Music Industry
‘Brunette’ Brings Tucker Wetmore to No. 1 on the Country Airplay Chart for the First Time
Plus, Luke Combs’ “Be by You” goes top 20.
Richard McMaster Joins Magnetic Magazine Recordings With New Single “Fianna”
Magnetic Magazine Recordings welcomes Richard McMaster to the label with “Fianna,” a new collaboration with Will Vance and the 69th release in the catalog. Out today as of May 22, 2026, the tracks keep the focus on organic house textures, measured low-end movement, and a melodic framework that gives
Every Song That Topped the U.K. Chart for 8 or More Weeks, But Didn’t Make the Top 10 on the Hot 100
"Rein Me In” by Sam Fender and Olivia Dean is now one of just two singles to log 12 or more weeks at No. 1 in the U.K. without making the top 10 on the Hot 100.
Madonna Earns Her First No. 1 Radio Hit in 18 Years With ‘I Feel So Free’
The song is the superstar’s first leader on an airplay chart since “Miles Away.”
Sam Fender & Olivia Dean’s ‘Rein Me In’ Earns 12th Week as U.K.’s No. 1 Single
The song is the longest-running No. 1 male/female duet in U.K. chart history.
Drake Sets U.K. Chart Record as ‘Iceman’ Glides Straight to No. 1
The Canadian has now earned seven U.K. chart-topping LPs.
Executive Turntable: Sony Music Publishing Elevates ZaZa Kazadi, Guitar Center Adds to Board
Music industry new hires and promotions took place at AEG Presents U.K., Activist Artist Management and more.
Trim Is Billboard’s Up-and-Coming Hip-Hop Artist of the Month for May 2026
From "Boat" to "Cocount Water," the rising South Carolina rapper is quickly making an impact.
Strategies for Maximizing Touring Income
Industry professionals reveal the strategies they’ve been using to help their artists mitigate a difficult touring landscape.
Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith Launches Label With New Album
The beat-heavy LP inaugurates her Someone Special label
9 Ways Artists Can Maximize Touring During a Time of High Costs & Rising Ticket Prices
Industry professionals reveal the strategies they’ve been using to help their artists mitigate a difficult touring landscape.
Trim Is Billboard’s Up-and-Coming Hip-Hop Artist of the Month for May 2026
From "Boat" to "Cocount Water," the rising South Carolina rapper is quickly making an impact.
Executive Turntable: Sony Music Publishing Elevates ZaZa Kazadi, Guitar Center Adds to Board
Music industry new hires and promotions took place at AEG Presents U.K., Activist Artist Management and more.
Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith Launches Label With New Album Ruin: It’s Not Just Music
The beat-heavy LP inaugurates her Someone Special label
Stephen Colbert Addresses Copyright Lawsuits After Playing 'Peanuts' Theme
The owner of the Charlie Brown and gang theme filed four copyright lawsuits over alleged unauthorized uses of Vince Guaraldi's iconic jazz scores earlier this week.
Sam Fender & Olivia Dean’s ‘Rein Me In’ Earns 12th Week as U.K.’s No. 1 Single
The song is the longest-running No. 1 male/female duet in U.K. chart history.
Drake Sets U.K. Chart Record as ‘Iceman’ Glides Straight to No. 1
The Canadian has now earned seven U.K. chart-topping LPs.
Stephen Colbert Jokes ‘I Hope This Doesn’t Cost CBS Any Money’ After Playing ‘Peanuts’ Theme Song on Final ‘Late Show’
The owner of the Charlie Brown and gang theme filed four copyright lawsuits over alleged unauthorized uses of Vince Guaraldi's iconic jazz scores earlier this week.
Thom Yorke Urges Music Executives to Invest in New Artists
The Radiohead frontman took the industry to task during an acceptance speech at the 2026 Ivor Novello Awards. Thom Yorke Tells Music Executives to “Pull Your Finger Out” and Invest in New Artists: “Wi
SiriusXM’s ‘Billboard Top 500 Summer Hits Countdown Channel’ is Back
SiriusXM reintroduces the limited-engagement channel, updated for 2026.