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AFEM to Engage in 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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Apple Music Exec Discusses AI and Content Responsibility

On Billboard On the Record, Apple Music vp Oliver Schusser talks the decline of streaming exclusives, Spatial Audio and the rise of AI songs.

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Apple Music Exec Talks AI: ‘I Really Need the Content Providers and the Labels to Take Responsibility’

On Billboard On the Record, Apple Music vp Oliver Schusser talks the decline of streaming exclusives, Spatial Audio and the rise of AI songs.

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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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Billboard Latin Women in Music 2026 Special to Stream Online

The two-hour special aims to celebrate the achievements and excellence of Latin women in the music sphere.

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How to Watch Billboard Latin Women in Music 2026 Online for Free

The two-hour special aims to celebrate the achievements and excellence of Latin women in the music sphere.

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Live Nation Verdict, D4vd Murder Case, Bad Bunny Lawsuit, BTS Leak & More Top Music Law News

In this week's Legal Beat newsletter, Ticketmaster verdict fallout, a horrific murder charge, Bad Bunny's fee dispute, a BTS leak case and much more.

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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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Billboard’s Music Industry Events Calendar Updated

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

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Judge Dismisses Diddy’s Defamation Lawsuit Against NBC

A judge threw out the disgraced hip-hop mogul's $100 million defamation lawsuit as legally baseless.

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Diddy Can’t Sue NBC Over Biggie & Kim Porter Death Claims in ‘Making of a Bad Boy’ Documentary

A judge threw out the disgraced hip-hop mogul's $100 million defamation lawsuit as legally baseless.

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Peter Hook Open to New Order Reunion Performance Under Certain Conditions

The bassist still harbors resentment toward his former band, but has left the door open to playing with them at Rock Hall induction ceremony. Peter Hook Won’t Stand with New Order at Rock Hall Inducti

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Preston Cooper Discusses the Creation of His New Rock Song 'One for the Road'

Billboard's Makin' Tracks column highlights the writing and recording process behind Preston Cooper's "One for the Road."

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TuneCore Artists Can Now Fund Conservation Efforts Through Royalties

Announced on Earth Day (April 22), the partnership will let TuneCore artists direct a portion of their song royalties to conservation efforts via the Sounds Right project.

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Music Business Association Conference to Feature New Programming on Emerging Technologies

New programming this year includes the Emerging Strategies track, which focuses on new technologies and changing social media habits.

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Universal Music has shot itself in the foot over AI fair use, says Anthropic

Anthropic wants a judge to throw out the copyright lawsuit filed against it by three music publishers, including Universal, because AI training is fair use. The publishers argue that AI-generated lyrics are diluting the market for songs, but Universal recently told its investors that’s not happening

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Music Business Association’s Portia Sabin on What to Expect at This Year’s Conference

New programming this year includes the Emerging Strategies track, which focuses on new technologies and changing social media habits.

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TuneCore Partners With EarthPercent & Sounds Right to ‘Weave Planetary Care Into the Fabric’ of New Releases

Announced on Earth Day (April 22), the partnership will let TuneCore artists direct a portion of their song royalties to conservation efforts via the Sounds Right project.

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Preston Cooper Steers Driving Rocker ‘One for the Road’ Into the Fast Lane: ‘A Fun Rock ‘n’ Roll Song’

Billboard's Makin' Tracks column highlights the writing and recording process behind Preston Cooper's "One for the Road."