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Chip Taylor, ‘Wild Thing’ and ‘Angel of the Morning’ Songwriter, Dead at 86
The Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee also penned "He Sits at Your Table," "I Can't Let Go," and other popular songs
Cody Johnson on Watching Kid Rock Cover ”Til You Can’t’ on Turning Point USA Halftime Show: I ‘Had Tears in My Eyes’
During a recent episode of the Rodeo Time With Dale Brisby podcast, Johnson discussed Kid Rock's new version of his hit song.
Miley Cyrus, REI AMI & More Share Which ‘Hannah Montana’ Song They’d Remix on 20th-Anniversary Special Red Carpet | Billboard News
Billboard caught up with Miley Cyrus, Jason Earles, REI AMI and more on the red carpet of the ‘Hannah Montana’ 20th Anniversary Special to find out which Hannah Montana song they’d choose to remix. Which Hannah Montana song would you remix? Let us know in the comments! Tetris Kelly: A lot of hits came from […]
Tax Cheat or Legitimate Business? As More K-Pop Stars Launch Solo Labels, Regulators Crack Down
As artists pursue independence through one-person agencies, government regulators struggle to distinguish valid businesses from tax optimization vehicles.
Ex-Pussycat Dolls Member Believes Her Support for RFK Jr. Cost Her a Reunion Spot: ‘I Was a Liability’
Jessica Sutta believes her Make America Healthy Again views and support for RFK Jr. cost her the chance to reunite with the group for their upcoming ‘PCD Forever’ tour
Suge Knight to Release ‘Unapologetic’ Memoir Detailing 2Pac’s Murder & ‘Brawls’ With Diddy Titled ‘Your Pain Is My Joy’
Knight is currently serving a 28-year prison sentence.
BTS Hit a Home Run With ‘ARIRANG’ & Now They’re Soundtracking MLB’s Opening Week With New Hype Videos
The first promo video features "FYA," one of the most adrenaline-pumping tracks on BTS' new LP.
UMG Tells Judge Anthropic AI Training Was Clearly Not Fair Use: ‘The Evidence Is Overwhelming’
Music publishers are laying out an argument on the critical legal question that could decide the billion-dollar battle over AI training.
New Found Glory’s Chad Gilbert Had Three Brain Tumors Removed Last Month
The guitarist said his “recovery has been bumpy at times,” but he’s “feeling much better now and getting stronger by the day”
Dance Moves: Harry Styles, John Summit & Rohaan, Milky & Mall Grab Hit New Highs
Check out the latest action across Billboard’s dance charts.
Tia Ray Takes Over UCLA With Surprise Performance & Talks Debut English Album ‘New Day’
"Even though it’s my first time at UCLA, it feels like home," Tia tells Billboard China.
Michael Jackson Estate Executors: Paris Jackson’s Biopic Complaints a ‘Profound Waste’ of Time
“The executors recognize that they are, by definition, the ‘grown-ups’ here,” reads a fiery new filing in the lengthy probate case.
Apple Music Gets Social with TikTok & Full Song
Apple Music Gets Social with TikTok TikTok has added two major features called “Play Full Song” and “Listening Party” that allow its users, who are subscribed to Apple Music, to play full tracks without leaving the app. Let’s examine the full impact of the tools by looking at audience engagement, monetization, and advertising. Audience Engagement TikTok has historically been a weird place for music promotion.…
Waxahatchee and Brennan Wedl Cover Kathleen Edwards’ “Six O’Clock News”
“Brennan and I really bonded over our mutual love for Kathleen Edwards’ music,” Waxahatchee said.
Spotify launches SongDNA in beta for Premium subscribers, tracing how songs connect through shared producers, samples and covers
SongDNA lets subscribers trace how one song connects to another through shared producers, samples and covers. Source
‘People want fewer layers between themselves and the thing they care about.’
First, Justin Kalifowitz saw that music publishing was changing. Then, he saw indie services were the future. Now, with Downtown sold in two parts – for a combined price of $1.2 billion – where does he see the world of entertainment heading next? Source
Seeker Music Group closes $267M asset-backed securities transaction to fuel growth, scale catalog
The company has closed its first ABS, backed by a catalog of more than 19,000 copyrights and master recordings. Source
UMG, Concord, and ABKCO file new motion asking judge to rule that Anthropic infringed their copyrights and reject AI ‘fair use’ argument: ‘The evidence in this case is overwhelming.’
Publishers filed motion for partial summary judgment on Monday (March 23) in the Northern District of California Source
Heather Vassar appointed Senior Vice President, Nashville at The Orchard
Vassar previously launched EMPIRE's Nashville division, where she is credited for her role in signing Shaboozey. Source