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Ye Hit With Lawsuit Over ‘Vultures 2’ Sample (Again)

Ye (formerly Kanye West) has yet again been sued for rapping over an allegedly unauthorized sample — this time on the Vultures 2 track “530.” The controversial star has faced more than a dozen copyright claims throughout his career for failing to clear samples. That tally grew with a Thursday (Feb. 12) lawsuit brought by […]

MF Doom Estate Revives Temu Counterfeit Merch Lawsuit

A federal judge has given his blessing for the estate of MF Doom to move forward with reworked trademark infringement claims against Temu over counterfeit merch bearing the late hip-hop legend’s name and signature mask. Judge Stanley Blumenfeld Jr. threw out the first version of the lawsuit in December after finding that it portrayed Temu […]

SOURCE Nashville Reveals 2026 Hall of Fame Awards Inductees

SOURCE Nashville has revealed the 2026 SOURCE Hall of Fame Awards inductees, who will be honored on Aug. 25 at the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville’s historic Municipal Auditorium. Presented by Springer Mountain Farms, this year’s ceremony will honor six women executives who have made a significant impact on the Nashville music […]

Maluma Unveils Yeison Jiménez Collab, Recorded One Month Before Música Popular Star’s Death

Maluma unveils “Con el Corazón,” his first-ever collaboration with Yeison Jiménez, and the first posthumous release following Jiménez’s unexpected death on Jan. 10 in Boyacá, Colombia. He was 34. Related Yeison Jiménez Remembered by Paola Jara, Jessi Uribe & More Than 14,000 Fans at Movistar Arena in Bogotá Remembering Yeison Jimenez: 5 Best Anthems From the […]

We Found Deals Up to 70% Off on Brands Like Sony, Beats, Lululemon & Coach This 2026 Presidents’ Day

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. Looking to save money this Presidents’ Day? The holiday weekend gives you plenty of time to score discounts on items that […]

ASCAP Reports $1.9B in 2025 Revenue, Launches Telehealth Service for Songwriters

ASCAP hosted its annual meeting, as part of the day-long ASCAP Experience, on Thursday (Feb. 12) at the Skirball Center in Los Angeles. There, Elizabeth Matthews, CEO of ASCAP, revealed record-breaking revenue and royalty distributions for 2025. “We have a lot of good news to share,” said Matthews in her opening remarks. “I know you […]

Taylor Swift Quotes Her Own Lyrics Under Olympic Skier’s Engagement Announcement: ‘Congratulations!!!’

Taylor Swift is congratulating Olympic skier Breezy Johnson on getting engaged to Connor Watkins after playing a small part in the couple’s love story. Related ‘The Traitors’ Producers Say They ‘Underestimated’ Swifties’ Impact on the Show for This Reason Gene Simmons Compares Taylor Swift’s Fame to Beatlemania: ‘It’s Almost Cultish’ Taylor Swift Sends Message to Olympic Athletes […]

Scott Borchetta Departs HYBE AMERICA, While Company Retains Big Machine Label Group

Big Machine Label Group CEO/founder Scott Borchetta is departing HYBE America five years after HYBE’s purchase of Ithaca Holdings in 2021. Ithaca Holdings purchased Big Machine Label Group in 2019 for an estimated $300 million, in a deal that also included Taylor Swift’s masters. HYBE will retain assets of Big Machine Label Group, including distribution, […]