ROME (AP) — Oscar-winning composer Ennio Morricone is back on his feet after canceling a string of concerts because of two collapsed vertebrae that raised questions about the continued prodigious output of the 87-year-old music legend.

ABC News’ Amna Nawaz talks musician, Billy Ray Cyrus on the meaning behind his song “Some Gave All.”

NEW YORK (AP) — Having just been announced as James Levine's successor at the Metropolitan Opera, Yannick Nezet-Seguin thought about the legacy he might establish.

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The Stockholm-based company licenses music to create playlists, streaming and download products.

A quick survey of the pop music landscape: Kanye West, in the midst of rolling out an album that frequently changed titles and engaging in a Twitter feud with a rapper named Wiz, claimed he was $53 million in debt but could still "buy furs and houses for my family." A scandal known as "DoughnutGate" ensnarled Ariana Grande; her apology began "I am EXTREMELY proud to be an American." Fans of Justin Bieber continue to go by the name "Beliebers."

Playboy, fresh from doing away with full nudity for its models, is taking another step to modernize by entering the booming area of music streaming. Playboy Music essentially offers original music videos, with subscribers who pay 99 cents each month gaining access to imagery of models posing, acting and lounging to the music. "The models are more than just sexy — they are the focal point of a narrative that connects beauty with music in a way that men will enjoy and women will find empowering," Jeff LaPenna, creative director of the Playboy Music app at BAMM.tv, said in a statement.

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By Byron Kaye MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Australian music streamer Guvera Ltd, which competes with Apple Inc, Spotify Ltd and Pandora Media Inc, said it plans to raise up to A$80 million ($58.05 million) in a listing to bankroll an ambitious expansion in developing markets. In a listing prospectus lodged on Wednesday, the company with operations from India to Russia said it aims to sell 80 million shares for A$1 each to fund growth in emerging markets.

Plus, get details about the latest albums from Beth Orton and Kristin Kontrol.

Tampa police reported that a man and woman died after attending the weekend event; multiple reports suggest the pair died from overdoses.

Our guide to this week's (and last week's) album releases also features the week's top new music videos from artists like Bat for Lashes, The Kills, Chance the Rapper, and Gwen Stefani, plus brand new streaming music from Paul Simon, Dinosaur Jr., Red Hot Chili Peppers, Death Grips, Swans, and more. Read and Post Comments | Get the full article at Metacritic