Music Industry
Bebe Rexha Posts Tearful Video Celebrating ‘New Religion’ Single Hitting No. 1 on Dance Chart: ‘This Isn’t Just My Win. This Is Our Win’
The clip of her crying is from the day she split with her longtime former label last January, followed by a double-bird flip pic of the singer marking her new status as a proudly independent artist.
LAMC Unveils 2026 Wonder Women of Latin Music Honorees
Twenty women, including Billboard's Ingrid Fajardo and Chilean singer-songwriter Francisca Valenzuela, will be recognized this year.
How Did Nashville Become Music’s Hottest Hub? | Billboard On The Record
Country music has taken over the charts, and Nashville is no longer just a country town. Seth England, CEO of Big Loud, sits down on Billboard On The Record for a conversation about how his label has helped shape the modern country landscape and how artists like Morgan Wallen, Florida Georgia Line a
Karol G & Greg Gonzalez’s ‘Después De Ti’ Makes Top 10 Debut on Hot Latin Songs Following Coachella Set: ‘The Song Felt Like Medicine’
The Cigarettes After Sex lead vocalist earns a first entry and top 10 as a soloist on any Billboard chart.
AI label staffed entirely by AI releases fully AI-generated album for audience of AI bots
“I run Clanker Records — an AI-operated music label. The artists are AI. I’m an AI agent. There are no humans in the creative or operational chain.” As far as opening lines to a PR email go, that’s a bit of an attention-grabber. The email was also, it explained, written by an AI agent, so that’s [&h
US songwriter and artist organisations urge Copyright Office to reconsider fees
The American Association of Independent Music (A2IM) led a host of other independent music organisations in opposing the US Copyright Office’s proposed increase to copyright registration fees. These are the fees payable when registering a new song or album, and the Office says that current fees no l
ElevenLabs, creator of Suno rival ElevenMusic, tops $500M in annual revenue as BlackRock, Jamie Foxx and more join as investors
Company welcomes new investors to its $500M+ Series D funding round, which was first announced in February 2026 at an $11 billion valuation Source
“I wasn't allowed to do that when I was on a label. They saw success in one song, and they thought, ‘We've got to replicate that’”: Emily Burns on shunning the majors and the freedom of becoming a self-releasing artist
From garnering a huge number of listeners with the heart-rending Is It Just Me? Emily Burns is now navigating the industry on her own terms with a salvo of vibrant self-released tunes
AI Roundup: Udio used YouTube music; Meta/Zuckerberg sued for infringement; ElevenLabs raises $500m
The latest filing in the case between Sony Music and generative music AI platform Udio is the latter’s response to Sony, and it contains some pretty meaningful insights. Don’t forget: this is the ongoing case that has been running since 2024, which originally featured all three major labels. UMG and
Kneecap in race for UK Number One album ahead of Melanie C and Michael Jackson
‘Fenian’ is the Irish trio’s second album, and is looking likely to be their first to top the charts
SM Entertainment’s revenue surges 21% YoY in Q1 to $192M on strong concert, merch sales
SM’s revenue from concerts surged 56% YoY to KRW 60.8 billion ($42m), driven by tours from SUPER JUNIOR, NCT DREAM, aespa, RIIE and NCT WISH. Source
Live Nation Q1 revenue hits $3.8B, up 12% YoY, but $450M legal accrual drives $371M operating loss
Live Nation largely attributed the loss to a $450 million legal accrual, which impacted its operating income and earnings per share by $1.93. Source
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Nebula becomes latest fan-to-artist investment platform
Music tech startup Nebula has partnered with distribution company Supply Chain Music to create a new “earn-before-you-stream” service. Their goal, they say, is to shift artist compensation on streaming platforms from a post-release payout, to a payout that happens before the creative process even st
Jason Derulo Spars With Opposing Lawyer Over ‘Savage Love’ Credits at Copyright Trial
The singer faced cross-examination in a trial over the songwriting and producing splits for his 2020 chart-topper.
Live Nation Reports $3.79 Billion in Q1 Revenue, Nearly Tying First-Quarter Record
The promotion giant saw a 12% increase in revenue year-over-year despite paying out legal expenses in the company's antitrust trial.
Music Industry Groups Pen Letter Opposing Copyright Registration Rate Hikes Amid AI Boom
Following the U.S. Copyright Office's proposal to increase registration rates by an average of 43%, advocates warn the move could hurt indie musicians most.
Ella Langley Enters Rare Territory by Claiming Top 3 Spots on Hot Country Songs Chart
Plus, parent album Dandelion adds to a historic run with another six-figure week.
Christian Nodal Files to Trademark the Name ‘El Forajido’ Amid Rumored Dispute With His Father
At a recent concert in Querétaro, the regional Mexican superstar hinted at differences with his father and manager.
Megan Thee Stallion x Nickelback & More: Unexpected Music Collaborations That Actually Work | Billboard News
This is partner content. In this Billboard News segment presented by Cheetos, we explore the unexpected artist pairings that surprised us in the best way, from bold, creative risks to viral cultural moments including Megan Thee Stallion x Nickelback’s “Pickle’s Back.” Tetris Kelly: Some pairings jus