Music

‘Put a ring on it’: Sony-GIC venture acquires Beyonce, Bruno Mars music catalogue

Previous media reports put the price tag for the portfolio at almost US$4 billion

Sony plans to buy Recognition Music Group through a joint venture with the Singaporean sovereign wealth fund GIC.

Sony, Singapore’s GIC to pay almost US$4 billion for Bieber, Neil Young catalogue

The deal is believed to be one of the largest such deals in music history

From left: Ronnie Wood, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards on the red carpet during the launch party of the Rolling Stones' new studio album in New York City on May 5.

The Rolling Stones celebrate coming launch of their 25th studio album

The 14-track collection, titled Foreign Tongues, will make its debut on Jul 10

Eilish (left) and Cameron at the UK film premiere of "Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D)" at Leicester Square in London on Tuesday.

Billie Eilish and James Cameron team up for immersive and intimate tour film

The movie combines the pop star’s hit-packed performance with intimate and reflective moments off the stage

A fan dressed as Michael Jackson at the international premiere of "Michael", in Berlin, Germany. To the legions of Jackson’s fans, the glossy film is just cause to celebrate the greatest pop star of all time.

Michael Jackson fans dance in the aisles as singer’s biopic smashes box-office records

The King of Pop’s admirers moonwalk to a biopic that critics have largely savaged

“These are not just clothes, they are part of my history,” Madonna says

Madonna says her vintage outfit is missing after Coachella performance

The pop star has appeared as a surprise guest on Friday during Sabrina Carpenter’s second weekend headlining set

Phil Collins (seen here in 2010) will now be honoured for his solo work, which includes seven No 1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100.

Oasis, Phil Collins and Sade to join Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Artists become eligible for nomination into the hall 25 years after they have released their first recording

The idea for an Asian edition of Eurovision has been around since 2008.

Eurovision Song Contest to add Asian edition in 2026

Ten countries have agreed to take part, organiser says

Tomorrowland will make its Asia debut in Pattaya, targeting 50,000 visitors per day.

Music festivals put down roots in Asia as war makes travel tough

Brands such as Tomorrowland and Electric Daisy Carnival are rolling out regional editions