Music Industry
Billboard Staff Lists Janet Jackson's 60 Best Songs
Our favorites from one of the all-time greats in advance of her 60th birthday this Saturday (May 16).
Michael Jackson and Madonna Simultaneously Chart on Hot 100
The King and Queen of Pop share space on the chart thanks to the buzz of the new Michael biopic and her new Sabrina Carpenter collab.
Michael Jackson & Madonna Are Both on the Hot 100 Again: When Did That Last Happen?
The King and Queen of Pop share space on the chart thanks to the buzz of the new Michael biopic and her new Sabrina Carpenter collab.
Prospa And Murda Beatz Turn “Baby” Into A Lean Club Weapon Ahead Of Free Your Mind
Above Image Cred: Jimi Herritage Prospa have shared “Baby,” their new single with Murda Beatz, ahead of their debut album Free Your Mind, out June 5 via CircoLoco Records. The release also carries a bigger label story, since Free Your Mind will mark CircoLoco Records’ first full-length album release
Paul van Dyk Opens VANDIT Next Generation For Emerging Electronic Producers
Paul van Dyk and the VANDIT Label Group have launched VANDIT Next Generation, a new talent scouting and mentorship program built to support emerging electronic music producers across the globe. Submissions are open now, with artists invited to send their best original track via Dropbox or SoundCloud
Dua Lipa Samsung Case, NewJeans Lawsuit, Taylor Swift Trademarks & More Top Music Law News
In this week's Legal Beat newsletter, Dua Lipa sues Samsung, NewJeans faces copyright claims, Taylor Swift fights a trademark lawsuit and much more.
UK Live Industry Criticizes Government Delay on Ticket Touting Laws
In the King’s Speech delivered on Wednesday (May 13), the issue was referenced only through proposed draft legislation.
U.K. Live Industry Dismayed as Government Delays Ticket Touting Laws: ‘A Betrayal of Millions of Music Fans’
In the King’s Speech delivered on Wednesday (May 13), the issue was referenced only through proposed draft legislation.
Macaulay Culkin Opens Up About “Unfinished Business” with Catherine O’Hara
O'Hara, his on-screen mother in the Home Alone movies, passed away in late January. Macaulay Culkin Opens Up About “Unfinished Business” with Catherine O’Hara Eddie Fu
The Ivors’ CEO Roberto Neri on AI, Championing U.K. Music & Hosting the Industry’s ‘Oscar-Equivalent’ Awards Ceremony
Rosalía and Linda Perry are among the names set to be honored at 2026's Ivor Novello Awards.
The Ivors’ CEO Roberto Neri on AI, Championing U.K. Music & Hosting the Industry’s ‘Oscar-Equivalent’ Awards Ceremony
Rosalía and Linda Perry are among the names set to be honored at 2026's Ivor Novello Awards.
Universal Music India renews distro deal with music services company first.wav
Universal Music India, which first signed an exclusive worldwide distribution deal with Indian music services company first.wav in 2023, has renewed its agreement with the Mumbai-based entity. The major will […] The post is from Music Ally.
Billie Eilish, Iron Maiden documentaries to release in India this weekend
We at Music Ally South Asia are among those you’ll find in the intersecting circles of a Venn diagram for people who are fans of Billie Eilish and Iron Maiden. […] The post is from Music Ally.
Sunburn 2026 to be staged over two days at Mumbai’s Mahalaxmi Racecourse
Is Sunburn getting bigger or smaller this year? The 2026 edition of the BookMyShow-owned Indian electronic dance music festival will take place over two days instead of the usual three, […] The post is from Music Ally.
Music Tech Pitch Competition for Electronic Labels
Feedback is Music Technology UK's recurring pitch competition for music tech founders. AFEM is teaming up with MTUK on this one to put electronic music labels and publishers at the centre of the room.
Beatport Connect Event in Brooklyn
Beatport Connect comes to New York on Friday 12 June, taking over Refuge in Brooklyn for a full day of panels, workshops and a networking mixer with the artists, labels and industry voices building ca
UK Music Industry Disappointed by Draft Ticket Touting Bill
"The relegation of this important issue to a ‘draft bill’ in the footnotes of the King’s Speech is hugely disappointing,” said one industry body, just days after Keir Starmer promised to stamp out tou
Paul Anka Honored as BMI Icon at 2026 BMI Pop Awards
Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter are co-winners of songwriter of the year. Sony Music Publishing took publisher of the year.
Music industry “disappointed” by UK government’s “draft” bill on ticket tout ban from King’s Speech
"The relegation of this important issue to a ‘draft bill’ in the footnotes of the King’s Speech is hugely disappointing,” said one industry body, just days after Keir Starmer promised to stamp out touts "as soon as possible" The post Music industry “disappointed” by UK government’s “draft” bill on t
FKA Twigs countersued by indie band The Twigs for allegedly using fame and money to “destroy” their trademark
The ‘Eusexua’ singer claimed earlier this year that the group were trying to “weaponise” baseless claims in order to get money from her