Music Industry
UK’s recorded-music market grew by 5% in 2025 to £1.57bn
Recorded-music revenues are still growing around the world, but the recent trend has been deceleration: a slowdown in that growth, and discussions within the music industry about how best to reinvigorate it. Here’s a datapoint that bucks the trend however. Recorded-music revenues grew by 5% in the U
Zebralution folds into Bookwire after acquisition by Insight from GEMA
The deal arrives less than two months after GEMA sold Zebralution to New York-based private equity firm Insight Holdings Group. Source
BMG acquires publishing and recording catalog of UK new wave band A Flock of Seagulls
The deal covers the ownership of US publishing rights and a participation in publishing income of the band’s catalog globally. Source
‘Australia Showed Up’: How Bad Bunny Smashed a Sydney Stadium Record
Australia is "a long way away from Latin America, and the market is smaller, but the engagement was incredibly strong," explains Hans Schafer, senior VP global touring at Live Nation.
The Pussycat Dolls Plot Major Comeback Tour With U.K., Europe & North America Arena Dates
The group will return as a trio for the 53-show trek, following an initial reunion as a five-piece in 2019.
‘Bridesmaids’ & Marvel Reunions Set for 2026 Oscars, Plus More Highlights of Creative Team Press Conference
Music director Michael Bearden paid tribute to Quincy Jones, the Oscars’ first Black music director.
Selena Quintanilla's Sister Sues Shein Over Knockoff Merch Bearing Late Singer's Likeness
The lawsuit alleges the e-commerce giant is infringing multiple Selena-related trademarks owned by Suzette Quintanilla and her company, Q Productions.
Here Are the Lyrics to Olivia Dean's 'Man I Need'
The hit song by the 2026 Grammys best new artist winner hit No. 1 on the Pop Airplay chart.
Peso Pluma & Tito Double P's New Deluxe 'Dinastía' Songs Hit Charts
Corridos singer LENCHO breaks through six Billboard charts thanks to the reimagined version of “chiclona.”
Katy Perry vs. Katie Perry Trademark Fight Continues After Pop Star Loses Australian Appeal
The singer has been locked in a long legal battle with an Australian fashion designer over their shared name.
Olivia Dean & Oasis Help U.K. Recorded Music Revenue Cross £1.5 Billion for First Time: BPI
The final figures show a 5% increase in total revenue over 2024 and strong physical media sales.
Here Are the Lyrics to Ella Langley's 'Choosin' Texas'
The country star's single made history when it simultaneously topped Country Airplay, Hot Country Songs & the Billboard Hot 100.
AI-Generated 'Actress' Tilly Norwood Drops Music Video for 'Take the Lead': 'I’m Just a Tool, But I’ve Got Life'
Norwood's arrival in the acting world has coincided with several AI music avatars, including two who have topped Billboard charts.
Dionne Warwick sues rights company over alleged 'pilfering of millions' in royalty income
Artists Rights Enforcement Corporation previously sued the singer, claiming it is owed "hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of dollars." Source
Diljit Dosanjh Announces New Collab with Sia and David Guetta, “Ranjha”
Students at Toronto Metropolitan University were the first to hear the new single at the historic course dedicated to Diljit Dosanjh in partnership with Billboard Canada.
Inside Warner Chappell Music's Fresco Sounds Camp: 'We Want to Make the Biggest Impact We Can'
Billboard spent the day at the weeklong Fresco Sounds songwriting camp in Miami, which is celebrating its fifth anniversary.
'Creating superfans requires emotional thinking, not just analytics.'
Happiness. Marketing's Thom Skarzynski makes the case that superfandom isn’t something you discover — it’s something you intentionally build Source
‘Elizabeth Taylor’ Is the Next Radio Single From Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’
The set’s third promoted track is trending toward a debut on the March 21-dated airplay charts.
Gordon Anderson, Promotion Executive Who Helped Power CBS Records' Golden Run, Dies at 79
From progressive FM radio in Chicago to CBS' hitmaking machine and ambitious indie ventures, Anderson's career traced the modern music business.
ENHYPEN Label BELIFT LAB Says HEESEUNG's Exit Is the 'Most Fulfilling Approach' for All Parties
The response comes as fans question why the star couldn't pursue solo activities while remaining in the group.