Tech sector wants EU to reform private copy levies, but GESAC says changes would only benefit foreign device manufacturers
Finnish politician Henna Virkkunen is the new EU Commissioner-designate with responsibility for tech, meaning she will oversee tech policy within the European Commission. That has prompted DigitalEurope to publish a…
Executive Turntable: Universal Hires Warner Veteran to Lead EMI Japan, Plus C-Suite Moves at Opry, Downtown and CAA
Welcome to an overflowing edition of Executive Turntable, Billboard’s comprehensive(ish) compendium of promotions, hirings, exits and firings — and all things in between — across music. Read on for mostly good…
There is no Lana Del Rey and Lizzo feud, as parody claims go viral
Despite social media buzz to the contrary, Lana Del Rey and Lizzo are not feuding. READ MORE: Lana Del Rey tells us about ‘Lasso’, the world going country and wild plans…
‘Moana 2,’ ‘Twisters’ & More: Early Oscar Predictions for Best Song and Score
When the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences releases its Academy Award shortlists in 10 categories on Dec. 17, the most immediately obvious change from past years will be that…
5 Albums I Can’t Live Without: Jim Lindberg of Pennywise
Name Jim Lindberg. (Different spelling than Charles and not as fascist-leaning.) Best known for Pennywise singer / questionable goatee choices. More from Spin: My Name Is Charles and I’m a Diehard Bryan…
My Name Is Charles and I’m a Diehard Bryan Adams Fan
Last year, during my weekly night of trivia at a local bar, one of my teammates asked, “What’s the last song you streamed on your phone?” As each member of…
Elton John and Brandi Carlile on Writing Music for His New Doc,’ Never Too Late,’ as John Reflects on His Past Music: ‘It Was Bloody Good’
As Brandi Carlile watched Elton John: Never Too Late, she was so moved she put pen to paper and was immediately inspired to write a song. The new documentary chronicles…
Fender announce Hello Kitty 50th anniversary guitars and gear
Fender have announced a series of Hello Kitty guitars to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the iconic character. The brand is known for “empowering self-expression and embracing individuality, and this…
🌅 Horizon Future Leaders – Martha Cleary Q&A
As part of our new Horizon Future Leaders series of interviews, we are connecting with the music industry’s next generation of leaders to gather candid advice and insights into their…
Donna Kelce Says Taylor Swift Might Be Too ‘Busy’ To Join Her Family For Thanksgiving This Year
Taylor Swift kicked off the final-final run of her Eras Tour on Thursday night (Nov. 14) in Toronto, marking the beginning of the end of what has been a record-setting,…