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UMG’s Bravado Promotes Matt Young to CEO

Universal Music Group’s merch and lifestyle company Bravado has promoted Matt Young to CEO, the company announced Tuesday (March 17). Young, who was previously president of Bravado, will continue reporting to UMG COO Boyd Muir. Along with Young’s ascension, Bravado announced several other new hires and promotions. They include Eric Mackay, who has joined the […]

Billboard & Telemundo Announce Fourth Annual Billboard Latin Women in Music

The Billboard Latin Women in Music special is scheduled to return for its fourth edition on April 23 at 9 p.m. ET via Telemundo, Billboard and Telemundo announced Tuesday (March 17). The two-hour music special will celebrate Latin female artists who are proactively driving positive change and championing inclusion in the music industry. The live event will also stream […]

Kokoro Kohatsu & Lola Amour: A Musical Chemical Reaction Across the Borders of Japan & The Philippines (Interview)

In 2025, Lola Amour, one of the Philippines’ most iconic bands, won the Special Award: Philippine Popular Music at MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN, sometimes known as the “Asian Grammys.” Their 2025 release “The Moment” drew extra attention because it featured Kokoro Kohatsu of PSYCHIC FEVER from EXILE TRIBE, but the collaboration between these two artists went […]

Counting Crows Won’t Cancel Australian Tour, But Duritz Warns Others Will After Bluesfest Collapse

The cancellation of Bluesfest 2026 is already sending shockwaves through the touring ecosystem, with Counting Crows frontman Adam Duritz warning that many acts on the festival’s bill may cancel their entire Australian runs — and that the fallout could discourage international artists from returning to the country in the future. Duritz, whose band are currently […]