Music Industry
Rebecca Black Enters a New Musical Phase: "Heavier, Harder, Faster, Louder"
Black spoke with Billboard ahead of her pop-up performance in partnership with –196 Vodka Seltzer
Chuck Redd Seeks Dismissal of Kennedy Center Lawsuit Over Canceled Performance
The performing arts center sued Chuck Redd after the drummer canceled a Christmas Eve performance at the venue in protest of Donald Trump's influence.
Jazz Musician Sued by Kennedy Center Over Canceled Show Asks Judge to Dismiss Lawsuit
The performing arts center sued Chuck Redd after the drummer canceled a Christmas Eve performance at the venue in protest of Donald Trump's influence.
Rebecca Black Talks New Music: Entering a ‘Heavier, Harder, Faster, Louder’ Era
Black spoke with Billboard ahead of her pop-up performance in partnership with –196 Vodka Seltzer
Black Label Society Releases Tribute to Ozzy Osbourne
The single comes from their new album Engines of Demolition, which is out now. Black Label Society Unveil “Ozzy’s Song,” Zakk Wylde’s Tribute to His Beloved Friend: Stream Langdon Hickman
Black Label Society Unveil “Ozzy’s Song,” Zakk Wylde’s Tribute to His Beloved Friend: Stream
The single comes from their new album Engines of Demolition, which is out now. Black Label Society Unveil “Ozzy’s Song,” Zakk Wylde’s Tribute to His Beloved Friend: Stream Langdon Hickman
Fat Joe Accuser Drops Accusation of Sex With Underage Girls & RICO Claims in Updated Lawsuit
The rapper has claimed that his former hypeman is trying to extort him with false claims of “unspeakable acts such as pedophilia.”
Sam Fender & Olivia Dean Maintain U.K. Chart Lead
The song scooped song of the year at the 2026 BRIT Awards.
PinkPantheress' 'Stateside' Hits No. 1 Globally
As the song hits No. 1 on both of Billboard's global charts, Atlantic's Alana Dolgin is executive of the week.
Major Labels Enter Copyright Case to Challenge Artist Rights Ruling
An unusual legal tactic — buying out the defendant — will allow the music giants to directly challenge a ruling hailed as a win for artists and songwriters.
FKA Twigs Lawsuit Against Shia LaBeouf Over NDA
The singer claims he is trying to stop her from “disclosing information about her own survival of sexual assault”
Major Labels Take Over Landmark Copyright Termination Case to Force Supreme Court Fight
An unusual legal tactic — buying out the defendant — will allow the music giants to directly challenge a ruling hailed as a win for artists and songwriters.
How PinkPantheress Scored a Global No. 1 With ‘Stateside’: ‘She Has Redefined How Hits Are Built’
As the song hits No. 1 on both of Billboard's global charts, Atlantic's Alana Dolgin is executive of the week.
New Latin Music Releases from Billboard
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Billboard’s Music Industry Events Calendar
A complete rundown of the most important events across the music business.
Billboard Canada Powers Players 2026 Nominations Open
Also: Spotify reveals how much Canadian artists made last year, and a U.S. Congressman targets Canada's Online Streaming Act.
BTS' 'ARIRANG' Achieves No. 1 on U.K. Chart
The band has now scored three U.K. No. 1 albums in its career.
FKA twigs Lawsuit Against Shia LaBeouf regarding NDA
The singer claims he is trying to stop her from “disclosing information about her own survival of sexual assault”
Sam Fender & Olivia Dean Continue U.K. Chart Dominance as ‘Rein Me In’ Hits 5th Week at No. 1
The song scooped song of the year at the 2026 BRIT Awards.
BTS’ Comeback Album ‘ARIRANG’ Storms to No. 1 on U.K. Chart
The band has now scored three U.K. No. 1 albums in its career.