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Musical Performances Announced for The 2025 ESPYS – Busta Rhymes, Clipse, GELO & More.

Doja Cat, Tems, Coldplay & more Performed at Inaugural FIFA Club World Cup™ Final Halftime Show.

Reach Records Annual Summer Playlist Drops – Spotlighting The Next Wave of Faith-Based Artists.

New Trial Ordered in T.I. and Tiny’s OMG Dolls Copyright Case.

Juice Entertainment Submits Letter to DOJ and FTC Alleging Fraud and Monopoly Abuse by Live Nation.

Recording Academy® Invites Nearly 3,600 Music Creators and Industry Professionals to Join Its Membership Including Joey Bada$$, Alameda, LaRussell, Mariah The Scientist, & More.

Kendrick Lamar “Not Like Us” Now Eligible for Diamond Certification

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