National Independent Venue Association and Fan Alliance Urge Congress to Ban Speculative Ticketing Amidst World Cup Fraud Concerns

Washington D.C. – Two prominent advocacy groups, the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) and Fan Alliance, have issued an urgent appeal to congressional leaders, calling for immediate legislative action to…

Jimmie Allen Ordered to Pay $1.8 Million in Damages for Sexual Assault and Secret Filming

Country music star Jimmie Allen has been ordered to pay $1.8 million in damages to a woman who accused him of sexual assault and secretly filming the encounter in a…

Music-Related Legislation Before Congress Right Now: Full List of Bills (UPDATING)

The esteemed music industry publication, Billboard, has undertaken a comprehensive initiative to track and analyze every piece of federal legislation introduced in the 119th Congress that holds potential ramifications for…

Universal Music Korea Signs 1300

The Korean-Australian hip-hop act 1300, a dynamic collective that has rapidly ascended to prominence in the Australian music scene, has officially inked a major-label deal with Universal Music Korea (UMK),…

Bootsy Collins Launches Bootzilla Records, Signs Roots-Soul Artist Davie for Juneteenth Debut Single “Soul”

In a significant development for the music industry, legendary funk pioneer William "Bootsy" Collins has officially launched Bootzilla Records, his much-anticipated new label, announcing roots-soul singer-songwriter Davie as its inaugural…

Adam Tiran Appointed General Manager of Warner Music Group’s Africori Amidst Strategic Expansion in Thriving African Music Market

Adam Tiran has been named the new General Manager of Africori, Warner Music Group’s (WMG) flagship digital music distribution, rights management, and label services company operating across Africa. This pivotal…

Ash Pournouri Reinstated in Lawsuit Against Avicii’s Estate Over Portrayal as ‘Manipulative Slavedriver’

A significant legal development has unfolded in Sweden, as a Swedish appeals court has reinstated a lawsuit brought by Arash "Ash" Pournouri, the longtime manager of the late electronic dance…

Takeshi Okada Honored on Billboard’s Global Power Players List, Spearheading Japanese Music’s Global Expansion

The prestigious Billboard Global Power Players list, which annually spotlights the most influential executives shaping the music business outside the United States, has recognized Takeshi Okada, President and CEO of…

D4vd Murder Case: A Timeline of the Investigation & Charges Over Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s Death

The Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office has laid out a grim timeline, asserting that the murder occurred on April 23, 2025. This date is particularly poignant as it was just…

To celebrate her major label deal, Alexandria drops the new track "Justice," a cinematic pop story told with strings and snares.

SYDNEY, Australia – Alexandria, the burgeoning Australian alt-pop artist whose unique sound has captivated a significant online following, has officially inked a landmark recording deal with Warner Music Australia and…