Music Industry
Billboard China Releases ‘SPOTLIGHT’ Special Issues for Global Distribution, Spotlighting Exceptional Artists Worldwide
The inaugural Artist Book cover features seven members from SMTR25, SM Entertainment's trainee group.
Harry Styles Scores Top Movie Songs Chart Debut Thanks to ‘Project Hail Mary’
“Sign of the Times” debuts at No. 3.
Kehlani's Career Milestone
After standing firm in her beliefs, Billboard's Women In Music Impact honoree broke into the Hot 100's top 10 for the first time.
Zohran Mamdani’s Lucky He’s Mayor, Because His Streams Blew Up in 2025, But His Rap Royalties Do Not Pay the Bills
Mr. Cardamom reported his total music earnings on his 2025 tax return, during a year in which his 2016 EP, "Sidda Mukyaalo," notched 74% of its total streams to date.
Kehlani Followed Her Moral Compass — And Scored The Biggest Hit of Her Career: ‘My Whole Internal World Is Finally Clicking’
After standing firm in her beliefs, Billboard's Women In Music Impact honoree broke into the Hot 100's top 10 for the first time.
Billboard's Desert Dance Party Features Top DJs and Surprise Guests
Jonas Blue, HNTR, Juicy J and more also took to the unofficial weekend kickoff event
STIIK Reinforces The Forward-Thinking Sounds Of MODVL In “Lost Wanted”
Expanding the MODVL label, STIIK drops ‘Lost Wanted.’ A release that upholds Eddy D’Amato’s vision for his label, the track combines driving beats, raw textures, and industrial-tinged details: the result is an immersive Techno production that encourages listeners to lock in, engaging them with its h
Inside Billboard’s ‘The Arrival’ Desert Dance Party: Louis the Child, Surprise Guests & More
Jonas Blue, HNTR, Juicy J and more also took to the unofficial weekend kickoff event
Tate McRae's Evolution to Pop Stardom
Billboard's Women in Music Hitmaker is known for her stunning performances — but her pen has always been her secret weapon, and it’s yielding pop bangers.
Thalia Celebrates Groundbreaking Career, Inspires Next Latin Music Generation
Nearly four decades into her career, the trailblazing Mexican singer and actor — Billboard's 2026 Women in Music Icon — is still finding new inspiration.
Spanish Live Music Industry Generated Over $6.8 Billion in 2025
A new study by Sympathy for the Lawyer and Incentiva Music quantifies the total impact of concerts and festivals on the Spanish economy.
Pop Queen Thalia On Her Groundbreaking Career And Inspiring Latin’s Next Generation
Nearly four decades into her career, the trailblazing Mexican singer and actor — Billboard's 2026 Women in Music Icon — is still finding new inspiration.
How Tate McRae Leveled Up To Main Pop Girl Status
Billboard's Women in Music Hitmaker is known for her stunning performances — but her pen has always been her secret weapon, and it’s yielding pop bangers.
Billy Corgan refuses to use AI in music as “it’s a deal with the devil”, while Diplo says “adapt or give up and become an Uber driver”
They're the latest artists to weigh in on the ongoing debate on how AI should be used in the music industry
Tate McRae: Photos From the Billboard Women in Music Shoot
Pics of the Billboard Women in Music Hitmaker.
AFEM to Support Program 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.
AFEM to Participate in IMS Ibiza 2026 programação
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.
Ella Langley Reveals the Unexpected Inspiration for ‘Choosin’ Texas’ | Billboard Women In Music 2026
Billboard Woman In Music Powerhouse Award recipient Ella Langley talks about the incredible moment her music started reaching new heights and why she believes women are about to take over the music industry. After seeing the success of her song “Choosin’ Texas,” which is spending its sixth week at N
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.
The Grateful Dead team up with Nugs for ‘Play Dead’ archive
Venerable US jam-band The Grateful Dead have one of the largest archives of live recordings, thanks to their longstanding policy of supporting fans who wanted to tape their shows. Now their vault of recordings is opening up in hi-res form, in partnership with Rhino Entertainment and Nugs. They have