Music Industry
Original Pussycat Doll Member Says She Wasn’t Invited on Reunion Tour
Carmit Bachar alleges that she found out about the plans at the same time everyone else did.
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Historic Moments, From Chart Accolades to Billboard’s Women of the Year
The film has had a truly "Golden" run since its premiere.
Live Nation Trial 2.0, Snoop Dogg Trademark, Taylor Swift Refunds & More Top Music Law News
In this week's Legal Beat newsletter, Ticketmaster's trial resumes, Snoop can't win a weed trademark, Swifties might get refunds and much more.
Luke Alessi launches label, Coffee Cola, shares two tracks: Listen
“Launching this record label is something I’ve been dreaming of for years”
A Short History of AI-Generated Music: From ‘Fake Drake’ to Blockbuster Legal Settlements
In three years, generative AI music has become the industry’s most pressing concern. Here are all the major developments so far.
MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2026 Announce General Voting Categories & Co-Creation Awards
The awards recognize outstanding works and artists shaping Japan's current music scene, with winners determined by votes from music industry professionals.
James Blake says 95% of his work as a producer is unpaid
He described music as an “unusual industry for sure in terms of the way things are re-enumerated”
Kevin Woo on ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Oscars Wins, BTS’ Comeback Album & More | Hot 100 Show
Kevin Woo dives into this week’s Billboard Hot 100! From the Oscars glow-up to BTS and their long-awaited comeback, Harry Styles’ bold new era, and a huge moment for country music with Ella Langley at No. 1, we break down the biggest chart moves, exciting album drops, and what’s next for your favori
Bruno Mars Signs Global Publishing Partnership With Avex Music Group
The superstar partnered with the music giant for publishing administration of the music he writes.
Clint Higham, John Esposito, and Kris Lamb launch Nashville label HEY NOW Records; Kenny Chesney is first signing
HEY NOW Records landed East Tennessee singer-songwriter Kenny Chesney as its first signing. Source
Stella Bossi launches All Excess Agency for female, trans, and non-binary artists
DJ, producer, and founder of the label TBMF, Stella Bossi has launched a new booking agency that aims to create a space where “artists feel protected, respected, and empowered to grow creatively”. Lau
Billboard Closes SXSW 2026 With Sold-Out Nights of Music, Conversations & Fan Experiences
Don Toliver, Junior H & Mau P headlined Billboard Presents THE STAGE and took part in Superstar Q&As at Billboard House.
Harry Styles Tops Artist 100 as All 12 Songs From ‘Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally’ Chart on Hot 100
Styles tops the Artist 100 for a sixth week and for the first time since 2022.
In latest move in India, Universal Music forms exclusive partnership with Albuquerque Records, the new label from singer and composer Anirudh Ravichander
Universal Music India has entered into an exclusive partnership with Albuquerque Records Source
80% of UK music revenue comes from Black music genres, report finds
The UK Music report found that Black music contributed £24.5 billion to the UK economy the past over 30 years
Stella Bossi launches booking agency for female, trans and non-binary artists, All Excess Agency
DJ, producer, and founder of the label TBMF, Stella Bossi has launched a new booking agency that aims to create a space where “artists feel protected, respected, and empowered to grow creatively”. Launched by a team of women with backgrounds in booking, artist management, and production, the All Exc
‘Life Is Strange’ unveils full ‘Reunion’ soundtrack with Holly Humberstone, Foals and more
The conclusion of Max and Chloe’s story will feature new music and old favourites
DJ EZ Selects 10 Essential UK Garage Anthems
In our Selections series, we invite DJs, producers and label heads to dig into their digital crates and share the contents of their collections. This week, UK garage legend DJ EZ spotlights a mix of s
UMG acquires strategic stake in Thai label What The Duck
Universal Music Group’s latest move in south-east Asia is a strategic investment in Thai label What The Duck. And while the company will remain a standalone operation, its founder Moy Samkwan Tonsompong is joining UMG as its managing director of Universal Music Thailand. The deal comes nearly two ye
Too Lost bags investment with acquisitions and advances in mind
Music distributor and tech firm Too Lost has been splashing its cash recently, making a ‘seven-figure’ investment in startup AntiFragile Equity Partners last October. Now it has some new funding of its own to shout about. It’s not saying how much, mind. But the strategic investment comes from GoldSt