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Music Industry Moves: Yoshiki Signs With BMG
Japanese superstar singer-songwriter Yoshiki has signed a global distribution and publishing administration agreement with BMG through his record label, Melodee. BMG will provide global distribution for Yoshiki's new releases, beginning with…
The Music Industry's New Lawsuit Against Anthropic Should Have Dario Amodei Shivering With Fear
Can't-miss innovations from the bleeding edge of science and tech Dario Amodei's Anthropic is facing yet another massive legal challenge. Sony Music and Warner, both juggernauts in the music publishing industry, filed a major lawsuit against the AI…
Free Buffalo State program trains residents for film and music industry careers
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — A free program at Buffalo State University is seeking people interested in working in the film and music industries. Applications are now open for the third year of the Post Production Development Initiative (PPDI), a…
Who's Afraid of A.I. Music?
Earlier this summer, a small night club in Passaic, New Jersey, hosted a brief performance by one of the year's most talked-about musicians. A post on Instagram had promised attendees “an unforgettable night,” although not necessarily…
Sony, Warner Music sue Anthropic over songs used in AI training
The music publishing branches of Sony Music and Warner Music have sued Anthropic in California federal court for allegedly misusing their copyrighted song compositions to train its Claude AI models. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Sony and Warner…
Gunna Says His Favorite Workout Playlist Is His Unreleased Music
Gunna seems to conquer every goal he locks into: music, fashion, “pushing P,” and lately, fitness. The Atlanta rapper quickly established himself in the music industry with his 2016 mixtape debut, Drip Season. He was on the rise with…
Did Dolly Parton Make Pop Music? Yes, But She Preferred to Call It 'Dolly Parton Music'
While there's no question Dolly Parton was popular, she had no intention of “going pop” throughout her 60-plus-year career. On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are chatting about the relationship Parton — who…
Olivia Rodrigo brought 45,000 people together for women's music-and raised $20 million for women and girls
This weekend in 95-degree heat in southern California, girls made flower crowns and beaded bracelets, dads hoisted their daughters on their shoulders to watch their favorite artists above the crowd, and 45,000 people of all ages gathered for a…
An hour from the center: A weekend destination with art, music, and culture
If you are tired of standard malls, identical shops, and searching for yet another holiday gift that looks like all the rest, a refreshing alternative awaits this weekend just before Rosh Hashanah: Take a short drive to Pardes Hanna-Karkur. Tucked…
Universal Music Latino and YaBoyy Will Partner for New Reparto Music Platform & Series
Universal Music Latino has partnered with Cuban content creator and streamer YaBoyyWill to spotlight the growing Cuban reparto scene through a new music platform and series, Billboard can exclusively announce today (Aug. 31). “Toma Este…
Melody of Life 17 returns for 3 days of free music
News More than 100 artists take over four stages from October 16-18 Written by Meena Janekrabuanhad Staff writer, Time Out Thailand Melody of Life 17 returns to centralwOrld this October with three days of free live music. More than 100 artists…
Moulin Rouge! The Musical Confirms Bangkok Dates
Prepare to gitchie gitchie ya-ya da-da: Moulin Rouge! The Musical has finally confirmed its Bangkok dates, taking over Muangthai Rachadalai Theatre from August 17 to September 12, 2027. Major international stage productions don't visit the city…
Suno Sued Again, Accused of Training Model on Mexican Music Catalog to Make Spanish AI Songs
Suno is facing yet another copyright infringement lawsuit, this time alleging its popular AI music model was trained on regional Mexican hits in order to generate Spanish-language songs. The legal complaint was filed Monday (Aug. 31) by Gerencia…
Greenville veteran performer stars in 'Titanic: The Musical
Updated: 11:43 PM EDT Aug 31, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ Greenville Theatre launches 'Titanic: The Musical' with Greenville native John Brigham as Isidor Straus Updated: 11:43 PM EDT Aug 31, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ GREENVILLE, S.C.
Tom Close revisits his musical roots on new 'Sunshine' album
For Tom Close, the release of his latest album Sunshine is more than another addition to his catalogue. It is a return to a sound, a generation of collaborators and an era that helped shape his identity as one of Rwanda's pioneering modern…
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