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Universal Music Shakeup: Def Jam, Polydor, Interscope Execs to Exit as Company Completes 2024 Restructure Plan
Def Jam chairman/CEO Tunji Balogun, Polydor president Ben Mortimer and Interscope head of pop/rock A&R Sam Riback are among those leaving.
YouTube Music starts labeling AI-generated songs, using partner disclosures and its own detection tools
'Our listeners have told us they want transparency when they're hearing an AI-generated track,' said YouTube Source
Tank Sets New Adult R&B Airplay Record: ‘Being No. 1 … Is Just Something Different’
The singer breaks a tie with Charlie Wilson for the most leaders among men.
Multiple layoffs at Universal Music Group, as $270M cost-cutting program continues
Execs such as Tunji Balogun, Ben Mortimer, Nicole Wyskoarko, and Sam Riback are leaving UMG Source
Sen. Marsha Blackburn Slammed for ‘Cringe’ AI Video of Her as Kendrick Lamar Performing ‘Not Like Us’ at Super Bowl
The Republican is running for governor of Tennessee.
“This was a song that made sense to introduce the film to the world”: Stairway To Heaven is finally licensed to a film
Page and Plant have allowed Greta Gerwig to use it in Narnia adaptation
BTS Set the Stage on ‘Fire’ in Latest Trailer For ‘BTS World Tour ‘ARIRANG’ in Buenos Aires and São Paulo: Live Viewing’: Watch
The K-pop supergroup's first-ever show in Argentina will hit cinemas on Oct. 24 and their Latin American tour finale screens on Oct. 30.
Ballet Experts Suspect a Trick Behind Rosalía’s En Pointe SNL Performance, but They’re Not Complaining
The Spaniard's gravity-defying rendition of “Reliquia” has sparked questions about how she pulled it off. Ballet Experts Suspect a Trick Behind Rosalía’s En Pointe SNL Performance, but They’re Not Complaining Pedro Camacho
Taylor Swift expands voice trademark filings to the UK, EU, and Australia
The filings follow three applications submitted to the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in April Source
‘It’s a Movie, Baby’: LISA of BLACKPINK Announces Cinematic ‘Press Play’ Single ‘Tarantino’
"Got my nails really long like the barrel of my gun and my lipstick all over your face," she sings on the track.
Madonna's "Evita" Soundtrack Set for Vinyl Release
The vinyl edition arrives on November 13th in celebration of the film's 30th anniversary. Madonna’s Evita Soundtrack to Receive First-Ever Vinyl Release Paolo Ragusa
Ian Hill Steps Down from Judas Priest Due to Health
Hill discussed his tendon injury and arthritis that led him to make the momentous decision to step down. Ian Hill Explains Decision to Retire from Judas Priest: “I Had No Choice” Langdon Hickman
Madra Salach Delivers Triumphant Performance in London
Electric Ballroom, October 13, 2026: The Dublin folk band’s biggest show to date is a triumph of emotion and expression as they rework old classics and add their own stunning stories to the mix
Pitbull Discusses Family and Privacy
Mr. 305 opened up (a bit) about his life offstage in a Billboard cover story.
Drake's "HABIBTI" Bonus Tracks Impact Hot 100
This week's Five Burning Questions looks at Drake's new quartet of 'HABIBTI' bonus cuts taking swarming this week's Hot 100.
Racial Bias in Licensing Costs London's Music Scene $185M Annually
The report has been in the making for the past two years and features data and testimonies from a wide range of contributors.
Kelly Clarkson Interaction at Brooklyn Store Captured on Security Video
The footage shows the singer's discussion with the employee she'd later call out online.
Miley Cyrus Discusses Philanthropic Efforts
Miley and Tish Cyrus look back on 12 years of supporting youth and women experiencing homelessness while upping their commitment to My Friend’s Place and Downtown Women’s Center.
Ultra Music Festival 2027 Announces Phase One Lineup
The event takes place at the city's Bayfront Park in March.
Jackson Dean’s ‘Blacktop Blues’ and The Tug of War in Country’s Limelight
Billboard's Makin' Tracks column looks at Jackson Dean's "Blacktop Blues."