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Depeche Mode are gearing up to release a full-length feature film chronicling the band’s massive 2023 shows in Mexico City on their Memento Mori tour. Depeche Mode: M, directed by award-winning Mexican filmmaker Fernando Frias (I’m No Longer Here, Don’t Expect Anyone to Believe Me), is due out later this year. Explore Explore See latest […]
Atticus Ross will receive the BMI Icon Award at the 41st annual BMI Film, TV and Visual Media Awards on May 14 in Beverly Hills, Calif. The ceremony will also salute the composers of the previous year’s top-grossing films, top-rated primetime network television series, and highest-ranking cable and streamed media programs. The event will be hosted by Mike O’Neill, BMI president and CEO,and Tracy McKnight, BMI VP, Creative, Film, TV & Visual Media.
Previous BMI Icon Award recipients include Terence Blanchard, Mychael Danna, Alexandre Desplat, Ramin Djawadi, Harry Gregson-Williams, James Newton Howard, Christopher Lennertz, Thomas Newman, Rachel Portman (PRS), Mike Post, Alan Silvestri, Brian Tyler and John Williams.
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“Atticus Ross’ unique ability to merge innovative sounds with cinematic storytelling has left an indelible mark on the industry, and we’re thrilled to recognize his extraordinary talent and achievements with the BMI Icon Award,” McKnight said in a statement.
Ross, 57, is best-known for his longstanding collaboration with Trent Reznor. They have composed some of the most memorable film scores of the past 15 years, including The Social Network, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Gone Girl, Soul (a collaboration with Jon Batiste), Mank, Queer and Challengers. Reznor and Ross have won two Academy Awards, two Grammy Awards, a BAFTA Award, three Golden Globe Awards and three Critics Choice Awards.
Their work in television includes Ken Burns and Lynn Novick’s lauded 18-hour documentary The Vietnam War and their Primetime Emmy-winning score to HBO’s Watchmen. (Reznor and Ross are just a Tony Award away from EGOT status.)
Ross is also notable for his collaborations with his brother Leopold Ross and his wife Claudia Sarne. Most recently, his work on FX’s Shōgun alongside Leopold and co-composer Nick Chuba garnered much acclaim, including two Primetime Emmy nominations and a Grammy nomination.
Ross is also a key member of Nine Inch Nails, joining in 2016, alongside Reznor. In 2020, the band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (with Iggy Pop doing the honors). Later this year, the band will embark on a sold-out global arena tour. They are also set to score Disney’s highly anticipated Tron: Ares, their first score under the Nine Inch Nails moniker. In addition to their musical endeavors, Ross and Reznor launched With Teeth, which encompasses film and TV production, products, and a music festival.
Ross has won 19 BMI Awards throughout his career for his scores on films and TV programs.
Green Day entered 2005 at the center of popular music for the second time in its career — but the first time in a decade. The legendary pop-punk trio had taken over rock music and MTV from 1994-95 with its RIAA diamond-certified debut album Dookie, and had fortified their status as alt-rock fixtures in the […]
Before she gets back to defying gravity on the silver screen this fall, Emmy, Grammy and Tony Award-winning actress Cynthia Erivo wants to give you something that’s 100% her.
On Thursday (April 10), Erivo announced the impending release of her sophomore studio album, I Forgive You. Set to drop on June 6 via Verve Records/Republic Records, the new project will feature Erivo not just as a performer, but a songwriter, as the actress has co-writing credits on each of the album’s songs.
In addition, the Wicked star announced that her second single, “Worst of Me,” will drop at midnight ET on Friday (April 11). The song, which Erivo has spent the last week teasing in snippets across her social media, sounds like a sweeping, orchestral ballad as she opines about heartbreak and loss. “I came here for love, oh, no I don’t want it anymore,” the star sings. “I gave you my home, but you took the worst of me.”
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“Over the last 2+ years, between all the flights, the filming, the interviews, and the awards shows, I went to the studio with my dear friend [Will Wells, songwriter and producer on I Forgive You] and created this project for you and me,” Erivo wrote in her announcement on Instagram. “This album, this collection of songs, is something I’m so proud to share with you. First with ‘Replay,’ and now/today/tonight with ‘Worst of Me.’ I gave you one chapter with the first album, and now I have a couple more for you. Thank you in advance for coming with me on this journey.”
