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Randy Newman Sells Catalog, Including Disney Classics, to Litmus Music

Legendary singer-songwriter Randy Newman has sold his share of his recorded music and publishing rights to Litmus Music, a catalog-acquiring firm backed by private-equity giant Carlyle Group. The deal encompasses Newman’s seminal film scores along with his catalog of popular solo hits. The rights acquisition includes his compositions for Disney franchises like Toy Story (“You’ve […]

SoundCloud Says Electronic Music Fans Are the Platform’s Most Engaged Listeners

On Thursday (Oct. 17) at the Amsterdam Dance Event, representatives from SoundCloud, along with Dutch producer Mau P, took part in a panel during which SoundCloud revealed that electronic music listeners are the most engaged demographic on the platform, among other insights. This takeaway is based on data that found that electronic music fans over-index […]

Harry Daniels Releases Debut Single ‘I’m Him’

From serenading celebrities with surprise cover songs to releasing his own original music, Harry Daniels delivered his debut single “I’m Him” first thing Thursday (Oct. 17). The electro-pop song, which made its radio debut on New York’s Z100 first thing Thursday, was inspired by Daniels’ rise to fame as a viral star on TikTok, where […]

The Wanted, Harry Styles’ Mom Pay Tribute to Liam Payne: ‘Just a Boy’

Liam Payne was remembered by former One Direction bandmate Harry Styles’ mother, Anne Twist, on Wednesday (Oct. 16) just hours after the shocking news that the 31-year-old singer had died after a fall from a third-story balcony of the CasaSur Palermo Hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Related Liam Payne Helped Unlock One Direction’s Potential 10/16/2024 […]

Nike’s New Varsity Jacket Is the Chicest Way to Wear the Swoosh

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. Nike may be best known for their sneakers and workout gear, but the athleticwear brand is making a serious fashion play […]

N.O.R.E. & Fat Joe Team Up for Intersection of Latin & Hip-Hop Panel at 2024 Billboard Latin Music Week

Hip-hop legends N.O.R.E. (who rose to fame with duo Capone-N-Noreaga) and Fat Joe teamed up for a riveting conversation about the intersection of Latin and hip-hop during the 2024 Billboard Latin Music Week. The chat, moderated by Jesús Triviño, senior director of industry relations and global Latin culture and content, TIDAL, centered on the similarities […]

Liam Payne’s Billboard Chart Highlights, Solo & With One Direction

Liam Payne, who segued from One Direction star to successful soloist, died Wednesday (Oct. 16) at age 31. According to police, Payne died after falling from a third-floor hotel room in Buenos Aires, Argentina. After forming in 2010 on the U.K. version of The X Factor, One Direction — Payne, Niall Horan, Zayn Malik (who […]