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2026 Q3 Record Label Market Share: UMG Rebounds, Columbia Climbs
A number of recent label realignments led to a shift in the market share landscape for the third quarter.
LL COOL J Announces 11-Date 2027 Rock the Bells Residency in Las Vegas: ‘This Show Belongs Here’
The residency kicks off at Dolby Live at Park MGM on May 15.
Ministry and Peter Hook Contribute to Captain Beyond Tribute Album Thousand Days of Yesterdays
The tribute sees the entirety of Captain Beyond's 1972 self-titled debut covered alongside six CD-exclusive bonus tracks. Ministry and Peter Hook Contribute to Captain Beyond Tribute Album Thousand Days of Yesterdays Langdon Hickman
Nikki Sixx: I’ve Played Bass on Every Mötley Crüe Album Despite Rumors
Original guitarist Greg Leon claimed Sixx had been replaced on Theatre of Pain in the wake of the Mick Mars lawsuit in 2023. Nikki Sixx: I’ve Played Bass on Every Mötley Crüe Album Despite Rumors Langdon Hickman
The Underrepresentation of Brazilian Funk
You may have heard of Tamborzão – but you don’t hear a lot of it in mainstream channels outside of Brazil. Bill Werde wonders why not... Source
Easol Secures $30M and Launches AI Agents
The company says the funding allowed it to develop and launch Teammates, a set of AI agents for festival and experience businesses. Source
Navigating Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE)
Sharing practical tips and tricks on how to navigate the week, insights into the official programming and opportunities on offer.
Anya Bennett on Event Cancellation Insurance
Anya Bennett, Broker Support Account Handler at Howden Music takes on the cover most artists only think about once a show has already fallen through.
Jennifer Lopez Teases New Music
The pop star is preparing new music, starting with “Proof of Love,” a dance song about grief and missing someone. Jennifer Lopez Teases New Songs That Are “Super Fun and Cunty for My Gays” Pedro Camac
Prince's '3121' album celebrated with expanded reissue
The Prince Estate is marking 20 years of 3121 with bonus recordings, more than two hours of live music, and a previously unseen 115-minute concert film. Prince’s 3121 Gets Expanded Edition, Live Album
Billboard releases music industry events calendar
A complete rundown of the most important events across the music business.
Christina Aguilera teases 'Xtinaween' with revealing photo
She's not wearing her costume -- or anything at all -- just yet.
Robert Del Naja shares new tracks for Gaza documentary
The Life Support soundtrack includes his new remix of Kneecap’s “Palestine”
The Prodigy launch new earphones via BLK.ANT
The new earphones are the first release from BLK.ANT, a new creative platform announced by the British group earlier this month
Prince’s 3121 Gets Expanded Edition, Live Album, and Concert Film for 20th Anniversary
The Prince Estate is marking 20 years of 3121 with bonus recordings, more than two hours of live music, and a previously unseen 115-minute concert film. Prince’s 3121 Gets Expanded Edition, Live Album, and Concert Film for 20th Anniversary Alex Krinsky
Christina Aguilera Gears Up for ‘Xtinaween’ With X-Rated Bathtub Selfie
She's not wearing her costume -- or anything at all -- just yet.
Jennifer Lopez Teases New Songs That Are “Super Fun and Cunty for My Gays”
The pop star is preparing new music, starting with “Proof of Love,” a dance song about grief and missing someone. Jennifer Lopez Teases New Songs That Are “Super Fun and Cunty for My Gays” Pedro Camacho
Universal Music Group Reports Strong Q3 Revenue Growth
Adjusted EBITDA came in at €729 million ($838.7m), a margin of 21.5%, down from 22.0% in Q3 2025 but up on the 20.5% margin it posted in the prior quarter (Q2 2026) Source
Boss Katana-25 Practice Amp Reviewed
Boss shrinks its ever-popular Katana into an amp and effects-loaded practice amp for beginners and bedroom players
Welcome to Rockville 2027 Lineup Announced
Pierce the Veil, Bad Omens, Alice in Chains, Danzig, Judas Priest, and others will also play the Daytona Beach fest. 2027 Welcome to Rockville Festival Features Korn, blink-182, and Faith No More Spen