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@Variety Thank you Rob. 🎤🎶💿🕊️

Rob Base, one-half of Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock, who was best known for the hit “It Takes Two,” has died at 59 from cancer. “Rob’s music, energy, and legacy helped shape a generation and brought joy to millions around the world. Beyond the stage, he was a loving father, family man, friend, and creative force whose impact will never be forgotten,” reads a statement on his social media account. “Thank you for the music, the memories, and the moments that became the soundtrack to our lives.” variety.com/2026/music/new…

"Everyone for ten minutes"… just let me listen to #NewMusicFriday from @6LACK @bleachersmusic @londonssaviour @futureislands @vincestaples @charlie_xcx @oliviarodrigo and more! 🔗 Link in bio.

Congratulations to @hunxho on earning four new RIAA Gold certifications! @300

This #APIDAHeritageMonth, #TeamRIAA celebrates @charli_xcx, the British Indian artist who, instead of conforming, carved a space for herself in the music community. “Boom Clap”, RIAA certified 3x Platinum single @atlanticrecords

Thank you to Senators @MarshaBlackburn @ChrisCoons, Representatives @RepMariaSalazar @RepDean and their bipartisan colleagues for their leadership in advancing the NO FAKES Act and helping protect voice and likeness rights in the age of AI.

#TeamRIAA celebrates #APIDAHeritageMonth with Texas State Representative & Minority Leader @genefortexas, recognizing the importance of representation, advocacy, and uplifting the voices that strengthen our communities.

Join SAG-AFTRA President #SeanAstin in celebrating #TakeItDownDay! Internet platforms must now allow people to request the removal of AI-generated sexual deepfakes and other non-consensual intimate imagery. The fight continues with the #NoFakesAct: ow.ly/HvwG50Z1kOP.

Keep Music Sound. End Streaming Fraud. endstreamingfraud.com #endstreamingfraud

Streaming Fraud. What is it and what can be done to fight it? We can stop streaming fraud if the music community comes together with meaningful and sustained action. endstreamingfraud.com #endstreamingfraud

Streaming Fraud. What is it and what can be done to fight it? We can stop streaming fraud if the music community comes together with meaningful and sustained action. #endstreamingfraud Find out more endstreamingfraud.com

This #APIDAHeritageMonth, #TeamRIAA celebrates @beabad00bee, the Filipino British artist who embodies why representation is important. “Glue Song,” RIAA certified Gold single

🎶 Hey now, you’re an All-Star… 🎶 25 years ago, @DreamWorks gave us the RIAA-certified 2x Platinum @Shrek soundtrack 💿✨ featuring the 3x Platinum hit "All Star" by @SmashMouth. #RIAAArchives

One listen won’t be enough, better "repeat it" 🎧 #NewMusicFriday from @Drake @kevinmorby @therejects @Maluma @GracieAbrams @Burnaboy @shakira @edsheeran @MartinGarrix and more! 🔗 Link in bio.

Congratulations to @forestblakk on earning an RIAA 2x Platinum certification for “If You Love Her”! @atlanticrecords

Congrats to our SVP of Artist & Industry Relations, Jackie Jones, on being named one of @variety’s 2026 Women of Nashville Entertainment! We’re beyond proud to have her on #TeamRIAA! See the full list: bit.ly/4dlavsh

This #APIDAHeritageMonth, #TeamRIAA celebrates @laufey, the Icelandic-Chinese artist bringing sincerity and soul to our favorite tracks. “From the Start,” RIAA certified 2x Platinum single

━━━━━━━━━━━ 米津玄師「ピースサイン」 RIAAゴールド ━━━━━━━━━━━ TVアニメ『#僕のヒーローアカデミア』第2期OP「#ピースサイン」が、アメリカレコード協会（RIAA）よりゴールド認定を頂きました。 「KICK BACK」ゴールド・プラチナ認定に続き、3度目の快挙となります。たくさんのご視聴ありがとうございました。 KENSHI YONEZU earned an @RIAA Gold award! #search_section" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">riaa.com/gold-platinum/… Listen smej.lnk.to/W0tQeV Music Video youtube.com/watch?v=9aJVr5… #KenshiYonezu　#PEACESIGN #ヒロアカ　#heroaca_a

Congratulations to Kenshi Yonezu (@hachi_08) and @milanrecords on this historic milestone. “Peace Sign” earns a RIAA Gold certification, making this his third career RIAA honor 📀✨#RIAATopCertified

We’re excited to share a special clip from last year’s Congressional Record featuring Rep. Darren Soto, performing “Treasure Island”. A sincere thank you to @RIAA for their support of the arts and helping make moments like these possible. Make sure to join us on May 13th for this year’s Congressional Record event.

Congrats to our @RIAA Board Members Glen Barros (Exceleration Music), Ken Bunt (@disneymusic), Zena White (@partisanrecords), and Tony Kiewel (@subpop) on being named to @billboard’s 2026 Indie Power Players list! 🎶🙌🏽