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“I don’t know. I really don’t,” Ella Langley considered when asked by Billboard why so many people have gravitated to her smash “Choosin’ Texas,” which adds a fifth week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 (dated April 11). Related Ella Langley Feels Grateful For ‘Choosin’ Texas’ Hitting No. 1 On Hot 100, Shares […]
Sam Palladio, known for his work as an actor on ABC’s Nashville, has signed with 3686 Records, the newly-launched, Nashville-based independent label founded by Levi Hummon and Eric Arjes, Billboard can exclusively reveal. Distributed by The Orchard/Sony, 3686 boasts an “artist-first” mission that prioritizes creative ownership, brand development and long-term career growth. The label takes […]
Lasso has signed with Interscope Records for distribution, Billboard can exclusively announce on Tuesday (April 7). Both Nir Seroussi, president of Interscope Capitol Miami, and Walter Kolm, CEO of WK Entertainment, who signed Lasso for management in 2024, were present at the signing. Related Farruko Signs Co-Management Deal With WK Entertainment & Massivo for a […]
Ivy Queen and Young Miko will be honored at the fourth annual edition of Billboard Latin Women in Music, Billboard and Telemundo announced on Tuesday (April 7). Both Puerto Rican artists join Becky G, Joy and Julieta Venegas, who were previously announced as honorees for this year. Related Becky G, Joy & Julieta Venegas are the First […]
THE·TEAM elevated executive vp/managing partner Kevin Shivers to co-president of music, the agency announced Tuesday (April 7). Shivers will join current president Lee Anderson, who assumed his current role leading THE·TEAM’s music group in June 2024. “I’ve always wanted a role like this, and I didn’t know if it would come,” Shivers told Billboard. “It’s […]
Ticketmaster has announced the integration of fan-to-fan ticketing platform CashorTrade to expand the company’s face value options. The integration will allow verified Ticketmaster concert tickets to be resold on CashorTrade’s fan-to-fan marketplace at face value or below. “Fans deserve more ways to buy and sell tickets at the original price, with confidence that what they’re […]
London’s Wireless Festival has been canceled following news that Ye’s (formerly known as Kanye West) entry into the U.K. was blocked by the Home Office on Tuesday (April 7). Related A Timeline of the Consequences Ye Has Faced for His ‘WLM’ Shirts & Antisemitic Hate Speech U.K. Authorities Deny Ye a Visa Following Mass Exodus of […]
Bill Ackman‘s Pershing Square said on Tuesday (April 7) that it made a non-binding offer to buy Universal Music Group in a deal that values the world’s largest music company at more than $60 billion. UMG’s stock was up more than 8.5% on news of the offer. Related Universal Music Group Announces $574M Share Buyback Program […]
The pushback to the booking of Ye (formerly known as Kanye West) to headline this summer’s Wireless Festival in London for all three nights (July 10-12) has come swiftly and decisively. In addition to reports that title sponsor Pepsi has pulled its support, along with liquor giant Diageo, pay processing partner PayPal and energy drinks make […]
Daddy Yankee will be honored as The Latin Recording Academy’s 2026 Person of the Year, celebrating his nearly 30-year career that serves as an example of perseverance, resilience and creativity. “This recognition is a dream come true,” the Puerto Rican artist — a pioneer in the reggaetón realm — said in a statement. “It means […]
