Music Business
How Taylor Swift’s Record Contract Could Lead to Millions of Dollars for UMG Artists After Spotify Stock Sale
A clause Swift had inserted into her initial deal with Universal in 2018 could have a major effect for some artists after UMG offloads part of its Spotify stock.
Owen Kiernan on Cutting Through Noise on DSPs
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
Range’s Catalog Advisory Business Thrives
From advising on The Weeknd’s $1B deal to taking top composer catalogs to market, Winiker breaks down a quiet but flourishing part of Range’s operation.
Vince Staples Announces Debut Album with New Label
Ushering in a new era with his debut for Loma Vista
Alex G Releases New Music Independently
DIY habits die hard, even when you’re a major-label artist
Alex G Drops Two New Songs on Personal YouTube Channel
DIY habits die hard, even when you’re a major-label artist
‘Few Are Doing What We’re Doing’: Range’s Evan Winiker on the Firm’s Thriving Catalog Advisory Business
From advising on The Weeknd’s $1B deal to taking top composer catalogs to market, Winiker breaks down a quiet but flourishing part of Range’s operation.
Tupac Shakur’s Family Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit Over Rapper’s Killing
Attorneys allege a “complex conspiracy to murder” the rapper
FTC Gets Green Light for BOTS Act Lawsuit Against Reseller of Taylor Swift Eras Tour Tickets & More
A new court ruling says the 2016 Better Online Ticket Sales, or BOTS Act, is not limited to ticket resellers who use bots to evade security controls.
Tupac Shakur’s Family Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit Over Rapper’s Killing
Attorneys allege a “complex conspiracy to murder” the rapper
Kalshi's Music Prediction Markets Surge to Six Figures
On Billboard On the Record, Kalshi COO and co-founder Luana Lopes Lara talks about the growth of Kalshi's music markets, which have traded over $400 million in 2026 already.
Kalshi Co-Founder Reveals How Superfans Earn Six Figures From Music Prediction Markets
On Billboard On the Record, Kalshi COO and co-founder Luana Lopes Lara talks about the growth of Kalshi's music markets, which have traded over $400 million in 2026 already.
Universal Music Revenue Flat Amid Light Release Schedule; Expands Buyback Program
UMG's board approved plans to double its share buyback program to 1 billion euros ($1.16 billion) and sell half of UMG's stake in Spotify.
BTS' Return Boosts HYBE to Record Q1 Revenue
The company reported first-quarter revenue of 698.3 billion KRW ($470.2 million), largely driven by the K-pop group's hugely anticipated comeback.
Siblings File Lawsuit Against Michael Jackson Estate Alleging Sexual Assault and Grooming
The singer’s “second family” filed the federal lawsuit in February
UMG generated $3.39 billion in Q1, up 8.1% YoY – driven by BTS, Olivia Dean, Taylor Swift, and more
Universal Music Group has published its Q1 2026 results for the three months ending March 31 Source
BTS’ Return Lifts HYBE to Its Highest-Ever Q1 Revenue Tally
The company reported first-quarter revenue of 698.3 billion KRW ($470.2 million), largely driven by the K-pop group's hugely anticipated comeback.
Universal Music Reports Flat Quarterly Revenue of $3.3 Billion on Light Release Schedule
UMG's board approved plans to double its share buyback program to 1 billion euros ($1.16 billion) and sell half of UMG's stake in Spotify.
Universal Music Reports Quarterly Revenue of $3.3 Billion on Light Release Schedule
UMG's board approved plans to double its share buyback program to 1 billion euros ($1.16 billion) and sell half of UMG's stake in Spotify.
Sexual Assault Lawsuit Filed Against Michael Jackson Estate by Siblings
The singer’s “second family” filed the federal lawsuit in February