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UMG Revenue Rose 9% in 2025 on Taylor Swift, Streaming Subscription Gains

Universal Music Group (UMG) reported nearly 9% revenue growth in 2025, as the label and publisher represented nine out of the top 10 top-selling acts in the world, including Taylor Swift, UMG executives said on Thursday (March 5). UMG reported revenue of 12.5 billion ($14.7 billion) for the full year ending Dec. 31, up 8.7% […]

Creators Behind New Billy Preston Documentary Talk Casting Spotlight on a Musical Genius & Troubled Soul: ‘How Did We Let This Boy Get Away?’

A photo appears in the documentary Billy Preston: That’s the Way God Planned It in which Preston is sitting at an organ across from Barbra Streisand in a recording studio. He’s playing on the Carole King song “Where You Lead” that Streisand covered in 1971 — an accompanying snippet of which soundtracks the photo. Listening […]

Charlie Puth Has ‘Anxiety Attack’ on ‘Hot Ones,’ Explains Why National Anthem Is ‘Most Difficult’ Song Ever

What’s more difficult: singing “The Star-Spangled Banner” in front of millions or appearing on Hot Ones? Charlie Puth — who performed the song at the 2026 Super Bowl — still isn’t sure. Related Charlie Puth Named Chief Music Officer at Ethical AI Platform Moises Charlie Puth Says His National Anthem Performance Honored Whitney Houston in a […]