Ronaldinho Launches Tu Música Label, Seeks Artists for Inaugural World Cup Album

Brazilian soccer icon Ronaldinho has officially inaugurated a groundbreaking new chapter in the entertainment industry with the launch of Tu Música, his highly anticipated music label. The venture, exclusively announced…

Vans Warped Tour Returns in 2026, Championing Artist Development and a Fan-First Ethos on an Expanded Global Stage

Three decades after its groundbreaking debut, the Vans Warped Tour is set to make its most ambitious return yet in 2026, expanding its footprint across five two-day U.S. festivals in…

A Comprehensive Global Hub: Billboard Pro Launches Definitive Music Industry Events Calendar

Billboard Pro, the premium subscription service of the iconic music industry publication, has officially launched its highly anticipated music industry events calendar, solidifying its position as the preeminent resource for…

In Canada: Billboard Canada Opens Power Players 2026 Nominations

The Canadian music industry finds itself at a dynamic crossroads, marked by significant executive recognition, substantial growth in artist streaming revenues, and increasing international trade tensions. As Billboard Canada prepares…

Major Music Labels Employ Unprecedented Tactic, Buying Defendant to Challenge Landmark Global Copyright Ruling at Supreme Court

In an extraordinary legal maneuver set to send shockwaves through the global music industry, the three major music companies—Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group, and Sony Music Entertainment—alongside BMG, have…

Kakao Entertainment Appoints JungHee Ko as Co-CEO, Ushering in a New Era of Platform and Global Growth Alongside Joseph Chang.

Korean entertainment powerhouse Kakao Entertainment has announced a significant restructuring of its leadership, elevating JungHee Ko to the position of co-CEO, where she will serve alongside existing co-CEO Joseph Chang.…

Rapper Fat Joe’s Former Hypeman Withdraws Severe Underage Sex Allegations in Amended Lawsuit

A former hypeman who initiated a lawsuit against acclaimed rapper Fat Joe, born Joseph Cartagena, based on shocking underage sex allegations – claims the music star has consistently labeled as…

Kennedy Center Sues Drummer Chuck Redd Over Christmas Eve Cancellation Citing Political Protest, Unsigned Contract at Heart of Legal Battle.

The esteemed John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, a national monument to culture and artistic expression, has initiated legal proceedings against renowned jazz drummer and vibraphonist Chuck Redd,…

UMG Blasts Drake Appeal in Lawsuit Over Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’: ‘That Is Not the Law’

Universal Music Group (UMG), the world’s largest music corporation, has vehemently opposed Drake’s recent appeal to reinstate his defamation lawsuit concerning Kendrick Lamar’s incendiary diss track, “Not Like Us.” In…

PinkPantheress and Zara Larsson’s "Stateside" Ascends to Global Billboard No. 1, Cementing a New Era for UK Pop and Viral Chart Success

PinkPantheress, the acclaimed British producer and singer, has achieved a monumental career milestone, securing her inaugural Billboard No. 1 with "Stateside" featuring Swedish pop sensation Zara Larsson. The track soared…