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Ben Sisario
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The Wizard of Vinyl Is in Kansas
Chad Kassem is on a mission — saving listeners “from bad sound” — at the rural factory where he pores over LPs from some of…
The Weeknd Hits No. 1 for a Fifth Time With ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’
Boosted by physical sales and a Grammy performance, the album had the biggest week since Taylor Swift’s huge opening last year.
Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Grand Total: A Record $2 Billion
Over 21 months, the pop superstar’s culture-dominating stage show doubled the gross of its closest competitor, according to ticket sales figures confirmed for the first…
Ed Sheeran Prevails in Copyright Appeal Over ‘Let’s Get It On’
A three-judge panel affirmed that Sheeran’s “Thinking Out Loud” did not illegally borrow from Marvin Gaye’s song.
Pras Sues Lauryn Hill Over Canceled Fugees Tour, Alleging Fraud
Ms. Hill was accused of deceiving the other group members about tour finances. She called the lawsuit “baseless” and “full of false claims.”
Travis Scott Has No. 1 Album, After Close Loss to Sabrina Carpenter
The “Days Before Rodeo” rerelease is the rapper’s fourth title to reach the top.
Oasis Fans Balked at High Ticket Prices. But Were They ‘Dynamic’?
A regulator said it was opening an investigation into Ticketmaster’s actions, but the company disputed that “dynamic pricing” came into play.
Taylor Swift Breaks Her Own Record With a 12th Week at No. 1
Facing a tight battle with Zach Bryan, the pop superstar benefited from the release of three new versions of “The Tortured Poets Department” and shipments…
Music Catalog Giant Hipgnosis Is Sold, and Merck Mercuriadis Exits
The company, whose pricey acquisitions kicked off a rush on catalog sales, sold its assets to Blackstone for $1.6 billion, and its outspoken leader will…
Pay $1 to Hear Wu-Tang Clan’s Secret Album (Eventually)
An online art collective that spent $4 million on “Once Upon a Time in Shaolin” is telling fans their purchases will accelerate the one-of-a-kind album’s…