Billboard Pro Unveils Definitive Global Music Industry Events Calendar, Bolstering Professional Connectivity and Strategic Planning

In a significant expansion of its services dedicated to the music industry and its myriad creators, Billboard Pro has officially launched a comprehensive music industry events calendar for its readership.…

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…

Madonna’s "Confessions II" Triumphs with 10th No. 1 Album and Record Streaming, Celebrated by Epic Club Confessions NYC Event

The night before pop icon Madonna officially secured her 10th No. 1 album on the prestigious Billboard 200 chart with her latest masterpiece, Confessions II, the global superstar transformed Queens’…

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…

Tomorrowland Belgium 2026 Streaming Program Unveiled, Promising Global Access to "Consciencia"

The highly anticipated streaming program for Tomorrowland’s 2026 edition in Belgium has been officially revealed, setting the stage for an unparalleled global digital experience. This comprehensive broadcast strategy aims to…

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…

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…