Former Nike Music Supervisor Faces Racketeering, Theft, and Money Laundering Charges in Alleged $1 Million Kickback Scheme
Prosecutors have formally charged a former music supervisor at the global sneaker giant Nike with an extensive array of felonies, including racketeering, aggravated theft by deception, and money laundering. The…
Soulja Boy Requests DNA Test for Son With Ex Jackilyn Martinez
Renowned rapper Soulja Boy, born DeAndre Cortez Way, has formally initiated legal proceedings to ascertain the paternity of his alleged son, KeAndre Way, who is reportedly nearing his fourth birthday.…
Ben McOwen Wilson Appointed CEO of PRS For Music, Succeeding Andrea Czapary Martin Amidst Industry Shifts
London, UK – PRS For Music, the esteemed non-profit collective management organization representing the rights of over 190,000 songwriters, composers, and music publishers, officially announced the appointment of Ben McOwen…
The Recorded Music Industry Wants Labels on AI Music. How Could That Work? (FAQ)
The Genesis of a Dilemma: AI’s Emergence in Music The impetus for this industry-wide initiative can be traced back to a pivotal moment in May 2023, with the viral release…
Billboard’s Music Industry Events Calendar
For decades, Billboard has stood as the authoritative voice in music, synonymous with its iconic charts, incisive news coverage, and unparalleled market analysis. The launch of this new events calendar…
United Kingdom Recorded Music Exports Soar Past £800 Million in 2025, Driven by a Resurgent Wave of New Talent and Strategic Investment
British recorded music exports achieved an unprecedented milestone in 2025, surpassing £800 million for the first time, propelled by the remarkable international breakthroughs of a new generation of artists including…
Prosecutors Detail Financial Stakes in D4vd Murder Case, Allege Millions Motivated Homicide
The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office, on the second day of a pivotal preliminary hearing, intensified its argument that acclaimed musician David Anthony Burke, widely known as D4vd, murdered…
Federal Judge Refuses to Dismiss Reach Records Lawsuit Against Capitol Christian Music Group Over Aborted Multi-Million Dollar Acquisition.
A federal judge has delivered a significant blow to Universal Music Group (UMG) imprint Capitol Christian Music Group (Capitol CMG), refusing to dismiss a multi-million dollar lawsuit filed by independent…
D4vd Murder Hearing Begins With Grisly Photos of Dismembered Celeste Rivas Hernandez
The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office initiated a critical preliminary hearing on Tuesday, July 21, in the high-profile murder case against David Anthony Burke, publicly known as D4vd, the…
Pop Singer D4vd Charged with First-Degree Murder in Teenager’s Death and Dismemberment
Billboard is closely monitoring the unfolding criminal case involving 21-year-old pop sensation D4vd, born David Anthony Burke, who faces grave charges of first-degree murder, alleging the killing and dismemberment of…














