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Introducing: Duetti and Billboard’s Music Finance Index

Even the youngest music publishing catalogs are landing valuations of up to 9.8 times net revenue, with Latin music catalogs expected to be among the most in-demand, according to a new survey of independent sell-side parties released Monday by the catalog investment firm Duetti. Related Introducing Billboard’s New ‘K-Pop Fandom in the U.S.’ Report Maya J’an […]

6 Must-Hear New Country Songs: Luke Combs, Brit Taylor & More

Luke Combs is launching into 2026 by issuing new music to preview his upcoming album, The Way I Am, out March 20. Meanwhile, Brit Taylor and Kenny Whitmire each turn in stellar performances on ’80s-country inspired tunes, while Megan Patrick offers a polished, soulful new track. This week’s picks also include two duets, courtesy of […]

From Drink Tumblers to Themed Card Games – Where to Shop ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ HUNTR/X Merch

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. Nothing could beat the widespread success that was, and is, KPop Demon Hunters. Since the animated film began its streaming stint […]

Louis Tomlinson: Photos From the Billboard Cover Shoot

A decade ago, Louis Tomlinson understood that the odds were against him. One Direction, the boy band juggernaut of which Tomlinson was one-fifth, had just performed for the final time together in late 2015, capping a mega-selling run that included five albums, 13 top 40 hits and over 100 stadium shows. As the group went […]

Watch Bootsy Collins’ Cameo as the Funkiest Math Tutor Ever on Disney’s ‘Hey A.J.!’: ‘Just a Little Space Math, With Some Funk on It’

If every kid had a math tutor as cool as Bootsy Collins, maybe the notoriously tricky subject wouldn’t be so tough. On the brand-new animated series Hey A.J.! — premiering Tuesday on Disney Jr. before hitting Disney+ the next day) — Amari McCoy’s A.J. is having some trouble counting stars when she gets some help […]

Louis Tomlinson Talks On the Creative Process For His Solo Album ‘How Did I Get Here?,’ & Reflects On His Time In One Direction | Billboard In Conversation

Louis Tomlinson talks about his newfound confidence, the process of working on his new solo album ‘How Did I Get Here?,’ reflects on his time in UK boyband, One Direction, how TikTok has changed the way artists market their music, the use of AI in the music industry, appreciating the time he gets to spend […]