Ozzy Osbourne to Perform from a Throne at Black Sabbath Farewell Concert
By Carlos Passage Ozzy Osbourne has confirmed he will perform from a throne, possibly even a flying one, in what is being billed as Black Sabbath’s final performance. Scheduled for July 5 at Villa Park in Birmingham, England, the “Back to the Beginning” concert will see the Prince of Darkness reunite with his legendary bandmates […]
Latin American TV star Aura Cristina Geithner and her son Demian Dos Santos debut collaboration
“Tu Sangre En Mi Cuerpo” is the new vallenato-style hit from Colombian TV and music celebrity Aura Cristina Geithner and her son Demian Dos Santos. It’s an inspiring song performed by Angela Aguilar and her father Antonio Aguilar, produced by Santiago Cossio/Digital Records and written by José Luis Ortega, Thelma Inés de la Caridad, and […]
IFPI Global Report 2025: Music industry revenue reached $29.6 billion
Adapted by Carlos Passage www.billboard.com Global music sales grew for the tenth consecutive year in 2024, but the risk of continued AI use of copyrighted music poses a threat to the industry’s future. Total recorded music revenues reached $29.6 billion in 2024, a 4.8% increase year-over-year, according to the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry […]
BILLBOARD CHOSE THE 100 GREATEST WOMEN OF THE 21ST CENTURY
Billboard’s Top 100 Women Artists of the 21st Century Chart https://www.billboard.com/lists/top-women-artists-21st-century-chart/no-100-danity-kane TOP 10 No. 10, Alicia Keys No. 9, Miley Cyrus No. 8, Ariana Grande No. 7, P!nk No. 6, Lady Gaga No. 5, Katy Perry No. 4, Adele No. 3, Beyoncé No. 2, Rihanna No. 1, Taylor Swift
THE TEN LARGEST MUSIC MARKETS IN THE WORLD.
Queen, Herbie Hancock, and Barbara Hannigan, winners of the 2025 Polar Music Prize
By Carlos Passage The ceremony will be held on Tuesday, May 27, at the Grand Hôtel in Stockholm. The three surviving members of Queen—Brian May, Roger Taylor, and John Deacon—said in a joint statement: “We are incredibly honored to receive this year’s Polar Music Prize. It’s incredible, thank you so much.” Herbie Hancock, 84, said: […]
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Sebastián Yatra invited Tom Hanks for the preview of the song “La Pelirroja”
Latin star Sebastián Yatra surprised his nearly 30 million social media followers by appearing in a video with Tom Hanks. The short video, titled “Hello Tom Hanks,” shows Yatra and the Hollywood actor chatting. “Hey, Tom. What song do you think would work well in these videos?” Yatra asks. “That’s not even a question… ‘The […]
Global recorded music revenues expected to reach $36.2 billion in 2024 amid slower growth
By Carlos Passage Global recorded music revenues are projected to reach $36.2 billion in 2024, according to MIDiA Research’s “Recorded Music Market Share 2024” report. While this reflects continued market expansion, the overall growth rate of recorded music slowed to 6.5% compared to 9.7% growth in 2023. Streaming, meanwhile, continues to dominate revenues, but its […]
Ariza Brothers: Media Tour in Colombia
Colombia’s next big sensation salsa orchestra, Los Ariza Brothers, has a big goal this year: to go for the Latin Grammy with their debut album, “Que Berraquera Mano.” Los Ariza Brothers, led by veteran musician Lalo Ariza, is a project that has taken time to reach this current stage in their career. Made up of […]
