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BTS dominates fan poll ahead of 'Arirang' release; preorders top 4 million
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Following last month's announcement of their comeback album *Arirang*, BTS has topped a fan poll with 77.2% of votes as the most anticipated March act. Preorders hit 4.06 million in a week, with first-week sales projected at 4-5 million. The March 21 Gwanghwamun Square concert streams live on Netflix.
The third annual Grammy Hall of Fame gala took place on May 8 at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California, honoring 14 recordings including Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814 and Heart's Dreamboat Annie. Janet Jackson accepted her award alongside producer Jimmy Jam and delivered a speech emphasizing the album's message of peace and unity. Performances highlighted the inductees with artists such as Heart, Lucinda Williams and Norah Jones taking the stage.
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pledged to crack down on ticket touts by making it illegal to resell live event tickets above their original price. The commitment came in a new letter addressed directly to music fans.
The third annual Music Sustainability Summit, set for April 14 in Los Angeles, has revealed a roster of more than three dozen speakers from the music industry. Announced on March 5, the event will feature discussions on key environmental issues like merchandise, fan travel and venue sustainability. Organized by the Music Sustainability Alliance, the summit aims to develop practical solutions for the sector's ecological challenges.
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Henric Hermansson alkoi muunnella kitaravahvistimia teininä Dala-Järrnassa, ja nyt hänellä on asiakkaita ympäri maailman, mukaan lukien tunnettuja muusikoita ja studioita. Hänen verstansa perhetilalla on kasvanut harrastuksesta menestyksekkääksi liiketoiminnaksi haastavista alkuvuosista huolimatta. Hän korostaa luomustensa äänen ja tuntuman merkitystä.
Generative AI music company Suno has appointed former Merlin CEO Jeremy Sirota as its new chief commercial officer. In this role, Sirota will oversee commercial strategy, industry relationships, partnerships, and enterprise solutions, reporting to CEO Mikey Shulman. The hiring follows Sirota's recent departure from Merlin, where he significantly grew the organization's revenue.
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On February 20, 2026, New Music Friday features notable releases including Baby Keem's second studio album Ca$ino and Hilary Duff's first full-length project in over a decade, Luck…or Something. These albums join a diverse slate of new music from artists like Hen Ogledd, The Messthetics, and Larry June alongside Curren$y and The Alchemist. The releases highlight reflective themes in hip-hop and mature pop explorations.
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