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WCM Co-Heads Urge Songwriter Action Over Streaming Rate Determination: ‘A Critical Moment’

Warner Chappell Music co-heads Guy Moot and Carianne Marshall addressed the Copyright Royalty Board’s (CRB) ongoing mechanical royalty rate proceedings in a letter that was sent to the publisher’s U.S. songwriters on Monday (Feb. 7). The proceedings in question, presided over by three CRB judges, will determine the mechanical royalty rates music streaming services pay […]

From Yeezy to PS5: Everything You Need to Know About StockX

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. Kanye West just gave StockX  loads of free publicity, without even realizing it. On Sunday, Ye posted a supposed text message […]

Brandi Carlile to Perform at Elton John AIDS Foundation Oscars Viewing Party

Brandi Carlile is set to perform at the 30th annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards viewing party, taking place March 27. The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter will join a lineup of performers, the rest of whom will be announced in the coming weeks. Last year’s event went virtual first the first time, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but 2022’s event will be […]

Kylie Jenner & Travis Scott Welcome Second Child Together

Congratulations are in order for Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott, who welcomed their second bundle of joy on Feb. 2, Jenner has revealed. “2/2/22,” she posted Sunday evening (Feb. 6) on Instagram, where she shared a black-and-white photo featuring a sweet newborn baby’s hand. The caption also included a blue heart emoji. Scott commented on […]

Spotify CEO Addresses Joe Rogan’s N-Word Use, Doubles Down on Keeping Podcaster on Platform

Spotify CEO Daniel Ek says he “strongly” condemns Joe Rogan’s use of the N-word and other derogatory comments toward Black people but remains firm in his decision to keep the podcaster on the platform in order to “[elevate] all types of creators.” In a letter sent to staff, obtained by The Hollywood Reporter, Ek acknowledged that Rogan’s comments were […]

Billie Eilish Pauses Concert to Give Fan an Inhaler

Billie Eilish briefly stopped her show this weekend to help a fan in the crowd who needed an inhaler, according to concert footage captured by fans. In a video clip that surfaced on social media, the singer, currently on the road for Happier Than Ever, The World Tour, is seen putting safety first as she […]

Syl Johnson, Chicago Soul and Blues Singer, Dies at 85

Syl Johnson, a Chicago soul singer and blues artist whose work was sampled by top hip-hop artists, has died at age 85, his family said Sunday (Feb. 6). “A fiery, fierce, fighter, always standing for the pursuit of justice as it related to his music and sound, he will truly be missed by all who […]

Awkwafina Addresses Blaccent, AAVE and Cultural Appropriation Criticisms

Awkwafina returned to Twitter after a two-year absence on Saturday (Feb. 5) to address longstanding criticism over her use of a “blaccent” and appropriation of Black culture. In a statement that also indicated she would be “retiring from Twitter,” the Crazy Rich Asians and Shang-Chi and the Ten Rings star denies that her use of AAVE, or African American […]