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The Weeknd Puts Collaborations on Hold, Awaits Daft Punk Reunion

The Weeknd Puts Collaborations on Hold, Awaits Daft Punk Reunion Amid the mounting anticipation of a potential Daft Punk reunion, The Weeknd has decided to temporarily pause his collaborative efforts. Renowned pop sensation The Weeknd recently disclosed his plan to temporarily halt his pursuit of new collaborations. This decision hinges on the eagerly awaited reunion of the iconic French electronic disco duo, Daft Punk. The announcement followed The Weeknd's performance […]

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Hans Zimmer Joins Group to Acquire BBC’s Maida Vale Studios for £10.5 Million

Hans Zimmer Joins Group to Acquire BBC's Maida Vale Studios for £10.5 Million Hans Zimmer is part of a consortium that has purchased BBC's iconic Maida Vale Studios for a reported sum of £10.5 million. The acquisition of the renowned west London studios was confirmed by the BBC, revealing that Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner, co-chairs of Working Title—a British film studio under Comcast's Universal Pictures—along with acclaimed composer Hans […]

August 15, 2023 14

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Tomorrowland Implements Climate-Conscious Measures to Minimize Carbon Impact

Tomorrowland Implements Climate-Conscious Measures to Minimize Carbon Impact Under the warm embrace of a July weekend, a sprawling array of tents in shades of violet and azure stretched across a Belgian field, offering transient shelter to around 4,000 music enthusiasts who had journeyed from all corners of the globe. Crafted from repurposed and neglected camping gear, this vibrant patchwork was just a glimpse of Tomorrowland's dedicated endeavors to curtail its […]

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RA, fabric, and Jägermeister Collaborate for 2023’s #SaveTheNight Initiative

RA, fabric, and Jägermeister Collaborate for 2023's #SaveTheNight Initiative In continuation of last year's successful fund, which extended support to three projects dedicated to fostering a safer, more inclusive, and sustainable nightlife environment, Jägermeister is doubling the fund's value to €100,000 for this year. The application process for the 2023 #SaveTheNight fund will kick off in September. Meanwhile, an exclusive event is scheduled at London's fabric club on Thursday, August […]

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Major Record Labels Launch Copyright Lawsuit Against Internet Archive

Major Record Labels Launch Copyright Lawsuit Against Internet Archive A group of prominent record labels, including Universal Music Group, Sony Music, and CMG, has initiated a copyright lawsuit against the digital library Internet Archive, dubbing its Great 78 project an "illegal record store," according to a report by Rolling Stone. The federal lawsuit, filed in New York, alleges that the community-driven Great 78 project is continuously and extensively violating copyright […]

August 14, 2023 13

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Tomorrowland 2023 Live Stream on TikTok Draws 16 Million Viewers

Tomorrowland 2023 Live Stream on TikTok Draws 16 Million Viewers The groundbreaking streaming collaboration between Tomorrowland and TikTok has proven to be a massive triumph, as the short-video oriented social media platform amassed over 16 million distinct viewers during the festival's two weekends. The partnership entailed the live streaming of performances by 24 artists and producers from the festival lineup, including renowned figures like Armin Van Buuren, Steve Aoki, and […]

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Cardi B’s Thrown Microphone Sells for Nearly $100,000 at eBay Auction

Cardi B's Thrown Microphone Sells for Nearly $100,000 at eBay Auction A microphone flung into the crowd by Cardi B last month has been sold for nearly $100,000 in a recent eBay auction. Scott Fisher, the owner of an audio equipment rental company, listed the infamous item for auction, pledging that all proceeds from the sale would be donated to charity. "The profit from this microphone's sale will be equally […]

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Flow Festival Terminates Partnership with Heineken Over Russian Operations

Flow Festival Terminates Partnership with Heineken Over Russian Operations Finland's upcoming Flow Festival, scheduled for August 11 - 13, has abruptly severed ties with Heineken Silver due to the beer brand's continued operations in Russia. In an announcement on August 8, Flow Festival's CEO, Suvi Kallio, stated, “When we were informed about Heineken's situation in Russia in the spring, we had discussions with the festival’s main partner Hartwall about the […]

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Reinier Zonneveld Breaks Guinness World Record for Longest DJ Set

Reinier Zonneveld Breaks Guinness World Record for Longest DJ Set Dutch Techno sensation Reinier Zonneveld has etched his name in history by shattering the Guinness World Record for the longest electronic music live set. The extraordinary feat took place on August 5, 2023, during the Karren Maar festival, where Zonneveld delivered an electrifying 11-hour and 11-minute performance. Arnhem's Stadsblokken rave attendees were in for a monumental treat as Reinier Zonneveld […]

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