Music Industry
Lorde embraces a 'clean slate' as record deal concludes
“When I see an opportunity for a clean slate I take it”
Lorde Reveals Her 17-Year Record Deal Has Come to an End, Says She’s Ready for a ‘Clean Slate’
The change has left the singer with "a feeling of openness and possibility," she says.
BMG Sues Anthropic, Entering AI Copyright Battlefield: ‘Egregious Law-Breaking’
The music company alleges the company's popular AI chatbot Claude was trained on unlicensed compositions and now spits out infringing lyrics.
Why Mark Cuban Thinks Music Is (Basically) ‘the Worst Industry Ever’ for Investors
On the new episode of Billboard's On the Record podcast, Cuban discusses how agentic AI, prediction markets and lower drug costs can impact the industry.
Billboard's Music Industry Events Calendar
A complete rundown of the most important events across the music business.
“Push the reset button on the debate on AI and copyright”: The music industry breathes a sigh of relief as plans to let AI firms pilfer copyrighted material are dropped
Consultation found only 3% supported government plans
Sir Lucian Grainge just became the first music exec at NVIDIA’s ‘Super Bowl of AI’. Here’s what he said.
Universal Music Group's Chairman & CEO just became the first music industry leader to take the stage at NVIDIA's GTC conference Source
Black Music's Significant Economic Impact in the UK
The report also found that Black artists and professionals face disparities in contracts, pay, funding and support
Billboard Music Industry Events Calendar
A complete rundown of the most important events across the music business.
Chance the Rapper's Legal Dispute with Former Manager
Chance fired Pat the Manager in 2020 and both parties have since exchanged lawsuits.
New report shows Black music is “central force powering the UK music industry” by 80 per cent and £24.5billion
The report also found that Black artists and professionals face disparities in contracts, pay, funding and support
A Timeline of the Legal Battle Between Chance the Rapper & His Former Manager Pat Corcoran
Chance fired Pat the Manager in 2020 and both parties have since exchanged lawsuits.
Ken Doroshow to retire as Chief Legal Officer of RIAA after 10 years
SVP Jacob Tracer to assume role on an acting basis as trade body navigates evolving legal and regulatory landscape Source
Shakira on Her Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Nomination
The Colombian superstar talks with Billboard about her rock roots and what this nomination means to her.
Jason Aldean's 'Don't Tell on Me' Explored
Billboard's Makin' Tracks column looks at the writing and recording behind Jason Aldean's "Don't Tell n Me."
Steve Rachmad celebrates 45 years in electronic music with first album in two decades
The Dutch techno legend has also announced a world tour and plans to release his full back catalogue on Bandcamp
Jason Aldean’s ‘Don’t Tell on Me’: A Rock-Influenced Track to ‘Kick Their Teeth In’
Billboard's Makin' Tracks column looks at the writing and recording behind Jason Aldean's "Don't Tell n Me."
Shakira Was Stunned by Her Historic Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Nomination: ‘I Thought Someone Was Joking With Me’
The Colombian superstar talks with Billboard about her rock roots and what this nomination means to her.
Global Recorded Music Revenues Exceed $30 Billion, Fueled by Streaming Growth
The total figure is the highest mark since 1999, not counting for inflation, while the number of paid streaming service users continues to rise.
Madonna, George Strait, and BTS Among Artists with 40+ Billboard No. 1s
A rundown of acts with at least 40 No. 1s on individual Billboard charts, led by Madonna’s 50 dance dominators.