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Top Chili Pepper Songs: 20 Ranked by a Guitarist
I learned to play guitar by working on Red Hot Chili Peppers songs about 15 to 20 years ago, and that experience still shapes how I hear their catalog (or maybe it’s just how I remember it…). A part could be short enough to remember after one listen, and I could spend the next several [...] Read Mor
Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1912 on September 23
There's no need to lose your streak - here's the 'Wordle' answer for today
‘Connections’ answers and hints for today, September 23
Here are hints, groups and answers for 'Connections' #1200
Macklemore's tour axing linked to stadium owners' threats over Palestine support
Macklemore has been axed as support on Ed Sheeran’s US tour because of his on-stage support for Palestine, prompting both artists to publish statements. The rapper was dropped after several stadium ow
Songwriter urges Supreme Court to reject appeal in termination rights case
When America’s Fifth Circuit Appeals Court backed a songwriter-friendly interpretation of the termination right in US copyright law, the majors bought the song that prompted that ruling and asked the
Universal alleges DistroKid's valuation stems from facilitating AI music infringement
Universal claims that distributor DistroKid achieved its recent $2 billion valuation by providing a pipeline for AI slop and copyright infringing music, to the detriment of artists and labels. It has
Macklemore's removal from Ed Sheeran tour sparks wider industry debate
The drama continues following the axing of Macklemore from Ed Sheeran’s US tour over his on-stage support for Palestine. Sheeran himself is taking a lot of heat, though some in the industry have expre
Universal and Warner dispute applicability of AFM agreement to AI deals
In June the American Federation Of Musicians sued Universal and Warner over their AI deals, insisting the majors should be sharing their AI money with the union’s members under its Sound Recording Lab
Laufey Signs With Interscope/Verve; Other Artist Signings Announced
Other recent artist signings include Vic Mensa, Alfredo Gutiérrez, Ava Liv Mabry and JYT.
Billboard's Leila Cobo Recognized for Preserving Latin Culture
Billboard's co-chief content officer, presented by actor/singer Anthony Ramos, was recognized for preserving Latin culture through music.
Sombr Rejects 'Nepo Baby' Label
"To think that that could help me get signed or become a big artist because my dad devotes his life to fight AIDS is just incredibly insane," sombr tells ELLE.
TuneCore to Match Artist Royalty Donations Through 2026
Announced at the start of Climate Week in New York, TuneCore's donation-matching initiative will extend through the end of 2026.
Billboard's Music Industry Events Calendar
A complete rundown of the most important events across the music business.
Globle answer today – here’s the answer and hints for September 23
Where in the world?
Framed answer today – here’s the solution for September 23
You’ve been framed
TuneCore Is Matching Artist Royalty Donations to Nature Conservation Project Sounds Right
Announced at the start of Climate Week in New York, TuneCore's donation-matching initiative will extend through the end of 2026.
sombr Calls ‘Nepo Baby’ Label ‘Incredibly Insane’: ‘I Will Forever Respect My Dad & My Mom’
"To think that that could help me get signed or become a big artist because my dad devotes his life to fight AIDS is just incredibly insane," sombr tells ELLE.
Billboard’s Leila Cobo Honored by Fashion 4 Development: ‘Together, We Can Make Tangible Change’
Billboard's co-chief content officer, presented by actor/singer Anthony Ramos, was recognized for preserving Latin culture through music.
Signed: Laufey Inks Label Deal With Interscope/Verve; CHVRCHES Looks to the Futures
Other recent artist signings include Vic Mensa, Alfredo Gutiérrez, Ava Liv Mabry and JYT.
Frances Shillito Advocates for Enhanced Safeguarding in Music Industry
Frances Shillito spent her career in artist management and venue relations. She now trains the music industry in safeguarding, and she argues the appetite for change has finally outpaced the infrastru