News•Mar 11, 2026
Alex Warren Doubles His No. 1s With His Latest Smash
Alex Warren’s new single “Fever Dream” debuted at No. 1 on the UK Official Singles Downloads chart, marking his second download‑chart topper after “Ordinary.” The track also entered the top five on the Official Singles, Singles Sales and Streaming charts, while “Ordinary” rebounded to No. 3, giving Warren control of two of the top three spots. In total Warren now holds nine entries on the Official Singles chart, five of which have reached the top ten. The success bolsters his upcoming album rollout and cements his shift from TikTok fame to mainstream pop.
By Forbes (Health)
News•Mar 11, 2026
Chris Stapleton Earns His First No. 1 On A Chart He’s Never Ruled
Country star Chris Stapleton achieved his first No. 1 on Billboard’s Alternative Digital Song Sales chart with the Mumford & Sons collaboration “Here,” which also topped the Rock Digital Song Sales list. The track leapt from No. 4 to No. 1 on Alternative and from...
By Forbes (Health)
News•Mar 11, 2026
Ariana Grande’s Latest Album Makes It To A Chart Milestone
Ariana Grande’s seventh studio album *Eternal Sunshine* has logged 104 weeks on the Billboard 200, matching the two‑year run of her 2020 record *Positions*. The album slipped from No. 124 to No. 136 this week but remains on the chart, making it her...
By Forbes (Health)
News•Mar 11, 2026
Audrey Hobert’s Beauty Secrets? Water, Lip Gloss and Gum
Audrey Hobert, the rising alt‑pop star, champions a "low effort chic" beauty routine anchored by water, ILIA Overglaze lip gloss, and gum. In a Dazed Digital interview she emphasizes nightly skincare and draws inspiration from everyday people rather than polished...
By Dazed – Art & Photography
News•Mar 11, 2026
Over Objections Of Musicians And Staff, Beatrice Venezi Confirmed As Music Director Of La Fenice In Venice
La Fenice approved Beatrice Venezi as its new music director despite vocal protests from the orchestra and staff. The appointment is controversial because Venezi is perceived to have close ties to Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and her right‑wing Brothers of Italy party....
By ArtsJournal
News•Mar 11, 2026
Phoenix Symphony Selects L.A. Phil Alum As Its Next Music Director
The Phoenix Symphony announced that Chilean‑Italian conductor Paolo Bortolameolli will become its Virginia G. Piper Music Director beginning in the 2027‑28 season, after serving as Music Director Designate for 2026‑27. He was chosen from a three‑year, 100‑candidate search, emerging as the clear...
By ArtsJournal
News•Mar 11, 2026
TikTok Now Lets Apple Music Subscribers Play Full Songs without Leaving the App
TikTok announced a partnership with Apple Music that lets Apple Music subscribers play full tracks directly within the TikTok app via a new “Play Full Song” button. The integration uses Apple’s MusicKit, so playback occurs in Apple Music and streams are counted as...
By TechCrunch Media & Entertainment
News•Mar 11, 2026
The Midlife Crisis Comes for Millennial Pop
Swedish pop icon Robyn releases her new album Sexistential at age 46, confronting midlife themes through dance music. The record blends hyperpop, 80s synth, and glitchy production while addressing motherhood, IVF, and personal upheaval. Critics note a shift from her...
By The Atlantic – Work
News•Mar 11, 2026
Diane Warren Has Been Nominated 17 Times for Best Original Song. Why Hasn’t She Won Yet?
Diane Warren has been nominated a record‑tying 17 times for the Academy Award for Best Original Song but has never won, making her the most prolific non‑winner in Oscar history. Her catalog includes blockbuster hits like “How Do I Live”...
By Vox – Money
News•Mar 11, 2026
NuVoodoo To Decipher The Songs Driving Country Radio at CRS
NuVoodoo will unveil a nationwide country‑music research study at the Country Radio Seminar in Nashville on March 20, 2026. The study evaluated more than 400 titles spanning the 1990s to today with a panel of 600 country fans aged 18‑49. Findings...
By Radio Ink
News•Mar 11, 2026
40 Years on Stage, S. Korean Soprano Sumi Jo Says Music Can 'Change People'
South Korean soprano Sumi Jo commemorates four decades since her 1986 stage debut with the "Mad for Love" concert at London’s Cadogan Hall. The program spans baroque works, opera arias and Korean art songs, featuring young baritone Edward Nelson as...
By Kyodo News – English (All)
News•Mar 11, 2026
Spotify Once Had a Reputation for Underpaying Music Artists. It Hopes to Change that Perception
Spotify, once criticized for low royalty rates, now reports paying over $11 billion to the music industry in 2025, with royalties growing more than 10% annually. The platform added a record 38 million monthly active users, reaching 751 million listeners, and half of...
By Los Angeles Times – Entertainment & Arts
News•Mar 10, 2026
Michael Jackson Biopic ‘Michael’ Sets Early Screenings Two Days Before Wide Release
Lionsgate announced that its Michael Jackson biopic Michael will hold limited early‑access screenings in IMAX and other premium formats on Wednesday, April 22, two days before its wide release on Friday. Tickets for the one‑night‑only events go on sale March 11 at 9 a.m. PT/...
By Deadline (Music)
News•Mar 10, 2026
AI 'Actor' Tilly Norwood Steps Out in Mind-Boggling Music Video About How Great AI Is
AI‑generated actor Tilly Norwood, created by Xicoia, has released a new single and music video titled “Take the Lead.” The video, produced with a mix of off‑the‑shelf AI tools and proprietary performance‑capture, claims involvement of 18 real humans and uses...
By Polygon (Movies)
News•Mar 10, 2026
Bruno Mars Tops Hot 100 & Global 200 With Different Songs: How Rare Is That?
Bruno Mars’ new album *The Romantic* debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, while two separate tracks from the record simultaneously topped the Hot 100 and the Global 200. "I Just Might" reclaimed the Hot 100 crown for a third week, driven by...
By Billboard