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The plaintiffs are seeking a preliminary injunction against the District's RESALE Act, which is set to apply from January 1, 2027. Source
Why it matters: The plaintiffs are seeking a preliminary injunction against the District's RESALE Act, which is set to apply from January 1, 2027.
Warner Chappell will oversee the catalog's global rights administration, copyright protection, and sync licensing across film, television, and video games. Source
Why it matters: Warner Chappell will oversee the catalog's global rights administration, copyright protection, and sync licensing across film, television, and video games.
If the FTC wins, ticketing companies that run their own resale marketplaces could be held liable for reselling tickets they knew, or should have known. Source
Why it matters: If the FTC wins, ticketing companies that run their own resale marketplaces could be held liable for reselling tickets they knew, or should have known.
Auguri Productions is the Paris-based artist development and concert production company co-founded by Charles Bensmaine. Source
Why it matters: Auguri Productions is the Paris-based artist development and concert production company co-founded by Charles Bensmaine.
The ruling does not put a number on what Corcoran owes, but representatives for Chance say he is likely to forfeit up to $1.5 million in management fees. Source
Why it matters: The ruling does not put a number on what Corcoran owes, but representatives for Chance say he is likely to forfeit up to $1.5 million in management fees.
The role is newly created at the company, which oversees HYBE's business in the US, Canada, and Latin America. Source
Why it matters: The role is newly created at the company, which oversees HYBE's business in the US, Canada, and Latin America.
Under the Act, music tourism covers travel to attend a festival, a concert, or another live musical performance or music-related special event. Source
Why it matters: Under the Act, music tourism covers travel to attend a festival, a concert, or another live musical performance or music-related special event.
Pipeline is the $200 million-backed financing platform for the music and creative industries that launched in January through Matt Spetzler's investment firm Jamen Capital. Source
Why it matters: Pipeline is the $200 million-backed financing platform for the music and creative industries that launched in January through Matt Spetzler's investment firm Jamen Capital.
Spotify, Apple, Amazon, Pandora, and Google have filed their rate proposals in Phonorecords V Source
Why it matters: Spotify, Apple, Amazon, Pandora, and Google have filed their rate proposals in Phonorecords V Source
Roppo joins from Universal Music Group, where he most recently served as Chairman and CEO of Republic Records. Source
Why it matters: Roppo joins from Universal Music Group, where he most recently served as Chairman and CEO of Republic Records.
As part of our continuing efforts to serve the music industry and its creators, Billboard Pro now features a music industry events calendar for readers. The calendar will act as music’s most complete summary major national and international industry events, from conferences to festivals to networking mixers and more. J
Why it matters: As part of our continuing efforts to serve the music industry and its creators, Billboard Pro now features a music industry events calendar for readers.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has accused a San Diego-based ticket broker of using illegal workarounds to buy up and resell millions of concert tickets for an eye-popping profit of $120 million. The DOJ’s civil division, acting on a referral from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), sued broker REPS & Co. on Thursday
Why it matters: The Department of Justice (DOJ) has accused a San Diego-based ticket broker of using illegal workarounds to buy up and resell millions of concert tickets for an eye-popping profit of $120 million.
The music industry’s latest battle over songwriter streaming royalties in the U.S. is currently underway, and streaming services, publishers and songwriters are now weighing in on what they think the royalty rate should be. The process, determined through the oversight of a government-sanctioned court called the Copyri
Why it matters: The music industry’s latest battle over songwriter streaming royalties in the U.S.
Leader Entertainment, the parent company of children’s entertainment brand El Reino Infantil, entered into a new partnership with Sony Music Publishing, announced Oct. 5, which will administer the brand’s complete music catalog worldwide. “This alliance will allow us to strengthen our shared capabilities, drive the cre
Why it matters: Leader Entertainment, the parent company of children’s entertainment brand El Reino Infantil, entered into a new partnership with Sony Music Publishing, announced Oct.
Nashville music industry leaders Mike Sistad and Evyn Mustoe Johnston have exited their roles at ASCAP. The executives tell Billboard the move was unexpected. Sistad was promoted to vp of Nashville membership in 2019 and has served at the company for 25 years, having joined in 2001 as creative director on the company’s
Why it matters: Nashville music industry leaders Mike Sistad and Evyn Mustoe Johnston have exited their roles at ASCAP.
