The New York Times – Music:
To keep their legacy relevant for a new generation, he worked on the short “War Is Over! Inspired by the Music of John & Yoko.” Now it’s up for an Oscar.
Author: Ben Sisario
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Ye Spends a Second Week at No. 1 With ‘Vultures 1’
The New York Times – Music:
The rapper once known as Kanye West’s collaborative album with Ty Dolla Sign repeats at the top of the Billboard 200, narrowly defeating an LP from Yeat.
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Ye Has a No. 1 Album for the 11th Time With ‘Vultures 1’
The New York Times – Music:
The rapper’s collaboration LP with Ty Dolla Sign debuted atop the Billboard 200 with the equivalent of 148,000 in sales.
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Apple Music Removes Ye’s “Vultures 1” Amid Distributor Dispute
The New York Times – Music:
On Thursday, the streaming platform took down “Vultures 1” after the LP’s distributor, Fuga, said its upload violated a service agreement. The album, which is on pace to hit No. 1, later returned to the service.
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Toby Keith’s ’35 Biggest Hits’ Tops the Billboard Album Chart
The New York Times – Music:
A week after his death at 62, the country musician’s 16-year-old hits collection is No. 1.
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Beyoncé Announces New Country Album in Super Bowl Commercial
The New York Times – Music:
The pop superstar used a Verizon ad to tell fans fresh music is on the way. A country-themed follow-up to “Renaissance,” which she referred to as “Act II,” will arrive on March 29.
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Cher, Mariah Carey and Sinead O’Connor Are Rock Hall Nominees
The New York Times – Music:
Oasis and Sade will appear on the ballot for the first time, alongside Dave Matthews Band, A Tribe Called Quest, Mary J. Blige and others.
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Sony Reaches Blockbuster Deal for Michael Jackson’s Catalog
The New York Times – Music:
The richest music catalog deal to date would give Sony half of Jackson’s recorded music and songwriting rights, valuing the total collection at $1.2 billion or more.
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Grammys 2024 Takeaways: Taylor Swift Makes History in a Big Night for Women
The New York Times – Music:
Taylor Swift made history on a night when women took many of the top awards, and Joni Mitchell, Tracy Chapman and Billy Joel performed.