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UMG & Ex-Endeavor Exec Patrick Whitesell Form Joint Venture to Extend Artists’ IP Beyond Music

Universal Music Group (UMG) and WTSL, an investment firm run by ex-Endeavor executive chairman Patrick Whitesell with backing from Silver Lake, have formed a joint venture to “unlock opportunities” for UMG’s biggest artists across film, TV, fashion, consumer products, branded experiences and more, the companies announced on Thursday (June 12). This certainly isn’t new ground […]

What’s Your Favorite New Music Release This Week? Vote!

We’re nearly halfway through the month of June, and stars like j-hope & GloRilla, Lil Tecca and Gunna marked Friday (June 13) by dropping new collabs, albums and singles galore. The BTS member and the Memphis MC teamed up for “Killin’ It Girl,” a tinkling hip-hop groove that captures the seductive magnetism of lust at […]

Billboard Reacts to Miley Cyrus’ Joke About JoJo Siwa’s Sexuality | Billboard News

The Billboard video staff is reacting to Miley Cyrus’ joke about JoJo Siwa’s sexuality seemingly changing with her new relationship with her fellow Big Brother contestant, Chris Hughes and the conversation on social media that goes on regarding sexuality and celebrities especially during Pride month. Tetris Kelly    All right, so guys, I don’t know if […]

Morgan Wallen ‘I’m the Problem’ Tour Setlist Unveiled Early

Morgan Wallen fans are getting an early look at his setlist ahead of the opening night of his upcoming I’m the Problem Tour on June 20 at NRG Stadium in Houston, thanks to Apple Music Country. The 27-song playlist features not only many of Wallen’s earlier hits, such as “Whiskey Glasses,” “More Than My Hometown,” […]

Hayley Williams Hopes Contemporary Christian Music Industry ‘Crumbles’ After Michael Tait Allegations

Following the recent sexual assault accusations against Contemporary Christian Music star Michael Tait, Hayley Williams is speaking out against the genre as a whole for allegedly enabling his behavior for years. Sharing a screenshot of The Guardian‘s Friday (June 13) investigation into the former Newsboys member’s actions, the Paramore frontwoman wrote in a statement on […]

New Study Shows That Consumers, Especially Gen Z, Will Pay Extra for Speed, Efficiency & Sustainability

Consumer demand for live and out-of-home entertainment remains high, but Generation Z consumers — born between 1996 and 2020 — are particularly motivated to pay extra for convenience, upgraded experiences and sustainable options, according to a new EY survey.  Perhaps not surprisingly, Gen Z is less patient than the average consumer. Nearly two-thirds (66%) of Gen […]