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Lyor Cohen: “Music Videos Are Thriving” as YouTube Pays $8 Billion to the Music Industry

Music is no longer just part of culture — it is culture, according to YouTube’s Global Head of Music, Lyor Cohen. In an email sent on message on Monday, Cohen reflected on

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16/03/2026

Buju Banton on Drink Champs with N.O.R.E and DJ EFN

Buju Banton Slams Music Industry Pay Structure: ‘They’re Taking Us For Idiots’

Reggae legend Buju Banton has spoken out about what he says are

Buju Banton Signs With VP Records for New Dancehall Album

Buju Banton has signed a new record deal with VP Records and

Michael: Songs From the Motion Picture Set for April 24 Release via Sony Music

Sony Music has announced the release of Michael: Songs From the Motion

“He Believed in Me From Early”: Shenseea Reunites With Vybz Kartel and Rvssian on ‘Talk To Me Nuh’

Two-time GRAMMY-nominated Jamaican artist Shenseea has released the first single from her

Sean Paul’s ‘Live N Livin’ Turns 5

Jamaican superstar Sean Paul collaborative dancehall album Live N Livin TURNS 5. Released on

Grindsman Says He’s Considering Legal Action Against Vybz Kartel Over “Benz Punany”

Veteran dancehall artist Grindsman says he is considering legal action against Vybz

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Shaggy, Sting in The Last Ship- Image by Nienke in beeld

Sting and Shaggy Bring The Last Ship to Late Night with Appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

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12/03/2026

Legendary musician Sting and Dancehall icon Shaggy are set to appear tonight (March 12) on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on NBC, giving

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman speaks to reporters

Los Angeles Based ‘Celebrities Should Not Be Worried’ Says District Attorney After Shooting at Rihanna’s Home

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10/03/2026

Los Angeles-based celebrities should not be concerned following the shooting incident at Rihanna’s home, District Attorney Hochman said while announcing charges against a Florida

Florida Woman Accused Of Firing Gunshots At Rihanna’s Los Angeles Home Charged For Attempted Murder

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10/03/2026

A 35-year-old woman has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly opening fire with a semiautomatic rifle at the Beverly Crest home of global

Dr. Dre and Beyoncé Among 390 New Billionaires, According to Forbes

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10/03/2026

Music icons Dr. Dre and Beyoncé Knowles-Carter are among the most high-profile newcomers to join the ranks of the world’s billionaires this year, according

Judge Orders Negotiations as Live Nation, DOJ Clash Over Settlement and Possible Mistrial*

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10/03/2026

New York City- A federal courtroom grew tense as a judge pressed attorneys from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Live Nation, and several

Bob Marley performs onstage at the Auditorium Theater in Chicago on May 27, 1978. Paul Natkin/Getty Images

Bob Marley and the Wailers’ Kaya Re-enters Billboard Reggae Albums Chart at No. 10

Billboard Reggae Albums Chart·Charts

10/03/2026

Kaya, the tenth studio album by Bob Marley and the Wailers, has re-entered the Billboard Reggae Albums Chart at No. 10, marking its tenth

DOJ–Live Nation Antitrust Trial Faces Turmoil as Settlement Sparks Calls for Mistrial

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09/03/2026

New York — March 9, 2026.A high-profile antitrust case against Live Nation Entertainment and Ticketmaster in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District

Live Nation to Pay Millions, Make Changes in Ticketmaster Antitrust Deal

News

09/03/2026

Live Nation Entertainment has reportedly reached a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice in a major antitrust case that had threatened to force

BET Founder Robert Johnson Reclaims Billionaire Status After Divorce Split His Net-worth

News

08/03/2026

The man who created Black Entertainment Television and made history as America’s first Black billionaire is once again among the world’s wealthiest investors. According

Skippa WYFL Spends Seven Weeks At No. 1 On YouTube Jamaica Chart as Masicka, Tommy Lee Sparta Debut on Weekly Ranking

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08/03/2026

Dancehall star Skippa continues to command the YouTube Jamaica chart, holding the top two positions for the week ending March 5, 2026, while several

Vybz Kartel at Amerant Bank Arena, Sunrise Florida, May 17, 2025

Vybz Kartel Concert Lawsuit In New York Dismissed By Judge With Prejudice, Lawyer Celebrates

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08/03/2026

A six million dollar lawsuit tied to the promotion of dancehall star Vybz Kartel’s U.S. concerts and his 0-1B visa has been dismissed with

Ian Lewis Of Inner Circle Photo by GD Films

Inner Circle’s “Bad Boys” Certified Platinum in the United States (1,000,000)

Certifications

06/03/2026

Inner Circle’s reggae classic “Bad Boys (Theme from Cops)” has been officially certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) after surpassing

Scenes From Reggae Gold Awards 2026

Awards

06/03/2026

The Reggae Gold Awards 2026 took place at the National Arena in Kingston, Jamaica, celebrating some of the most legendary names in Jamaican music,

“It’s All About Marketing”: Robert Livingston Talks Dancehall’s Global Future, and the Business of Music

Features

06/03/2026

Veteran Jamaican music producer Robert Livingston remains deeply engaged in the industry that helped define his career. Over decades, he has built a résumé

Adam Gross, President Reggae Record Label Ineffable Records

Adam Gross Warns Jamaican Artists Face Risks Of Being “Added To A List” for Speaking Out on U.S. Politics

News

05/03/2026

During a recent interview on The Fix Podcast, Adam Gross, president of Ineffable Records suggested that artists who criticize U.S. policies, may find themselves added

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Exclusive: Former EVEN Labs Executive D-Dot Speaks Out on UMG Deal, Direct-to-Fan Future, and Lawsuit Against Platform

Music industry executive and consultant Damien “DDOT” Washington, a former executive at EVEN Labs, speaks exclusively with World Music Views (WMV) about technology’s role in music, artist

21/02/2026

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Cali Reggae frontman Stick Figure lead vocalist, producer and guitarist Scott Woodruff

Stick Figure’s Free Flow Sessions Poised for Highest Billboard Reggae Debut of the Year

Stick Figure’s Free Flow Sessions is set to make the highest debut on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart next week. The album, released on

21/11/2025

Billboard Reggae Albums Chart·Exclusives

Exclusive: Annalaex on Leaving SOBE Entertainment, Dancehall, Soca & Her Next Chapter

In an exclusive sit-down with World Music Views in Florida, model-singer Annaleax opened up about her whirlwind year—one that has taken her from Tobago

13/11/2025

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Maxine Isis Stowe Accepts Court Ruling On Bunny Wailer’s Estate

Maxine Isis Stowe says she is ready to speak on Bunny Wailer’s estate following a Supreme Court ruling on June 28, 2024, which gave

21/08/2024

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