Weezer will receive the Legend of Live award at the 2026 Billboard Live Music Summit, Billboard announced Thursday (Oct. 15). In addition, the Grammy-winning band will appear in conversation with Billboard co-chief content officer Jason Lipshutz at the Nov. 10 event. Recognizing artists who have made lasting, significa
Why it matters: Weezer will receive the Legend of Live award at the 2026 Billboard Live Music Summit, Billboard announced Thursday (Oct.
My Chemical Romance has signed an exclusive worldwide administration deal with Warner Chappell Music. The partnership will see Warner Chappell Music administering the band’s entire catalog and future works, including synch licensing opportunities across film, television and video games, copyright protection and global
Why it matters: My Chemical Romance has signed an exclusive worldwide administration deal with Warner Chappell Music.
Summer Walker’s dispute with Universal Music Group burst into public view last week, when the music giant sued her in Los Angeles court. But it really started in August, when she first notified the label that she was terminating her 2017 record contract. Or maybe it started way back in 1872, when California enacted str
Why it matters: Summer Walker’s dispute with Universal Music Group burst into public view last week, when the music giant sued her in Los Angeles court.
SXSW London has confirmed its conference dates and unveiled the theme for 2027’s event. Next year’s edition will take place between May 24-29 in Shoreditch, east London for the third consecutive year. SXSW London first arrived in the English capital in 2025, with its second edition taking place in June 2026. Super earl
Why it matters: SXSW London has confirmed its conference dates and unveiled the theme for 2027’s event.
Ben Katovsky, who previously ran the Blackstone-backed music catalog investment firm Recognition Music Group, was appointed CEO of the advance financing platform Pipeline on Thursday (Oct. 15). Founded and chaired by veteran music investor and former Francisco Partners private equity executive Matt Spetzler, Pipeline l
Why it matters: Ben Katovsky, who previously ran the Blackstone-backed music catalog investment firm Recognition Music Group, was appointed CEO of the advance financing platform Pipeline on Thursday (Oct.
At a recent World Soundtrack Awards industry panel, composer Simon Franglen struck a common chord when talking about his work on “Avatar: Fire and Ash.” “We had hundreds of musicians in a room, pouring their emotion out in that precise second,” he recalled. “How can that ever be replicated by AI?” This year’s WSA Film
Why it matters: At a recent World Soundtrack Awards industry panel, composer Simon Franglen struck a common chord when talking about his work on “Avatar: Fire and Ash.” “We had hundreds of musicians in a room, pouring their emotion out
Olivia Rodrigo and Chappell Roan appear on vintage game shows in the retro music video for the “Expectations” remix, featuring appearances from musician David Byrne and producer Dan Nigro. The clip, directed by Bardia Zeinali, shows Rodrigo and Roan (in her first-ever feature) appearing on sets clearly inspired by “Fam
Why it matters: Olivia Rodrigo and Chappell Roan appear on vintage game shows in the retro music video for the “Expectations” remix, featuring appearances from musician David Byrne and producer Dan Nigro.
U2 will be playing in stadiums around the globe next year, the group announced Thursday, with a tour dubbed “Carnaval De Luz presents: The Greatest Show On Earth” kicking off Feb. 23 in Mexico City and set to continue through 2027 “and beyond.” Only the first six dates of the Live Nation-produced tour were unveiled […]
Why it matters: U2 will be playing in stadiums around the globe next year, the group announced Thursday, with a tour dubbed “Carnaval De Luz presents: The Greatest Show On Earth” kicking off Feb.
“Grand Theft Auto VI” continues to roll out the major music moments from the upcoming game with the announcement that French electronic duo Justice will compose the score. To accompany the announcement, Justice has released their new single “Flower in a Hurricane” featuring Tame Impala alongside SZA and King Gizzard &
Why it matters: “Grand Theft Auto VI” continues to roll out the major music moments from the upcoming game with the announcement that French electronic duo Justice will compose the score.
“La Bola Negra” soundtrack, featuring music by composer Raül Refree, is set to be released on Oct. 16 by Lakeshore Records. Taking its name from an unfinished play by Lorca and drawing on his writings and legacy, “La Bola Negra” is directed by Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi, better known as Los Javis. It stars […]
Why it matters: “La Bola Negra” soundtrack, featuring music by composer Raül Refree, is set to be released on Oct.
