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Victoria Oakley is the new CEO of IFPI.Oakley will join the international labels trade association this June from global strategic communications and advocacy consultancy Portland, where she currently serves as CEO.
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The incoming chief executive has deep, international experience, having logged almost two decades in the British Diplomatic Service, with roles in London, Paris, Brussels, Washington D.C. and the Eastern Caribbean, where she was High Commissioner until 2016.
Later, she spent three years at Portland then joined Google as global public policy director. Oakley returned to Portland in 2022 in the role as CEO, leading a 300-strong team of strategic communications and public affairs professionals across London, Doha, Singapore, Nairobi, Paris, Berlin and Brussels.In her new leadership role, Oakley will coordinate with the Federation’s national group network as it continues its work in promoting and advocating for the value of recorded music and the rights of its 8,000 record company members, including the three major labels.
“I’m pleased that Vikki is joining the IFPI during this dynamic time for the music industry,” comments Sir Lucian Grainge, chairman and CEO, Universal Music Group. “Vikki brings the right skills and experience to help the global industry tackle important issues and opportunities collaboratively and with a fresh vision. We look forward to working with her.”
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Oakley, adds Robert Kyncl, CEO, Warner Music Group, “is a great choice to help lead the global campaign for the rights of artists and those who back them, and I’m excited she’s bringing her expertise and experience to IFPI.”
Says Rob Stringer, chairman, Sony Music Group: “Her decades of expertise combined with strong relationships around the world, will help us ensure music is recognized for the value it deserves and artists are always put first.”Oakley succeeds Frances Moore, who retired in December 2023 after leading the trade body since 2010.
Taylor Swift was watching when Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt performed her song “All Too Well” on Saturday Night Live. And she’s all for it.
Gosling hosted Saturday’s episode of SNL, and was joined by his The Fall Guy co-star Emily Blunt for a cover of her Red-era release during the monologue.
At the top, Gosling assured viewers that he “would not make any jokes” about his character Ken from the Barbie movie,“because they’re not funny.” He’s kidding; they’re hilarious. And with that, Gosling set up the musical gag.
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“You know, when you play a character that hard, that long, just letting go feels like a breakup and for processing a breakup, there’s really only one thing that can help: the music of the great Taylor Swift,” Gosling remarked.
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Gosling then slotted in at a grand piano and channeled his loveable-but-dimwitted Ken with a parody of “All Too Well,” complete with dark shades and a white fur coat.
Swift’s lyrics were tweaked for the occasion. “I shredded Venice Beach is true / My clothes were tight / But something about that spandex felt so right / I left my rollerblades in that big pink house / But I still got that fur coat and I’ll wear that right now,” he sings. “If I said that I was doing fine, you know I’d be lying / ‘Cause I was just Ken and now I’m just Ryan.”
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Swift gave the moment her seal of approval with a post on Instagram. “All Too Well (Ryan and Emily’s Version)!!! Watch me accidentally catch myself singing this version on tour. This monologue is everything,” she writes.
Gosling, even when he’s out of character, has a special connection with the song. In an interview with Fandango posted last week on YouTube, Gosling and Blunt talked TayTay while discussing their new film alongside director David Leitch and stunt doubles Ben Jenkins and Logan Holladay.
The actors shared their personal favorite tracks in the 14-time Grammy winner’s catalogue, with Gosling revealing, “‘All Too Well’ right now has a real soft spot in my heart.”
Swift is currently enjoying some downtime during her extensive The Eras Tour. She restarts her schedule with concerts May 24 and 25 at Estádio da Luz in Lisbon, Portugal, followed by a run of eight mid-summer shows at London’s Wembley Stadium.
The Libertines complete a successful U.K. chart race with All Quiet On The Eastern Esplanade, the celebrated British indie rock outfit’s fourth studio album.
The leader at the midweek point, All Quiet On The Eastern Esplanade (via EMI) bows at No. 1 on the Official U.K. Albums Chart, published Friday, April 12.
