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entertainment23 days ago•3 min saved

Junglepussy Prepares for Global Domination

Junglepussy, a critically acclaimed independent rapper and artist from Brooklyn, has gained significant recognition in 2025, including a supporting role in the film 'One Battle After Another' where her lyrics are featured. Her success highlights her artistic strength and her ability to expand into different realms of the industry, with ambitions to go global and evolve further. She also celebrates personal milestones like quitting smoking and staying connected with her hobbies and family.

via CNN|

#entertainment #film #hollywood

entertainment4 months ago•3 min saved

Justin Bieber Tops Coachella 2026 Lineup and Earns Big

Justin Bieber headlined Coachella for over $10 million, negotiating directly with the festival promoter without an agent, marking a significant move towards artist independence and control over his career.

via Rolling Stone|

#coachella #entertainment #independent-artist

music5 months ago•5 min saved

Hayley Williams Unveils 17 New Singles Highlighting Her Independence

Hayley Williams has released a collection of 17 singles marking her first solo project since ending her contract with Atlantic, showcasing her independence, exploring her Southern roots, addressing mental health themes, and hinting at personal changes and possible relationship updates, all with a shift towards synth-pop sound.

via Rolling Stone|

#hayley-williams #independent-artist #mental-health

music6 months ago•7 min saved

Lorde's 'Virgin': A Bold New Chapter in Her Music Journey

Lorde's fourth album, Virgin, reflects her ongoing personal growth and vulnerability, showcasing a more subdued and introspective sound as she navigates her identity, relationships, and industry pressures, marking a departure from her earlier confident persona.

via NPR|

#album-review #independent-artist #lorde

entertainment1 year ago•2 min saved

"Usher Makes History as Independent Artist Headlining Super Bowl Halftime Show"

Usher, the first independent artist to headline the Super Bowl halftime show, reflects on his journey from performing as a guest in 2011 to headlining this year's show. He sees this as a new beginning, having recently completed a successful Las Vegas residency and releasing a new album. Usher views the upcoming performance as a culmination of his 30-year career and is excited to entertain the world on Sunday.

via CNN|

#entertainment #independent-artist #las-vegas

music1 year ago•4 min saved

"Megan Thee Stallion Secures Groundbreaking Ownership Deal with Warner Music Group"

Megan Thee Stallion has signed a groundbreaking new deal with Warner Music Group that allows her to maintain independence as a musician while leveraging the label's global resources, retaining full ownership of her masters and publishing. The deal comes after a legal battle with her former label, 1501 Certified Entertainment, and is seen as a significant shift in the music industry, empowering independent artists. Stallion's recent success and upcoming third studio album are part of the promotional push under the new agreement.

via Daily Mail|

#independent-artist #megan-thee-stallion #music

music1 year ago•3 min saved

Megan Thee Stallion Secures Innovative Independence Deal with Warner Music Group

Megan Thee Stallion has signed a major agreement with Warner Music Group, allowing her to release music through her independent entity, Hot Girl Productions, while retaining rights to her master recordings and publishing. The deal provides her with distribution, marketing resources, and creative control, with the option to expand access to Warner Music Group for future artists under her imprint. This marks a significant move for the rapper, who had been working independently since parting ways with her former label in 2023, and is seen as a shift in the music industry's relationship with independent artists.

via Rolling Stone|

#hot-girl-productions #independent-artist #megan-thee-stallion

music2 years ago•4 min saved

Bryan Adams Thanks Taylor Swift for Album Collaboration

Bryan Adams discusses his love for being on the road, his vocal preservation, and his upcoming tour dates. He expresses gratitude to Taylor Swift for inspiring him to rerecord his masters and talks about the freedom and renewed vigor he feels as an independent artist. Adams also mentions his surprise at receiving a Grammy nomination and discusses his "Live at the Royal Albert Hall" box set, which features unique performances of his albums.

via USA TODAY|

#bryan-adams #independent-artist #live-performances

music2 years ago•2 min saved

Megan Thee Stallion Takes Control: Funding Her Own Music Career and Going Label-Free

Rapper Megan Thee Stallion announced during an Instagram Live session that she is not currently signed to a label and will be funding her own music projects. She expressed excitement about releasing music on her own and stated that her upcoming album is being funded by her own pockets. Megan Thee Stallion has been involved in a legal battle with her record label, 1501 Certified Entertainment, for over two years, claiming an unfair record deal and unpaid royalties.

via Billboard|

#independent-artist #legal-battle #megan-thee-stallion

music2 years ago•4 min saved

Ciara's 'CiCi' EP: Unveiling a New Persona

Ciara releases her new EP, CiCi, which is a celebration of love and life. The project features seven tracks, including the lead single "How We Roll" featuring Chris Brown. Ciara's music always carries an intentional tone of empowerment, and she aims to uplift her fans through her music. The EP showcases her R&B sound and marks her growth as an artist. As an independent artist and label owner, Ciara finds empowerment in being in control of her vision and connecting directly with her fans. She has more music in the works and is excited for what's to come.

via Rated R&B|

#ciara #cici-ep #empowerment