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Managing with Purpose – Khalid’s Management Team Right Hand Co. with Lola Plaku | Billboard Summit at NXNE

 Lola Plaku, founder of Girl Connected, sits down with Courtney Stewart, CEO of Right Hand Co. (Khalid’s management team), to talk about what it really takes to build and sustain a global superstar. From the early vision to building Khalid’s career with purpose and impact, this conversation offers rare insight into the behind-the-scenes strategy and […]

Crossing Borders – Diljit Dosanjh interviewed by Panos A. Panay, President of the Recording Academy | Billboard Summit at NXNE

In his first English-language interview, global superstar Diljit Dosanjh speaks with Panos A. Panay, President of the Grammys, about breaking language barriers and bringing Punjabi culture to the world. This powerful fireside chat explores Diljit’s rise, his connection with international audiences, and his cultural mission from India to sold-out arenas in Canada and beyond.

Polo G Settles Legal Fight Over Canceled European Tour From 2023

Polo G has settled a legal dispute over a planned European tour he cancelled in 2023, ending dueling contract and intellectual property theft claims between the Chicago rapper and a Dutch concert booking agency. The rapper (Taurus Bartlett) was in the middle of exchanging evidence via the legal discovery process with booking agency J. Noah […]

The OVO Forum – Derek “Drex” Jancar, CEO of OVO | Billboard Summit at NXNE

Drex, CEO of OVO, takes audiences through his journey from The Remix Project to leading one of Canada’s most influential brands in conversation with Tyrone Edwards. In this compelling talk, Drex reflects on pivotal moments including a life-changing call from Noah “40” Shebib and shares what it takes to grow from grassroots creative to CEO. […]

Live Nation Shares Surge, Spotify Stock Reaches Another New High

As demand for concerts appears strong heading into the busy summer months, Live Nation led nearly all music stocks this week by jumping 7.7% to $148.87. On Friday (June 20), the concert gian surpassed $150 per share for the first time since Feb. 25, and its intraday high of $150.81 was roughly $7 below its […]

The Ultimate Latin Playlist for a Feel-Good Summer 2025: Listen

Summer has officially arrived, and to celebrate the three-month long season, this year running from June 20 to Sept. 22, Billboard has curated the ultimate Latin playlist. The nearly two-hour list has 35 songs that have been released in 2025 so far and will make for the perfect soundtrack to blast on a hot poolside […]