Soundtrack Technologies, a Music Streamer for Businesses, Buys Out Two Rivals

The DSP has expanded its control of the European market with the acquisitions of Tunify and Ambie. Ola Sars Rikard Croy/Courtesy Soundtrack Technologies Trending on Billboard Soundtrack Technologies, a music streaming service for businesses that’s used in Uniqlo stores and Four Seasons hotels, among others, announced it has acquired rivalsContinue Reading

Devastated Savannah Guthrie, siblings plead for mom’s safe return in emotional video to purported captor: ‘We’re ready to talk’

Savannah Guthrie and her siblings, Annie and Camron, are begging for their mother Nancy’s safe return after her mysterious disappearance. “Bring her home,” the journalist captioned her Instagram post on Wednesday night. “We want to thank all of you for the prayers for our beloved mom, Nancy. We feel themContinue Reading

New Memoirs and Biographies Now Featured on The Maple Staple’s Spotlight Shelf

The Maple Staples newest Spotlight Shelf introduces a captivating selection of memoirs and biographies, with each offering a unique perspective on challenges, triumphs, and transformative moments that defines the human experience. Each book showcase deeply personal stories, from resisting war to seeking faith, overcoming loss to finding redemption. Each promisesContinue Reading

“I wrote the music before Oz passed away… I wrote the lyrics after we laid Ozzy to rest”: How Zakk Wylde wrote his tribute song to Ozzy Osbourne

(Image credit: Paul Natkin/Getty Images) Zakk Wylde was Ozzy Osbourne‘s right-hand man on-and-off for decades – since 1987, to be exact. After earning his reputation thanks to his guitar work on Ozzy’s 1988 album No Rest for the Wicked, followed by 1991’s No More Tears, and 1995’s Ozzmosis, Wylde andContinue Reading

‘Nuisance Bear’ Review: Transfixing Study of Polar Bears in the Canadian Arctic Reflects on the Steep Two-Way Costs of Human Interaction

There’s no shortage of captivating nature docs in which advanced 21st century audiovisual technology allows for breathtakingly close images of magnificent creatures in the wild. But when nonfiction films go beyond the scope of observing animals in their threatened natural habitats to examine humanity’s troubled relationship with them, the resultsContinue Reading

Fred Armisen to Host CNN Series Exploring Universal Music’s Archives (Exclusive)

Fred Armisen has been tapped for a new series collaboration between CNN and Universal Music Group, The Hollywood Reporter can exclusively reveal, with the comedian set to give viewers a behind-the-scenes look at UMG’s extensive archives. UMG is the world’s largest music company, and the record company’s catalog includes someContinue Reading

Diane Warren Speaks Out, Says “Put All The Songs On Or None Of Us” After Oscar Producers Ax 3 Nominated Songs From Live Performance

EXCLUSIVE: Producers of the 98th annual Academy Awards have decided to feature only two of the five Original Song Oscar nominees this year on the telecast. In a letter to representatives and/or Best Original Song nominees Thursday, those affected were told about the decision. “The show also will feature musicalContinue Reading