The numbers for the premiere of «Michael»
Box Office USA $97,000,000 (3,955 theaters) INTERNATIONAL $120,365,000 Total Worldwide $217,365,000 The Records HIGHEST-GROSSING U.S. OPENING OF A BIOGRAPHICAL FILM ABOUT A MUSIC ARTIST. TOP 3 1. MICHAEL (97 MILLION) 2. STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON (60 MILLION IN 2015. THE STORY OF DR. DRE’S N.W.A.) 3. BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY (51 MILLION IN 2018) “Michael” also now holds […]
How much is the electronic music business worth today?
The global electronic music industry reached a record valuation of $15.1 billion, according to the 2026 report from IMS, the International Music Summit. Translated and adapted by Carlos Passage Published by Mark Mulligan and MIDiA Research during the opening of IMS Ibiza, the 12th edition of the IMS Electronic Music Business Annual Report shows that […]
You can now see “Michael” in theaters
By Carlos Passage “Michael,” the Michael Jackson biopic, is now playing in cinemas. Michael Jackson’s Five Biggest Solo Songs on the Billboard Hot 100 Top 5 “Billie Jean” 7 weeks at #1 “Black or White” 7 weeks at #1 “Say Say Say” with Paul McCartney 6 weeks at #1 “Rock with You” 4 weeks at […]
Vallenato star Rafa Pérez releases his new album
The videos were filmed in some of Europe’s most iconic locations, such as Madrid, Barcelona, Paris, and Rome, complementing the project’s audiovisual presentation. Today, April 23, Rafa Pérez releases his new album, “EN TIEMPO REAL” (In Real Time), a launch that marks a turning point in his career, with an authentic approach that preserves the […]
Global electronic music industry value hits record $15.1 billion, IMS business report reveals
The annual report on the current state of the global electronic music industry was published yesterday (22nd April). The global electronic music industry has reached a record valuation of $15.1 billion, according to the 2026 report from the International Music Summit (IMS). Published by Mark Mulligan and MIDiA Research and presented during IMS Ibiza’s opening […]
Laufey, No. 1 in U.S Jazz
Icelandic singer Laufey has the best-selling jazz album this week in the United States. The album is titled “A Matter of Time: The Final Hour.” Laufey (26)(pronounced Lay-Vey, her full name is Laufey Lin Bing Jonsdottir) Laufey, a Gen Z artist who transcends genres and mediums. She draws inspiration from Ella Fitzgerald’s recordings, Schubert’s work, […]
Top 3: DJ Mag’s Top 100 Clubs 2026
Every year, the British publication DJ Mag releases its list of the 100 best clubs in the world. This year, Ibiza’s [UNVRS] bursts onto the scene at number one. The club was founded just a year ago. Another Ibiza nightclub, HI, lost its number one spot. By Carlos Passage, with information from DJ Mag TOP […]
Prince’s heirs release a previously unreleased version of his song “With This Tear”
by Carlos Pasaage The song was first recorded in November 1991, but remained unreleased until now. But the story of the ballad doesn’t end there: Céline Dion recorded it in 1992, and it appeared on her self-titled album that year, one of several instances in which Prince contributed material to other artists while keeping his […]
[UNVRS] voted World’s No.1 Club in DJ Mag Top 100 Clubs poll 2026
The Ibiza superclub has topped the annual readers’ poll of the world’s best clubs in its very first year. Returning for its 21st edition the Top 100 Clubs poll is a celebration of the world’s definitive dancefloors, ranked entirely by votes from DJ Mag’s global audience. It only opened on 30th May 2025, but [UNVRS] […]
Andrew Lloyd Webber claims to be a recovering alcoholic
Andrew Lloyd Webber spoke to The Times about his alcohol addiction. In a profile published on Saturday, April 18, he said he began his journey to sobriety more than a year ago. The 78-year-old composer, an EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony winner), said that entering a rehabilitation clinic “didn’t work,” but attending Alcoholics Anonymous […]
