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Hayley Silvertown Appointed Chief Legal and Business Affairs Officer at Create Music Group
In the role, Silvertown will oversee Create's legal and business affairs functions and partner with the executive team on strategic transactions, investments, and partnerships. Source
Universal Music Group Reports Strong Q3 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
AFEM's AI Initiatives Gain Industry 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
AFEM and Beatport Host Label Webinar
AFEM and Beatport present Amplifying Your Label on Beatport, an online webinar on best practices for your label on the platform.
AFEM to Host Numerous Events at ADE 2026
AFEM is at Amsterdam Dance Event 2026, 21-25 October, with its Annual General Meeting and Mixer, Mindful Connections, the Music Technology Workshop, the AFEM & Sena Mixer and panels across the week. F
Boss Katana-25: A Practice Amp for Beginners
Boss shrinks its ever-popular Katana into an amp and effects-loaded practice amp for beginners and bedroom players
‘Connections’ Answers and Hints for October 31
Here are hints, groups and answers for 'Connections' #1238
Today's Wordle Answer and Hints
There's no need to lose your streak - here's the 'Wordle' answer for today
Confidence Man and Spriitzz release new 90s-inspired trance single ‘Higher’
The ’90s-inspired dance cut is out now, complete with artwork to match
CMU Selects: Standout Releases
Our selection of five releases that cut through the noise this week, from Queens Of The Stone Age, thredd, Cobrah, Grimes, Megan Thee Stallion + Sofia and the Antoinettes
Hayley Silvertown Appointed Chief Legal and Business Affairs Officer at Create Music Group
In the role, Silvertown will oversee Create's legal and business affairs functions and partner with the executive team on strategic transactions, investments, and partnerships. Source
Universal Music Group Q3 Earnings
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
AFEM's AI Work in the Press
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: Finding an Agent Podcast
The first DJ & Producer Union podcast features Alex Montoya (Analog Agency) for a conversation on the artist–agent relationship.
AFEM and Beatport Host Webinar on Label Promotion
AFEM and Beatport present Amplifying Your Label on Beatport, an online webinar on best practices for your label on the platform.
AFEM Announces October 2026 Amsterdam Dance Event Activities
AFEM is at Amsterdam Dance Event 2026, 21-25 October, with its Annual General Meeting and Mixer, Mindful Connections, the Music Technology Workshop, the AFEM & Sena Mixer and panels across the week. F
Joe Budden Appears on ‘Law & Order’
The rapper-turned-podcaster can now add "actor" to his résumé, just after he launched a true-crime podcast with L&O creator Dick Wolf.
Confidence Man and Spriitzz Release New Trance Single ‘Higher’
The ’90s-inspired dance cut is out now, complete with artwork to match
Joe Budden Makes ‘Law & Order’ Cameo as a Rapper Named Big Switty
The rapper-turned-podcaster can now add "actor" to his résumé, just after he launched a true-crime podcast with L&O creator Dick Wolf.
The 36 Best Christmas Gifts to Shop Online in 2026
ShopBillboard has the best gift ideas for the holiday season — starting at just $25.