U.S. Cassette Tape Album Sales Grew 28% in 2022
In 2022, sales of albums on cassette tape in the U.S. increased by 28% to 440,000 (up from 343,000 in 2021), according to the U.S. 2022 Luminate Year-End Music Report.…
Kelly Clarkson Lets Out Her Inner-Punk With Blink-182 Cover: Watch
Kelly Clarkson is letting her rock and roll side shine. For the Wednesday (Jan. 11) installment of her fan-favorite Kellyoke segment, the Grammy-winning singer tried her hand at a Blink-182…
‘It Breaks My Heart’: Iranian Electronic Artists Dubfire, Lady Faith & Starfari on the Country’s Ongoing Protests & The Beauty of Their Culture
The current images of Iran on the news and social media are of impassioned protests from a resilient people who’ve had enough of their country’s oppressive Islamic regime. Most recently,…
Singer & Influencer Malú Trevejo Sued for Abuse by Former Employees
Singer and influencer Malú Trevejo is being sued by four former staffers for abuse. According to the lawsuit, obtained by Billboard, plaintiffs Victoria Barreto, Ralph Colon, Edwardo Vidal and Witchneverson…
Who Is Your 2022 Power Artist? Vote in Elite 8 Round of Power Artist – Fan Choice Bracket
As Billboard prepares to unveil its annual Power 100 list in less than a month — ranking the music executives making the biggest impact across an ever-changing industry — we…
Who Is Your 2022 Power Artist? Vote in Elite 8 Round of Power Artist – Fan Choice Bracket
As Billboard prepares to unveil its annual Power 100 list in less than a month — ranking the music executives making the biggest impact across an ever-changing industry — we…
Marco Carola, Camelphat, Francesca Lombardo & Gordo Lead Lineup for Saint Martin’s SXM Festival 2023
As festival season — or at least the season of festival lineups dropping — moves into high gear, the Caribbean destination fest SXM Festival has announced its 2023 artist roster.…
Harry Styles Sues Over Fake Merch On the Internet, Says He Must Protect ‘Unknowing’ Fans
Harry Styles is on the legal offensive to combat fake merch on the internet. In a lawsuit filed Tuesday in Chicago federal court, the pop star sued a number of…
Lucian Grainge Calls For ‘Updated Model’ For Music Industry: Read His Memo to UMG Staff
Universal Music Group chairman/CEO Lucian Grainge has sent out his annual New Year’s memo to staff at UMG, within which he touted several of the wins — both artistically, but…
TikTok CEO Meets European Officials as Scrutiny Over Data Privacy, Misinformation Intensifies
TikTok’s CEO met Tuesday with European Union officials about strict new digital regulations in the 27-nation bloc as the Chinese-owned social media app faces growing scrutiny from Western authorities over data privacy,…