Music Industry
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
Huxley Talks Record Shops, Algorithm Fatigue, and the New Pinball Skizzard EP
Huxley (@huxleymusic) made his return to Rekids back on April 10 with the Pinball Skizzard EP, his second release for Radio Slave’s label following last year’s MIND G%MES. That earlier project introduced him to the imprint and picked up support from names including Enzo Siragusa, Jennifer Loveless,
Kellie Pickler Returns to ‘American Idol’ For 2006 Cast Reunion In One of First Performances Since Husband’s Death in 2023
The singer who finished in sixth place in season five performed a duet with current contestant Hannah Harper on Martina McBride's song "A Broken Wing."
John Newman on Why Live Performance Still Defines His Sound
Image Cred: Aaron Parsons John Newman has spent over a decade moving between pop and electronic spaces, with multiple UK No.1 records and a catalog that continues to circulate across radio, clubs, and streaming platforms. In 2026, he returns with “Love Me Again (Again)”, a self-driven rework that re
John Summit & David Guetta Dominate WARM Global Dance Radio Chart With Multiple Hits
The chart ranks the top dance tracks worldwide, based on monitored airplay across 200-plus dance stations in more than 30 countries.
Music industry welcomes inclusion of AI concerns in US government’s latest piracy report
The US government has published its annual report on global IP concerns, adding a short section on AI, much to the delight of the music industry. The report also notes that a proposal in India to introduce statutory licensing for AI training “has raised deep concerns” among US rightsholders
YouTube to let video creators swap out Content ID tracks for royalty-free AI substitutes
A new feature on YouTube will make it easy for video creators dealing with Content ID copyright claims to replace copyright protected music in their videos with royalty free AI-generated instrumentals. Innovations like this could negatively impact on YouTuber-centric production music companies
Alex Warren Joins UTA Roster Following Hot 100-Topping ‘Ordinary’ and Grammy Nomination
UTA will work to secure opportunities for Warren across film, television, content creation, podcasting, publishing and brand partnerships.
Chartbreaker: Freya Skye Opens Up About ‘Silent Treatment’: ‘Sometimes I Want to Cry, Sometimes I’m Dancing’
The singer-songwriter-actor's first Billboard Hot 100 entry reached a No. 14 high on Pop Airplay.
Fame Freaked Noah Kahan Out So Much He Considered Becoming a Substitute Teacher or a Golf Course Groundskeeper: ‘I Was Just Sick Of It’
The singer opened up about the process of rediscovering his joy on his first Billboard 200 No. 1 album, The Great Divide.
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How It Was Made: Alex Farell & MXGN – Comfort In Chaos [Hekate]
Today, hard-dance maven SaraLandry’s imprint Hekate Records welcomes UK artists Alex Farell and MXGN for “ComfortInChaos.” The release marks MXGN’s debut on Hekate and a return to the label for Alex Farell, who has made multiple appearances, including standout collaborations “Prisoner” and “On My Mi
From Wine to Diamonds, Every Major Consumer Industry Protects You From Fakes. Why Doesn’t Music?
Music supervisor and Catalog founder Frederic Schindler argues it's time for standardized 'Music Facts' labels – modeled on food nutrition panels – to make the origin of every track in the supply chain visible to consumers. Source
A bill in France would force AI firms to prove they didn’t use copyrighted content to train their tech. The country’s music biz is urging lawmakers to pass it
The law would reverse the burden of proof in copyright disputes involving AI in France Source
Songs With the Most Weeks Atop All of Billboard’s Airplay Charts Combined: Miley Cyrus’ ‘Flowers’ & More
The hit has logged the most cumulative weeks at No. 1 of any song among all Billboard radio rankings combined.