Author: Glenn Peoples
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Live Nation shares gained 4.0% to hit $103.77 this week, marking the stock’s best closing price since May 2, 2022, and the first time the concert promotion giant had five straight closes above $100 since late April and early May that same year. Other music stocks didn’t fare as well. Most of the 20 companies […]
Black couples in music have created timeless classics that resonate across generations, leaving a mark on the industry. Beyoncé and JAY-Z stand as one of the most iconic musical power couples, starting with their collaboration on “03′ Bonnie and Clyde” and continuing to elevate their partnership with the release of the collaborative album The Carters. […]
Two-time WNBA champion A’ja Wilson has always been a huge advocate for women in sports, and she’s been transparent on her life journey as a Black girl who grew up in South Carolina. Despite her many accolades: 2024 All-Star Weekend Celebrity Game assistant coach, 2x WNBA MVP, 2x WNBA “Defensive Player of the Year” and […]
K Camp has been a consistent hitmaker in the music industry since 2014. Delivering chart-toppers like “Cut Her Off,” “Money Baby,” and “Comfortable,” it’s unlikely not to have gotten lit at a function to his songs. After parting ways with Interscope Records, he released his first independent project, Float 2 London. Despite undergoing vocal cord […]
As the music industry gears up for the 2024 Grammy Awards, the nominations echo a vibrant mix of global talents. In the newly introduced Best African Music Performance category, heavyweights such as Davido, Tyla, Burna Boy, Asake, and Ayra Starr are set to vie for the coveted honor. The Best Rap Album category sees Drake […]
The Grammy Awards red carpet has long been a showcase of extravagant and boundary-pushing fashion, evolving significantly starting in the 90s. In the mid-’90s, the fashion scene was marked by a blend of grunge and glam. Artists like Whitney Houston and Toni Braxton embraced sophisticated gowns, often with high slits and sequin embellishments. As the […]
Trevor Noah has become a major presence on the Grammy stage, charming audiences with his keen wit and innate skill for lively banter for the past three years. As he approaches his fourth consecutive hosting gig for the 66th Annual Grammy Awards®, which airs Sunday, February 4, 2024, on CBS, EBONY thought it was only […]
The Billboard Global Music Index — a diverse collection of 20 publicly traded music companies — finished 2023 up 31.3% as Spotify’s share price alone climbed 138% thanks to cost-cutting and focus on margins. Spotify is the single-largest component of the float-adjusted index and has one of the largest market capitalizations of any music company. The […]
The Billboard Global Music Index — a diverse collection of 20 publicly traded music companies — finished 2023 up 31.3% as Spotify’s share price alone climbed 138% thanks to cost-cutting and focus on margins. Spotify is the single-largest component of the float-adjusted index and has one of the largest market capitalizations of any music company. The […]
Buying concert tickets could become an easier, more straightforward process after the U.S. House Subcommittee on Energy and Commerce passed the Speculative Ticketing Oversight and Prohibition (STOP) Act on Wednesday (Dec. 6). The bill is now eligible for a vote by the full House. The STOP Act, which Rep. Gus Bilirakus (R-Fla.) called the “biggest […]