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Senators Urge Committee Investigating TikTok to Impose ‘Strict Structural Restrictions’ in US

Two more senators are calling for restrictions on TikTok’s operations in the U.S., citing alleged risks to national security and consumer privacy presented by the Chinese-owned platform. Related TikTok CEO to Testify Before Congress Amid Proposed Ban 02/17/2023 In the letter sent Thursday, U.S. Sens. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) called on the Committee […]

The Ledger: Are Music Streaming Revenues Still Healthy?

The Ledger is a weekly newsletter that covers the financial and economic side of the music business. An abridged version appears at Billboard Pro. Pro subscribers automatically receive The Ledger. Sign up here to receive the newsletter without a Pro subscription. Related The Ledger: How HYBE Is Moving Beyond BTS to Become Music’s Next Major Player 02/17/2023 Keen […]

The 1975, Kelsea Ballerini Join ‘SNL’ Musical Guest Lineup

Saturday Night Live is continuing its jam-packed 2023 with its next lineup of hosts and musical guests, revealed on Thursday (Feb. 16). The iconic NBC sketch comedy show previously announced that Woody Harrelson will host SNL for the fifth time on Feb. 25, just weeks ahead of the release of his upcoming film, Champions, which hits […]

How to Watch the 2023 NBA All-Star Game, Halftime Show & More Without Cable

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. Now that the Super Bowl is behind us, sports fans can set their sights on the NBA All-Star Game. The 2023 […]

Layoffs Hit Motown Records Amid Capitol Reintegration

Staff at Motown Records were hit with news of layoffs Thursday (Feb. 16) as the label gets reintegrated under the Capitol Music Group (CMG) umbrella, multiple sources tell Billboard. The number of people and departments affected are unknown as of press time. A spokesperson for Motown Records confirmed the layoffs to Billboard. “As Motown returns […]