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Beyond the recording studio: Musicians turned business moguls

By Megan Sayles AFRO Staff Writer msayles@afro.com For generations, Black musicians have shaped American culture and entertainment— yet many have struggled to profit from their talent alone.  As a result, artists from gospel pioneers to hip-hop icons have …

MY.music launches National Music Validator program for .MUSIC Artist Verification

.MUSIC partners with local industry leaders to authenticate domain name registrations worldwide WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, June 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MY.music, the official technology partner of the .MUSIC top-level domain (TLD), …

Lyrical Lemonade Summer Smash Music Fest Returns To SeatGeek, Traffic Alerts Activated

Gates open at 3 p.m. Friday, June 20, and 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 21 and June 22. Shows are expected to end at midnight Friday and Saturday, and at 10:30 p.m. Sunday. This is an all-ages festival. More than 50 performances will be featured across …

Nepo baby with very famous rock star dad spotted in New York – can you guess his musician dad?

NEW York City proved to be the perfect place for a father-son day out for this rocker and his teenager. While the musician is best known for his long-association with California, the 62-year-old traded the West Coast for East for a day in the son with his …

Author Taylor Jenkins Reid Shares She’s Converting The Dixie Chicks’ “Goodbye Earl” Into A Jukebox Musical

Is the Dixie Chicks’ (now going by The Chicks) “Goodbye Earl” headed to Broadway? It appears so, after hit author Taylor Jenkins Reid teased that she’s working on turning the hit 1999 murder ballad into a jukebox musical. The author who wrote the novel for …

Eric Paslay Inks With Liz Rose Music & Sheltered Music Publishing

Pictured (L-R): Sheltered Music Publishing’s Freeman Wizer and Darrell Franklin; Eric Paslay; Liz Rose Music’s Liz Rose, Scott Ponce, Dave Pacula, Gracie Glass and Kate Shirley Liz Rose Music and Sheltered Music Publishing have teamed up to sign Grammy- …

Charlie Handsome Stays Atop MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart

Charlie Handsome. Charlie Handsome remains at the No. 1 position on the MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart. The songwriter’s current credits include “What I Want,” “Just In Case,” “I’m The Problem,” “I Got Better,” “Love Somebody,” “I Ain’t Comin’ Back,” “ …

Inside Ariana Grande and Mariah Carey’s Sweet Friendship After Music Collab: ‘A Huge Supporter’

Ariana Grande and Mariah Carey have teamed up for a new project and they’re down for more collabs in the future as their friendship flourishes outside of the studio, insiders exclusively tell Life & Style. “Mariah is one of Ariana’s idols so it’s been …

From garage finds to thrash metal: Kane resident Jacob Cordray performs for Music on 6 @ 6

MOUNT JEWETT, PA - The recent Music on 6 @ 6 series showcased a performance by Jacob Cordray, a 14-year-old solo artist and upcoming high school student in the Kane Area School District, who demonstrated talent and a passion for heavy metal music. During a …

Ric Hassani: Gospel-to-Secular Music Switch More About Fulfilment Than Money

Nigerian singer Ric Hassani has weighed in on the ongoing conversation about gospel artists transitioning to secular music, stating that the shift is often driven by a deeper sense of purpose and fulfilment, rather than financial gain. In a recent …

Stream It Or Skip It: ‘The Ballad of Wallis Island’ on Peacock, a Sweet Little Comedy About Life, Love and Music

The Ballad of Wallis Island (now streaming on Peacock) is officially a Quirky Little British Comedy, the likes of which you’re surely familiar. You know, there’s a goofy, kind of stammery character, and a grumpy character, and some instances of comedy and …

LIVE FROM SAN DIEGO – Music on the coast this week

Spotlight Iconic singer-songwriter Elvis Costello plays at Humphreys Concerts by the Bay on June 24. If you are a Costello fan or especially if you’ve never had the opportunity to see him before, then this is the tour for you. Billed as Radio Soul: The …

The Fold: Why festivals are failing as live music is booming

Campbell Smith joins Duncan Greive to discuss the current state of live music, while explaining his decision to wind down his management career, and his involvement with the campaign to turn Western Springs into a permanent music venue. Campbell Smith …

Salinas elementary school music teacher convicted of lewd acts with a minor

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) - A former music teacher from Salinas has been convicted of eight counts of lewd acts toward victims under 14. 44-year-old Jonathon Charles Sandoval Griffin now faces a maximum sentence of 14 years in prison. Griffin, a music teacher …

Music publishers and Elon Musk’s X granted 90 day pause to copyright lawsuit for ‘good faith negotiations’ to try to ...

The many music publishers who sued Elon Musk’s X over alleged copyright infringement are aiming to settle the matter out of court. That’s according to an order for a stay of proceedings filed by the court on Wednesday (June 11), and obtained by MBW. …

Sony Music Entertainment Japan acquires ‘full rights’ to Spookiz animation franchise

Sony Music Labels, the recorded music division of Sony Music Entertainment Japan, has acquired the “full rights” to the popular Spookiz animated series. This marks the first time that Sony Music Labels, which primarily focuses on music recording business, …

Ron Modell, former NIU music professor, bandleader and trumpeter, has died at 90

Ron Modell, a former longtime Northern Illinois University School of Music faculty and founder of its renowned jazz program — and a trumpeter for even longer — died at his home in DeKalb on June 10 at the age of 90. Born in the Bronx, New York, on Nov. 11, …

Local musician invents the 'Soil Maker'

Grocery store employees, indie bands and aspiring students to play ay Make Music Escanaba

ESCANABA, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — The first-ever Make Music Escanaba event will celebrate the beginning of summer as part of the worldwide Make Music Day.  “Make Music Escanaba is a one-day festival celebrating the longest day of the year and to recognize …

