Muhammad Ibadurrohman
- Music Industry Business & Finance
- September 27, 2026
- 50 views
Jhene Aiko Secures First Billboard 200 Number One Album with Surprise Release of Westside Whimsy
The landscape of modern music marketing shifted dramatically this September when R&B luminary Jhené Aiko achieved a career milestone that had eluded her for over a decade. On September 11,…
Reynand Wu
- Hip-Hop, Rap & R&B
- September 27, 2026
- 51 views
New Music Friday: A Comprehensive Breakdown of This Week’s Major Releases and Industry Shifts
This week’s New Music Friday marks the beginning of a new chapter for multiple artists, signaling a significant shift in the landscape of hip-hop and contemporary music. From long-awaited returns…
- Music Industry Business & Finance
- September 27, 2026
- 47 views
ASCAP Appoints Industry Veteran Jackson Wagener as Senior VP and Head of General Licensing
The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) has officially announced the appointment of Jackson Wagener as its new senior vice president and head of general licensing. The transition,…
- Music Industry Business & Finance
- September 27, 2026
- 73 views
Navigating the Financial Crossroads of the Music Industry: The Phonorecords V Proceedings and the Future of Creator Compensation
The music industry is currently undergoing a pivotal regulatory transformation that promises to redefine the financial future of songwriters and publishers for the next decade. At the center of this…
- Music Industry Business & Finance
- September 27, 2026
- 74 views
Lost Surfboards legal battle over Lady Gaga Mayhem album title continues as company fights $232,000 fee request
The legal skirmish between the iconic surfboard manufacturer Lost Surfboards and pop superstar Lady Gaga has entered a contentious new phase. Following a decisive court ruling last month that dismissed…
- Music Industry Business & Finance
- September 26, 2026
- 57 views
Billboard’s Music Industry Events Calendar
This initiative addresses a longstanding fragmentation in the music sector, where stakeholders—ranging from label executives and touring agents to tech innovators and independent creators—have historically relied on disparate, often incomplete,…
- Music Industry Business & Finance
- September 26, 2026
- 66 views
Nashville Grand Ole Opry Celebrates 50 Years of the CCMA and Riley Green Headlines 2026 Grey Cup Halftime Show
The intersection of North American country music and major sporting events has reached a significant milestone this week, as Nashville’s historic Grand Ole Opry announced a commemorative event honoring the…
Nana Wu
- Global Music News & Chart Trends
- September 26, 2026
- 49 views
Black Music Action Coalition Celebrates Sixth Annual Gala Honoring Industry Legends and Catalysts for Change
The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills served as the epicenter for industry leadership and advocacy on September 24, 2026, as the Black Music Action Coalition (BMAC) convened its sixth annual…
- Music Industry Business & Finance
- September 26, 2026
- 56 views
Common Receives Inaugural SAG-AFTRA and SoundExchange Artist Impact Award for Cross-Disciplinary Excellence
On Thursday, September 24, at the exclusive Luckman Club in Soho West Hollywood, the landscape of creative recognition shifted with the presentation of the inaugural Artist Impact Award. The accolade,…
- Music Industry Business & Finance
- September 23, 2026
- 67 views
Outkast Sues Rapper Ovrkast for Trademark Infringement Over ‘Nearly Identical’ Name
The iconic Atlanta hip-hop duo, consisting of André 3000 and Big Boi, officially escalated their long-standing branding dispute by filing a federal lawsuit in Atlanta last week. The legal action…