October began with Ben Affleck and Kerry Washington premiering “Animals,” their new political thriller about a Los Angeles mayoral candidate (Affleck) whose family is thrust into an unimaginable situation involving their son and housekeeper and her undocumented immigrant boyfriend. The following day, the Critics Choice
Why it matters: October began with Ben Affleck and Kerry Washington premiering “Animals,” their new political thriller about a Los Angeles mayoral candidate (Affleck) whose family is thrust into an unimaginable situation involving their
Jordan Firstman is bringing “Club Kid” to the club. A24 is set to hold free screenings of Firstman’s feature film directorial debut “Club Kid” for nightlife communities in 12 U.S. cities, including Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Miami, Philadelphia, Portland, San Francisco, Seattle and Washington D.
Why it matters: Jordan Firstman is bringing “Club Kid” to the club.
Just days after announcing his “Young Manhood and Other Donatable Organs” EP will be dropping this week — and not long after he broke the attendance record at Robert Kraft’s Gillette Stadium while wearing a “Free Palestine” shirt — Zach Bryan has announced a stadium tour in support of the release, which will take him [
Why it matters: Just days after announcing his “Young Manhood and Other Donatable Organs” EP will be dropping this week — and not long after he broke the attendance record at Robert Kraft’s Gillette Stadium while wearing a “Free Palesti
YouTube will label AI-generated songs across its main website and YouTube Music, the latest service to publicly mark tracks as not produced by humans. “Generative AI is opening up new ways for artists to create, experiment, and share music,” YouTube said in a blog post on Wednesday. “As these tools evolve, our listener
Why it matters: YouTube will label AI-generated songs across its main website and YouTube Music, the latest service to publicly mark tracks as not produced by humans.
Just hours after his departure from Republic Records was announced, Jim Roppo has been officially named vice chairman of Warner Records Group. He will be based in Los Angeles and report to Chairman & CEO Aaron Bay-Schuck; his start date will be confirmed in the coming weeks. Roppo joins the company following nearly thr
Why it matters: Just hours after his departure from Republic Records was announced, Jim Roppo has been officially named vice chairman of Warner Records Group.
Applications are now open for MusicRow’s 2027 N.B.T. (Next Big Thing) Music Industry Directory [...] The post NOW OPEN: Applications For MusicRow’s 2027 N.B.T. Music Industry Directory appeared first on MusicRow.com.
Why it matters: Applications are now open for MusicRow’s 2027 N.B.T.
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft has issued a statement defending his decision to create what amounts to a ban on rapper Macklemore performing in support of Ed Sheeran at a number of stadiums following the rapper’s comments regarding Palestine, which took place at concerts in New Jersey on Sept. 4 and 5. In his
Why it matters: New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft has issued a statement defending his decision to create what amounts to a ban on rapper Macklemore performing in support of Ed Sheeran at a number of stadiums following the rapper’
Robert Kraft, the powerhouse businessman who owns and operates Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass., has released a statement regarding the ouster of Macklemore from Ed Sheeran‘s tour over what he calls Macklemore’s “deeply offensive and hurtful” statements “to the Jewish community.” On Monday (Sept. 14), Messina Tour
Why it matters: Robert Kraft, the powerhouse businessman who owns and operates Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass., has released a statement regarding the ouster of Macklemore from Ed Sheeran‘s tour over what he calls Macklemore’s “de
"It's not going to be that long where I'm sitting here saying now over half of our artists are not U.S., U.K. English-speaking artists," Berchtold told Goldman analyst Stephen Laszczyk Source
Why it matters: "It's not going to be that long where I'm sitting here saying now over half of our artists are not U.S., U.K.
Lady Gaga wants to be repaid nearly $250,000 in legal bills she spent defeating a lawsuit that claimed her Mayhem album infringed a brand of Mayhem surfboards — calling the case a “publicity stunt” aimed at “extracting” money from her. Lost Surfboards sued the star (Stefani Germanotta) last year, claiming people who sa
Why it matters: Lady Gaga wants to be repaid nearly $250,000 in legal bills she spent defeating a lawsuit that claimed her Mayhem album infringed a brand of Mayhem surfboards — calling the case a “publicity stunt” aimed at “extracting”
The Country Music Association has announced Brooks & Dunn will receive the 2026 CMA Willie [...] The post Brooks & Dunn To Be Honored With 2026 CMA Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award appeared first on MusicRow.com.
