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About 100 artists gathered on the sidewalks of West Hollywood to protest what they see as streaming giant Spotify's miserly payments for songwriters. View the full article

Former Twisted Sister frontman Dee Snider explained why he approves of besieged Ukrainians co-opting 'We're Not Gonna Take It,' but not anti-maskers. View the full article

Labrinth, singer-songwriter and producer, is the composer behind 'Euphoria,' perhaps the buzziest show on television. He tells MTV News about writing music to match the show's moods, collaborating with Zendaya on 'I'm Tired,' and more.View the full article

J Dilla's precisely imperfect beats changed rhythm in the digital age. Now, though he never produced a Top 10 record, his bio debuted in the top 10 of most major bestseller lists, View the full article

The European Broadcasting Union said that 'no Russian act will participate' in the contest following the country's invasion of Ukraine this week. View the full article

After bandmates got COVID-19, John Mayer tested positive too — even though he had a breakthrough infection in January — and rescheduled some tour dates. View the full article

Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak feared Silk Sonic would never perform live. Now they're hitting Las Vegas View the full article

Jazz, blues and pop singer Ernie Andrew dies; towering figure on the Central Avenue music scene View the full article

Don't let the easy-listening ballads and pastel sweaters fool you: Lionel Richie, starting his fifth season on 'American Idol,' is a true Black music pioneer. View the full article

Ballet BC returns to the Soraya. Heartbeat Opera performs Beethoven's 'Fidelio' at the Broad Stage. Herbie Hancock holds court at Walt Disney Concert Hall. View the full article

Postponement of Justin Bieber's concert, planned for Thursday, comes days after the Justice World Tour's Sunday show in Las Vegas met the same fate. View the full article

The former teen idol returns with fresh energy and catchy hooks on "Luv Sux" with help from Blink-182's Travis Barker and Mark Hoppus View the full article

Hundreds gathered in London Monday to honor Jamal Edwards, the late music entrepreneur, 31, who worked with rapper Stormzy and pop musician Ed Sheeran. View the full article

Mark Lanegan of Screaming Trees, whose 1992 hit 'Nearly Lost You' helped drive grunge's commercial breakthrough, died Tuesday at 57. View the full article

Dixson has been making music his whole life. Now, he's been nominated for an original song at the Oscars alongside Beyoncé herself. View the full article

For one night only, Kanye's "Donda 2" Miami concert will be screened in Imax theaters. View the full article

Britney Spears has inked a publishing deal with Simon & Schuster, according to a Page Six report. View the full article

The West Coast premiere of "...(Iphigenia)" brings together jazz stars and a legendary architect for a landmark music experience. View the full article

Pop star Justin Bieber has temporarily halted his Justice world tour after someone on his team tested positive for COVID-19. View the full article

Kanye 'Ye' West wants to block Kim Kardashian's request that the two be declared single, saying it might create an unwelcome hurdle regarding custody. View the full article

Four days before he's set to premiere 'Donda 2' in Miami on Feb. 22, rapper Kanye West says his new album will not be released on streaming services. View the full article

Hip-hop beat-maker J Dilla's unique rhythms influenced artists such as Questlove and Kendrick Lamar and transformed the way traditional musicians approach their instruments. View the full article

A documentary about teen pop sensation Olivia Rodrigo's rise from Disney actor to Grammy-nominated musician is coming soon to Disney+. View the full article

Outdoor music festivals are considered safe, but some ticketholders are rethinking their Coachella attendance in wake of safety protocols being eliminated. View the full article

No, Jake Gyllenhaal hasn't listened to 'Red (Taylor's Version),' which includes Taylor Swift's extended 10-minute rendition of 'All Too Well.' View the full article