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Xania Monet’s Manager Launches Label JV With Create, Supporting ‘AI-Driven’ & ‘Traditional’ Talent

Manager and entrepreneur Romel Murphy‘s dai + drm (pronounced ‘daydream’) has inked a multi-million dollar joint venture with Create Music Group, according to a press release about the deal. Murphy, who has enjoyed recent success with the launch of AI-assisted gospel artist Xania Monet, is building a “future-forward music label” that spans label services, management, […]

Chappell Roan, Teyana Taylor, Karol G & More Added as 2026 Grammy Presenters

Chappell Roan, Teyana Taylor and Karol G are among the stars who will serve as presenters on the 2026 Grammy Awards, set for Feb. 1 on CBS. Others named are Carole King, Charli xcx, Jeff Goldblum, Lainey Wilson, Marcello Hernández, Nikki Glaser, Q-Tip and Queen Latifah. Harry Styles and Doechii were previously announced as Grammy […]

Ayra Starr on Inspiration From Hannah Montana & Beyoncé, Grammy Noms, More | Billboard News

Ayra Starr sits down with Love Island USA‘s Chelley Bissainthe to discuss her multiple Grammy nominations this year, reflecting on memories from past ceremonies and the importance of African representation across subgenres. She also shares her thoughts on her favorite nominated artists and who she’s rooting for. Chelley Bissainthe: Hello, Ayra, thank you so much […]

Bon Iver Salutes Protesters ‘in the Streets of Minneapolis’ During NMPA & Billboard Songwriter Awards Speech: Watch

Bon Iver‘s Justin Vernon is the latest musician to voice his support for those protesting against ICE in Minneapolis and across the United States. Related Lizzo Tears Up While Addressing ‘Injustice’ of ICE Shootings in Minneapolis & Death of Activist Shirley Raines Pusha T Declares ‘F—k ICE’ on Billboard Power 100 Red Carpet: ‘Got to Keep […]

How Atella is Amplifying Music & Fitness in Zumba’s New Record Label

Yhonny Atella was 12 years old when he began to write music and play the guitar. By the age of 18, the then-aspiring artist was producing theme songs for Univision telenovelas, and later he formed a pop-rock band called Aashta. It was his hunger and drive that ultimately paved his way as a multi-platinum producer, […]