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It’s the Libertines’ second U.K. chart-topper, following their self-titled sophomore album from 2004, and fifth top 40 appearance overall, a tally that includes 2002’s critically-adored debut Up The Bracket (No. 35), 2007 retrospective Time For Heroes – The Best Of The Libertines (No. 23) and 2015’s Anthems For Doomed Youth (No. 3).
Beyoncé’s record-setting country-leaning release Cowboy Carter (Columbia/Parkwood Ent) is removed from the chart throne, down 1-2, while Earlestown, England outfit The K’s complete the podium with their debut LP, I Wonder If The World Knows? (LAB), new at No. 3.
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U.K. singer and songwriter Conan Gray grabs a career best with his third studio record Found Heaven (Island), new at No. 4. That’s Gray’s second top 10 effort after 2022’s Superache peaked at No. 8.
Meanwhile, U.S. rapper J. Cole collects his fourth U.K. top 10 with Might Delete Later (Interscope), his surprise-release mixtape. It’s new at No. 7, and joins his previous top tier releases 2013’s Born Sinner (No. 7), 2018’s KOD (No. 2) and 2021’s The Off-Season (No. 2).
Also new to the top 10 is Feeder with Black/Red (Big Teeth) at No. 8, for the British indie rockers’ 11th U.K. top 10 appearance.
Finally, new releases from Vampire Weekend (Only God Was Above Us at No. 11 via Columbia), the Black Keys (Ohio Players at No. 13, Benson Boone (Fireworks & Rollerblades at No. 16 via Warner Records), Khruangbin (A La Sala at No. 18 via Dead Oceans) and Bob Vylan (Humble As The Sun at No. 22 via Ghost Theatre) make their mark on the U.K. top 40.
More than a decade after his global breakthrough, Hozier finally bags a U.K. No. 1 single with “Too Sweet”.
The Irish singer and songwriter benefits from the release of an expanded deluxe edition of his third LP Unreal Unearth, which led the national albums chart last August.
“Too Sweet” (via Island) accumulates 61,000 chart units and 6.7 million streams, making it the most-streamed track of the week in the U.K., according to the Official Charts Company, as the title lifts 4-1 on the Official U.K. Singles Chart, published Friday, April 12.
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It’s Hozier’s second U.K. top 10 single, joining his signature song “Take Me To Church,” which was released back in September 2013 and peaked at No. 2 the following year.
The leader at the midweek stage, Benson Boone’s “Beautiful Things” (Warner Records) holds at No. 2, while Beyoncé’s “Texas Hold ‘Em” (Columbia/Parkway Ent) loses its crown, down 1-3.
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Meanwhile British singer, songwriter and producer Artemas snags a career high with his electronic-pop number “i like the way you kiss me” (Parlophone), up 6-5. This current chart is twice as nice for Artemas, as his followup “if u think i’m pretty” lifts 52-39, for his second U.K top 40 appearance.
As country music cracks the whip in the U.K., Dasha makes her move on the singles chart with “Austin” (Warner Records). It’s up 15-8 as Dasha books her first-ever U.K. top 10 spot.
J. Cole lifts his tally of top 40 hits to 12, thanks to the surprise release of his mixtape, Might Delete Later (Interscope). Fresh cuts “H.Y.B.” featuring Bas and Central Cee (at No. 29) and the controversial, Kendrick Lamar diss track “7 Minute Drill (at No. 38), open their accounts.
Finally, EDM David Guetta star bags his 48th top 40 hit in the U.K. with “I Don’t Wanna Wait,” a collaboration with OneRepublic, new at No. 37. It’s OneRepublic 10th top 40 appearance.
J Balvin‘s Coachella 2024 set on Sunday night (April 14) was nothing short of a spectacle, blending sci-fi visuals, infectious beats, and surprise guest appearances into an unforgettable experience for fans.
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Emerging from a brief hiatus since 2022, the Colombian superstar returned to the global stage with a bang, reminding everyone why he reigns as the king of Colombian reggaetón.
