Music Industry
Sony Music to Close Punk Merch Warehouse Amid Unionization,
The company denies union-busting allegations, saying its closure of Kings Road Merch in Minneapolis was planned long before union talks began
Madison Square Garden's Secret Database Included Queer Musicians and Rappers
The venue’s database also assigned a “high risk” label to Freddie Gibbs, Lil Jon, and other rappers
Fans Choose Ha*Ash’s ‘¿Qué Le Pongo?’ as Best New Latin Music of the Week
The track generated more than 61% of the vote in the latest Billboard New Music Latin poll.
Shakira & Burna Boy’s World Cup Anthem ‘Dai Dai’ Rules Both Billboard Global Charts
The song scores its first week at No. 1 on the Global 200 and its third atop Global Excl. U.S.
Ella Langley Dominates Hot 100 with Record-Breaking Run
Langley also becomes the first woman with three country songs in the chart’s top four spots simultaneously.
Billboard Hot 100: The Longest-Reigning Number Ones
A select few hits have led the chart for at least 10 weeks.
Sony Music to Close Unionized Punk Merch Warehouse Amid Allegations
The company denies union-busting allegations, saying its closure of Kings Road Merch in Minneapolis was planned long before union talks began
Madison Square Garden Tracked Queer Musicians and High-Risk Rappers
The venue’s database also assigned a “high risk” label to Freddie Gibbs, Lil Jon, and other rappers
Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 Countdown for July 18, 2026 | Billboard News
Ariana Grande, Bruno Mars, Tame Impala and JENNIE’s “Dracula,” and Ella Langley and Morgan Wallen all move up in the top 10 of the Hot 100, but will any of their songs take over No. 1 from Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas”? Tetris Kelly: This is the Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 for the week dated […]
Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ Extends No. 1 Run on Billboard Hot 100 to 13 Weeks
Langley also becomes the first woman with three country songs in the chart’s top four spots simultaneously.
Comic Seeks Compensation After Composer Drops Lawsuit
Lebo M has ended his case over a viral joke about his famous Zulu chant in "Circle of Life," but the target of the lawsuit isn't letting him walk away that easily.
Sony Music to Close Unionized Warehouse Amidst Allegations
The company denies union-busting allegations, saying its closure of Kings Road Merch in Minneapolis was planned long before union talks began
Madison Square Garden Secretly Tracked Queer Musicians, Database Labeled Rappers as 'High Risk'
The venue’s database also assigned a “high risk” label to Freddie Gibbs, Lil Jon, and other rappers
‘Baseless Litigation’: Comic Wants Payback After Composer Drops $27M Lawsuit Over Lion King Joke
Lebo M has ended his case over a viral joke about his famous Zulu chant in "Circle of Life," but the target of the lawsuit isn't letting him walk away that easily.
BEATSURFING Cuts Plugin Prices for Its 2026 Summer Sale
BEATSURFING has rolled out its 2026 summer sale, and the better way to approach it is by workflow category rather than treating it as a generic plugin discount page. The company’s catalog is centered on fast, expressive tools: bass design, multi-effects, snare creation, percussive source mate
12 States File Antitrust Lawsuit to Stop Paramount’s Takeover of Warner Bros.
The legal action may break up the $110-billion deal by the entertainment and media giants or significantly alter it. 12 States File Antitrust Lawsuit to Stop Paramount’s Takeover of Warner Bros. Travis Bland
UK government publishes ‘Our Plan For Music’ - and announces new funding and licensing reforms
The UK government has published a plan for how it will support music and the music industry. It’s mainly a greatest hits of existing government schemes and initiatives all collated in one place, though there are some new announcements, including an extra £15 million for the Music Growth Package
Sony Music to Close Unionized Warehouse
The company denies union-busting allegations, saying its closure of Kings Road Merch in Minneapolis was planned long before union talks began
Judge dismisses Epidemic Sound’s second copyright lawsuit against Meta – but leaves the door open to amend
US District Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley granted Meta's motion to dismiss on Friday, July 10 Source
Sony Music to close Minneapolis merch warehouse amid unionization
The company denies union-busting allegations, saying its closure of Kings Road Merch in Minneapolis was planned long before union talks began