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Cody Johnson’s ‘Fall’ Rises to No. 1 on Country Airplay Chart
Plus, Jason Aldean's new top 10 and Kenny Chesney’s 100th hit.
Jermaine Jackson Told to Pay $6.5 Million After Failing to Contest Rape Case
A default judgment was delivered in a lawsuit accusing Jackson of a 1988 rape
Cody Johnson’s ‘Fall’ Rises to No. 1 on Country Airplay Chart
Plus, Jason Aldean's new top 10 and Kenny Chesney’s 100th hit.
Jermaine Jackson Told to Pay $6.5 Million After Failing to Contest Rape Case
A default judgment was delivered in a lawsuit accusing Jackson of a 1988 rape
Claudine Longet, 1960s Hitmaker, Dies at 84
She recorded five albums for A&M Records, the first of which reached No. 11 on the Billboard 200.
Claudine Longet, Adult Contemporary Hitmaker of the 1960s Who Fatally Shot an Olympic Skier in 1976, Dies at 84
She recorded five albums for A&M Records, the first of which reached No. 11 on the Billboard 200.
Barry Weiss’s RECORDS promotes Andrew Saltman to SVP of Artist Development, Sara Gil to General Manager
The pair will lead label operations across RECORDS and its country imprint RECORDS Nashville Source
Mariah the Scientist Performs ‘Rainy Days’ & ‘Is it a Crime’ With Surprise Guest Kali Uchis | Billboard Women in Music 2026
Mariah the Scientist takes the Billboard Women in Music 2026 stage for a medley performance of “Rainy Days” and “Is It a Crime,” joined by surprise guest Kali Uchis for an unforgettable moment celebra
Avex 2025 revenues reach nearly $1 billion, driven by live entertainment
The Japanese publishing company reported $971 million in sales for its fiscal year 2025 as revenue from live events grew by 17%.
Spotify discontinues viral charts
Now, Spotify is prioritizing its Viral Hits chart, which is selected by editors based on popularity metrics, over its algorithmically-based viral charts.
Shakira on Performing at the First FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Halftime Show With BTS & Madonna | Billboard News
Shakira and Global Citizen cofounder and CEO Hugh Evans talk about being a part of and performing at the first ever FIFA World Cup 2026 final halftime show with BTS and Madonna. Shakira: First of all, I’m honored to be performing alongside Madonna and BTS. I think that this is going to be completely
Spotify Discontinues Viral Charts
Now, Spotify is prioritizing its Viral Hits chart, which is selected by editors based on popularity metrics, over its algorithmically-based viral charts.
Avex 2025 Revenues Near $1 Billion on Strength in Live Entertainment
The Japanese publishing company reported $971 million in sales for its fiscal year 2025 as revenue from live events grew by 17%.
From Sony Music Publishing’s $4 billion catalog deal to Live Nation’s ‘blue dot fever’ rebuttal… it’s MBW’s weekly round-up
The biggest headlines from the past few days... Source
Music Producers Guild launches new guide on producer deals
The Music Producers Guild launched a new Producer Deals Guide during The Great Escape in Brighton earlier today. Produced with CMU and the MMF, it explains how the deals agreed between studio producers and artists and labels work, and how they have changed as artists release music in different ways
Mariah the Scientist Performs ‘Rainy Days’ & ‘Is it a Crime’ With Surprise Guest Kali Uchis | Billboard Women in Music 2026
Mariah the Scientist takes the Billboard Women in Music 2026 stage for a medley performance of “Rainy Days” and “Is It a Crime,” joined by surprise guest Kali Uchis for an unforgettable moment celebrating the power and emotion of modern R&B, presented by Honda Stage. At the Hollywood Palladium on W
US Copyright Office Head Suggests Copyright Law May Need Revision
The boss of the US Copyright Office was asked about the Supreme Court ruling in the major labels v Cox case in US Congress yesterday. She said it had reduced the “incentives” for internet companies to
Kanye West Loses Sample Lawsuit, Claims Opponent Incurred Costs
Kanye West has lost his legal battle over an uncleared sample on a version of his ‘Donda’ track ‘Hurricane’ that was played at one of his 2021 listening parties. However, the rapper reckons the compan
Russ honored with NMPA Gold & Platinum Recognition celebrating 26 certified songs
The plaque was presented by NMPA President & CEO David Israelite alongside Omar Grant, Senior Director of Creative at Sony Music Publishing Source
US Copyright Office Suggests Copyright Law Amendments
The boss of the US Copyright Office was asked about the Supreme Court ruling in the major labels v Cox case in US Congress yesterday. She said it had reduced the “incentives” for internet companies to