your daily drop April 25th
🎶 Music Industry & Artist News
🎤 Ledisi Releases New Album The Crown
Ledisi is back with The Crown, her 12th studio album — featuring Trombone Shorty and a fresh take on modern soul.
🎶 Keri Hilson Drops Comeback Single “Can’t Wait”
Keri Hilson teams up with Eric Benét for her latest track, “Can’t Wait,” continuing her long-anticipated return.
🎸 Ritchie Blackmore Faces Health Concerns
Legendary Deep Purple guitarist Ritchie Blackmore is reportedly dealing with serious health issues, sparking fan concern.
🩺 Carlos Santana Hospitalized, Cancels San Antonio Show
Carlos Santana has canceled an upcoming show due to hospitalization. Fans are rallying for his recovery.
🧪 Music Tech & Innovation
💰 Tencent Music in Talks to Acquire Ximalaya for $2.4B
Tencent Music is eyeing a major expansion in spoken-word audio with a $2.4B bid for Ximalaya, China’s top podcasting platform.
🎛️ UVI Updates Mosaiq Music Production Tool
UVI’s Mosaiq gets a 1.5 update with Keyboard Mode and workflow improvements — aimed at streamlining production for pros.
📈 Napster Lands $3B in Mystery-Backed Funding Round
Napster’s parent company just raised $3 billion to boost platform growth — with a still-unrevealed backer leading the round.
📺 Streaming & Entertainment
📊 Tencent Music Beats Q1 Earnings Forecast
Tencent Music posted stronger-than-expected Q1 earnings, with an 8% revenue boost and continued growth in paid subscriptions and live social content.
🎶 Billboard Latin Women in Music 2025 Honors Top Talent
Billboard celebrated Anitta, Belinda, and Selena Gomez at its annual gala — with a moving tribute to the great Celia Cruz.
🏛️ U.S. Politics
🏛️ Trump Administration Cancels NEH Grants, Slashing Cultural Funding
The Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency has pulled $175M in NEH humanities grants, stalling dozens of arts and culture initiatives across the country.