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BBC Music & Broadcasting

Lady A Co-Founder Charles Kelley Announces Multiple Myeloma Diagnosis: A Deep Dive into Resilience, Treatment, and Country Music Legacy

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By Paul Glynn | Culture & Entertainment Desk Published: October 2024 Executive Overview In a candid and emotionally grounding video shared with millions of fans worldwide, Charles Kelley—co-founder and co-lead vocalist of the Grammy Award-winning country music trio Lady A (formerly known as Lady Antebellum)—revealed that he has been diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a rare … Read more

Music Technology & Gear

Leadership Evolution at BandLab Technologies: Ivan Chen Named CEO as Co-Founder Meng Ru Kuok Transitions to Executive Chairman

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Executive Overview In a major strategic leadership shuffle designed to steer the organization through its next phase of global expansion, BandLab Technologies has announced that Ivan Chen will step into the role of Chief Executive Officer, effective October 1, 2026. Meng Ru Kuok, who co-founded the social music creation platform and parent company in 2015, … Read more

British Rock & Metal

Legacy of a Pop-Punk Pioneer: Hayley Williams Pays Tribute to New Found Glory Founder Chad Gilbert Following His Passing at 45

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Executive Overview The alternative music community is mourning the loss of Chad Gilbert, the foundational guitarist, chief songwriter, and creative engine of the seminal pop-punk group New Found Glory, who passed away on September 20 at his home in Nashville at the age of 45. Gilbert’s death comes six months after he shared updates regarding … Read more

Electronic & Club Culture

DFA Records Releases All-Star Charity Cover of The Waterboys’ ‘The Whole of the Moon’ in Honoring Late Optimo Co-Founder JD Twitch

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Executive Overview In a poignant and fitting tribute to one of the most influential figures in modern underground dance music, DFA Records has officially released an all-star charity cover of The Waterboys’ 1985 classic, "The Whole of the Moon." Recorded under the moniker The Watergirls, this dancefloor-driven rendition serves as a celebration of the life … Read more

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