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R. Kelly Survivor Says Singer & Diddy ‘Are a Lot Alike’ in Upcoming ‘IMPACT x Nightline’ Episode: Watch

Sean “Diddy” Combs is the subject of the new episode of Impact x Nightline: Drugs Lies & ‘Freak Offs,’ which will dive into the allegations of sexual assault and abuse made against him, as well as the recent federal charges for racketeering and sex trafficking that the hip-hop mogul is facing. Related 50 Cent’s Documentary Surrounding Diddy’s […]

Global Music Rights’ Majority Owner Reaches ‘Understanding’ to Sell to Private Equity Firm

Global Music Rights (GMR), the boutique U.S. performance rights organization that represents Bruce Springsteen, Drake, the John Lennon estate and among others, is in advanced talks to sell a majority stake to the private equity firm Hellman & Friedman, sources tell Billboard. Related Irving Azoff’s Global Music Rights Settles Copyright Lawsuit With Vermont Radio… 04/15/2024 […]

Lainey Wilson Comes ‘Full Circle’ With Wrangler Collection: ‘It Reminds Me of My Inner Child’

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. Lainey Wilson has reached a full circle moment, thanks to her new collaboration with Wrangler. After announcing a partnership with the […]

Laufey Launches Scholarship for Syracuse University Masters Program

On Tuesday (Sept. 24), singer-songwriter Laufey performed at the launch event for Syracuse University’s new Bandier music business master’s program. Held at Spotify Studios in Los Angeles, the Icelandic/Chinese singer also revealed her new scholarship fund for international students and those with financial need at the event. Related Welcome to Laufey Land — Where Gen […]

MAR, Emmanuel Cortes & More Emerging Latin Artists on Our Radar

Every month, Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors spotlight a group of rising artists whose music we love. Think “diamantes en bruto,” or “diamonds in the rough.” These are newcomers who have yet to impact the mainstream — but whose music excites us, and who we believe our readers should make a point to discover. […]