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6 Must-Hear New Country Songs: Ashley Monroe, Amy Grant, Ruby Amanfu & More

This week, several artists issue bold musical statements, expressing frustration, compassion and calls for action. Ashley Monroe releases a stirring declaration on disillusionment with the Nashville music industry, while Amy Grant and Ruby Amanfu team up for an anthem calling for unity, empathy and love. Other new releases this week include a romantic ballad from […]

James Blake Asks for His Production Credit to Be Removed From Ye’s ‘Bully’: ‘This Version Isn’t What I Created’

James Blake has requested that his production credit on Ye’s (formerly Kanye West) new album, Bully, be removed. Related Ye’s ‘Bully’ Album: All 18 Tracks Ranked A Timeline of the Consequences Ye Has Faced for His ‘WLM’ Shirts & Antisemitic Hate Speech Ye Apologizes for Antisemitic Remarks, Blames Brain Injury for His ‘Reckless Behavior’: ‘I Am Not a Nazi’ […]

Ed Sheeran Loops Back to No. 1 on Monthly Boxscore Recap

Ed Sheeran wasted no time once he wrapped The Mathematics Tour after four years on the road. Three months later, he was back at it, kicking off Loop Tour at the end of 2025. Quickly, it lands him in a familiar place: No. 1. According to figures reported to Billboard Boxscore, Sheeran’s 10 shows in […]

Pierce the Veil Earns First No. 1 on Mainstream Rock Airplay Chart

Pierce the Veil is No. 1 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart for the first time, reigning on the April 4-dated list with “So Far So Fake.” The San Diego rockers rule with their second charted song on the survey, after “Pass the Nirvana” peaked at No. 39 in 2022. “So Far So Fake” has […]

Universal Music Group Announces $574M Share Buyback Program

The Universal Music Group announced on Monday (March 30) that it will be implementing a share buyback program to repurchase the company’s own stock for an aggregate amount of 500 million euros ($574 million), which will be executed by an independent broker. Related UMG 2025 Earnings Highlights: Execs Talk Shelving U.S. Stock Offering, Downtown Deal, […]

Ezekiel Lewis Named Chairman/CEO of Epic Records

Ezekiel “Zeke” Lewis has been named the new chairman/CEO of Epic Records, the company announced today (March 30). Lewis, who had previously served as president at the label since 2023, succeeds the legendary Sylvia Rhone in the role, who stepped down last September after an 11-year run. Related Sylvia Rhone Leaving Role As Chair/CEO of […]