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Latin Pride: David Alvarado Talks an Industry That Thrives From Diversity & Inclusion

Earlier this year, David Alvarado was named Rich Music’s senior vice president of operations, furthering his prolific trajectory in the Latin music industry—one which he says has been very supportive of his identity. “My sexual orientation has never defined me,” he tells Billboard. “I’ve been fortunate to work in an industry that thrives from diversity […]

XXL Announces 2021 Freshman Class With Iann Dior, Flo Milli, Pooh Shiesty & More

On Wednesday (June 16), XXL unveiled its 2021 Freshman Class — including a rookie rapper who has already topped the Billboard Hot 100. The 11 rappers on the list are 42 Dugg, Flo Milli, Morray, Pooh Shiesty, Lakeyah, Coi Leray, Toosii, Blxst, Rubi Rose, Iann Dior and DDG in the final fan-voted slot. Dior is featured on 24kGoldn’s “Mood,” […]

Sony Music Beefs Up Podcasting Strategy by Acquiring Major UK Producer

Sony Music Entertainment announced Wednesday (June 16) that it has acquired U.K.-based podcast, TV and social media producer Somethin’ Else, marking the latest acceleration in the company’s aggressive podcasting push. The acquisition follows a previous global deal the companies struck in February 2020 to develop original podcast series across multiple genres. Under the terms of […]

Triller Owner Is Reconfiguring Plans to Go Public, Eyeing Late 2021 Listing

TrillerNet, the owner of the video-sharing app Triller and the Verzuz brand, has shifted its plans to go public and will now take a private investment before a direct listing on the New York Stock Exchange later this year, according to a source familiar with the deal. TrillerNet already has commitments for $500 million from […]