Why it matters: The Country Music Association has announced Brooks & Dunn will receive the 2026 CMA Willie [...] The post Brooks & Dunn To Be Honored With 2026 CMA Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award appeared first on MusicRow.com.
Serletic is the sixth person to serve as dean of the Frost School of Music, which was established in 1926 and recently marked its 100th anniversary. Source
Why it matters: Serletic is the sixth person to serve as dean of the Frost School of Music, which was established in 1926 and recently marked its 100th anniversary.
Nygren stepped into the role over the summer, having previously served as the streaming company’s General Manager for Latin America. Source
Why it matters: Nygren stepped into the role over the summer, having previously served as the streaming company’s General Manager for Latin America.
Suno is using Fourthwall for the service, which runs stores for brands including New York Magazine, Vox, and Eater Source
Why it matters: Suno is using Fourthwall for the service, which runs stores for brands including New York Magazine, Vox, and Eater Source
Lauren Daigle is helping fans get into the holiday spirit once again this year with her 10th [...] The post Lauren Daigle’s Annual ‘Behold Christmas Tour’ To Kick Off Dec. 2 appeared first on MusicRow.com.
Why it matters: Lauren Daigle is helping fans get into the holiday spirit once again this year with her 10th [...] The post Lauren Daigle’s Annual ‘Behold Christmas Tour’ To Kick Off Dec.
DistroKid has not yet signed up, despite its claim to distribute "roughly 40%" of "all new music in the world" for over 4 million artists. Source
Why it matters: DistroKid has not yet signed up, despite its claim to distribute "roughly 40%" of "all new music in the world" for over 4 million artists.
The big-deal producer Andrew Watt got his start working with pop stars like Justin Bieber and Post Malone. In recent years, he has developed a reputation as a kind of legend whisperer, producing albums for aging foundational figures like the Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, and Pearl Jam. Watt worked with Ozzy Osbourne
Why it matters: The big-deal producer Andrew Watt got his start working with pop stars like Justin Bieber and Post Malone.
Matt Serletic has been named the new dean for University of Miami’s Frost School of Music. Serletic attended University of Miami and graduated from the program holding both a Bachelors and Masters in music performance, and has gone on to produce songs for Aerosmith, Santana, Willie Nelson and more. Serletic has also wo
Why it matters: Matt Serletic has been named the new dean for University of Miami’s Frost School of Music.
Amazon Music Live returns this month for Season Five beginning Sept. 24 with a [...] The post Lainey Wilson, Noah Kahan, More Set To Appear On ‘Amazon Music Live’ Season Five appeared first on MusicRow.com.
Why it matters: Amazon Music Live returns this month for Season Five beginning Sept.
Macklemore has responded to being dropped from the remaining U.S. dates of Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour, after comments he made onstage about Palestine drew controversy. The rapper responded in a lengthy post on Instagram in which he seemed to place the blame for the ban on New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, saying tha
Why it matters: Macklemore has responded to being dropped from the remaining U.S.
Piso 21 has signed a global distribution deal with Interscope Records, Billboard can exclusively announce on Monday (Sept. 14). Under this new partnership, the Colombian band will continue releasing music through Tres Sietes, their own record label created in collaboration with Sound of Light Entertainment. The agreeme
Why it matters: Piso 21 has signed a global distribution deal with Interscope Records, Billboard can exclusively announce on Monday (Sept.
Riley Green will headline the World Bass Enterprises “WBE Concert 250” at “The Champions” bass [...] The post Riley Green To Headline World Bass Enterprises ‘WBE Concert 250’ In Nashville appeared first on MusicRow.com.
Why it matters: Riley Green will headline the World Bass Enterprises “WBE Concert 250” at “The Champions” bass [...] The post Riley Green To Headline World Bass Enterprises ‘WBE Concert 250’ In Nashville appeared first on MusicRow.com.
Jon Small, a video producer/director for dozens of Nashville stars, has died of cancer at age 79 [...] The post Video Director Jon Small Passes appeared first on MusicRow.com.
Why it matters: Jon Small, a video producer/director for dozens of Nashville stars, has died of cancer at age 79 [...] The post Video Director Jon Small Passes appeared first on MusicRow.com.
