Mo Ostin, US record exec who signed Jimi Hendrix and the Kinks, dies aged 95 | Music

Mo Ostin.

Mo Ostin, the US record executive who signed the Kinks and Jimi Hendrix and presided over Warner/Reprise records for three decades, has died aged 95. “Mo Ostin was one of a kind,” said record executive […]

Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance’: a landmark expression of Black joy

Beyoncé's 'Renaissance': a landmark expression of Black joy

Consider the wiggle released. When Beyoncé told fans about her seventh solo studio album, “Renaissance” — and let’s just say right here that as far as seventh albums go, this one feels like as big […]

Stevie Nicks, Paul Simon remember music exec Mo Ostin

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When interviewing record executives during my three decades as pop critic for The Times, I noticed that they were as eager for publicity as any of their artists. And, I must confess, I appreciated it […]

Mo Ostin, music executive who shaped the industry, has died

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Mo Ostin, the music executive who helped transform Warner Bros. Records into one of the most admired music labels in the world and who earned respect and lasting allegiance from musicians from Los Angeles to […]

Audiobook Reveals How Kate Middleton Did Not Make Meghan Markle Feel Welcome

Audiobook reveals how Kate did not make Meghan feel welcome

Audiobook Reveals How Kate Middleton Did Not Make Meghan Markle Feel Welcome ( Photo Credit – Website ) Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, has garnered the media spotlight for various reasons since her marriage to […]

Tina Knowles Writes About Renaissance and Her Nephew, Johnny

ATLANTA, GA - OCTOBER 05: Tina Knowles attends Tyler Perry Studios Grand Opening Gala - Arrivals at Tyler Perry Studios on October 5, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia.(Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage)

Beyoncé’s newest album is especially meaningful to her family. Prior to the release of “Renaissance” on July 29, Beyoncé shared the liner notes, which included a photo of her late uncle seated with her mother, […]

The story behind Beyonce’s meteoric rise as ‘Renaissance’ drops

Beyoncé's "Renaissance" album cover

When Beyoncé made her second Super Bowl halftime show appearance in 2016 — the one where she and Bruno Mars hijacked the whole thing from headliners Coldplay — the über-diva rocked a black bodysuit in a […]

Kendrick Lamar, Beyonce and Harry Styles feature on President Barack Obama’s 2022 Summer Playlist – Music News

Kendrick Lamar, Beyonce and Harry Styles feature on President Barack Obama’s 2022 Summer Playlist - Music News

Kendrick Lamar, Beyonce and Harry Styles and others made the cut for President Barack Obama’s 2022 Summer Playlist. ‘Die Hard’, ‘Break My Soul’ and ‘Music For A Sushi Restaurant’ have all found themselves on regular […]

Barack Obama’s 2022 Summer Playlist Features Kendrick, Beyoncé, and More

Barack Obama’s 2022 Summer Playlist Features Kendrick, Beyoncé, and More

Barack Obama continued his annual tradition of unveiling his summer playlist on Tuesday, as the former President took to Twitter to drop a curated Spotify playlist made up of 44 tracks he’s enjoyed throughout the summer months. “Every year, I get excited […]