AWAL Launches in the Middle East
The new division of Sony Music's artist services business will be headquartered in Dubai...
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Chris Eggertsen
10:19
YouTube’s New Creator-Friendly Features Include AI ‘Speech to Song’ & Video Creation Tools
Artists will also be able to share behind-the-scenes content, new release countdowns and more later this year...
Chris Eggertsen
13:23
In Canada: Morgan Wallen, Bruno Mars & Lady Gaga Top List of Most Popular Albums & Songs at Midyear
Also this week: The Junos add a new Latin category to the show...
Chris Eggertsen
08:26
Signed: Incubus Inks With New Agency; Egyptian Star Tamer Hosny Strikes Warner Music Deal
Other signings this week include Arabic pop star Nancy Ajram, pop-punkers Waterparks and rock vocalist John Corabi...
Chris Eggertsen
05:20
In Canada: Go Inside Shawn Desman’s Drake-Propelled Comeback
Also this week: Quebec is leading a Francophone music surge on Spotify, and Oak View Group announces a name for
Chris Eggertsen
10:22
In Canada: Billboard Canada Hosts Power Players and Managers to Watch 2025
In other Canadian industry news, Billboard Canada hosted performances by The Beaches, Khalid and Daniel Caesar at NXNE...
Chris Eggertsen
12:19
In Canada: Live Nation Execs Take No. 1 Spot on Billboard Canada Power Players 2025
Also this week: Derek “Drex” Jancar wins Billboard Canada's Impact Award, and the first-ever Canadian edition of Billboard Managers to
Chris Eggertsen
09:20
MusiCares Launches 2025 Wellness in Music Survey
Last year’s results were sobering – and that was before wildfires in L.A. and hurricanes across the Southeast disrupted thousands
Chris Eggertsen
19:21
In Canada: Diljit Dosanjh to Speak at Billboard Canada Summit at NXNE
In other Canada music news, Quebec is imposing quotas for French-language content on streaming platforms...
Chris Eggertsen
07:25
Ex-Red Hot Chili Peppers Guitarist Josh Klinghoffer Avoids Jail in Vehicular Manslaughter Case
The musician accidentally struck and killed 47-year-old Israel Sanchez with his SUV in March 2024...
