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Billboard Latin Music Week Celebrates 35-Year Anniversary: See The Photos

Billboard Latin Music Week reached a milestone with its 35-year benchmark and the stars took to a culminating concert on Friday, October 18, to usher out the week on high note.  At The Fillmore in South Beach, attendees took to the finale anniversary party, which included entertainment like a comedy set from George Harris and […]

How Olivia Rodrigo Went Above and Beyond to Give Her Fans Unique ‘GUTS’ Tour Merch — Including These Posters

In 2024, the average merchandise campaign consists of 50 pieces of artwork that can easily be adapted for use on varied tour and direct-to-consumer items, says Matt Young, president of Bravado, Universal Music Group’s merch and brand management company. But for Olivia Rodrigo’s GUTS campaign, he says, “I think we’ve done at least 375 unique […]

Music Merch Is Big Business, But It Won’t Deliver Big Growth

From Taylor Swift T-shirts to Fleetwood Mac Rumours vinyl LPs, the global music merchandise business will grow to a retail value of $16.3 billion by 2030, according to a new report by MIDiA Research. Merch become a priority for many artists in 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic shut down the concert business. And as touring […]

BLACKPINK’S LISA Says a Dream Collab With Doja Cat Is Her ‘Next Goal’

After recently scoring with her hit collab with Rosalía, “New Woman,” BLACKPINK’s LISA has already set her sights on her next potential woman power duet. In a chat with Audacy about her solo ventures, the 27-year-old rapper/singer said there were a “lot” of artists she would like to team up with on her future solo […]

Hannah McFarland Signs with The Core Records and Capitol Music Group

The Core Records and Capitol Music Group have signed Hannah McFarland to their joint venture; it is the first signing announced by the two entities. McFarland’s single, “Hey Highway,” out Friday (Oct. 25), will be the first official release from the new label. “Signing with The Core Records and Capitol Music Group feels like the […]

Jimmy Fallon Enlists Justin Timberlake, Dolly Parton & More for ‘Holiday Seasoning Spectacular’ Special

Jimmy Fallon is ready to ring in the most wonderful time of the year, and the Tonight Show host will accompany his upcoming festive album with a television special. Jimmy Fallon’s Holiday Seasoning Spectacular will feature a star-studded lineup of guest appearances, including Cara Delevingne, Dolly Parton, J.B. Smoove, Jonas Brothers, Justin Timberlake, LL COOL […]

Olivia Rodrigo: Photos From the Billboard Touring Issue Cover Shoot

At most huge pop tours, there’s a moment when shrieking fans reach a true fever pitch — when the lights dim right before the show begins, or when the intro to the artist’s biggest hit kicks in, or during the break before the encore. All of those happened at Olivia Rodrigo’s first arena tour — […]