Music News
-
Ric Ocasek's Death Brings Turbo Boost to the Cars' Sales, Streams and Airplay
LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) - For fans of the Cars, relistening to the band's music was just what they needed in the hours and days following news of band leader Ric Ocasek's death.
-
U.S. Congress to advance 'Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy' bill
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. congressional committees are due to start voting next week on legislation supporting human rights in Hong Kong, with measures under consideration including annual reviews of the Chinese territory's special economic status and the imposition of sanctions on those who undermine its autonomy.
-
Celine Dion Celebrates Tour Kickoff by Dropping Tracks from First Album in Six Years
LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) - Although Celine Dion announced last April that she had a new album on the way, "Courage," she waited until now to put a date to it or release any fresh singles. The occasion was the Wednesday kickoff of the singer's Courage World Tour in Quebec City, excuse enough for Dion to drop three tracks from the album: "Imperfections," "Lying Down" and "Courage."
-
UPDATE 1-U.S. Asia official welcomes news of Hong Kong dialog
WASHINGTON, Sept 18 (Reuters) - David Stilwell, the U.S. State Department's top official for East Asia, said on Wednesday he welcomed news that Hong Kong's leader would hold open dialog with the city's residents.
-
Activists push U.S. Congress to pass Hong Kong bill
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Hong Kong democracy activists urged members of the U.S. Congress on Tuesday to pass legislation to combat human rights abuses in the city, rejecting any suggestion that such a move would be inappropriate U.S. involvement in another country's affairs.
-
Taylor Swift Announces U.S. Tour for 2020 -- And It's Only Hitting Two Cities
LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) - Taylor Swift was widely expected to tour in 2020, following this year's release of "Lover," as she traditionally has in the year after she puts an album out. Swift has indeed announced her concert lineup for next year -- but it only includes four U.S. dates.
-
BRIEF-Amazon.com Says Introduces Amazon Music HD, Available In U.S., UK, Germany, And Japan
Sept 17 (Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc:
-
Hip hope: Universal Music opens Southeast Asia HQ betting on rap
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Korea brought the world K-Pop. India, the music of Bollywood. Could the chaotic, fast-growing region of Southeast Asia be a new hotbed for hip hop?
-
Hip hope: Universal Music opens Southeast Asia HQ betting on rap
SINGAPORE, Sept 17 (Reuters) - Korea brought the world K-Pop. India, the music of Bollywood. Could the chaotic, fast-growing region of Southeast Asia be a new hotbed for hip hop?
-
Stand up to Beijing, Hong Kong singer tells U.S. lawmakers, companies
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Hong Kong singer and activist Denise Ho wants U.S. lawmakers and companies to criticize Beijing's actions in Hong Kong, to help change the Chinese Communist Party's behavior.
- More Music News »
&)
&)
&)
&)
&)