There’s little doubt record labels and publishers will continue to improve revenues in the coming years on the backs of streaming subscriptions, stronger internet advertising and burgeoning sectors like social media and connected fitness. But there’s less certainty about how their margins will grow as industry revenues surge. Investors and analysts are making their best […]

Beauty and the Beast’s TV spinoff has hit a speed bump. Disney+ has put its musical prequel spinoff from its 2017 feature film on hold amid delays with creative elements and scheduling challenges with its cast. Sources close to the streamer say the show will eventually be made though it’s unclear if the cast, including […]

Janet Jackson’s new documentary series leads to significant gains for the legend’s catalog and the return of some of her best-known classics to Billboard’s sales charts. The four-part series, titled Janet Jackson., premiered on A&E and Lifetime in a two-night event on Jan. 28 and 29. The documentary, which spans the superstar’s life, from her […]

Saweetie officially unveiled the next single off her upcoming Pretty Bitch Music album, and brought H.E.R. along with her for the ride. “Closer,” which dropped on Thursday (Feb. 10) finds H.E.R. musing the loved-up chorus over a sparkling, 70s-inspired track. “I want you, you, you / I love everything you do, do, do,” she sings. Saweetie […]

A bill changing state policy toward Everglades restoration, and pitting the Senate president’s priorities against the governor’s, advanced through its single committee stop Wednesday morning despite hours of passionate protest … Click to Continue »