Music Industry
‘Few Are Doing What We’re Doing’: Range’s Evan Winiker on the Firm’s Thriving Catalog Advisory Business
From advising on The Weeknd’s $1B deal to taking top composer catalogs to market, Winiker breaks down a quiet but flourishing part of Range’s operation.
Robyn Enlists CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso for New Version of “Blow My Mind”
The reworked Sexistential track comes with a synchronized dance video
Tupac Shakur’s Family Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit Over Rapper’s Killing
Attorneys allege a “complex conspiracy to murder” the rapper
FTC Gets Green Light for BOTS Act Lawsuit Against Reseller of Taylor Swift Eras Tour Tickets & More
A new court ruling says the 2016 Better Online Ticket Sales, or BOTS Act, is not limited to ticket resellers who use bots to evade security controls.
Tupac Shakur’s Family Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit Over Rapper’s Killing
Attorneys allege a “complex conspiracy to murder” the rapper
Kalshi's Music Prediction Markets Surge to Six Figures
On Billboard On the Record, Kalshi COO and co-founder Luana Lopes Lara talks about the growth of Kalshi's music markets, which have traded over $400 million in 2026 already.
Kalshi Co-Founder Reveals How Superfans Earn Six Figures From Music Prediction Markets
On Billboard On the Record, Kalshi COO and co-founder Luana Lopes Lara talks about the growth of Kalshi's music markets, which have traded over $400 million in 2026 already.
Universal Music Revenue Flat Amid Light Release Schedule; Expands Buyback Program
UMG's board approved plans to double its share buyback program to 1 billion euros ($1.16 billion) and sell half of UMG's stake in Spotify.
BTS' Return Boosts HYBE to Record Q1 Revenue
The company reported first-quarter revenue of 698.3 billion KRW ($470.2 million), largely driven by the K-pop group's hugely anticipated comeback.
Siblings File Lawsuit Against Michael Jackson Estate Alleging Sexual Assault and Grooming
The singer’s “second family” filed the federal lawsuit in February
BTS’ Return Lifts HYBE to Its Highest-Ever Q1 Revenue Tally
The company reported first-quarter revenue of 698.3 billion KRW ($470.2 million), largely driven by the K-pop group's hugely anticipated comeback.
Universal Music Reports Flat Quarterly Revenue of $3.3 Billion on Light Release Schedule
UMG's board approved plans to double its share buyback program to 1 billion euros ($1.16 billion) and sell half of UMG's stake in Spotify.
Universal Music Reports Quarterly Revenue of $3.3 Billion on Light Release Schedule
UMG's board approved plans to double its share buyback program to 1 billion euros ($1.16 billion) and sell half of UMG's stake in Spotify.
Sexual Assault Lawsuit Filed Against Michael Jackson Estate by Siblings
The singer’s “second family” filed the federal lawsuit in February
Sony Music wins copyright and performer rights battle with the estates of Jimi Hendrix’s bandmates
Sony has won its legal battle with the estates of Noel Redding and Mitch Mitchell, both members of The Jimi Hendrix Experience. The estates said Sony was infringing the late musicians’ rights by distributing the band’s recordings, but the high court says - based on a 1966 agreement - that’s not true
Primary Wave Secures $2.2 Billion for Music Catalog Investments
The publishing giant called it "the largest dedicated closed-end music royalties fund raised to date" in a press release.
Tame Impala and JENNIE's 'Dracula' Tops Hot Rock & Alternative Songs Chart
The song replaces sombr's "Back to Friends" there and continues to rule Hot Dance/Electronic Songs.
Tupac Shakur Lawsuit Alleges Diddy's Involvement in Murder
The case doesn't name Diddy as a defendant, but repeatedly claims that new evidence — and old song lyrics — tie him to the long-unsolved murder.
Michael Jackson Estate Faces Sexual Assault Lawsuit from "Second Family"
The singer’s “second family” filed the federal lawsuit in February
Tupac Shakur Wrongful Death Lawsuit Claims Netflix Doc Suggests Diddy Was ‘Involved in the Murder’
The case doesn't name Diddy as a defendant, but repeatedly claims that new evidence — and old song lyrics — tie him to the long-unsolved murder.