This Day in History: , Prince Dies.
April 21, 2016.
The iconic musician, 57,
was found dead at his estate,
Paisley Park, in Minnesota.
Prince had overdosed on fentanyl.
His death was ruled accidental.
Over the span of four decades,
Prince transcended genre and created
more than 30 albums, his first in 1978 for Warner Bros.
Prince often played all of the
instruments on the album himself.
He was charismatic and electrifying on stage.
His 1984 album 'Purple Rain'
sold 13 million copies. It was number one
on the 'Billboard' 200 chart for 24 consecutive weeks.
He won seven Grammy awards.
His final album was released in 2015,
just months before his death.
Few artists have influenced the sound and trajectory of popular music more distinctly, or touched quite so many people with their talent, President Obama, via History.com
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Lollapalooza 2024 , Headliners Announced.
Lollapalooza 2024 , Headliners Announced.
Headliners for the annual Chicago
festival were announced on March 19.
They are Blink-182, Future, Hozier.
They are Blink-182, Future, Hozier.
They are Blink-182, Future, Hozier.
the Killers, Melanie Martinez, Metro Boomin.
the Killers, Melanie Martinez, Metro Boomin.
the Killers, Melanie Martinez, Metro Boomin.
Skrillex, Stray Kids, SZA and Tyler, the Creator. .
Skrillex, Stray Kids, SZA and Tyler, the Creator. .
Skrillex, Stray Kids, SZA and Tyler, the Creator. .
Skrillex, Stray Kids, SZA and Tyler, the Creator. .
Other big-name performers
include Deftones, Killer Mike.
Other big-name performers
include Deftones, Killer Mike.
Kesha, Renee Rapp, Kenny Beats.
Kesha, Renee Rapp, Kenny Beats.
Kesha, Renee Rapp, Kenny Beats.
Pierce the Veil, Zedd, Victoria Monet,
Vince Staples and more.
Pierce the Veil, Zedd, Victoria Monet,
Vince Staples and more.
Pierce the Veil, Zedd, Victoria Monet,
Vince Staples and more.
Pierce the Veil, Zedd, Victoria Monet,
Vince Staples and more.
This year, the festival will take place
from Aug 1-4 in Grant Park. .
Presale begins March 21 at 10 a.m. Ticket prices
will increase at noon when the public sale begins.
The cost of a 4-Day General
Admission Ticket starts at $385
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Musicians Push Congress , to Pass Bill Aimed at , Reforming Ticket Industry.
Musicians Push Congress , to Pass Bill Aimed at , Reforming Ticket Industry.
On April 25, over 250 popular musicians signed an open
letter to the Senate Commerce Committee demanding
reforms to the current live-event ticketing system.
On April 25, over 250 popular musicians signed an open
letter to the Senate Commerce Committee demanding
reforms to the current live-event ticketing system.
The open letter was organized by Fix the Tix,
a coalition spearheaded by the National
Independent Venue Association and Eventbrite.
Musicians who signed the letter include: , Billie Eilish, Dave Matthews and Green Day. .
Musicians who signed the letter include: , Billie Eilish, Dave Matthews and Green Day. .
Musicians who signed the letter include: , Billie Eilish, Dave Matthews and Green Day. .
We are joining together to say
that the current system is broken:
predatory resellers and secondary
platforms engage in deceptive
ticketing practices to inflate
ticket prices and deprive fans
of the chance to see their
favorite artists at a fair price, Fix the Tix open letter, via NBC.
Other artists to sign
the open letter include: , Cyndi Lauper, Lorde
and Fall Out Boy.
Other artists to sign
the open letter include: , Cyndi Lauper, Lorde
and Fall Out Boy.
Other artists to sign
the open letter include: , Cyndi Lauper, Lorde
and Fall Out Boy.
The Fans First Act looks to reform three
significant issues that plague the ticketing industry,
including transparency and consumer protections.
