UK Government Unveils Expanded £45 Million Music Growth Package, Tapping Ed Sheeran Foundation for Key Initiative

The United Kingdom government has announced a significantly expanded Music Growth Package, committing £45 million (approximately $60 million USD) to stimulate the nation’s vibrant music industry. This substantial investment, an…

Ryan Fox of Dexter and the Moonrocks Explores the Intersection of Country and Grunge and the Cyclical Nature of Music Industry Authenticity.

In a comprehensive interview on the Whiskey Riff Raff podcast, Ryan Fox, the drummer and vocalist for the burgeoning "y’allternative" sensation Dexter and the Moonrocks, provided an in-depth look at…

Former Child Actors Heo Jeong Min Kang Rae Yeon and Seo Jae Kyung Expose Systematic Abuse and Corruption in the South Korean Entertainment Industry

In a candid revelation that has sent shockwaves through the South Korean entertainment landscape, three prominent former child actors have come forward to detail the harrowing conditions, physical abuse, and…

Executive Turntable: Believe Unveils New Unified Structure; Suno Hires Marketing & Music Biz Development Execs

Paris, France – Believe, a leading global digital music company, has announced a significant restructuring of its executive leadership, appointing Romain Becker as the company’s new Group Chief Operating Officer…

In Canada: Angine de Poitrine, Peaches & More Make the Polaris Music Prize 2026 Short List

The Canadian cultural landscape is buzzing with significant developments across music and entertainment, as the Polaris Music Prize announces its highly anticipated 2026 short list, Billboard Canada opens nominations for…

Sir Anthony Hopkins Set to Unveil Classical Album Debut Life Is a Dream with Decca Classics This August

Celebrated Oscar-winning actor Sir Anthony Hopkins is poised to make a significant entry into the classical music world with the release of his debut full-length album, Life Is a Dream,…

Puerto Rico’s Supreme Court Allows Ex-Girlfriend’s Lawsuit Against Bad Bunny Over "Bad Bunny Baby" Vocal Sample to Proceed for 2022 Track

The highest judicial body in Puerto Rico has issued a pivotal ruling, permitting Carliz De La Cruz Hernández, the ex-girlfriend of global music superstar Bad Bunny (Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio),…

Fuerza Regida-Rancho Humilde Legal Battle Intensifies as Judge Delays Ruling on California’s Seven-Year Rule

A federal judge has declined to issue an immediate ruling on whether the popular música mexicana band Fuerza Regida should be released from its recording contract with Rancho Humilde, citing…

John Summit and Pete Tong Clash Over "Missing" Remix Allegations, Sparking Industry Debate

A significant dispute has erupted within the electronic dance music community this week, as acclaimed DJ and producer John Summit publicly accused veteran selector Pete Tong of appropriating his unreleased…

IHeartMedia Fortifies Anti-Payola Policies Following FCC Investigation into Free Artist Performances

iHeartMedia, the nation’s largest radio broadcaster, has formally agreed to significantly enhance its anti-payola compliance framework, bringing to a close a comprehensive investigation by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The…