The news comes amid a huge year for the actress. After the runaway success of Wicked in 2024, Erivo was nominated for best actress at the 2025 Oscars, where she also delivered a stunning performance of “Defying Gravity” with her co-star Ariana Grande. Looking ahead, Erivo is set to host to 2025 Tony Awards, star as Jesus Christ in an upcoming Hollywood Bowl production of Jesus Christ Superstar and headline the post-parade stage of WorldPride in Washington, D.C., all before the much-anticipated final chapter of her blockbuster hit Wicked: For Good debuts on Nov. 21.
Pre-save Cynthia Erivo’s new album I Forgive You here, and check out her Instagram post below:
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In today’s episode of We Really Shouldn’t Even Bother With A 2025 Bingo Card, legendary sports broadcaster Stephen A. Smith (Yes, that Stephen A. Smith) appears to be considering a run for president in 2028.
After appearing at the National Association of Broadcasters convention in Las Vegas, during which the ESPN commentator spoke pretty extensively about the possibility of him running for president in four years, Smith took to X, posting, “Time to stop messing around. Life is great. Especially at ESPN/Disney. Hate the thought of being a politician. But sick of this mess. So I’m officially leaving all doors open.”
Now, when it comes to Smith, it’s often difficult to tell if he’s being serious or not. Like, come on, bro, there is no way you’re not just trolling America right now. There’s no conceivable world where a loud-mouthed hot-head who has no experience in governing and is really just a TV personality would be elected president of the United States. (I feel like I’m experiencing some major déjà vu right now — as if I had said something similar around 2016.)
But if the famed sports journalist, who recently signed a five-year, $100 million deal with ESPN, is simply pulling America’s leg and is not seriously considering a run for the White House, he hasn’t delivered the punchline yet, and, at any rate, there might actually be a significant number of Democratic voters who are actually entertaining the idea.
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Smith’s name has come up in the aftermath of the Democrats‘ defeat. On The View last month, Smith was asked about polls that showed him among the contenders. “I make of it that citizens, particularly on the left, are desperate,” he said. He voted for Kamala Harris but has been critical of the Democratic Party, appearing on Fox news and shows like Real Time with Bill Maher. Smith also has attacked Donald Trump, lately over the president’s across-the-board tariffs.
Of course, regardless of what a few wayward polls might be saying, the fine folks on X have responded to the proposition of a Stephen A. Smith presidency with a resounding “Hell no!”
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Street interviews have become a trend, but one conservative reporter got more than she bargained for, resulting in her being punched in the face. The incident occurred between Savannah Craven Antao, a reporter for the pro-life media outlet Live Action, and Brianna Rivers last Friday (April 4) outside in the neighborhood of Harlem, New York.
The interview started cordially, as Craven Antao asked Rivers her thoughts on the non-profit women’s health organization Planned Parenthood.
Rivers, a Bronx native, expressed her support for the group and how they help young girls and women. “Some women just don’t have it in them, and they abandon them [their child] and abuse them and all kinds of stuff— and it’s like, girl, just get rid of it if you know you’re going to do that,” she said. Things got more intense as Craven Antao pivoted to the topic of foster care. “Why don’t they [women] just stop having sex with people they don’t want to have a child with?” she asked Rivers, who agreed but stated that she believed in a woman’s right to choose.
“You don’t get to kill the baby just because their dad didn’t want them. Should we kill the kids in foster care?” Craven Antao retorted, which made Rivers upset. “Why not? Who’s gonna take care of them? I need to know the percentage of people who take children from foster care, abuse them, and molest them, who make them like personal slaves. I need specifics before you come to talk to me about pro-life.” she replied. When Craven Antao pushed back, Rivers then punched her directly in the face. She would upload the video interview afterward, showing her reaction and bloodied face.Craven Antao would tell the New York Post a day after that the incident that she was still “stressed” about what happened. “Every time I go on my phone and I open any social media, I see the video of myself being assaulted. And it’s like I go back to the moment. It’s terrifying,” she said. Rivers took to Facebook to defend herself, apologizing but also asking for help against right-wingers online. “To Savannah, I sincerely apologize but cannot sit around and allow you to continue pushing this one-sided narrative,” Rivers wrote. “I understand hands being put on someone is never the answer, but throwing rocks and hiding hands is worse. She knows the truth and she needs to release the footage in its entirety.”
