Music Industry
Iron Maiden Sells Catalog and Likeness Rights
The deal includes a stake in the rights relating to Eddie, Maiden's longtime mascot, which Pophouse says it will use to "turbo-charge" the rockers' cinematic and immersive projects.
Classic Hits Re-enter Hot 100 Chart
Independence Day and the soccer tournament spark the return of nine beloved tracks.
Jay-Z’s Epic Yankee Stadium Run: Beyoncé, Nas, Rihanna & More | All Access
Go inside Jay-Z’s unforgettable three-night run at Yankee Stadium. From Reasonable Doubt and The Blueprint to a final night packed with surprise guests, the weekend felt like a celebration of hip-hop history. Watch Billboard staffers break down the biggest moments, the crowd energy and why this was
UK Government Launches Music Strategy to Boost Opportunity
Industry figures welcome proposals in Turn It Up: Our Plan For Music
Roger Taylor Weighs In on Potential Queen Reunion Tour
"It is a big machine to gear up, if you know what I mean"
Jeremy Erlich’s Alta Music Group launches publishing division led by Zeb Berg
Sony Music Publishing will support and administer Alta Publishing worldwide. Source
“Pop is getting posher, and that must change. Talent is everywhere, but opportunity is not”: UK government announces national strategy for music to “widen opportunity” and invest in “creative careers”
Industry figures welcome proposals in Turn It Up: Our Plan For Music
UK government launches ‘Turn It Up’ plan to support homegrown music, committing $60m to back artists and businesses over three years
The UK Government has launched a plan to support the country’s music industry. Turn It Up: Our Plan for Music was unveiled on Monday (July 13) at the UK Music Summer Party, where Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy addressed the industry. It arrives with a GBP £15 million (USD $20.1 million) injection into
Behind The Single: Avery Cochrane – ‘Shapeshifting on a Saturday night’
We spoke to Milo Pacheco, general manager and head of marketing at S-Curve Records, about how the label has approached developing Avery Cochrane and marketing its first release with the artist.
Iron Maiden Sells Catalog and Likeness Rights to Pophouse Entertainment
The deal includes a stake in the rights relating to Eddie, Maiden's longtime mascot, which Pophouse says it will use to "turbo-charge" the rockers' cinematic and immersive projects.
Pophouse acquires stake in Iron Maiden’s catalog, name, image, & likeness rights
Pophouse Entertainment has entered into a partnership with influential British heavy metal band Iron Maiden Source
Pophouse acquires stake in Iron Maiden catalog, name, image & likeness rights
Pophouse Entertainment has entered into a partnership with influential British heavy metal band Iron Maiden Source
South Korean bill would require ‘pre-screening’ of music releases
There are arguments afoot in South Korea this week due to a proposed amendment to the country’s Music Industry Promotion Act by the ruling party.
Paid social promo for music is common. Disclosures? Not so much
We’ve heard plenty of chat in recent weeks about how paid promo on TikTok and Instagram is Just What You Have To Do To Cut Through when it comes to marketing artists.
Madonna Celebrates 'Confessions II' Chart Success
The album debuted at the top of the Billboard 200 chart, meaning the singer has had Number One albums in the 1980s, 2000s, 2010s and 2020s
Iron Maiden Sells Half of Their Catalog, Name And Likeness Rights to Pophouse Entertainment
The deal includes a stake in the rights relating to Eddie, Maiden's longtime mascot, which Pophouse says it will use to "turbo-charge" the rockers' cinematic and immersive projects.
Iron Maiden Members Sell 50% of Catalog, Name & Likeness Rights to Pophouse Entertainment
The deal includes a stake in the rights relating to Eddie, Maiden's longtime mascot, which Pophouse says it will use to "turbo-charge" the rockers' cinematic and immersive projects.
Why a fight over 61,000 recordings could shape the future of AI music licensing
The 61,026 recordings would carry a theoretical maximum statutory damage of $9 billion, up from around $84 million under the original 560-work complaint. Source
The next social-media ban for children could be Europe-wide
Our coverage of social-media bans for under-13s – and the impact it might have for the music industry – continues with strong hints that the European Commission may soon announce its own plans along those lines.
Madonna responds to success of ‘Confessions II’: “Thank you to everyone who has helped make this dream come true”
The album debuted at the top of the Billboard 200 chart, meaning the singer has had Number One albums in the 1980s, 2000s, 2010s and 2020s