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Global Public Performance Collections Grew 7.6% to New High of $10.9B in 2023

Global royalty collections for song rightsholders grew 7.6% last year, to a new high of 11.75 billion Euros ($10.9 billion, based on the average exchange rate for 2023), according to CISAC (the Confédération Internationale des Sociétés d´Auteurs et Compositeurs), the Paris-based collecting societies trade organization. Much of the growth was driven by two categories: Digital […]

Metallica’s M72 Tour to Rock Australia and New Zealand in 2025

Metallica has officially announced that their M72 World Tour will make its way to Australia and New Zealand in November 2025. The tour, which has already hit several countries, will see the Bay Area metal legends performing at stadiums across Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney, and Auckland. Starting on November 1 in Perth, which was […]

One Direction Albums Set to Reenter U.K. Chart After Liam Payne’s Death

Following the tragic passing of Liam Payne, One Direction’s music has experienced a major resurgence on the U.K. Official Charts. Payne died on Oct. 16 at age 31 after falling from a third-floor hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He is survived by his 7-year-old son, Bear, whom he shares with ex-partner Cheryl Cole. In the days […]

K-Pop Star Jeon Somi Wants You to Embrace ‘Cool Girl Fall’ Vibes in New Campaign With Revolve

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. Autumn vibes usually equate to oversized sweaters and shackets, but Revolve is campaigning for a new aesthetic this season: cool girl […]

2024 Billboard Latin Music Awards Deliver Record-Breaking Engagement Across TV, Digital & Social Platforms

The 2024 Billboard Latin Music Awards delivered a record-breaking 112 million engagements across television, digital and social platforms, 36% higher than 2023, Telemundo announced on Wednesday (Oct. 23). This year’s ceremony recorded the highest engagement for an award special in Telemundo’s history. According to Nielsen, on linear, the show — which included performances by stars like Yandel, […]

The Zombies Pact With Q Prime to Re-Release Band’s First Four Albums

The Zombies have enlisted Q Prime for label and distribution services, it was announced Tuesday (Oct. 22). Under the agreement, Q Prime will manage marketing, manufacturing, distribution and licensing for the 2019 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees’ new imprint, Beechwood Park Records. The imprint includes the pioneering British band’s catalog, which the group […]