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Virgin and Downtown to Sell Curve Royalty Systems to Merlin, Jamen Capital

Independent music label collective Merlin and music tech investment firm Jamen Capital said on Monday (June 8) they plan to buy Curve Royalty Systems from Virgin Music Group. Curve, a royalty accounting and rights management business, was previously owned by Downtown Music Group, and its sale to Merlin and Jamen fulfills a requirement European regulators […]

Father’s Day Playlist: 30 Songs for the Dads in Your Life

The dads in our lives don’t often get the credit they deserve. That’s why we have Father’s Day: to remind us to show some love to the men who raised us, whether we came into their lives biologically, via adoption or as bonus children. And here at Billboard, we know that one of the best […]

Papatui by Dwayne Johnson: Where to Shop the Men’s Skincare and Grooming Line Online

All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Originally launched in 2024, Papatui is a skincare and grooming line from entertainer Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson that offers simple, effective […]

Awich Talks ‘Okinawan Wuman,’ Motherhood & The Fight for Women’s Place in Hip-Hop: Billboard Japan Women In Music Interview

Billboard Japan spoke with Awich for the latest installment of its Women in Music interview series. The initiative launched in 2022 to celebrate artists, producers and executives who have made significant contributions to music and entertainment and inspired other women through their work, following the footsteps of Billboard’s annual Women in Music honors. This series […]

Spotify Hit With Lawsuit Claiming Royalty Rules ‘Disproportionately Harm Independent Artists’  

A new lawsuit claims Spotify’s 1,000-play royalty threshold and stream-filtering policies have led to a “systemic suppression” of indie artist compensation. Mark Kratter, an independent musician and attorney living in Connecticut, sued Spotify last Wednesday (June 3) for alleged violations of the state’s Unfair Trade Practices Act. The lawsuit, obtained by Billboard, claims the streaming […]