Culture & Society
Hear Dolly Parton Celebrate Her Bluegrass Roots on Posthumously Released Stanley Brothers Tribute ‘Bound to Ride’
The track -- also featuring The First Ladies of Bluegrass -- appears on Where the Soul Never Dies: Celebrating 80 Years of The Stanley Brothers.
Dolly Parton's Sister Reveals Cancer Diagnosis Secrecy
Only a small circle of relatives knew the country legend was sick before her death at age 80. Dolly Parton’s Sister Explains Why She Kept Cancer Diagnosis Secret From Much of Family Alex Krinsky
Bootsy Collins’ New Memoir is Called Funked Around, Found Out
It’s out in 2027 and includes a foreword from Snoop Dogg
Dolly Parton’s Sister Explains Why She Kept Cancer Diagnosis Secret From Much of Family
Only a small circle of relatives knew the country legend was sick before her death at age 80. Dolly Parton’s Sister Explains Why She Kept Cancer Diagnosis Secret From Much of Family Alex Krinsky
Bootsy Collins’ New Memoir is Called Funked Around, Found Out
It’s out in 2027 and includes a foreword from Snoop Dogg
Bootsy Collins’ First Memoir is Called Funked Around, Found Out
It’s out in 2027 and includes a foreword from Snoop Dogg
UK MPs Express Alarm Over Lack of Progress on Brexit Touring Barriers
Earlier this year the UK Parliament’s culture committee published a report on issues British artists face touring Europe post-Brexit. The government has now responded, insisting it wants “tangible pro
Paerish Release New Single ‘Vapor Cloud’ Ahead of Album ‘Rita’
Parisian four-piece Paerish make shoegazy, melodic alt-emo with a deep obsession with film and pop culture. New single ‘Vapor Cloud’ is riff-heavy and comes with a nocturnal, anime-inspired drift vide
UMG and Warner Chappell Establish Ecuadorian Music Venture
The alliance is designed to develop Ecuadorian artists and break them outside the South American country.
Universal Music Group & Warner Chappell Launch Ecuadorian Music Company Sonido Distrito Sur
The alliance is designed to develop Ecuadorian artists and break them outside the South American country.
Shake With The Sound Keeps “Grace” Moving
Shake With The Sound’s “Grace” feels like a track made by someone who came into production through DJ culture first. That context matters here. The artist describes years in the club scene, along with time in radio, television, and personal mix shows, and “Grace” carries the attitude of someone who
France’s recorded music market grew 3.5% in H1 2026… with subscription streaming revenues up 7.5% YoY
SNEP has also outlined its chart eligibility policies for AI-generated tracks Source
Brexit Touring Issues Persist for UK Artists
Earlier this year the UK Parliament’s culture committee published a report on issues British artists face touring Europe post-Brexit. The government has now responded, insisting it wants “tangible pro
Muse Social Media Accounts Reclaimed by Meta AI
One fan has called it "top-tier tragic irony"Fans are pointing out the irony, given the band's dystopian lyrics
Dolly Parton's Enduring Legacy Explored in Billboard Special
Dolly Parton’s legacy stretches far beyond country music — through songwriting, crossover hits, cultural influence and a lifetime of generosity. In this Billboard News Special, Billboard staff and gue
Kid Cudi: M.I.A. Lawsuit Lacks Merit Due to First Amendment
The rapper says he has a free speech right to pick and choose who is on his concert tour, meaning he could legally fire M.I.A. after her onstage political rants.
Nirvana Tapped for 2026 MTV Video Vanguard Award
The trio will be the first band to receive the honor since Duran Duran in 2003.
CMA Awards Nominations to Be Announced Sept. 10
The nods for the 60th annual CMA Awards will be announced Sept. 10.
Muse lose social media handles to Meta’s new AI tool
One fan has called it "top-tier tragic irony"Fans are pointing out the irony, given the band's dystopian lyrics
Nirvana Is the 2026 MTV Video Vanguard Recipient
The trio will be the first band to receive the honor since Duran Duran in 2003.