As many Blacks continue to fight for racial equality and justice from police brutality, Friday (June 19) will serve as a day of celebration within the African American community in honor of Juneteenth, a day commemorating when slaves were declared…
Each week, Billboard is polling club DJs, with venues shuttered due to the coronavirus. With clubs closed across the country and Billboard’s Dance Club Songs chart on hiatus, we’re asking reporting club DJs what they’ve been listening to lately, while…
Brazilian sensation Anitta has signed with Warner Records, Billboard has learned. “I’m so excited to join the U.S. Warner Records team,” Anitta said in an official statement. “It’s the most important moment in my career. Now, I can show more…
The rockers’ catalog received 11.1 million streams in the tracking week ending June 11. Rage Against the Machine’s catalog continues to see gains in U.S. streams and digital sales amid worldwide social justice protests, allowing the band to rise or…
Angela Ndambuki, a lawyer specializing in intellectual property, will lead the office in Nairobi, Kenya. The IFPI has opened an office in Kenya, its first regional outpost in Africa, at a time when major labels and streaming platforms are increasing…
The song edges out entries from “Rick and Morty” and “Insecure.” The new Netflix series Never Have I Ever garners the No. 1 spot on The Hollywood Reporter’s Top TV Songs chart, powered by Tunefind, for May 2020 with the…
Investors are bullish on the streaming service's plans with Kim Kardashian, Joe Rogan and Warner Bros. Spotify’s hard push into the podcasting business, culminating this week with two major deals, is proving to be music to investors’ ears. Between Wednesday’s…
In partnership with GUESS, J Balvin launched today (June 18) a Colores-inspired collection for men, women and kids. The multi-color, tie-dye collection includes cropped hooded sweatshirts, swimwear, bodysuits, joggers and Balvin’s signature matching two-piece tracksuits. This is the second time…
Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy announced he’s committing 5% of his songwriting shares to racial justice organizations while encouraging his peers and performance rights organizations (PROs) to give back to Black communities. “The modern music industry is built almost entirely on Black art.…
In the music video for “Sweeter,” Leon Bridges’ new single with Terrace Martin, the singer-songwriter goes home — back to his old neighborhood on the Southside of Fort Worth, Tex., back to the Black community that helped him grow up.…