Music Industry
Bonnie Tyler's Chart Successes Highlighted
Tyler also hit the Hot 100 top 10 with “It’s a Heartache.”
Sony Music Closes Punk Merch Warehouse Amid Unionization
The company denies union-busting allegations, saying its closure of Kings Road Merch in Minneapolis was planned long before union talks began
Bonnie Tyler’s Billboard Chart Legacy: ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart’ & Beyond
Tyler also hit the Hot 100 top 10 with “It’s a Heartache.”
How Much Have Spotify Bundles Decreased the Mechanical Per-Stream Rate? (Analysis)
Following the NMPA's claim that publishers and songwriters have lost nearly $500 million in royalties due to bundling, Billboard crunched the numbers.
50 Cent's Appeals Court Loss in Lawsuit Over Instagram Posts
The star's lawyers had argued Tompkins forfeited her right to respond to his case, but an appeals court says she can defend herself in court.
London Cyr Signs with Electric Feel/Sony; UMPG Nashville and ONE4 Music Form Joint Venture
UMPG Nashville and ONE4 music form a joint venture, Quinn XCII signs with Prescription Songs and more publishing news.
Sony Music to Close Unionized Punk Merch Warehouse Amid Unfair Labor Practice Allegations
The company denies union-busting allegations, saying its closure of Kings Road Merch in Minneapolis was planned long before union talks began
Publishing Briefs: Drake ‘Iceman’ Collaborator London Cyr Signs With Electric Feel/Sony
UMPG Nashville and ONE4 music form a joint venture, Quinn XCII signs with Prescription Songs and more publishing news.
50 Cent's Lawsuit Against Ex-Girlfriend Over IG Posts Fails in Appeals Court
The star's lawyers had argued Tompkins forfeited her right to respond to his case, but an appeals court says she can defend herself in court.
Ciara Revisits Her Biggest Career Hits for Billboard Chart History
Ciara reflects on the biggest songs of her career for Billboard Chart History and shares the stories behind hits such as “Goodies,” “1, 2 Step,” “Oh,” “Like a Boy,” “Promise,” “Love Sex Magic,” “Ride,
Sony Music to Shutter Newly Unionized Punk Merch Warehouse
The company denies union-busting allegations, saying its closure of Kings Road Merch in Minneapolis was planned long before union talks began
Ciara Revisits ‘Goodies,’ ‘Oh,’ ‘Ride,’ ‘Body Party’ & More | Chart History
Ciara reflects on the biggest songs of her career for Billboard Chart History and shares the stories behind hits such as “Goodies,” “1, 2 Step,” “Oh,” “Like a Boy,” “Promise,” “Love Sex Magic,” “Ride,” “Body Party,” “Level Up” and more! From early breakout moments to career-defining collaborations,
Madison Square Garden Has Been Secretly Tracking Queer Musicians
The venue’s database also assigned a “high risk” label to Freddie Gibbs, Lil Jon, and other rappers
BTS Song 'Swim' Copyright Lawsuit
A trio of songwriters are suing HYBE over claims that the BTS smash hit was "copied in very large part" from their earlier track.
50 Cent's Lawsuit Against Ex-Girlfriend Fails at Appeals Court
The star's lawyers had argued Tompkins forfeited her right to respond to his case, but an appeals court says she can defend herself in court.
Sony Music to Close Unionized Punk Merch Warehouse
The company denies union-busting allegations, saying its closure of Kings Road Merch in Minneapolis was planned long before union talks began
50 Cent Loses at Appeals Court in Lawsuit Against Ex-Girlfriend Shaniqua Tompkins Over IG Posts
The star's lawyers had argued Tompkins forfeited her right to respond to his case, but an appeals court says she can defend herself in court.
Foo Fighters Rock Mad Cool Festival's 10th Anniversary
Dave Grohl leads a smash and grab through the band’s bulging back catalogue as the Spanish festival celebrates its 10th anniversary
BTS Hit Song 'Swim' Subject to Copyright Lawsuit
A trio of songwriters are suing HYBE over claims that the BTS smash hit was "copied in very large part" from their earlier track.
Billboard Ranks Top 30 Latin Songs of 2026 So Far
From Ozuna's "Una Aventura" to Shakira and Burna Boy's “Dai Dai," see which song takes the No. 1 spot.