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AFEM to detail electronic music release lifecycle

Designed for artists, labels and music professionals, the session will trace the full lifecycle of an electronic music release.

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Oscar-Winning Actor Anthony Hopkins Signs with Decca Classics as a Classical Composer

Hopkins' album debut for the label will come out in August.

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Oscar-Winning Actor Anthony Hopkins Signs with Decca Classics as a Classical Composer

Hopkins' album debut for the label will come out in August.

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AFEM and DDEX to Discuss Music Rights Infrastructure

A simple question, "why can't this just work?", sparked one of AFEM's most popular member roundtables and an industry report on the friction across music data, rights and royalties. On 2 July, AFEM an

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AFEM Supports Call for Artist Consent in AI Music Deals

AFEM has signed the EMMA-led joint industry statement calling for artists and songwriters to retain meaningful consent, control, transparency and fair compensation in AI music deals.

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AFEM to Detail Electronic Music Release Lifecycle

Designed for artists, labels and music professionals, the session will trace the full lifecycle of an electronic music release.

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Polaris Music Prize 2026 Short List Announced

Also up north this week: Nominations open for Billboard Canada Women in Music, and Rogers takes ownership of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment.

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In Canada: Angine de Poitrine, Peaches & More Make the Polaris Music Prize 2026 Short List

Also up north this week: Nominations open for Billboard Canada Women in Music, and Rogers takes ownership of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment.

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Fuerza Regida Legal Battle: Judge Won’t Decide Crucial Question in Record Label Lawsuit

A judge says it's too soon to rule on whether California's "seven-year rule" means the band should be set free from its record deal with Rancho Humilde.

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Billboard’s Music Industry Events Calendar

A complete rundown of the most important events across the music business.

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Believe Unveils New Unified Structure; Suno Hires Marketing & Music Biz Development Execs

This week’s music industry hires includes Luminate’s new CMO, A2IM's new board and more.

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Executive Turntable: Believe Unveils New Unified Structure; Suno Hires Marketing & Music Biz Development Execs

This week’s music industry hires includes Luminate’s new CMO, A2IM's new board and more.

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Fuerza Regida Legal Battle: Judge Won’t Decide Crucial Question in Record Label Lawsuit

A judge says it's too soon to rule on whether California's "seven-year rule" means the band should be set free from its record deal with Rancho Humilde.

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Billboard Highlights Emerging Artists in Country Music

Meet the new wave of artists pushing it to the center of every country conversation

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Twin Temple Alleges Removal from Tour Due to Satanic Imagery

In a statement, Crockett tells Billboard: "Not today, Satan."

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Taylor Swift Achieves New Milestone on Adult Contemporary Chart

“Elizabeth Taylor” joins three other hits of hers in the tier.

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Taylor Swift Scores an Adult Contemporary Chart First With 4 Songs in the Top 10

“Elizabeth Taylor” joins three other hits of hers in the tier.

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Self-Proclaimed Devil-Worshiping Duo Twin Temple Say They Were Removed From Charley Crockett Tour Due To ‘Our Satanic Imagery’

In a statement, Crockett tells Billboard: "Not today, Satan."

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Country’s Newcomers Take Center Stage in Billboard’s ‘Trending Up’ Series

Meet the new wave of artists pushing it to the center of every country conversation

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Lifecycle of an Electronic Music Release Explored

Designed for artists, labels and music professionals, the session will trace the full lifecycle of an electronic music release.