Music Industry
Yasuhisa Hara’s ‘Kingdom’ Vol. 79 Tops Billboard Japan Book Hot 100
Debuting at No. 2 is Soryu's Kouiu no ga Ii Vol. 13.
Runkus Shoots for the Stars With New ‘Supernova’ Album: ‘I Started Scoring My Music Instead of Making It’
The award-winning Jamaican musician is entering an intergalactic new era. Read the full Billboard interview.
Graham Barham Releases Debut Radio Single 'Breakup (Down)'
Billboard's Makin' Tracks column looks at the writing and recording behind Graham Barham's "Breakup (Down)."
MNEK Signs With Sony Music Publishing UK
Neil Medley re-ups with River House Artists/Sony Music Publishing, Borderline at Concord Music Publishing ANZ and more in this week's column.
Billboard Publishes Music Industry Events Calendar
A complete rundown of the most important events across the music business.
Reservoir deployed $120m on acquisitions and advances in latest fiscal year, as its annual revenues grew 11% YoY to $175.7m
Reservoir Media has published its fiscal Q4 (calendar Q1) and full-year financial results for its fiscal 2026, ended March 31, 2026. Source
Publishing Briefs: MNEK Signs Worldwide Agreement With Sony Music Publishing U.K.
Neil Medley re-ups with River House Artists/Sony Music Publishing, Borderline at Concord Music Publishing ANZ and more in this week's column.
Graham Barham Lobs a ‘Nostalgia Bomb’ With His First Radio Single, ‘Breakup (Down)’: ‘Two Generations Collide’
Billboard's Makin' Tracks column looks at the writing and recording behind Graham Barham's "Breakup (Down)."
Billy Joel's Legal Stance on Unauthorized Biopic
Experts tell Billboard that the singer would face long odds if he went to court over the planned movie Billy & Me.
4AD Debuts World Cup-Themed Cocteau Twins Jersey
The label’s capsule collection also includes merch inspired by Bish Bosch, Colourbox, and Air Miami
4AD Debuts World Cup-Themed Cocteau Twins Jersey
The label’s capsule collection also includes merch inspired by Bish Bosch, Colourbox, and Air Miami
Gaana’s subscribers are growing at the rate of 15% per year, says CEO
How is Indian audio-streaming service Gaana faring three-and-a-half years after it became a subscription-only platform? Better than ever before based on the stats shared during its parent company Entertainment Network […] The post is from Music Ally.
Sir Lucian Grainge on AI, Spotify, and why he’s not in the ‘functional music’ industry
Three things you might have missed from Grainge's fireside chat at the GREATER Together LA summit last week Source
Billy Joel Says an Unauthorized Biopic Is ‘Legally Misguided.’ But the Law Isn’t on His Side
Experts tell Billboard that the singer would face long odds if he went to court over the planned movie Billy & Me.
Trademark Dispute Over Taylor Swift's 'The Life Of A Showgirl'
The pop star is being sued by a former Las Vegas performer, who claims that the title infringes on her ‘Confessions Of A Showgirl’ trademark
Billboard Podcast Discusses 2026 Song of the Summer Contenders
This week's special seasonal episode of 'Greatest Pop Stars' looks at the heavy-hitters, longshots and perfect-world picks who could be dominating the warm-weather months.
Miranda Lambert on Becoming a Country Icon, Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ & More | Billboard News
Miranda Lambert reflects on her journey from Texas bars to country-icon status, opens up about the turning point that changed her career, the lasting impact of Revolution, and what it means to represent country music for more than 20 years. She also talks about helping shape Ella Langley’s “Choosin’
Lawyers clash over “reverse confusion” in Taylor Swift ‘The Life Of A Showgirl’ trademark case
The pop star is being sued by a former Las Vegas performer, who claims that the title infringes on her ‘Confessions Of A Showgirl’ trademark
Google Engineer Faces Insider Trading Charges
"Insider trading compromises the integrity of our markets, and the American people want this greed-driven conduct investigated and prosecuted"
Riley Green Discusses Career, Hobbies, and Roots with Billboard
Cover star Riley Green sits down with Billboard to talk about life on and off the road, from selling out major venues to the unexpected hobby he can’t quit: buying classic cars on tour. He also opens