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Lecrae Explains How Christian Music Became One of the Fastest Growing Genres in America
On Billboard's On the Record podcast, Lecrae explains the link between Christian and Country music, the intersection of faith and business, and why a hit Christian songwriter can live off the royalties "for life."
Spotify and labels win (notional) $322m from Anna’s Archive
We say ‘notional’ because there is surely very little chance of getting this money. Nonetheless, Spotify and the three major labels have won a default judgement against Anna’s Archive. That’s the site that announced before Christmas that it had scraped metadata and recordings from Spotify, and was p
Label vets reveal new ventures: 26.2, Joan of Arc, Cofvnders
The recent rounds of reorganisation within major labels have seen some big-name executives exit those companies – either as part of planned cuts, or because the time seemed right to seek new pastures or do their own thing. A flurry of those own things have been announced this week. First, there’s 26
Pirate site Anna’s Archive hit with $322M default judgment over music scraping — but will Spotify and record labels ever see the money?
Whether the plaintiffs will ever see the $322 million award remains unclear, as Anna’s Archive’s operators remain anonymous. Source
Lecrae Discusses the Rise of Christian Music Industry
Christian and Gospel music are having a moment in an evolving industry. Lecrae, four-time Grammy-winning Christian artist and founder of Reach Records, joins Billboard On The Record to break down the
Inside the Christian Music Boom With Lecrae | Billboard On The Record
Christian and Gospel music are having a moment in an evolving industry. Lecrae, four-time Grammy-winning Christian artist and founder of Reach Records, joins Billboard On The Record to break down the genre’s rapid growth, how it’s attracting younger generations and the nuances of combining faith wit
Musicians Respond to Calls For PRS to Reduce License Fees, Say Move Would Make Songwriter Careers ‘Less Viable’
The statement follows the Music Venue Trust's recent call for transparency around licensing fees for grassroots venues.
Spotify & the Major Labels Won a $322M Court Order Against Music Pirates. Will They Be Able to Collect?
At least for now, the court judgment is largely a symbolic victory, as no one has identified the anonymous internet users behind Anna’s Archive.
Ye Faces Lawsuit Over Chateau Marmont Incident
The rapper stated on a podcast in 2024 that he hit a man for grabbing his wife inappropriately. A new lawsuit says this explanation was false.
Ye Sued for Punching Man at the Chateau Marmont – Then Claiming He’d Groped Bianca Censori
The rapper stated on a podcast in 2024 that he hit a man for grabbing his wife inappropriately. A new lawsuit says this explanation was false.
Major Labels Hire Elite Supreme Court Attorney for Battle Over Global Copyright Termination Rights
As the labels seek to overturn a first-of-its-kind ruling, they'll be represented by the most prolific Supreme Court litigator of the past two decades.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Fan Vote Is Broken. Can It Be Fixed?
Despite fan enthusiasm and millions of votes, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction process is ultimately controlled by industry insiders. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Fan Vote Is Broken. Can It Be Fixed? Kiana Fitzgerald
Major Labels Hire Elite Supreme Court Attorney for Battle Over Global Copyright Termination Rights
As the labels seek to overturn a first-of-its-kind ruling, they'll be represented by the most prolific Supreme Court litigator of the past two decades.
Geese Denied "Psy-Op" Label
Geese as a psy-op? Get the flock out of here. No, Geese Is Not a “Psy-Op” Wren Graves
Concord and Victor Victor Worldwide Forge Hip-Hop Partnership
The New York record label that broke artists like Pop Smoke and Ski Mask the Slump God will work with Concord to promote its artists and their legacies.
Concord Aims to Grow Hip-Hop Bona Fides by Partnering With Victor Victor Worldwide
The New York record label that broke artists like Pop Smoke and Ski Mask the Slump God will work with Concord to promote its artists and their legacies.
SyncPlacement Launches With a More Targeted Take on Music Sync Research
SyncPlacement is entering the music software space with a pretty clear pitch. It wants to help independent artists, managers, and labels stop treating sync like a black box and start approaching it with better information. That means showing where similar artists have already landed placements, who
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Kanye West Sucker-Punched Diner at Chateau Marmont, New Lawsuit Alleges
An unidentified plaintiff's complaint accuses the rapper of battery and infliction of emotional distress. Kanye West Sucker-Punched Diner at Chateau Marmont, New Lawsuit Alleges Eddie Fu
BMAC Launches “Voices of Tomorrow” for America250
Apply now through April 30: US artists 18+ can submit original music for a shot at $10K, mentorship, and major industry access