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VENU Raises $86 Million Through Stock Offering

Live entertainment company Venu Holding Corporation (VENU) raised $86.25 million from institutional investors through an oversubscribed stock offering this week, the company announced on Thursday (March 12). Colorado-based VENU, which trades on the New York Stock Exchange, said on Tuesday (March 10) it had completed an underwritten public offering for 18.75 million shares sold for $4 […]

Cynthia Erivo & Sade on 2026 Rainbow Honours Shortlist

Cynthia Erivo, Sade, Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Kate Nash are among the bold-faced names on the shortlist for the Rainbow Honours 2026, which celebrates individuals, organizations and cultural moments advancing LGBTQIA+ equality across the U.K. and beyond. Related Cynthia Erivo to Receive GLAAD Media Award for Promoting LGBTQ+ Visibility Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Unveils 2026 […]

Kacey Musgraves Addresses Miranda Lambert Feud Rumors: ‘We’ve Had Our S–t’

After raising some eyebrows on Instagram, Kacey Musgraves has addressed her rumored feud with Miranda Lambert — and as it turns out, it wasn’t just rumors. Related New Kacey Musgraves Album Coming May 1, Watch the Witty Video for New Song ‘Dry Spell’ Zach Bryan & Kacey Musgraves Mock Kid Rock After the ‘All-American Halftime Show’ Sony […]

Concord Acquires Ninja Tune, Adding Iconic Dance Catalog and Publishing Arm

Venerated indie dance/electronic label Ninja Tune has been acquired by Concord, a representative for the deal confirmed on Thursday (March 12). Based in London and Los Angeles, the Ninja Tune team will now exist under the Concord umbrella, with the move expanding Concord Label Group’s UK and European footprint. Ninja Tune will be able to […]

The Deals: Production Music Giant Slipstream Acquires Megatrax

Leading production music platform Slipstream has acquired Los Angeles-based production music library Megatrax, expanding the Slipstream catalog to more than 1 million tracks, the company tells Billboard. Launched in 1991, Megatrax represents more than 200,000 tracks by composers, songwriters and musicians for film, TV and advertising. The company will continue operating independently as it’s integrated […]

From SZA & Travis Barker to Hayley Williams – Vans is Decking Out Your Favorite Musicians in New Authentic Styles

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. Vans just enlisted the help of some major music acts for their new spring 2026 campaign titled “Off the Wall.” The […]