Music Business
Billboard Tracks Music Industry Legislation in 119th Congress
Billboard is keeping track of all the bills that could impact the music industry during the 119th Congress.
Music-Related Legislation Before Congress Right Now: Full List of Bills
Billboard is keeping track of all the bills that could impact the music industry during the 119th Congress.
Avicii’s Former Manager Restarts ‘Character Assassination’ Lawsuit Against Late DJ’s Family
Ash Pournouri won a Swedish appeal that gives him another shot at the claims.
Avicii’s Former Manager Restarts ‘Character Assassination’ Lawsuit Against Late DJ’s Family
Ash Pournouri won a Swedish appeal that gives him another shot at the claims.
Chaka Khan HarbourView Deal; REPUBLIC x ZIZA Label Launch
Other recent deals include Live Nation's acquisition of a majority stake in a Buenos Aires arena and UMG's partnership with a Thai music distributor.
The Deals: Chaka Khan Enjoys the HarbourView; REPUBLIC Teams With ZIZA for South Asian Artist Label
Other recent deals include Live Nation's acquisition of a majority stake in a Buenos Aires arena and UMG's partnership with a Thai music distributor.
Jimmie Allen Owes $1.8M in Damages to Sexual Assault Accuser: ‘Extreme Emotional Distress’
The once-rising country star is facing a hefty damages award after being held liable in a lawsuit claiming he sexually assaulted a woman and secretly filmed it.
Volkoder Talks My House EP And Staying Present Behind The Decks
Above Image of Volkoder Cred: @mellamojulian Volkoder (@volkoder) returns to Hot Creations with My House EP, landing June 12, 2026. The Brazilian producer’s second release on Jamie Jones’ label follows last year’s Need Your Body EP and arrives during a major Ibiza season for him
Jimmie Allen Owes $1.8M in Damages to Sexual Assault Accuser: ‘Extreme Emotional Distress’
The once-rising country star is facing a hefty damages award after being held liable in a lawsuit claiming he sexually assaulted a woman and secretly filmed it.
Music Industry Executive Moves
Other music industry promotions and hires within the music industry this week took place at Greenhouse Management and Riot Games.
Fender CEO Addresses Lawsuit Controversy
“We’re talking specifically about the Stratocaster”
Lizzo's New Album Fails to Chart
Lizzo’s failure to chart on the Billboard 200 raises questions about whether changing industry dynamics, social media algorithms, or damaged public perception are most responsible for her decline. Liz
Lizzo’s New Album Bitch Fails to Chart on Billboard 200
Lizzo’s failure to chart on the Billboard 200 raises questions about whether changing industry dynamics, social media algorithms, or damaged public perception are most responsible for her decline. Lizzo’s New Album Bitch Fails to Chart on Billboard 200 Kiana Fitzgerald
Genius Appoints New Chief Revenue Officer
Other music industry promotions and hires within the music industry this week took place at Greenhouse Management and Riot Games.
Chris Brown Testifies in Dog Attack Lawsuit
The R&B singer was the first witness as a jury considers whether he owes financial damages for the 2020 mauling at his home.
Executive Turntable: Genius Names New CRO, Joel Flatlow Departs RIAA to Launch Own Company
Other music industry promotions and hires within the music industry this week took place at Greenhouse Management and Riot Games.
Executive Turntable: Genius Names New CRO, Joel Flatow Departs RIAA to Launch Own Company
Other music industry promotions and hires within the music industry this week took place at Greenhouse Management and Riot Games.
MSG Entertainment Hack: Lawsuits Say 26 Million Records Breached, Including Fan & Celeb Data
Fans are suing over an alleged data breach by the hacker group ShinyHunters.
NYC Mayor’s Office to Offer Music & Entertainment Industry Job Training Via New Media Academy
The workforce development program will run in partnership with Queensborough Community College, Kingsborough Community College and Hunter College.
Elon Musk’s X moves to dismiss music publishers’ $250M+ copyright lawsuit, arguing Supreme Court’s Cox ruling ‘forecloses’ the case
The motion is the latest development in a copyright battle that dates back to June 2023 Source