Music Industry
‘Adding Fuel to the Fire’: How Soaring Gas Prices Made a Difficult Touring Market Even Worse
With the Iran war sending the price of fuel skyrocketing, artists already squeezed by post-pandemic cost increases are being confronted with even tighter margins.
Blessd Says Being a Dad Is Something He Always Dreamed Of | Billboard News
Blessd says that ever since he was 15 years old, “I used to tell my friends that by 26, I wanted to be a dad.” He also talks about his new private jet, his new album and his hopes for Colombia in the World Cup. Blessd: Ever since I was 15, I used to tell […]
Michael Jackson’s ‘Billie Jean’ Thrills at No. 1 on Billboard Global 200
The two most recent top songs in the world are catalog classics, as “Billie Jean” dethrones Justin Bieber and Nicki Minaj’s “Beauty and a Beat.”
The Longest-Leading Billboard Hot 100 No. 1s
A select few hits have led the chart for at least 10 weeks.
Billboard Music Industry Events
A complete rundown of the most important events across the music business.
Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ Notches Milestone 10th Week at No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100
Plus, feats for Olivia Dean and Bruno Mars.
SGAE Reports Record Revenue for 2025
The entity closed its best year to date, driven by major tours by international acts such as AC/DC and Ed Sheeran, and local artists such as Joaquín Sabina and Aitana.
Billboard Releases Music Industry Events Calendar
A complete rundown of the most important events across the music business.
As ABS deals reshape the music rights landscape, KBRA says it’s rated $12.9B in music royalty-backed bonds since 2020 – but expects issuance to fall 25% in 2026
The music ABS market has more than tripled in size in just three years, says new KBRA report Source
SGAE Achieves Record Revenue of $457 Million in 2025
The entity closed its best year to date, driven by major tours by international acts such as AC/DC and Ed Sheeran, and local artists such as Joaquín Sabina and Aitana.
All BTS Members Have Charted Solo on Billboard Hot 100
All seven BTS members have sent solo entries onto the survey.
Young the Giant's 'Different Kind of Love' Hits No. 1 on Alternative Airplay
The rockers lead 15 years after first reaching the chart.
Billboard U.K. Stage at Great Escape Festival Features Rising Talent
For the second year running, Billboard U.K. hosted an array of rising talent at the Brighton festival.
George Clinton Sues Universal Music Over Alleged Royalty Freeze
The funk legend says UMG is unfairly pausing all of his royalties because of litigation over his catalog.
San Francisco’s Mayor and EMPIRE’s Founder Came to Seoul and Found They a Share Cultural Playbook
Mayor Daniel Lurie and EMPIRE founder and CEO Ghazi Shami visited South Korea’s capital as Seoul turns K-pop’s global influence into tourism, business and city-building momentum.
San Francisco’s Mayor and Empire’s Founder Found a Shared Cultural Playbook in Seoul
Mayor Daniel Lurie and EMPIRE founder and CEO Ghazi Shami visited South Korea’s capital as Seoul turns K-pop’s global influence into tourism, business and city-building momentum.
George Clinton Sues Universal Music Over Alleged Royalty Freeze: ‘Financially Crippling’
The funk legend says UMG is unfairly pausing all of his royalties because of litigation over his catalog.
George Clinton sues UMG, alleging over $1.1M in royalties have been withheld for more than three years
Complaint accuses UMG of breach of contract Source
Keo, Bella Kay & More Storm Billboard U.K. Stage at Brighton’s Great Escape Festival
For the second year running, Billboard U.K. hosted an array of rising talent at the Brighton festival.
Tencent Music completes $2.4B acquisition of audio platform Ximalaya
Ximalaya is one of China's largest podcasting and audiobooks platforms Source