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Global Music Awards: Japan’s Music Awards Japan expands its International Special Award into a more “global” honor for Asian acts, with Lola Amour (Philippines) cited from the inaugural 2025 edition. Industry & Rights: Afrobeats star Davido says he plans to buy back his music masters from Sony Music, framing ownership as a long-term legacy plan for his children. Streaming & Discovery: Spotify’s 2026 “Songs of Summer” predictions include Dave and Tems’ “Raindance,” highlighting cross-genre summer momentum. Live Music & Community: Sudbury Youth Orchestra joins Juno-nominated jazz artists Alex Bird and Ewen Farncombe for a June 7 concert. Politics vs Pop: Trump will personally kick off the “Great American State Fair” after major musical headliners backed out, with organizers pivoting the opening toward a political rally. Health & Legacy: Grammy-winning singer Peabo Bryson is under medical care after suffering a stroke. Censorship Watch: Taliban officials in Ghazni confiscated music devices and games from youth, renewing concerns over restrictions on musicians.

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Music of Mayo Festival returns in June

Western People |

Owner: The Irish Times Trust info about owner

Western People

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Owned By	The Irish Times Trust through The Irish Times
Year Founded	1883
Website	www.westernpeople.ie
Domain Registration Year	Indeterminate
Access Type	paid
Publication Location	Ireland, Ballina
Owner Country	Ireland

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3 hours ago

Grammy-winning R&B legend Peabo Bryson suffers stroke

WSBTV - Georgia |

Owner: Apollo Global Management info about owner

WSBTV - Georgia

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Owned By	Apollo Global Management (Vanguard Group, Largest Shareholder) through Cox Media Group
Year Founded	1948
Website	www.wsbtv.com
Domain Registration Year	Indeterminate
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Georgia, Atlanta
Owner Country	United States

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4 hours ago

Music Producer Ozedikus Raises Concerns Over Security Situation In Nigeria

Leadership |

Owner: Zainab Nda-Isaiah info about owner

Leadership

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Owned By	Zainab Nda-Isaiah through Leadership Newspaper Group
Year Founded	2004
Website	leadership.ng
Domain Registration Year	Indeterminate
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Nigeria, Abuja
Owner Country	Nigeria

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Music City Masterclass: Layne Riggs Overcomes Late Race Adversity to Claim Nashville Win

[your]NEWS |

Owner: Sam Anthony info about owner

[your]NEWS

Right-wing

Owned By	Sam Anthony through [your]NEWS Media Group, Inc
Year Founded	2016
Website	https://yournews.com/
Domain Registration Year	1996
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Florida, Palm Beach Gardens
Owner Country	United States

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'Music is a wonderful thing'; PCI students impress at Alberta band festival

Portage Online |

Owner: Elmer Hildebrand info about owner

Portage Online

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Owned By	Elmer Hildebrand through Golden West Broadcasting Ltd
Year Founded	Indeterminate
Website	portageonline.com
Domain Registration Year	Indeterminate
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Canada, Portage la Prairie
Owner Country	Canada

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an hour ago

Music Legend Calls Off Tour Over Health Concerns

The Daily Beast |

Owner: IAC/InterActiveCorp info about owner

Daily Beast

Left-wing

Owned By	IAC/InterActiveCorp (The Vanguard Group, JPMorgan Investment Management & ShawSpring Partners LLC, Largest Shareholders)
Year Founded	2008
Website	thedailybeast.com/
Domain Registration Year	2005
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, New York, New York
Owner Country	United States

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Musician too sick to perform, so audience member steps in

The Geelong Advertiser |

Owner: Murdoch Family info about owner

The Geelong Advertiser

Center-right

Owned By	Murdoch Family through Murdoch Family Trust, News Corp. & Nationwide News Pty Ltd
Year Founded	1840
Website	www.geelongadvertiser.com.au
Domain Registration Year	Indeterminate
Access Type	paid
Publication Location	Australia, Geelong
Owner Country	Australia

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5 hours ago

Music Awards Japan 2026 strives to honor artists from PH and Asia

Inquirer |

Owner: Rufino-Prieto Family info about owner

Inquirer

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Owned By	Rufino-Prieto Family through Inquirers Holding Corporation & Pinnacle Printers Corporation
Year Founded	1985
Website	Inquirer.net
Domain Registration Year	1997
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Philippines, Makati
Owner Country	Philippines