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ACCES 2026: What Rwanda can learn from Africa's music industry gathering
The ninth edition of the Music In Africa Conference for Collaborations, Exchange and Showcases (ACCES) is underway in Johannesburg, South Africa, bringing together artistes, music executives, promoters and other industry professionals for…
Universal Music Subscription Revenue Growth Shows Improvement
Universal Music Group NV reported an increase in subscription revenue in the third quarter, buoyed by price increases and “healthy” subscriber growth, helping the world's largest music label bounce back after two disappointing…
Lyor Cohen: The Shady Israeli Executive Running YouTube Music & the Global Hip Hop Industry
When most people are asked “who controls hip hop?” they are unlikely to think of a 67-year-old Israeli Zionist who comes from a family of Israeli spies and state officials. But Lyor Cohen is the real deal. The brash, cigar-smoking 6…
Three Latin Music Power Players on Being Managers in Today's Industry: 'It's The Work That Goes Unseen'
Last week, during Billboard Latin Music Week, three Latin music Power Players took the stage to discuss the role of managers in today's industry. They were Jorge “Pepo” Ferradas, president and CEO of FPM Entertainment; Rebeca…
'Alfaaz' Puts Pakistani Music On Spotify's Global Top 50
Pakistani music has earned another moment in the global spotlight as ‘Alfaaz' by Zain Ali, Zohaib Ali and Hamza Malik makes its way into Spotify's Top 50 Global chart, placing the homegrown track alongside some of the biggest names in the…
Waldorf Music Releases Crema
US Compact polyphonic string and pad synthesizer 29/10/26 Waldorf Music has released Crema, which they describe a a compact polyphonic string and pad synthesizer designed for creating string ensembles, layered pads and evolving sound textures. They…
Mega mega mega, going back to Romford! How an outer London suburb became a metropolis for 90s dance music
In the early 1990s, the suburban town of Romford was known for three things. It was the home of the world's best snooker player, Steve Davis. It was where people placed bets at Romford dog track, over a dinner of chicken in a basket. And for those…
Town centre bar with live music and cocktails opens tonight
A new town centre bar is opening tonight. Café de Paris is already a successful cafe on Hospital Street, in Nantwich. Now it also becoming a bar by night and opens from 6pm on Friday 30 October. It is open on Friday and Saturday evenings…
Slipknot Drummer Says the Band Is 'Making Real Music' With Their Next Album, Whether Fans 'Like It or Not'
Slipknot has given fans a taste of the new music they're working on, but there's much more on the way. In a new interview, drummer Eloy Casagrande opened up about what the band is crafting for their eighth album. He teased that the band is…
Post Malone Teases Return to Hip-Hop After Spending Years in Country Music
Post Malone's relationship with hip-hop has been a bit complicated to say the least. He made his career with the infamous “White Iverson”, a melodic rap song that drew the ire of everyone from fans to Earl Sweatshirt. Despite…
Dominic Fike, Mariah Carey & Queens of the Stone Age: New Music Friday Guide
Billboard's Friday Music Guide serves as a handy guide to New Music Friday's most essential releases each week — the key music that everyone will be talking about today, and that will be dominating playlists this weekend and beyond. See…
Universal Music Q3 subscription revenue growth tops expectations
(Adds missing text in paragraph 1) Oct 29 (Reuters) – Universal Music Group reported on Thursday a pick-up in subscription streaming revenue in the third quarter and said pressures on market share has moderated from the first…
Female student sues on Title IX grounds after being banned from playing male lead in school musical
A female student who was banned from playing the male lead role in her high school musical filed a lawsuit against the school district on Monday, alleging she was discriminated against based on Title IX. Ana Mota, a 17-year-old senior at South…
'Paddington the Musical' Extends West End Run Through 2028 After Olivier Awards Sweep
“ Paddington the Musical ” is sticking around London a little longer. The hit stage adaptation of Michael Bond's beloved children's books has extended its West End run through June 25, 2028, as the production approaches its first…
Jay Wheeler & Zhamira Headline Billboard En Vivo at Billboard Latin Music Week 2026 | Billboard News
Billboard Latin Music Week 2026 brought the heat to Miami, capping the week with Billboard En Vivo, an unforgettable night of live performances, culture and fan-first experiences at Wynwood Marketplace. Headliners Jay Wheeler and Zhamira delivered…
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