Music Business
Owen Kiernan Discusses Cutting Through Digital Noise for Artists and Labels
The next instalment of our Members Voices series is live. Owen Kiernan, Head of Digital at Cr2 Records, on how artists and labels can cut through the noise of more than 120,000 tracks added to DSPs ev
Siblings Detail Sexual Assault Allegations Against Michael Jackson Estate
The singer’s “second family” filed the federal lawsuit in February
BMG+Concord is the music industry’s biggest bet in years. What’s the plan?
Thomas Coesfeld and Bob Valentine answer MBW's questions on a mega-merger – and ambitious targets Source
Indie Label Plus Media & EMM Look to Amplify Cuba’s Booming Urban Music Scene With New Deal
"Cuban artists have the ‘street cred,’ but they lack the experience," Plus Media's CEO Maykel Barzagas tells Billboard.
Taylor Swift Voice Trademarks, T.I. Catalog Lawsuit, D4vd Murder Case & More Top Music Law News
In this week's Legal Beat newsletter, Taylor fights AI deepfakes, T.I. sues over his masters, D4vd faces ugly new accusations and much more.
Siblings Detail Sexual Assault Lawsuit Against Michael Jackson Estate
The singer’s “second family” filed the federal lawsuit in February
Billboard's Music Industry Events Calendar
A complete rundown of the most important events across the music business.
Sexual Assault Lawsuit Filed Against Michael Jackson Estate
The singer’s “second family” filed the federal lawsuit in February
Sleater-Kinney and Liz Phair Announce Co-Headlining Tour
The Flannel and the Fury tour nods to “the female-fronted bands who staked their claim to center stage in a male-dominated music industry,” says Phair
The Importance of AI Attribution in the Music Industry
As the industry enters a new era, creating workable attribution systems will benefit everyone in the equation — from artists to AI music companies.
Siblings File Sexual Assault Lawsuit Against Michael Jackson Estate
The singer’s “second family” filed the federal lawsuit in February
L-Acoustics DJ Lets Artists Move Beyond Standard Stereo Playback
L-Acoustics DJ became one of the clearest tech stories coming out of Winter Music Conference 2026, bringing spatial audio into a live DJ setting during the Beatport Live pool party series at the Kimpton EPIC Hotel rooftop in Miami. Across March 25 to 27, the system was used during label events tied
Sleater-Kinney and Liz Phair Unite for Co-Headlining Tour
The Flannel and the Fury tour nods to “the female-fronted bands who staked their claim to center stage in a male-dominated music industry,” says Phair
Why AI Attribution Matters for the Music Business — And How It Can Become a Reality (Guest Column)
As the industry enters a new era, creating workable attribution systems will benefit everyone in the equation — from artists to AI music companies.
Jimi Hendrix bandmates’ estates lose UK court battle against Sony Music over ownership of band’s recordings
The UK High Court has dismissed a lawsuit brought by the estates of Noel Redding and Mitch Mitchell Source
T.I. Sues Cinq Music Over Catalog Deal, Says Label is Breaking Promise to Sell Him Back His Albums
The 2017 sale allegedly came with a provision that allows T.I. to buy back his masters at a low price — a clause the rapper says Cinq now regrets.
BMG and Concord confirm merger
BMG and Concord have confirmed they are merging, stating that - by combining - they will be able to invest more in talent, reach and technology. The combined business will be called BMG, but will be run by current Concord boss Bob Valentine and will use the Concord brand for its recordings division
Sexual Assault Lawsuit Filed Against Michael Jackson Estate by Siblings
The singer’s “second family” filed the federal lawsuit in February
Trueno Signs with Universal Music Publishing Group After Releasing New Album
The exclusive signing comes on the heels of the Latin Grammy winner releasing his fourth studio album, TURR4ZO.
Siblings Detail Sexual Assault Lawsuit Against Michael Jackson Estate
The singer’s “second family” filed the federal lawsuit in February