, the band's ADAM LEVINE will return to NBC's THE VOICE to perform the song … more »
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May 12, 2023
NBCUniversal's Linda Yaccarino New Twitter CEO
ELON MUSK has confirmed that he has named NBCUNIVERSAL'S advertising sales chief LINDA YACCARINO as the new CEO for TWITTER. According to her bio, YACCARINO has worked at NBCUNIVERSAL for nearly 12 years, leading a team which has generated more than … more »
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May 11, 2023
Sony Music Publishing Takes Home BMI Pop Awards Top Honors
SONY MUSIC PUBLISHING was named BMI's Pop Publisher Of The Year for the sixth consecutive year at the 71st annual POP AWARDS, held TUESDAY night, with KHALID named CHAMPION AWARD winner. SONY MUSIC PUBLISHING scored 25 of the past year’s … more »
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May 11, 2023
Musk To Announce New Twitter CEO
ELON MUSK said THURSDAY (511) afternoon that he has found a new CEO for TWITTER, which is now being called X CORP. He did not name the person, but said she will be starting in about six weeks. MUSK announced the move in a tweet, saying “Excited to … more »
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May 10, 2023
Howie Carr Recovering Following On-Air Health Scare
Syndicated NEW ENGLAND radio talk show host HOWIE CARR is recovering at home after suffering a medical episode while on the air on MONDAY. CARR was in the middle of an interview during his afternoon drive show, based at iHEARTMEDIA News-Talk … more »