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Google Violated Import Ban in Sonos Patent Case, US Customs Agency Says

Google is still ripping off Sonos’ technology — according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. In a public ruling issued Tuesday, the CBP found that Google products including Pixel smartphones, tablets and computers that utilize controller technology invented and patented by Sonos were in violation of a ban issued five months ago by the U.S. […]

Here’s Why Day N Vegas 2022 Was Canceled

The hip-hop heavy Day N Vegas festival was canceled on Friday (June 1) due to poor ticket sales, making the event financially unsustainable, according to sources familiar with the situation. Promoter Goldenvoice knew there was an issue the day after tickets went on sale, June 10, sources tell Billboard. Ticket sales simply did not meet […]

Musicians Who Got Their Start on Disney Channel, From Britney Spears to Olivia Rodrigo

Disney Channel has provided breakthroughs for some of today’s biggest pop stars, growing from announcing themselves as, “Hi, I’m [insert name] and you’re watching Disney Channel!” to winning Grammys and embarking on sold-out tours. Former Mickey Mouse Club members Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera and Justin Timberlake grew up to become the faces of teen pop at the turn of the millennium. […]

The Ledger: There’s Still Room for Consolidation in the Festival Market

The Ledger is a weekly newsletter about the economics of the music business sent to Billboard Pro subscribers. An abbreviated version of the newsletter is published online.   For all the consolidation in the concert industry in the last decade, the festival business remains a diverse array of events operated by independent companies rather than […]