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London’s Historic Maida Vale Studios Set For Revamp By Hans Zimmer

The Maida Vale studios in west London is one of the capital’s most historic recording studios. Belonging to the BBC for nearly 80 years, the complex was home to the BBC Symphony Orchestra and hosted recording sessions by pop and rock royalty. Related Hans Zimmer Buys the BBC’s Historic Maida Vale Studios  08/14/2023 The BBC announced […]

Dickon Stainer Appointed Chairman and CEO of Universal Music U.K.

LONDON, U.K. — Long-serving executive Dickon Stainer has been appointed Chairman and CEO of Universal Music U.K., succeeding David Joseph, who announced he was stepping down from the role after almost 17 years in charge on Monday (Sept. 23). Stainer’s appointment was announced in a memo from Lucian Grainge sent to staff on Tuesday. For […]

Blossoms Lead Midweek U.K. Chart With ‘Gary’

Blossoms are blooming on the midweek U.K. chart with Gary. Hailing from Stockport, England, the indie-rock leads the Official Chart Update with Gary, their fifth full-length album. If it holds its course, Gary will give the band a fourth leader following their self-titled debut from 2016, Foolish Loving Spaces (from 2020) and Ribbon Around The […]

P1Harmony Discuss ‘Huge Stepping Stone’ Towards Creative Freedom In ‘Sad Song’ Album: ‘We’ve Never Been This Hands-On’

With P1Harmony‘s new album Sad Song released on Friday (Sept. 20), the K-pop boy band continues to rise in creative maturity and chart success. Last summer’s Harmony: All In debuted at No. 51 on the Billboard 200 to mark the group’s first appearance on the albums chart, while their first full-length LP Killin’ It, released […]

Empire Is Open For Business In Australia

SYDNEY, Australia — Empire now has an outpost in Australia. The Bay Area hip-hop juggernaut recruits label veteran Cameron Walsh to lead its activities in Australia as Australian territory manager. “I’m privileged and elated to be joining the empire that is Empire, leading the label’s expansion into Australia,” Walsh comments on LinkedIn. “Empire Australia is […]

Luis R Conriquez Plays Fishing for Answers | Billboard Cover

Luis R Conríquez answers some questions during his Billboard cover shoot, including how his “Siempre Pendientes” with Peso Pluma came about and how the performance of “Martes 13” with Canelo came to life. Luis R Conriquez: Hi! I am your friend Luis R Conriquez, and I’m gonna be fishing answers with Billboard. Ideal vacation spot […]

Simone Biles Partners With Athleta: Shop Her Olympic Gold-Winning Collection Now

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. Two-time gold medalist Simone Biles partners with Athleta yet again! Following her success with four medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics, […]

Heavenly Ascent: Myles Smith Scores First No. 1 Song With ‘Stargazing’

Myles Smith earns his first No. 1 on a Billboard songs chart, ruling the Alternative Airplay tally dated Sept. 28 with “Stargazing.” The song became Smith’s first Alternative Airplay entry when it debuted in June. The British singer-songwriter is the first act to reign in a first appearance this year and the first since Bad […]