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Meet the Best New Artist Nominees at the 2025 Latin Grammys

The Latin Recording Academy hosted its 2025 Best New Artist Showcase on Tuesday night (Nov. 11), giving the spotlight to 10 promising acts in Latin music.  Held at the Mandalay Convention Center, the intimate concert kicked off at 9:30 p.m. with a heartfelt performance by Aitana, who also hosted the event. Presenters of the night […]

Nicki Nicole: ‘Life Can Always Surprise You’ | Billboard News

Nicki Nicole talks about the surprising success of her album NAIKI, nominated for both a Grammy and a Latin Grammy, her gratitude towards Billboard for supporting her when she was a rising star, how she managed to rap with an orchestra, and how Rosalía’s new album is inspiring her today. Nicki Nicole: Well, also, I […]

Songscription Raises $5 Million For AI-Powered Music Notation

Songscription, a startup that uses AI to turn recorded music into musical notation, has raised $5 million in a round led by previous investor Reach Capital. Additional backers in the round include Emerge Capital, 10x Founders, Dent Capital, and guitarist Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal, an advisor to the company whose résumé includes an eight-year stint with […]

‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ ‘Wicked: For Good,’ ‘Sinners’ & More: Early Oscar Predictions for Best Song and Score

When the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences reveals its Academy Award shortlists in 10 categories on Dec. 16, it will constitute an early holiday present for the creators of 15 original songs and 20 original scores. Another round of voting will follow, preceding the nominations announcement on Jan. 22, 2026. A final round of voting […]

Discogs Relaunches Mobile App With New Features

Just in time for its 25th anniversary, Discogs launches a new mobile app that its creators anticipate will have a downward effect on your bank balance. Today, Nov. 13, the music discovery and record collecting platform rolls out its updated app, with a range of new features. Among them, users can check their own inventory; organize […]

BMG CEO Thomas Coesfeld to Take Over Bertelsmann in 2027

BMG leader Thomas Coesfeld has been appointed as the next chairman and CEO of global parent company Bertelsmann, succeeding Thomas Rabe when his contract wraps on Dec. 31, 2026. Coesfeld will officially assume the role on Jan. 1, 2027, marking a generational leadership change for the international media conglomerate.  Coesfeld has served as CEO of […]

Sabrina Carpenter, Mumford & Sons Among PLUS1 Impact Award Honorees for Social Impact: Full List

PLUS1 announced the recipients of the second annual PLUS1 Impact Awards on Thursday (Nov. 13), recognizing the artists, industry leaders, and partners driving measurable social impact across music and entertainment. Awardees are determined through PLUS1’s data-driven evaluation of impact, including funds raised, lives reached, and outcomes achieved. The awards are presented in partnership with Wasserman. […]