Month: July 2024

Electronic music is landing at Sphere. After much speculation about which electronic act might be the first to bring the genre to the boundary-pushing venue in Las Vegas, Sphere announced on Monday (July 15) that the role will be filled by Anyma. The Italian producer, born Matteo Milleri, is also […]

The three major record labels are suing Verizon over allegations that the telecom giant effectively encouraged its internet subscribers to steal copyrighted music on a “staggering” scale. In a lawsuit filed Friday in Manhattan federal court, Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group and Sony Music Entertainment claim that Verizon has […]

All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Nine Inch Nails and Dr. Martens are collaborating on a new collection in honor of the […]

Kevin Hart’s Hartbeat Weekend is returning to Las Vegas, where he’ll mesh the world of music and comedy for a Sin City takeover Slated for Labor Day weekend (Aug. 29 – Sept. 1), Billboard can reveal that Lil Wayne and Ludacris will be headlining performers at the Zouk Nightclub afterparties […]

Harry Styles, Stevie Nicks and thousands of people at London’s BST Hyde Park gave the most touching birthday salute to the late Christine McVie Friday (July 12).  In honor of her friend — who would’ve turned 81 that day — the Fleetwood Mac frontwoman invited the “As It Was” pop […]

In this most recent crop of new country releases, Charley Crockett issues a somber look at “the American Dream,” while Drew Parker draws on his traditional country roots. “Austin” hitmaker Dasha makes a bid for her latest hit with “Didn’t I,” while Russell Dickerson and Wynn Williams also offer up […]

RAYE, Willie “Prophet” Stiggers, Thomas Scherer, Ross Golan and the late songwriter Andrea Martin will be honored at the fourth annual SONA Warrior Awards gala on Oct. 6, at 7 p.m. at Herscher Hall at the Skirball Center in Los Angeles. The awards are presented by Songwriters of North America […]

SEVENTEEN singer/producer WOOZI has responded to a British news feature claiming that the K-pop group is using artificial intelligence when recording its music. WOOZI, who also co-writes the group’s songs, reportedly had thoughts after a BBC News story posted last week claimed that SEVENTEEN’s most recent single, “Maestro,” was an […]

Billboard is excited to partner with Pinterest to reveal an exclusive board featuring editorial content curated by Billboard’s editors.  The board, brought to you by Pinterest, aims to showcase the multifaceted nature of Latin music, highlighting both its traditional roots and the journey that has resulted in Latin music genres […]

Republic Records has named Miles Beard and David Wolter as co-heads of A&R, the company announced today (July 15). Beard, based on the West Coast, and Wolter, based on the East Coast, will report to label president and chief creative officer Wendy Goldstein. The duo, who both joined Republic in […]