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The True Cost of Corporate Dominance in the Music Industry (Guest Post)
Rev. Moose is founder of Marauder, which helps companies, organizations, and government entities develop strategies and in-person events that drive change and foster growth within the independent music sector. An industry veteran with experience in…
Why John Anderson's Death Shocked the Country Music Industry
John Anderson 's death on Wednesday (Oct. 21) left the country music world shocked. The country legend seemed to be thriving and in good spirits just three days earlier. John Anderson died in his sleep on Wednesday, according to a statement from…
Amy Winehouse musical in development for West End
A musical based on Amy Winehouse is in development for London's West End. The project is still in early stages with Catherine Schreiber, a Tony award-winning producer (Cabaret, Rent), attached to the project, according to Variety. Casting is…
Raye wins Mercury Prize for her album This Music May Contain Hope
Raye has won the Mercury Prize for her album This Music May Contain Hope beating rivals including Sir Paul McCartney, Jade and Olivia Dean. Her second album came out in March, debuted at Number One in the charts and includes the singles Click Clack…
Kate hears of power of music during visit to children's hospice
The Princess of Wales has commended “brave” children with life-limiting conditions after listening to youngsters play music during a visit to a hospice. Kate, who is the patron of East Anglia's Children's Hospices (Each), spent nearly…
Talking Music: The New Wave of Podcasters | Billboard Latin Music Week 2026
Agushto Papa, Juancito and Jess Judith share how podcasting has changed the game, and how their lives have changed with it. The 2026 Billboard Latin Music Week takes place from Oct. 19 to 22 at the Faena Forum Miami Beach, Fla., serving as a…
Spotify's current AI bet is about being the music service that agents choose
Spotify had a strong third quarter, reaching 788 million monthly active users and generating nearly €5 billion (around $5.6 billion USD) in revenue. But the more interesting takeaway from its earnings call was how the company sees people…
Cesare Cremonini presents his new album: 'It will be the biggest failure in Italian music'
LONDON – Fail again, fail better. “This album will be my biggest failure. The biggest failure in Italian music.” Is Cesare Cremonini joking? “No, I mean it,” replies the Bolognese singer-songwriter. He welcomes us…
Tim McGraw leads tributes to John Anderson following death of country music legend
Country music icon John Anderson, famous for chart-topping hits such as 'Swingin'', 'Seminole Wind' and 'Straight Tequila Night', has passed away at the age of 71. Anderson died peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, 21 October, only three days…
By the Numbers: The State of Spanish Language Music Worldwide With Luminate CEO Rob Jonas | Billboard Latin Music Week 2026
Luminate CEO Rob Jonas shares how Spanish language music has impacted the world in the last five years during the “By the Numbers: The State of Spanish Language Music Worldwide” panel. The 2026 Billboard Latin Music Week takes place…
The Spanish-Speaking Touring Corridor: How Arenas Are Powering the Global Growth of Latin Music | Billboard Latin Music Week 2026
Presented by Movistar Arena Madrid. How are arenas powering the global growth of Latin music? Melanie García Vélez, Coliseo de Puerto Rico and Paz Aparicio, Movistar Arena, Madrid, share how concerts are the best form of artistic…
Amy Winehouse West End Musical in Development (EXCLUSIVE)
A musical based on Amy Winehouse is officially in development, Variety has exclusively learned. The project is in early days although legendary Broadway producer Catherine Schreiber, who has produced shows including “Cabaret,”…
Gwen Stefani leads tributes after legendary country music star dies
Gwen Stefani has lead the tributes to country music legend John Anderson, following his death. John's family announced his death on Wednesday evening and a swathe of fellow musicians hopped in the comments to share their love for him. John was best…
Ex-Eminem employee pleads guilty to selling rapper's unreleased music for about $50,000
A former Eminem employee pleaded guilty to selling unreleased songs by the rapper, music that ended up on streaming platforms and was accessed more than 8 million times, the Justice Department said. Joseph Strange, 48, of Holly, Michigan, pleaded…
Starlite & Billboard No.1s: Madrid | Billboard Latin Music Week 2026
Billboard and Starlite Music Group, announce that the Billboard No. 1s is coming back to Spain, and Sandra García-Sanjuán talks about what the partnership means for both parties. The 2026 Billboard Latin Music Week takes place from…
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