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 […]
Paul Anka’s French-style home at a posh Southern California country club sells for $9.8 million.
Few residences are located next to an 18-hole golf course.Singer Paul Anka’s French-inspired estate at Southern California’s Sherwood Country Club is. Paul Anka purchased the property in 2007 for $4 million. It features a beautifully redesigned kitchen, a professional recording studio, a garage for more than six cars, two living rooms, a dining room for […]
THE BEST-SELLING ALBUMS IN THE U.S.A. IN ALL HISTORY
By Carlos Passage RIAA- Recording Industry Association of America) 1. Eagles Their Greatest Hits (1971–1975) 38,000,000 1976 2. Michael Jackson Thriller 34,000,000 1982 3. AC/DC Back in Black 27,000,000 1980 4. Eagles Hotel California 26,000,000 1976 5. Led Zeppelin Led Zeppelin IV 24.000.000 1971 6. Fleetwood Mac Rumours 21,000,000 7. Green Day Dookie 20,000,000 1994 8. Bob Marley […]