Check out the full interview above.
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It’s been going rough for Boosie Badazz as of late, with the most recent situation occurring Monday (April 7) as he was involved in a significant car accident in Atlanta, Georgia. Video from a passerby was shared on social media where the accident occurred at the intersection of South Fulton and Mason Road in Union City.
The video shows a lime green and black BMW just outside of the intersection, with serious damage in the front and all of the doors open. Union City Police said to TMZ that the accident was caused by another car that ran through a red light, hitting the BMW. The “Wipe Me Down” rapper was in the passenger seat as initial reports claimed. Loren LaRosa of The Breakfast Club dispelled the report through her social media accounts, writing: “I just spoke to Boosie’s publicist who confirmed to me that… BOOSIE WASN’T HURT IN THE CAR ACCIDENT today that took place in Georgia,” adding that he was a passenger and went to the hospital mainly to make sure others in the car were okay.
Boosie Badazz is seen towards the end of the video talking with police hunched slightly in pain, as others attend to the driver who was on the ground outside of the car. “I’M GOOD. BANGED UP. BUT GOOD,” he wrote in a post on X, formerly Twitter, afterward using a prayer hand emoji adding “GOD GOT ME.” Another video shows him looking at then riding out in another vehicle. It’s another mishap for Boosie Badazz, who was recently in the news due to his announcement of a scholarship dedicated to the memory of Caleb Wilson. Wilson was a Southern University student who lost his life in a controversial hazing incident in March. The rapper announced the scholarship during his Boosie Bash festival held at the university, claiming it was in partnership with the HBCU’s Human Jukebox marching band, which Wilson was a part of. His family objected, saying they did not know about the proposed fund. Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has threatened legal action.
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Kanye West hopped online and had the internet on fire again, this time with a mix of remorse and recklessness.
Ye started off by issuing a rare apology to Jay-Z for past disrespectful comments about his kids. “I’m sorry JAY-Z,” he wrote. “I be feeling bad about my tweet but I still feel I gave my life to this industry and thought so many people were my family but when I needed my family on some real shit none of these rap n-ggas had my back.”
It looked like Ye was finally trying to patch things up with Hov… but in true Kanye fashion, the peace didn’t last long. In the very same breath, Ye came for Taylor Swift with some jaw-dropping claims that had social media shook. He accused the pop star of having a threesome with Justin Bieber and Harry Styles, and said he was heated he wasn’t included. “I’ll show you an example of racism. Justin Bieber and Harry Styles had sex with Taylor Swift from both sides and didn’t call me,” Kanye posted. “ON EVERYTHIIING THIS TWEET IS ONE THOUSAND PERCENT TRUE.”
Kanye has been wildin’ on Twitter for a very long time. Letting off reckless tweets with no filter. He’s callin’ people out, droppin’ crazy claims, and just disrespecting his peers like it’s nothing. From taking shots at Taylor Swift to name-dropping other artists in messy situations, Ye’s got the timeline in a frenzy. Some fans think he’s just being Ye, but a lot of people are fed up, saying he’s doing too much and he’s crossing the line.
Check out some of the other wild tweets Ye’s been firing off below.
The 2025 Global Citizen Festival announced the date for this year’s event on the Great Lawn in New York’s Central Park on Thursday morning (April 10). With a performer lineup to come, organizers revealed that the free, ticketed event will take place on Sept. 27. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest […]
HYBE Interactive Media (HYBE IM) secured an additional KRW 30 billion ($21 million) investment, with existing investor IMM Investment contributing another KRW 15 billion ($10 million) in follow-on funding. Shinhan Venture Investment and Daesung Private Equity joined as new investors in the company, which plans to expand its game business using HYBE’s K-pop artist IPs. To date, HYBE IM has raised a total of KRW 137.5 billion ($100 million). With the new money, the company plans to enhance its publishing capabilities and execute its long-term growth strategy by allocating it to marketing, operations and localization strategies to support the launch of its gaming titles.
