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…
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…
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…
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’…
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…
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…
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…
Baauer had no idea that his sophomore album, Planet’s Mad, would enter the world during nationwide protests and a global pandemic. The NYC-based, Philly-born producer (né Harry Rodrigues) was just trying to get in touch with his…
This summer is heating up for Alanis Morissette, who is set to release her ninth album, Such Pretty Forks in the Road, on July 31. To top it off, the iconic singer-songwriter revealed that a deluxe version of…
Lil Mosey captures his first Billboard No. 1 as “Blueberry Faygo” climbs from No. 3 to top the Rhythmic Songs airplay chart (dated June 20). The single rises through a 7% bump in plays at the format…
King & Prince rockets to No. 1 on this week’s Billboard Japan Hot 100, dated June 8 to 14, with their new single, “Mazy Night.” The Johnny’s boy band’s latest release sold 531,162 copies, the group’s second-best…
‘YHLQMDLG’ regains its No. 1 rank, earns Bad Bunny a total of 68 weeks at No. 1. Bad Bunny’s YHLQMDLG ascends 2-1 on the Top Latin Albums chart (dated June 20), marking the set’s 13th nonconsecutive week…
Plus, moves for Regard, surf mesa & more. SAINt JHN rolls back to No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart (dated June 20) after a two-week hiatus as “Roses (Imanbek Remix)” rises 2-1. The track’s now-seven…
Doja Cat appeared on The Late Late Show With James Corden on Wednesday night (June 17), where the singer performed her chart topping hit, “Say So.” The scenery was typical Doja, a fluffy pink slumber part with sparkling…
As the world adapts to a new reality, it’s a no brainer that this year, dads around the United States will be celebrating Father’s Day with social distancing and rocking their favorite face masks. Billboard, on the…