Latest US Music Industry News

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Updated:: Monday, 20 January 2025

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‘Wicked’ Is Now the Top-Grossing Film Adaptation of a Broadway Musical: Full List

"Mamma Mia!" falls to second place.
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Bob Dylan Biopic ‘A Complete Unknown’ Already Ranks Among All-Time Top-Grossing Music Biopics: Here’s the Top 25

The films on this list cover a wide range of genres, including rap, classical, country, Latin & contemporary Christian.
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Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, Olivia Rodrigo, No Doubt & More Stars Join FireAid Benefit Concert for L.A. Wildfire Victims

Katy Perry, Jelly Roll and more acts have also joined the cause.
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Bad Bunny’s ‘Debí Tirar Más Fotos’ Climbs to No. 1 on Billboard 200

Plus: Taylor Swift’s ‘Lover: Live From Paris’ reenters at No. 2 after a reissue.
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Fans Choose Lucy Dacus’ ‘Ankles’ as This Week’s Top New Music in All-Genre Poll

The singer-songwriter's new single brought in nearly 66% of the vote.
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TikTok Says It’s Restoring Service to U.S. Users Following Trump’s Pledged Executive Order

Google and Apple removed the app from their digital stores to comply with a federal ban.
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Arrest Made in Beating Death of Original 24/7 Spyz Frontman P. Fluid

A 29-year-old man was charged in the killing of the pioneering Black Bronx rocker.
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Nelly Set to Perform at Donald Trump’s Inaugural Ball

Fellow rappers Snoop Dogg, Rick Ross also performed at the president-elect's pre-inaugural Crypto Ball. on Jan. 17.
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Dave Chappelle Roasts Diddy’s Freak-Off Parties in Hilarious ‘SNL’ Monologue: Watch

The comedian also touched on the L.A. wildfires, Trump’s upcoming inauguration and more.
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Fito Páez Cashes Raincheck & Conquers Hearts at Mexico City’s Zócalo

The Argentine rocker offered an unforgettable concert in front of 80,000 people after having canceled his September show after suffering an accident.
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