The Deals: UMG Strikes Global Pact With [PIAS], Songtradr Acquires MassiveMusic
A rundown of the latest music industry deals. …
Ask Billboard: What Are the Biggest Hits This Week From the ’80s?
After looking at the top current songs from the ’90s in March, by airplay, sales and streams, Billboard recaps the top hits this week released in the ’80s. …
Sleater-Kinney Drop Brooding ‘Method’ Single, Announce Livestream Variety Show
Sleater-Kinney dropped the moody single “Method” on Thursday (June 10) , a day before the release of their 10th full-length album, Path of Wellness, which drops on Friday (June 11)….
Amazon Music Launches ‘DJ Mode’ Personalized On-Demand Radio Feature
Amazon Music launched a new feature called DJ Mode on Thursday (June 10), a new take on the radio stations popular on music streaming services that combines artist commentary with…
John Legend, Common, Mariah Carey Urge Fans to #Calloutyoursenators to Save For the People Act
Stars including John Legend, Common and Mariah Carey are urging fans to #calloutyoursenator in a viral campaign to save the vital anti-voter suppression For the People Act. …
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Struggling Indie Venues Begin Reopening Without Badly Needed SBA Money
It has been two weeks since the Small Business Administration began sending award notices for the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant and less than one percent of applicants have received award notices….
Megan Fox Punches, Pulls a Gun on Colson Baker in Intense ‘Midnight in the Switchgrass’ Trailer
Megan Fox roughs up real-life boyfriend Colson Baker (aka Machine Gun Kelly) in the intense red-band trailer for the couple’s upcoming drama, Midnight in the Switchgrass. …
20 Questions with Brett Young: On His Expanding Family and How He Celebrates Each No. 1
Country star Brett Young’s expanding family influenced the music on his new album, ‘Weekends Look A Little Different These Days.’ …
Watch Garth Brooks’ Emotional Reaction to Kelly Clarkson’s Cover of ‘The Dance’ During Kennedy Center Honors
Kelly Clarkson serenaded Garth Brooks with his 1990 country No. 1 hit “The Dance” during the 43rd annual Kennedy Center Honors in Washington, D.C. …
Latin Artist on the Rise: How Argentine Singer-Songwriter Maria Becerra Landed a Major Collaboration with J Balvin
From kicking off her career with her debut EP in 2019 to collaborating with J Balvin, meet this week’s Billboard Latin Artist on the Rise, Maria Becerra. …