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Sublime Signs With Atlantic Records Following Record-Breaking Alternative Airplay Run

Sublime has inked a partnership with Atlantic Records, following a record-breaking independent radio run that saw the band spend eight consecutive weeks at No. 1 on Billboard’s Alternative Airplay chart with “Ensenada.” The Southern California trio — Bud Gaugh, Eric Wilson and frontman Jakob Nowell — will release its first full-length album with Nowell later […]

Wave of Violence in Mexico Leads to Cancellation of Concerts by Kali Uchis & More Following Drug Lord’s Death

UPDATE (Feb. 24): The University of Guadalajara announced on Monday (Feb. 23) that the International Music Fair and the PortAmérica Festival, initially scheduled for this week in Guadalajara, will be rescheduled. The move comes after recommendations from state authorities due to the wave of violence stemming from a military operation on Sunday (Feb. 22) in […]

Sony Music Publishing Elevates Greg Prata to CFO, Succeeding Tom Kelly

Sony Music Publishing has promoted Greg Prata to chief financial officer, effective March 31, the company announced this week. Prata, who will remain based in New York, will report to SMP chairman and CEO Jon Platt as he steps into the role previously held by Tom Kelly, who is retiring after a 35-year career. In […]

Flavor Flav Welcomes U.S. Women’s Olympic Hockey Team to Vegas After Trump’s Insulting Afterthought Invite: ‘Celebrate These Women For Real’

Flavor Flav is a ride-or-die U.S. Women’s Olympic supporter. After the American women’s hockey team scored a gold medal last week at the Winter Olympics, the Public Enemy hype man has invited the squad to party with him in Las Vegas. The formal invitation came after Donald Trump disrespected the gold medal-winning team in a […]

Yungblud Announces 2026 Bludfest Lineup, Expands Festival to New Location

British rock sensation Yungblud is taking Bludfest global. The Billboard U.K. cover star announced on Tuesday (Feb. 24) that Bludfest 2026 will take place on June 27 at Park 360 in Hradec Králové, Czechia, marking the first international edition of the festival. This year’s lineup is led by Scottish rockers Biffy Clyro and Primal Scream. […]