The Fans First Act looks to reform three
significant issues that plague the ticketing industry,
including transparency and consumer protections.
The bill also looks to prevent
potential bad actors from reselling
tickets at exorbitant prices.
The Fans First Act is one of several
bills introduced in recent years that
seeks to fight unfair ticketing practices. .
Other bills include the TICKET Act,
the BOSS Act and the SWIFT Act. .
It is clear that all participants of the live
event ecosystem, from artists, to venues,
to fans, demand comprehensive ticketing
reform and consumer protection against
the predatory ticket resale practices
that have deeply afflicted live
entertainment in the United States, Stephen Parker, executive director of the
National Independent Venue Association, via NBC
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Billie Eilish , Announces New Album.
Eilish's third studio album, 'Hit Me Hard
and Soft,' will drop May 17, AP reports. .
The 22-year-old took to Instagram on
April 8 to make the announcement.
She also shared the
album's artwork.
Eilish went on to say that she won't be releasing
any singles before the album comes out.
I wanna give it to you all at once, Billie Eilish, via Instagram.
I truly could not be more
proud of this album, Billie Eilish, via Instagram.
Eilish's brother, Finneas, co-wrote the album.
The album does exactly as the title
suggests: hits you hard and soft
both lyrically and sonically while
bending genres and defying
trends along the way. , Via press release.
âHIT ME HARD AND SOFTâ journeys
through a vast and expansive audio
landscape, immersing listeners into
a full spectrum of emotions. , Via press release.
In light of Eilish's recent criticism of wasteful packaging, it was also announced that recyclable materials will be used for physical formats.
In a continued effort to minimize
waste and combat climate change;
across all physical formats in limited
variants on the same day, with the
same track-listing and using
100% recyclable materials, Via press release
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Musicians Sign Open Letter , Warning About AI Threat to Artists.
The Artists Rights Alliance and approximately 200 musicians such as Billie Eilish, Katy Perry and Nicki Minaj released the open letter, according to 'The Hollywood Reporter.'.
The Artists Rights Alliance and approximately 200 musicians such as Billie Eilish, Katy Perry and Nicki Minaj released the open letter, according to 'The Hollywood Reporter.'.
The Artists Rights Alliance and approximately 200 musicians such as Billie Eilish, Katy Perry and Nicki Minaj released the open letter, according to 'The Hollywood Reporter.'.
The letter calls on developers of digital music to "cease the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to infringe upon and devalue the rights of human artists.".
The campaign draws attention to how AI developers use musical works without permission to create AI "copycats.".
Working musicians are already
struggling to make ends meet in the
streaming world, and now they have
the added burden of trying to compete
with a deluge of AI-generated noise. , Jen Jacobsen, executive director of the ARA, via statement.
The unethical use of generative
AI to replace human artists will
devalue the entire music ecosystem â
for artists and fans alike, Jen Jacobsen, executive director of the ARA, via statement.
Others artists who signed the open letter include Camila Cabello, Sam Smith, Jon Bon Jovi.
Others artists who signed the open letter include Camila Cabello, Sam Smith, Jon Bon Jovi.
Others artists who signed the open letter include Camila Cabello, Sam Smith, Jon Bon Jovi.
Norah Jones, Chuck D.
Norah Jones, Chuck D.
Kate Hudson, Pearl Jam and R.E.M.
Kate Hudson, Pearl Jam and R.E.M.
Kate Hudson, Pearl Jam and R.E.M.
Make no mistake: we believe that, when
used responsibly, AI has enormous potential
to advance human creativity and in a manner
that enables the development and growth
of new and exciting experiences for
music fans everywhere. , Via open letter.
Unfortunately, some platforms and
developers are employing AI to sabotage
creativity and undermine artists,
songwriters, musicians and rightsholders, Via open letter.
We must protect against the predatory
use of AI to steal professional artistsâ
voices and likenesses, violate creatorsâ
rights, and destroy the music ecosystem. , Via open letter
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