Music Business
Sony Music Publishing to administer El Reino Infantil’s music catalog worldwide in Leader Entertainment partnership
The partnership aims to expand the reach of El Reino Infantil across new audiences, formats, and markets, the companies said. Source
Industry Voices Highlight Perceived Lack of Legal Risk in Streaming Fraud
The streaming fraudster who pleaded guilty to wire fraud conspiracy in relation to an $8 million streaming scam will be sentenced next week. The Music Fights Fraud Alliance says the sentence should “r
Frances Shillito Advocates for Enhanced Music Industry Safeguarding Practices
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
Anya Bennett Discusses Music Industry Insurance for Events
Anya Bennett, Broker Support Account Handler at Howden Music takes on the cover most artists only think about once a show has already fallen through.
Frances Shillito Advocates for Enhanced Music Industry Safeguarding
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
Frances Shillito on safeguarding in the 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
Frances Shillito Advocates for Robust Safeguarding
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
Frances Shillito on Music Industry Safeguarding
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
New Copyright Royalty Board Proceedings Begin for Songwriters
The Copyright Royalty Board proceedings are underway once again, and the stakes are high for songwriters. Here’s how it works.
The Next Battle Over Songwriter Streaming Royalties Has Begun. Don’t Expect a Quick Fight
The Copyright Royalty Board proceedings are underway once again, and the stakes are high for songwriters. Here’s how it works.
Billboard’s Music Industry Events Calendar
A complete rundown of the most important events across the music business.
Billboard Releases Music Industry Events Calendar
A complete rundown of the most important events across the music business.
Olivia Rodrigo Condemns Cornell University in Light of Rape Lawsuit
The singer condemned the university and "every institution who protects rapists and abusers over women."
Olivia Rodrigo Says ‘Shame on Cornell’ Amid Fraternity Rape Lawsuit: ‘I Stand With Jane Doe’
The singer condemned the university and "every institution who protects rapists and abusers over women."
Big Loud moves into catalog M&A market, as Dusty Miller is appointed President of Catalog Acquisitions
The move takes the Nashville-based company, home to Morgan Wallen, deeper into the catalog market as a buyer. Source
Copyright concerns arise over Olivia Dean song similarities
“What is likely to come up again is the extent to which similarities between songs should be considered copyright infringement," says a legal expert
Could the claim that Olivia Dean copied Bill Withers’ Just The Two Of Us come down to four bars of music?
“What is likely to come up again is the extent to which similarities between songs should be considered copyright infringement," says a legal expert
Music Industry News Roundup: Warner, AI, and More
From Warner Music executive shakeups to Dolly Parton’s inheritance, streaming fraud and big AI news from Suno Music and Eleven Labs, September shaped up to be a busy month in the music industry. On th
Music Business Headlines You Need to Know: Warner, ADA, Estates & AI | Billboard On the Record News
From Warner Music executive shakeups to Dolly Parton’s inheritance, streaming fraud and big AI news from Suno Music and Eleven Labs, September shaped up to be a busy month in the music industry. On this special bonus episode of Billboard On The Record, host Kristin Robinson sits down with Billboard
Billboard U.K. Reveals 2026 40 Under 40 List Highlighting Industry Leaders
These 40 executives are setting the standard for their peers in the U.K. music industry.