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Coverage of music in the world focuses on the business of recorded and live entertainment. Reporting spans major album releases, tour developments, label acquisitions and the operations of streaming platforms.


Holiday Music

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Robbie Williams Hails Olivia Rodrigo Christmas Song

The singer tagged Rodrigo on X as listeners drew comparisons between her new single and his 2012 hit Candy.

Robbie Williams Hails Olivia Rodrigo Christmas Song

Folk

Folk

Lumineers Announce Cleopatra Anniversary Vinyl Set

The band's 2016 debut album gets a 10th-anniversary vinyl edition with a second disc of B-sides and bonus tracks.

Lumineers Announce Cleopatra Anniversary Vinyl Set

Country

Country

Cody Johnson Cancels Belfast and Dublin Shows

The country singer pulled two Irish dates on the final leg of his UK and Ireland tour after a viral infection diagnosis.

Cody Johnson Cancels Belfast and Dublin Shows

Hip-Hop and Rap

Hip-Hop and Rap

Drake Says He Made Janice STFU in Three Days

The rapper revealed during a livestream that the song was recorded and filmed shortly before his ICEMAN album release.

Drake Says He Made Janice STFU in Three Days

Dance and Electronic

Dance and Electronic

NCT DREAM Teases 'Boogie Woogie' Music Video

The group's teaser previews the title track of its sixth full album, DREAM AFTER DREAM, due November 9, 2026.

NCT DREAM Teases 'Boogie Woogie' Music Video

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