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Drake Sued Over ‘Janice STFU’: Songwriter Claims Chorus Is ‘Literally Identical’ to His Demo
Aviel Calev Hirschfield alleges the rapper's reps "shamelessly refuse to acknowledge" his contributions to the hit Iceman single.
Anya Bennett Discusses Artist Insurance for Live Shows
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.
AFEM’s AI Initiatives Garner Press Attention
Independent press is spotlighting AFEM’s work on AI in music, with recent coverage of the AFEM AI Principles and the Berlin AI Think Tank. The articles track the industry’s move towards workable syste
DJ & Producer Union Launches Podcast Series
The first DJ & Producer Union podcast features Alex Montoya (Analog Agency) for a conversation on the artist–agent relationship.
Judge Tosses Child Sex Abuse Charges Against Timothy Busfield
The West Wing and thirtysomething star had repeatedly denied the claims. Charges Against Timothy Busfield for Child Sex Abuse Tossed by Judge Liz Shannon Miller
‘BTS Lyrics Volume 2’: K-Pop Group Details More Songs In New Book
Calling all ARMY! The Bangtan Boys' new book is available for preorder online right now.
NEXZ Share Their Favorite Songs From 'SAUCIN”
Billboard spoke with the seven-member boy band backstage at the 2026 TMElive International Music Awards.
Hall of Fame Coach Recalls Being Too Embarrassed to Talk to Taylor Swift
The pop star attended game four of the NBA finals at Madison Square Garden.
NuNew on Whether Acting or Singing Makes Him More Nervous
Billboard spoke to the Thai singer-actor backstage at the 2026 TMElive International Music Awards.
Cardi B Named First-Ever Global Woman of the Year at Billboard Canada Women in Music 2026
Also up north this week: Drake extends a chart record with "Habibti" and holders of obstructed Backstreet Boys tickets may get an upgrade.
Blondie Announce First Album in Nine Years
Johnny Marr, Sex Pistols’ Glen Matlock, and Beirut’s Zach Condon feature on High Noon, led by “Spectral Eyes”
Charges Against Timothy Busfield for Child Sex Abuse Tossed by Judge
The West Wing and thirtysomething star had repeatedly denied the claims. Charges Against Timothy Busfield for Child Sex Abuse Tossed by Judge Liz Shannon Miller
In Canada: Cardi B Named First-Ever Global Woman of the Year at Billboard Canada Women in Music 2026
Also up north this week: Drake extends a chart record with "Habibti" and holders of obstructed Backstreet Boys tickets may get an upgrade.
NuNew on Whether Acting or Singing Makes Him More Nervous: ‘If You Make a Mistake, That’s It’
Billboard spoke to the Thai singer-actor backstage at the 2026 TMElive International Music Awards.
Hall of Fame Basketball Coach Recalls Being Too ‘Embarrassed’ to Talk to Taylor Swift at Knicks Game: ‘I Acted Like I Was on My Phone’
The pop star attended game four of the NBA finals at Madison Square Garden.
NEXZ Share Their Favorite Songs From ‘SAUCIN”: ‘The Lyrics Fit Us Perfectly’
Billboard spoke with the seven-member boy band backstage at the 2026 TMElive International Music Awards.
‘BTS Lyrics Inside Volume 2’: The K-Pop Supergroup Breaks Down More of Its Songs In a New Book
Calling all ARMY! The Bangtan Boys' new book is available for preorder online right now.
Antonator Connects Electronic Music’s Past and Present
Producers who have been making electronic music long enough to see trends come around a second or third time have a lot to say. They have seen entire genres rise, disappear from the conversation, and return under a new name, often with many of the same ideas that made them exciting in the first plac
Chance the Rapper prevails in second trial against ex-manager
The ruling does not put a number on what Corcoran owes, but representatives for Chance say he is likely to forfeit up to $1.5 million in management fees. Source
DJ and Producer Union discusses securing representation
A practical conversation about finding an agent and building a successful artist-agent relationship.