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Twitch & Music Publishers Nearing Licensing Deal

Twitch and the National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA) are close to signing a music licensing agreement, multiple sources tell Billboard, potentially ending an arduous, year-long stalemate between the livestreaming platform and publishing organization. The two parties have come to an agreement in principle, although nothing binding has been signed, according to a source familiar with […]

Sound Royalties Acquired by GoDigital, MEP Capital in ‘High Eight-Figure’ Deal

GoDigital Media Group and media and entertainment investment firm MEP Capital have jointly acquired royalty-financing company Sound Royalties in a “high eight-figure purchase,” it was announced this week. The exact terms of the deal were not disclosed, but in a press release, GoDigital CEO Jason Peterson notes that the agreement represents the company’s largest-ever non-music […]

Drake Bell Breaks Silence After Pleading Guilty to Felony Child Endangerment

Following his child endangerment conviction and his sentencing to two years probation, former Nickelodeon star Drake Bell is speaking out about his case. In a video message posted to the 35-year-old musician-actor’s Instagram, Bell clarified two claims that have swirled around him over the last year before addressing his guilty plea. Bell said he hasn’t […]

First Out: New Music from Lil Nas X, Kehlani, Sam Smith & More

Looking for some new tunes by queer artists to add to your playlists? Billboard Pride is here to help with First Out, our weekly roundup of some of the best new music releases from LGBTQ artists. From Lil Nas X’s long-awaited debut album to Kehlani’s stunning new single, check out just a few of our favorite releases […]