Irving Azoff Sounds Off on YouTube Pulling Data From Billboard Charts: “Good Riddance”

"When YouTube pulls these shenanigans again, the industry needs to stand up and not allow YouTube to deepen its power over artists," the power-manager wrote in an open letter published Friday

The Hollywood Reporter
Irving Azoff-Backed PR Companies Rebrand, Consolidate Under New Banner

Blended Strategy Group and On Board Experiential have formed a new banner, ADD Collective.

The Hollywood Reporter

How the Acrisure Arena Became an Unlikely Desert Oasis for Music Fans From Around California… and a Favorite Kickoff Point for Some Major Tours

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How the Acrisure Arena Became an Unlikely Desert Oasis for Music Fans From Around California… and a Favorite Kickoff Point for Some Major Tours
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How the Acrisure Arena Became an Unlikely Desert Oasis for Music Fans

Palm Desert's Acrisure Arena has become a magnet for music fans around California and beyond, and has attracted tour kickoff's like Paul McCartney's.

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John Legend, Irving Azoff Among 2025 BMAC Gala Honorees

The Black Music Action Coalition will host its fifth annual event on Sept. 18 in Beverly Hills.

The Hollywood Reporter
The Black Keys Open Up About Tour Cancellation, Management Split: “We Fired Their Ass”

“Essentially as artists ... it’s almost impossible to talk about this," Patrick Carney said about ties between management companies and concert promotion. "You’re dealing with management companies that co-own festivals with this other company."

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Kamala Harris In The House As FireAid Concerts Raise Money & Morale For LA

The ex-VP was practically centerstage Thursday at the star-studded FireAid concerts to raise money & morale for LA

Deadline
RZA Partners with Irving Azoff, LL Cool J to Expand Wu-Tang's Brand

RZA has partnered with Irving Azoff's Iconic and LL Cool J's Rock the Bells to expand the Wu-Tang Clan's brand.

Variety
Black Keys Split With Management After Canceled Tour Debacle

The Black Keys have parted ways with managers Irving Azoff and Steve Moir after the cancellation of the band’s North American arena tour.

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