Napster has abruptly shut down its music streaming service and pivoted toward AI-powered assistants and digital personas...
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Universal Music Group has partnered with NVIDIA to develop responsible AI tools that enhance music discovery, creativity,...
Spotify is rolling out Listening Activity on mobile, letting users see what friends are streaming and discover...
From Hawkins to the top of Spotify, Joe Keery’s music alias DJO just dethroned Taylor Swift. Here’s...
After soundtracking the final moments of Stranger Things, David Bowie’s “Heroes” experienced a massive spike in streaming....
Gibson’s Artist Spotlight Program returns in 2026 with a global lineup of rising artists, offering mentorship, visibility,...
Elkno closes out a breakout year with the release of “Niña,” a genre-blending single that marks a...
Dalex enters a new era with “Honguito,” his latest single featuring Farruko. Blending reggaeton and Latin R&B,...
A wave of artist cancellations has hit the Kennedy Center following the addition of Donald Trump’s name...
As 2025 comes to a close, Kane Rodríguez is emerging as one of Mexican music’s most promising...
Sound Stock is shaking up the stock audio industry with the launch of the world’s largest AI-cultivated,...
As generative AI moves from novelty to mainstream, Nashville musicians are grappling with its impact on creativity,...
As K-pop’s global reach expands, new Billboard Korea charts reveal a growing divide between international hits and...
That “chill playlist” in your local café might not be made by humans at all. Here’s how...
Ash Pournouri, the former manager of Avicii, has filed a defamation lawsuit against the late DJ’s estate....
HYBE is taking its "multi-home, multi-genre" strategy to new heights with a landmark expansion into Africa. By...
YouTube has announced it will stop providing streaming data to Billboard starting January 16, 2026, ending a...
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has officially granted a full executive pardon to country star Jelly Roll, restoring...
Beggars Group is charting a bold new course for independent music. Following a major 2024 restructuring, the...
The race for the gold statuette is officially on! The Academy has revealed the shortlists for the...
From genre-defying collaborations to the rise of independent artists and hyper-personalized playlists, 2025 marked a turning point...
Spotify is rolling out its highly-anticipated official music video feature to Premium subscribers in the US and...
A&R legend Craig Kallman, the former head of Atlantic Records, is stepping up as Chief Music Officer...
The AI hit "Walk My Walk" by Breaking Rust faces dual controversy, exposing music's identity crisis. Independent...
