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Billboard Explains: Why Songs Now Have Fewer ‘Featuring’ Credits

So far in 2022, only two songs with a “feature” credit have entered the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 — the lowest number in more than two decades. Meanwhile, co-billings are skyrocketing, with 21 percent of all Hot 100 top 10s this year being co-billed. What’s behind the change, and what does this […]

Christina Aguilera Kicks Off L.A. Pride 2022 & Helps Fans ‘Express Their Individuality’ With Fun Wine Pop-Up Shop

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. Christina Aguilera is kicking off Pride Month with Fun Wine. Ahead of her performance at the 2022 L.A. Pride Festival this […]

Jack White Unveils Haunting Video for New Song ‘If I Die Tomorrow’

Jack White dropped his newest single, “If I Die Tomorrow” on Wednesday (June 8), along with a chilling music video. In the accompanying Brantley Gutierrez-directed clip, White pulls a coffin through a snowy landscape, passing by angels, among other imagery of death and the afterlife. “If I die tomorrow / Will you let me know […]

The Azoff Company Launches Giant Music Record Label With First Release

Giant Music is officially in business. The label, a venture from Irving Azoff and his son Jeffrey Azoff, has launched in earnest with an announcement Wednesday (June 8) that Atlanta-based trap artist SwaVay has signed to Def Jam Recordings through Giant Music. The first song, “JUGG,” leads the act’s forthcoming project Almetha’s Son with release details […]

Spotify Lays Out Roadmap to Higher Margins: Here’s the Plan

Spotify CEO Daniel Ek and a parade of top executives had a simple message for investors in a live-streamed presentation from New York on Wednesday (June 8): Our margins will be better. Although the company has communicated its long-term vision through quarterly earnings calls, press releases and occasional Wall Street conferences, it hasn’t gathered the […]