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Former Def Jam Exec Jazz Young Launches Record Label to Develop West African Artists

Jasmine “Jazz” Young, a former Def Jam executive and now director of the Warner Music/Blavatnik Center for Music Business at Howard University, has launched VRTEXX, a new global record label. According to a press release, VRTEXX will be dedicated to discovering, developing and exporting artists from West Africa and the diaspora to international markets. The […]

Michael Jackson Estate Was ‘Unaware’ of Sexyy Red’s ‘Beat It’ Flip: ‘Use of the Music Is Unauthorized’

Michael Jackson’s estate has slammed Sexyy Red’s explicit flip of the King of Pop’s classic “Beat It” after footage of the St. Louis rapper’s “Just Eat It” version went viral on social media earlier this week. Related Sexyy Red Turns This Michael Jackson Classic Into a Raunchy Anthem & Sparks Backlash First Trailer For Michael Jackson […]

Kylie Minogue’s ‘Padam Padam’ Look Comes to Life With This New Mattel Doll

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. Kylie Minogue’s track “Padam Padam” became a hit when it was released 2023, reaching No. 7 on Billboard‘s Hot Dance/Electronic Songs […]

‘Fuma Kikuchi 1st Photo Book Latido’ Debuts at No. 1 on Japan Book Hot 100, ‘Chainsaw Man’ and ‘BORUTO’ Follow

Fuma Kikuchi 1st Photo Book “Latido” debuts at No. 1 on Billboard Japan’s Book Hot 100 chart, for the list released Feb. 12. The Japan Book Hot 100 is a comprehensive chart combining physical sales, e-books, library loans, subscription data, and social media activity. This week, timelesz member Fuma Kikuchi’s first photo book opens atop […]

A Major Fast-Food Chain Is Teasing a Collaboration With Drake’s OVO

At times, owls love them some beef. McDonald’s Canada teased a collaboration on the way with Drake’s OVO, which is set to launch at Golden Arches locations north of the border on Feb. 17. Related Everything We Know About Drake’s ‘Iceman’ Album How Massive Will Bad Bunny’s Post-Super Bowl Hot 100 Takeover Be Next Week […]