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Janet Jackson’s Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits

As Janet Jackson celebrates her birthday (May 16), Billboard takes a look at the superstar’s history on the Billboard Hot 100. Born as the youngest of 10 children to Joseph and Katherine Jackson, Janet was almost pre-destined to enter the music industry with her brothers and sisters. By her fifth birthday, five of her brothers […]

Eight Times Janet Jackson Was in Control at Awards Ceremonies

All week long, we’re celebrating Janet Jackson Week here at Billboard.com, as the youngest Jackson sibling turns 60 on Saturday (May 16). We celebrate her talent, her versatility and, not least, her survival. Pop megastardom is not for the faint of heart. Not many artists achieved success on Jackson’s level in her peak era as […]

‘Who’s Better, Who’s Best’? Pete Townshend Partners With Primary Wave Music

Pete Townshend, the legendary guitarist and co-founder of The Who, is partnering-up with Primary Wave Music on a range of creative rights. Announced Thursday, May 14, the new relationship will Primary Wave sees the independent music company closely involved in the exploitation of Townshend’s name, image, and likeness and the development and exploitation of future […]

Lindsey Stirling and ARKAI on Working Together, Taking Musical Risks and Their Excitement for What’s to Come

Two years ago when someone recommended that Lindsey Stirling reach out to ARKAI, a New York-based electroacoustic string duo, Stirling was immediately on board with the idea. The legendary genre-blending violinist primarily worked with producers who came to writing sessions with set backing tracks and were too nervous to recommend changes to her violin melodies. […]