Upscale Catering Sees Major Growth as New Yorkers Go Big on Celebrations

High-end catering is booming in NYC as demand surges for full-service events with curated menus and flawless execution across corporate and private gatherings. BRONX, NY, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- High-end catering is …

UK Cream Liqueur Market Size Expected to Reach $11.8 Million by 2033

WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The UK cream liqueur market encompasses beverages that combine dairy cream with alcoholic spirits, often enhanced with flavors such as chocolate, coffee, or fruit. These liqueurs …

NantBioRenewables Unveils Comprehensive Brand Transformation to Accelerate Global Expansion of Sustainable Packaging

Finalist Award-winning innovator unveils new brand identity and digital platform after global recognition for groundbreaking Ocean Calcium Sand technology. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NantBioRenewables, the …

Egg Replacement Ingredient Market to generate $4.9 billion by 2035, with a CAGR of 6.1%

WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The egg replacement ingredient market size was valued at $2.5 billion in 2023, and is estimated to reach $4.9 billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 6.1% from 2024 to 2035. Egg …

Chipoys and Tapatío Ignite Bold Flavor with New Licensing Partnership

THE AUTHENTIC MEXICAN SNACK CHIPOYS ANNOUNCES ITS NEW LICENSING DEAL WITH THE POPULAR TAPATIO HOT SAUCE MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Chipoys and Tapatío Ignite Bold Flavor with New Licensing Partnership. Two …

Flight Club Washington D.C. Redefines Social Entertainment Dining with New Menu

Craft Cocktails and Social Darts® might bring you in, but Flight Club’s new menu will keep you coming back WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Photos: ATTACHED   Flight Club, the global leader in Social Darts®, is …

Flight Club Houston Redefines Social Entertainment Dining with New Menu

Craft Cocktails and Social Darts® might bring you in, but Flight Club’s new menu will keep you coming back HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Photos: ATTACHED   Flight Club, the global leader in Social Darts®, is bringing …

Flight Club Boston Redefines Social Entertainment Dining with New Menu

Craft Cocktails and Social Darts® might bring you in, but Flight Club’s new menu will keep you coming back BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Photos: ATTACHED   Flight Club, the global leader in Social Darts®, is bringing …

Flight Club Chicago Redefines Social Entertainment Dining with New Menu

Craft Cocktails and Social Darts® might bring you in, but Flight Club’s new menu will keep you coming back CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Photos: ATTACHED   Flight Club, the global leader in Social Darts®, is bringing …

Flight Club Denver Redefines Social Entertainment Dining with New Menu

Craft Cocktails and Social Darts® might bring you in, but Flight Club’s new menu will keep you coming back DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Flight Club, the global leader in Social Darts®, is bringing the heat with the …

Madrina Vegana's Erica Munoz announces Planted Culture Market NYC's Only Monthly Vegan Festival July 1st and 29th 4-9pm

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New York City is often regarded as the food capital of the world, but in recent years, the plant-based community in the city has been in decline. Beloved vegan spots have closed. …

U.S. and Canada Beauveria Bassiana Market Size Expected to Reach $98.7 million by 2035

U.S. and Canada Beauveria Bassiana market was valued at $36.7 million in 2023, and is projected to reach $98.7 million by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 9.0% WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The U.S. and Canada …

South Africa Forensic Testing Market Rising Trends, Huge Demand, Business Strategies Hits High CAGR by 2034

WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to a new report published by Allied Market Research, titled, “South Africa Forensic Testing Market by Contaminant Type, Sample Type, Technology, Determinants, and End …

Hawaiian Bros Signs Wiles’ Aloha Ventures, Inc. Driving Expansion in Albuquerque and El Paso

Flexible prototypes and high-performing operations continue to attract seasoned franchisees to the Hawaiian Bros system. KANSAS CITY, MO, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hawaiian Bros, the award-winning, island-inspired …

Beckett’s Launches New Margarita Variety Pack in Time for Summer, Expanding Its Non-Alcoholic Cocktail Line

Rolling Out Nationwide Starting June 18 at Total Wine & More, DrinkBecketts.com, and Select Independent Retailers Beckett's Inc. (OTCQB:BKTSF) LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Beckett’s Inc. (CSE:BKTS; …

Business Reporter: Reimagining operational efficiency in the F&B industry

How LASSi methodologies can provide a strong foundation for human-centered digital technology deployments LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, June 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an article published on Business Reporter, Marcos Salla, Global Director, …

Europe and North America flatbread market Size projected to reach $93,922.2 million by 2035

Europe and North America flatbread market size was valued at $43,505.1 Mn in 2023, and is projected to reach $93,922.2 Mn by 2035, registering a CAGR of 6.6% WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Europe and …

2025 US-International Halal Expo & Summit Strengthens Opportunities in the U.S. Halal Market

Fostering Strategic Partnerships in a Multi-Billion Dollar Halal Market FAIRFAX, VA, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 6th edition of the US-International Halal Expo & Summit is set on November 5 and 6, 2025, moving to a …

Old Trapper Introduces 1.8 oz Single Serve Jerky

The Perfect On-the-Go Fuel for All Summer Adventures FOREST GROVE, OR, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As summer road trips, outdoor adventures, and family outings gear up, Old Trapper, one of the country's leading …

Food Safety Testing Market was valued at $22.5 billion in 2023 and to grow at a CAGR of 7% by 2033

WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Allied Market Research published a report, titled, "Food Safety Testing Market by Type (Pathogen and Genetically Modified Organism (GMO), Chemical And Toxin, Heavy Metals, …