The annual Stagecoach festival will return to the Empire Polo Club in Indio, Calif. next April, and as usual it has a powerful set of headliners: Garth Brooks, Riley Green and Zach Top, with a reunited Florida Georgia Line set for a special late-night set at the festival, marking the duo’s first officially announced pe
Why it matters: The annual Stagecoach festival will return to the Empire Polo Club in Indio, Calif.
The audition is open to any male born in or after 2008, regardless of nationality or place of residence. Source
Why it matters: The audition is open to any male born in or after 2008, regardless of nationality or place of residence.
He takes up the role on October 1 and will report to Takeshi Okada, President and CEO of Warner Music Japan. Source
Why it matters: He takes up the role on October 1 and will report to Takeshi Okada, President and CEO of Warner Music Japan.
Beloved California country music festival Stagecoach will return to Indio’s Empire Polo Club April [...] The post Riley Green, Zach Top & Garth Brooks To Headline Stagecoach 2027 appeared first on MusicRow.com.
Why it matters: Beloved California country music festival Stagecoach will return to Indio’s Empire Polo Club April [...] The post Riley Green, Zach Top & Garth Brooks To Headline Stagecoach 2027 appeared first on MusicRow.com.
Oasis has announced the continuation of its reunion tour with a new batch of 2027 dates, kicking off in Scotland next May. The dates appear below in full, although it seems likely that more will be added. Speculation has been rampant that Oasis was slated for another round of live dates after wrapping their 2025 […]
Why it matters: Oasis has announced the continuation of its reunion tour with a new batch of 2027 dates, kicking off in Scotland next May.
The Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival will return to The Park at Harlinsdale Farm in [...] The post Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival To Return In April appeared first on MusicRow.com.
Why it matters: The Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival will return to The Park at Harlinsdale Farm in [...] The post Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival To Return In April appeared first on MusicRow.com.
Macklemore has been dropped from the remainder of Ed Sheeran’s U.S. Loop Tour after making headlines for saying “free Palestine” on stage and delivering a political speech during the Sept. 4 concert at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The Grammy winner told the audience at the show that he wanted people in Gaza and the [
Why it matters: Macklemore has been dropped from the remainder of Ed Sheeran’s U.S.
There is a new, immersive entertainment experience coming to the Las Vegas Sphere — and Oprah Winfrey is at the center of it. Titled “Aha,” the two-hour show is taking place four times across one weekend, from April 2-4, 2027. Winfrey will appear live on-stage and introduce performances from Grammy winner Jacob Collier
Why it matters: There is a new, immersive entertainment experience coming to the Las Vegas Sphere — and Oprah Winfrey is at the center of it.
SummaryApple is accelerating retail renovations to prioritize traditional service, retail and fulfillment layoutsDedicated Genius Bars will replace the giant marketing video walls currently sitting at the back of locationsNew 10-foot Avenue bays will be installed to handle online pickups and Today at Apple sessionsAppl
Why it matters: SummaryApple is accelerating retail renovations to prioritize traditional service, retail and fulfillment layoutsDedicated Genius Bars will replace the giant marketing video walls currently sitting at the back of locatio
Isaac Jack and Jeremy Buckley don’t look like your typical CEOs. At 24 years old, the Australian-based co-founders of Audima Labs are more beach-casual than business-casual, with white T-shirts, permanent chin stubble, and stubbies – for the non-antipodean reader, that’s a pair of shorts. Yet in just a couple of years
Why it matters: Isaac Jack and Jeremy Buckley don’t look like your typical CEOs.
Hynde, though she had the feelings of punk in her bones, was the most romantic songwriter of that entire scene. I don’t mean romantic as in "love songs," but as in conjuring the majestic romanticism of life. Just listen to "Kid," a song so happy and sad at the same time that it’s worthy of the Beatles.
Why it matters: Hynde, though she had the feelings of punk in her bones, was the most romantic songwriter of that entire scene.
Eugene Richard O’Connor, the punk rocker known as Cheetah Chrome and guitarist of the Dead Boys, died Sunday, his bandmates confirmed on Instagram. He was 71. “We are incredibly sad to announce the news of the passing of our beloved friend and bandmate Cheetah Chrome,” the band wrote in the post. “Cheetah was a true or
Why it matters: Eugene Richard O’Connor, the punk rocker known as Cheetah Chrome and guitarist of the Dead Boys, died Sunday, his bandmates confirmed on Instagram.
