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Dualtone Music Group President Paul Roper Dies Following Cancer Battle

Dualtone Music Group president and partner Paul Roper died on Tuesday (Dec. 17) following a battle with cancer. Roper was 45. A statement from Nashville-based Dualtone Music Group noted, “Paul’s vision and unwavering commitment continues to define the heart and soul of Dualtone. He led Dualtone and his team with dedication, authenticity, humor, and kindness […]

Billboard Staff’s Greatest Pop Stars of 2024: No. 4 — Chappell Roan

For this year’s update of our ongoing Greatest Pop Star by Year project, Billboard will be counting down our editorial staff picks for the 10 Greatest Pop Stars of 2024 all this week — you can see the artists we’ve already counted down, plus our Honorable Mentions, Comeback of the Year and our Rookie of the Year artists all right here. Now, at No. 4, […]

How Christian Alicea Went From a Firefighter to a Blazing Salsa Star

The 2024 Latin Grammys brought together a memorable performance that meshed traditional salsa with the new generation’s style — among the star-studded lineup that included a Marc Anthony and La India reunion was Christian Alicea. The lattermost was also a first-time nominee for best salsa album.    “When you make music you don’t think about winning […]

UMG Settles Trademark Lawsuit Against ‘Republic’ Music Investment Platform

Universal Music Group, the owner of Republic Records, has reached a settlement to resolve a trademark lawsuit the music giant filed against a music investment platform called Republic. The deal will end a case in which UMG accused the smaller company of confusing consumers by expanding into music royalties investing – a move UMG warned […]

GloRilla Surprises Her Memphis High School With $25,000 Donation

It’s the season of giving, and GloRilla is doing her part. Big Glo returned home to her alma mater Melrose High School in Memphis on Wednesday (Dec. 17), where she surprised students and faculty members with a $25,000 check. The CMG rapper pulled up to her old stomping grounds to make the donation official, which […]