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Is Streaming Broken? The Big AI Fraud Indictment Raises Serious Questions

You can’t say no one’s getting rich from streaming. In an indictment unsealed in early September, federal prosecutors charged musician Michael Smith with fraud and conspiracy in a scheme in which he used AI-generated songs streamed by bots to rake in $10 million in royalties. He allegedly received royalties for hundreds of thousands of songs, […]

Nostalgia Thyme! The Lenox Spice Village Is Back After 35 Years: Here’s How to Shop the Collection Online

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. The Lenox Spice Village is back for the first time since the 1980s. Despite being discontinued decades ago, the adorable spice […]

Latin Remix of the Week: Nathy Peluso’s ‘Club Grasa’ EP

In our Latin Remix of the Week series, we spotlight remixes that the Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors deem to be exceptional and distinct from the rest. We might not publish a review every week. This is our selection today. Following her latest album, Grasa, Nathy Peluso debuts Club Grasa, an eight-track EP that turbocharges half of the album’s original […]

Dustin Lynch & Jelly Roll’s ‘Chevrolet’ Cruises to No. 1 on Country Airplay Chart

Dustin Lynch’s “Chevrolet,” featuring Jelly Roll, rides two spots to No. 1 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart (dated Sept. 21). The single – Lynch’s ninth Country Airplay leader and Jelly Roll’s fifth – increased 10% to 30.1 million audience impressions Sept. 6-12, according to Luminate. “Chevrolet” was written by Chase McGill, Jessi Alexander and Hunter Phelps, […]

20 Questions With Yolanda Adams: Gospel Icon Discusses New Album, ‘Kingdom Business’ & 2024 NABJ Convention Performance

In terms of 21st-century music, there are few gospel artists who can traverse genres and retain the same levels of respect and integrity wherever their music takes them. One of those artists is Yolanda Adams.  Related KISS OF LIFE Share Secret to ‘Sticky’ Success, Preview Upcoming World Tour 09/12/2024 Across her sprawling, nearly four-decade career, […]

Despite Inflation, Music Spending Remains Strong Across the Board

Despite having to pay more for everyday goods and services, Americans feel like they’re in a better place financially than earlier this year. How they choose to increase and cut back their spending, though, varies from music to vacations to groceries.  Related U.S. Recorded Music Revenue Rose 3.9% to $8.65 Billion in First Half of […]

The Cure May Have Confirmed the Title and Release Date of a New Album

The long wait appears to be over: The Cure may have confirmed the release date of their first LP in 16 years in postcards sent to fans. Related The Cure’s ‘Fascination Street’ Hits No.1 on Modern Rock Tracks in 1989 | Chart Rewind |… 05/02/2024 Earlier this week, speculation mounted that an announcement was incoming […]

Friday Dance Music Guide: The Week’s Best New Tracks From Rüfüs du Sol, Four Tet & Ellie Goulding, Anna Lunoe & More

This week in dance music: The 2024 Paralympics Closing Ceremony in Paris was a French electronic music extravaganza, we looked at why La Roux’s 2009 electro-pop classic “Bulletproof” is back on the Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart, Meow Wolf Houston announced its opening date and radio-influenced theme, Richie Hawtin lamented how “the famous, most followed DJ’s […]