


Here’s What Anti-Piracy Work Looks Like in the Streaming Age
This story is part of Billboard’s 2021 Pride List, which spotlights LGBTQ professionals who are shaping the music industry. …

Spotify’s New Data Marketing Campaign Embrace Users’ Oddest Listening Habits
Similar to Spotify’s annual Wrapped campaign summarizing users’ listening habits over the year, Only You includes shareable cards for social media, personalized playlists and out-of-home advertising. …

Brooklyn Bowl Nashville Finally Set to Open, One Year After Pandemic Pause
Brooklyn Bowl Nashville is finally celebrating its grand-opening weekend, about a year after its scheduled opening was delayed by COVID-19. …

40 Music Stars Who Are Overdue for Kennedy Center Honors
Because the Kennedy Centers Honors were slow to embrace popular music forms, and because they also honor non-music performers, they are terribly backlogged in their music honors. Here are 40…

Venues Are Receiving Government Grant Approvals… Slowly
Independent venues and talent agencies are breathing a sigh of relief this week as Shuttered Venue Operator Grant approval notices begin rolling in from the Small Business Association. …

Ruido Fest Organizer on Returning After a Year Away: ‘I Never Had Any Doubt That We’d Come Back’
Ruido Fest is set to return in August with star-studded lineup. Here’s what festival goers can expect this year. …

Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘Good 4 U’ Is On Track to Extend U.K. Chart Reign
Olivia Rodrigo should extend her stay atop the Official U.K. Singles Chart for at least another week with “Good 4 U” (Geffen). …

Olivia Rodrigo Smashes Records En Route to U.K. Chart Double
It’s official: Olivia Rodrigo has the No. 1 single and album in the U.K. right now. And she smashes several records along the way. …