Live Nation acquired a stake in 356 Entertainment Group, a leading promoter in Malta’s festival and outdoor concert scene that operates the country’s largest club, Uno, which hosts more than 100 events a year. The two companies have a longstanding partnership that has resulted in events including Take That’s The Greatest Weekend Malta and Liam Gallagher and Friends Malta Weekender being held in the island country. According to a press release, 356’s festival season brought 56,000 visitors to the island, generating an economic impact of 51.8 million euros ($56.1 million). Live Nation is looking to build on that success by bringing more diverse international acts to the market.
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ATC Group acquired a majority stake in indie management company, record label and PR firm Easy Life Entertainment. The company’s management roster includes Bury Tomorrow, SOTA, Bears in Trees, Lexie Carroll, Mouth Culture and Anaïs; while its label roster boasts Lower Than Atlantis, Tonight Alive, Softcult, Normandie, Amber Run, Bryde and Lonely The Brave. Its PR arm has worked on campaigns for All Time Low, 41, Deaf Havana, Neck Deep, Simple Plan, Travie McCoy and Tool.
Triple 8 Management partnered with Sureel, which provides AI attribution, detection, protection and monetization for artists. Through the deal, Triple 8 artists including Drew Holcomb & the Neighbors, Local Natives, JOHNNYSWIM, Mat Kearney and Charlotte Sands will have access to tools that allow them to opt-in or opt-out of AI training with custom thresholds; protect their artist styles from being used in AI training without consent by setting time-and-date stamp behind ownership; monetize themselves in the AI ecosystem through ethical licensing that can generate revenue for them; and access real-time reporting through Sureel’s AI dashboard. Sureel makes this possible by providing AI companies “with easy-to-integrate tools to ensure responsible AI that fully respects artist preferences,” according to a press release.
Merlin signed a licensing deal with Coda Music, a new social/streaming platform that “is reimagining streaming as an interactive, artist-led experience, where fans discover music through community-driven recommendations, discussions, and exclusive content” while allowing artists “to cultivate more meaningful relationships with their audiences,” according to a press release. Through the deal, Merlin’s global membership will have access to Coda Music’s suite of social and discovery-driven features, allowing artists to engage with fan communities by sharing exclusive content and more. Users can also follow artists and fellow fans on the platform and exchange music recommendations with them.
AEG Presents struck a partnership with The Boston Beer Company that will bring the beverage maker’s portfolio of brands — including Sun Cruiser Iced Tea & Vodka, Truly Hard Seltzer, Twisted Tea Hard Iced Tea and Angry Orchard Hard Cider — to nearly 30 AEG Presents venues nationwide including Brooklyn Steel in New York, Resorts World Theatre in Las Vegas and Roadrunner in Boston, as well as festivals including Electric Forest in Rothbury, Mich., and the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.
Armada Music struck a deal with Peloton to bring an exclusive lineup of six live DJ-led classes featuring Armada artists to Peloton studios in both New York and London this year. Artists taking part include ARTY and Armin van Buuren.
Venu Holding Corporation acquired the Celebrity Lanes bowling alley in the Denver suburb of Centennial, Colo., for an undisclosed amount. It will transform the business into an indoor music hall, private rental space and restaurant.
Secretly Distribution renewed its partnership with Sufjan Stevens‘ Asthmatic Kitty Records, which has released works by Angelo De Augustine, My Brightest Diamond, Helado Negro, Linda Perhacs, Lily & Madeleine, Denison Witmer and others. Secretly will continue handling physical and digital music distribution, digital and retail marketing, and technological support for all Asthmatic Kitty releases.
Symphonic Distribution partnered with digital marketing platform SymphonyOS in a deal that will give Symphonic users discounted access to SymphonyOS via Symphonic’s client offerings page. Through SymphonyOS, artists can launch and manage targeted ad campaigns on Meta, TikTok and Google; access personalized analytics for a full view of fan interactions across platforms; build tailored pre-save links, link-in-bio pages and tour info pages; and get AI-powered real time recommendations to improve marketing campaigns.
Bootleg.live, a platform that turns high-quality concert audio into merch, partnered with Evan Honer and Judah & the Lion to offer fans unique audio collectibles on tour. Both acts are on tour this fall. The collectibles, called “bootlegs,” are concert recordings taken directly from the board, enhanced using Bootleg’s proprietary process, and combined with photos and short videos.
