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Republic Records CEO Jim Roppo Named Vice Chairman at Warner Records Group
The executive has held roles at UMG for over two decades.
Lil Jon Recalls Final Conversation With Son Nathan Before He Drowned
The 27-year-old was found dead in a Georgia pond in February.
Al Jardine Left “Speechless” After Seeing Mike Love Perform Amid Health Issues
Jardine said seeing Love perform seated onstage was “shocking” and left him deeply concerned for his longtime bandmate. Al Jardine Left “Speechless” After Seeing Mike Love Perform Amid Health Issues Alex Krinsky
Jim Roppo named Vice Chairman of Warner Records Group
Roppo joins from Universal Music Group, where he most recently served as Chairman and CEO of Republic Records. Source
Josh Scott of JHS Pedals is getting rid of a (literal) truckload of rare gear on Reverb
A truck came and took away hundreds of pedals, a heap of guitars, some very rare amps and you can buy this stuff from Oct 21
Sean “Diddy” Combs Sustained Head Injury in Prison Fight with Jamaican Drug Lord: Report
The fight with Christopher "Dudus" Coke came after an NBC report about Diddy led to inmates' illicit privileges being taken away. Sean “Diddy” Combs Sustained Head Injury in Prison Fight with Jamaican Drug Lord: Report Eddie Fu
Lil Jon Recalls Final Conversation With Son Nathan Before He Drowned: ‘The Next Day, I Got the Call He Was Missing’
The 27-year-old was found dead in a Georgia pond in February.
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.
Garth Brooks' 2026 Tour Details Announced
The tour finds Brooks reviving his in-the-round Drum Pod stage and performing multi-night stands at arenas around the country. Garth Brooks’ 2026 “Blame It All On My Roots” Tour: How to Get Tickets Pa
Guns N' Roses to Pause Touring for New Music
Slash says the band has so much material to work through for the long-awaited follow-up to 2008's Chinese Democracy. Slash: Guns N’ Roses Taking 2027 Off from Touring with Hopes of Working on New Musi
Winona Fighter Announce New Album and Tour
The CoSign alums also released the second single, "LEECH," and its accompanying video. Winona Fighter Announce New Album Brutal & Extremely Underrated, 2027 Tour Dates Eddie Fu
Phil Collen Praises The Warning, Cites Sexism in Rock
The guitarist recalled being impressed by the three sisters when they opened for Def Leppard in Mexico in 2017. Def Leppard’s Phil Collen Praises Mexico’s The Warning While Calling Out Sexism in Rock
Jason Kelce & Travis Kelce Discuss: Has Taylor Swift ‘Ever Made a Halloween Song?’
The former Philadelphia Eagles center also shared his pick for Swift's spookiest album.
Republic Records CEO Jim Roppo to Be Named Vice Chairman at Warner Records: Sources
The executive has held roles at UMG for over two decades.
Kroi Talks New Song ‘SPIN’ & the Creative Journey Intersecting With the Chaos of ‘JoJo’
Talking with the band revealed the relentless spirit of inquiry and creative urge behind "SPIN."
YOSHIKI Reflects on Music, Life, Legacy & His New Collaboration ‘Forever Love (Live)’ With Josh Groban
Billboard JAPAN sat down with YOSHIKI to talk about how the collaboration came together and what's next.
Summer Walker Sues Label and Management for Fraud
Walker, who is facing her own $50 million lawsuit from Interscope, accuses LVRN of fraud and breach of contract
KO1KEYZ’s Debut Single ‘KO1KEYZ’ Tops Japan Hot 100, Vaundy’s Film Theme ‘Shiwaawase’ Enters Top 10
Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s “Kyouhan” rises 8-2.
Cyclops Announces Massive 2027 ‘Eye Witness’ North American Tour
Cyclops just announced his biggest headline tour to date, unveiling the 28-date “Eye Witness” North American Tour kicking off January 15, 2027. The extensive run will bring his distinctive brand of experimental dubstep across the United States and Canada, introducing a 360-degree live setup, laser-d
YOSHIKI Reflects on Music, Life, Legacy & His New Collaboration ‘Forever Love (Live)’ With Josh Groban: Interview
Billboard JAPAN sat down with YOSHIKI to talk about how the collaboration came together and what's next.