As the clock struck 8:30 p.m. Pacific time, Balvin took the stage amidst the eerie sight of a UFO hovering overhead, setting the tone for a night of otherworldly entertainment. Rocking cornrows and a Vetements leather jacket adorned with alien-like patches — and later changing to a sparkly stardust get-up — the Medellín native opened with his signature hit “Mi Gente,” instantly captivating the audience with his magnetic presence and electrifying energy.
Joined by collaborators Jowel & Randy and De La Ghetto, Balvin’s performance seamlessly blended old-school reggaetón vibes with futuristic EDM beats, keeping the crowd on their feet with hits recent hits like the Tainy-produced “Colmillo” and “Dientes.” But the night took a thrilling turn when Balvin surprised fans with a special appearance by none other than Will Smith, who delivered a nostalgic rendition of “Men In Black,” dressed as his iconic character from the movie.
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Throughout the night, Balvin’s stage presence and visuals were nothing short of awe-inspiring, backed by extraterrestrial visuals and dancers in costums, and even a mechanical space praying mantis adding to the sci-fi atmosphere. From his breakthrough hit “Ginza” to collaborations like “Con Altura,” the superstar showcased the breadth of his catalog, leaving fans lit with every song.
Taking a moment to express gratitude to his fans, he acknowledged the love and support that had fueled his journey back to the stage. “Y si el pueblo pide Reggaeton!” he shouted. As the night came to a close with “Qué Calor,” Balvin left the audience buzzing with excitement, proving once again why he’s one of Latin music’s biggest stars.
Other Latino artists performing at Coachella this year included Young Miko, Bizarrap, Santa Fe Klan, Ludmilla and Hermanos Gutierrez.
Watch the “Men In Black” moment below.
For one of the biggest performances of her career, Tems called on one of the biggest stars pop stars in the business — Justin Bieber.
The Nigerian singer-songwriter and producer delivered a set at Coachella 2024 on Sunday night (April 14), and brought out the big guns in Bieber and Wizkid, who both stepped onto the stage for a performance of their hit “Essence.”
Fans had been warned. “Coachella! I’m too exciteddd I have a surprise tonight,” she wrote earlier on X.
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Coachella! I’m too excitedddI have a surprise tonight 👀❤️🔥— TEMS (@temsbaby) April 14, 2024
Originally released in 2020 and recorded with Bieber and fellow Afrobeats star Wizkid, “Essence” was a true slow-burner, impacting Billboard’s charts nine months after its release. Tems would reign over Billboard’s R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay in September 2021 with “Essence,” making history along the way. “Essence” also cracked the Billboard Hot 100, and would enter the top 10 (peaking at No. 9), becoming the first Afrobeats song to do so.
Bieber is no stranger to smashing chart records. At 27, the Canadian pop singer became the youngest solo artist in history to notch 100 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, a feat he reached in 2021. The “Stay” singer has kept a relatively low profile since June 2022, when he revealed his diagnosis with Ramsay Hunt syndrome, with one side of his face experiencing “full paralysis.” On Sunday night, he showed no ill effects as he glided around the Coachella stage. Watch below.
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Bieber’s performance will surely send Beliebers into a frenzy, and renew hope for more live dates in the wake of his health problems, which contributed to the cancelation of his 2022 Justice World Tour.
That excitement lifted a gear earlier in the year, when Bieber performed a surprise short set of classics and recent hits at Drake’s 2,500-capacity downtown club History and, earlier, hinted at new music to come.
Tems was Billboard’s 2024 Women in Music Breakthrough recipient, telling reporters ahead of the event: “I really want to use this opportunity to say to all the women in the room, in the world, that no matter what you’re going through, you should know you’re not alone. So even when you’re sad, even when you’re angry, there’s someone that’s angry, too. So uplift everybody around you because they need that like you and somebody’s there for you,” she concluded her speech. “It’s the women that got the women, trust me.”
She previously told Billboard, “everybody just called me Temi. Nobody really called me by my full name. It wasn’t something that was on my mind. It’s only now, as an adult, that I started realizing that it meant ‘the crown is mine.’ I think that’s really powerful. It feels manifested, based on how my life has gone.“
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