Conventions & Awards

How To Pretend You’re At Global Music Conference MIDEM

Midem, the only truly global music industry conference, began today through Thursday in Cannes, France.  Here's how you can follow all the action from the comfort of your home or. Continue reading

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Recording Academy CEO Neil Portnow To Step Down

The Recording Academy has announced that long serving President/CEO Neil Portnow will not to seek an extension on his current contract, which expires in July of 2019.

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Kendrick Lamar Accepts ‘Beautiful’ Puliizer Prize At Colombia University Ceremony

At a ceremony at New York City's Columbia University on Wednesday, Kendrick Lamar accepted his Pulitzer Prize for music for his album "DAMN."  He is the first rapper to receive the award.

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Azoff Responds To Grammy, MusiCares Allegations

[UPDATED] Irving Azoff has responded to an open letter-slash-lawsuit by former MusiCares VP Dana Tomarken involving accusations, primarily about the Recording Academy, that tangentially veer into Azoff-related concerns.

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Billboard Music Awards 2018 – Full Winners List

Kelly Clarkson began the 2018 Billboard Music Awards on Sunday night with a tribute to the victims of Friday's mass shooting at Santa Fe High School in Texas. "I'm a Texas girl and my. Continue reading

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BET Awards Nominees 2018: Khaled, Lamar Dominate

DJ Khaled and Kendrick Lamar lead the nominations for the 2018 BET Awards. Khaled is up for six awards  and Lamar follows with five.  The annual BET telecast celebrates excellence. Continue reading

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Americana Music Awards Names 2018 Nominees: Isbell, Price, Carlisle Lead Eclectic Pack

The Americana Music Association has announced its 2018 nominees. Jason Isbell led the nominees with four nods, including for his album "The Nashville Sound," which earned two Grammys last year. Margo Price. Continue reading

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10 Reasons You Should Join Us At ASCAP EXPO Right Now [Kosha Dillz]

Kosha Dillz reports from the ASCAP 'I Create Music' Expo: "There are many people to meet here. I reconnected with my old bassist, I got tons of free candy from. Continue reading

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Music’s Alarming Gender Gap [Infographic]

Last.fm have researched the last 16 years of music awards and festivals to find out if we are crediting female artists as much as we are listening to them. As. Continue reading

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Billboard Latin Music Awards Full Winners List 2018

The Billboard Latin Music Awards serve as the conclusion to the Billboard Latin Music Conference which was held this week in Las Vegas. Daddy Yankee was the top winner, along. Continue reading

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