MU calls on major labels to “step up” in creator remuneration negotiations
The General Secretary of the Musicians’ Union, Naomi Pohl, has called on the major labels to “step up and make some offers” to address the issues that have been raised…
Sarah Sherman Is Super Confused About the Spelling of Mk.gee’s Name in ‘SNL’ Promo
Not for nothing, but singer/producer Mk.gee literally taught us how to say his name on his 2018 EP, Pronounced McGee. But, here we are with this week’s Saturday Night Live…
Beyoncé Leads Female-Dominated Field Of Grammy Nominees
Beyoncé leads the female-dominated field with 11 nominations for the 2025 Grammy Awards, with Billie Eilish, Charli xcx, Kendrick Lamar and Post Malone following close behind with seven and Sabrina…
Listen to Pet Shop Boys’ cover of ‘All The Young Dudes’ and electro-pop single ‘New London boy’
Pet Shop Boys have shared their cover of ‘All the young dudes’ and electro-pop single ‘New London boy’. READ MORE: Pet Shop Boys: “This is our queer album” The double-A side…
Cloudflare says EU piracy list should focus on “truly bad actors”, not companies like Cloudflare
Internet services company Cloudflare has urged the European Commission to ensure that the Piracy Watch List it is currently compiling focuses on “truly bad actors” and doesn’t also list law…
Ab-Soul Talks ‘Soul Burger’ Album, His Viral Drake Tweet & Kendrick Lamar’s Pop Out
Ab-Soul’s close friend, collaborator and yin to his yang Armon “Doe Burger” Stringer passed away in 2021, and Soulo’s carrying the tastemaker’s spirit with him to this day. The 37-year-old…
The Who’s Pete Townshend found Roger Daltrey’s Brexit stance “very problematic”: “I think he was wrong”
The Who‘s Pete Townshend has admitted that he found Roger Daltrey‘s stance on Brexit “very problematic”. READ MORE: Pete Townshend tells us about his new Quadrophenia ballet and the future of…
Executive Turntable: WCM Irons Out Head of A&R in Amsterdam, Plus Several Presidents Cut at iHeart
Congrats! You have elected to check out the latest edition of Executive Turntable, Billboard’s comprehensive(ish) compendium of promotions, hirings, exits and firings — and all things in between — across music.…
5 Albums I Can’t Live Without: Midge Ure of Ultravox/Visage
Name Midge Ure Best known for Ultravox, Visage, Solo, Thin Lizzy, Rick Kids, Band Aid, recipient of five honorary university degrees, OBE honor from the Queen of Great Britain, and still being…
Nicole Scherzinger comes under fire for response to Russell Brand celebrating Trump’s win
Nicole Scherzinger has received backlash after she responded positively to a post by Russell Brand celebrating Donald Trump‘s presidential victory. It comes after the Pussycat Dolls singer responded to a photo on…