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Donald Trump Credits His ‘Y.M.C.A.’ Viral Dance Moves for Disco Hit’s Rise on Billboard Charts

The president also said that his wife Melania “hates” his reaction to the classic Village People track.

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Noah Kahan Earns First No. 1 Album on Billboard 200 With ‘The Great Divide’

Plus: Kehlani’s self-titled set debuts in the top five, while Michael Jackson’s Thriller returns to the top 10.

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Amy Allen, Sony Music Publishing ,’Die With a Smile’ among big winners at 2026 ASCAP Pop Music Awards

"We are honored to be named ASCAP's Pop Publisher of the Year," said Katie Welle, Sony Music Publishing President, Head of A&R. Source

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Shakira’s ‘Wolfpack’ Takes Over Copacabana Ahead of Free Rio Concert

Fans held a vigil at the hotel, donned costumes, and boosted local street trade.

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Trump claims his dancing sent “gay national anthem” ‘Y.M.C.A’ to Number One in charts for months

The track only spent six weeks at the top spot following its repeated use at his rallies

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Unison's Digital-First Publishing Platform Featured

In this Member Feature, we speak with David Serras Pereira, Licensing and International Manager at Unison about how they've built an independent, multi-territorial publishing rights management platfor

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AFEM to Engage at Miami Music Week 2026

As Miami Music Week (MMW) returns, AFEM will be on the ground supporting a programme of gatherings that connect our global community.

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AFEM to Participate in IMS Ibiza 2026

We’re looking forward to returning to International Music Summit Ibiza this April, with a programme that reflects the conversations shaping our sector right now.

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Owen Kiernan on Cutting Through Digital Noise

The next instalment of our Members Voices series is live. Owen Kiernan, Head of Digital at Cr2 Records, on how artists and labels can cut through the noise of more than 120,000 tracks added to DSPs ev

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AFEM Health Roundtable on Tinnitus and Hearing Health

On Tuesday 5 May, AFEM hosts a public roundtable on tinnitus and hearing health for the electronic music industry. Two guests bring direct, lived and professional experience to a candid, practical con

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AFEM Announces Participation in IMS Ibiza 2026

We’re looking forward to returning to International Music Summit Ibiza this April, with a programme that reflects the conversations shaping our sector right now.

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Owen Kiernan Discusses Cutting Through Digital Noise for Artists and Labels

The next instalment of our Members Voices series is live. Owen Kiernan, Head of Digital at Cr2 Records, on how artists and labels can cut through the noise of more than 120,000 tracks added to DSPs ev

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AFEM to Host Tinnitus and Hearing Health Roundtable

On Tuesday 5 May, AFEM hosts a public roundtable on tinnitus and hearing health for the electronic music industry. Two guests bring direct, lived and professional experience to a candid, practical con

Feature AFEM

Unison's Digital-First Publishing Platform

In this Member Feature, we speak with David Serras Pereira, Licensing and International Manager at Unison about how they've built an independent, multi-territorial publishing rights management platfor

Feature AFEM

AFEM to Engage at Miami Music Week 2026

As Miami Music Week (MMW) returns, AFEM will be on the ground supporting a programme of gatherings that connect our global community.

Feature AFEM

AFEM to Participate in IMS Ibiza 2026

We’re looking forward to returning to International Music Summit Ibiza this April, with a programme that reflects the conversations shaping our sector right now.

Feature AFEM

Owen Kiernan on Cutting Through Digital Noise

The next instalment of our Members Voices series is live. Owen Kiernan, Head of Digital at Cr2 Records, on how artists and labels can cut through the noise of more than 120,000 tracks added to DSPs ev

Feature AFEM

AFEM Health Roundtable on Tinnitus and Hearing Health

On Tuesday 5 May, AFEM hosts a public roundtable on tinnitus and hearing health for the electronic music industry. Two guests bring direct, lived and professional experience to a candid, practical con

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AFEM and Downtown: Women in Electronic Music

The first of a two part installment by Connie Chow from Fuga.

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Unison: A Digital-First Publishing Rights Platform

In this Member Feature, we speak with David Serras Pereira, Licensing and International Manager at Unison about how they've built an independent, multi-territorial publishing rights management platfor