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Mexico Becomes a Top 10 Global Music Market for the First Time, Bumping Australia

For the first time ever, Mexico has entered the top 10 global music markets, the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) has confirmed to Billboard Español. The milestone was driven by a 15.6% increase in recorded music revenue, as revealed in the IFPI’s 2025 Global Music Report published Wednesday (March 19). Mexico’s climb to No. […]

Cam’ron Announces Joint EP With Mase, Teases New Song

Cam’ron and Mase are planning on dropping a project together. The childhood friends have had a tumultuous relationship over the years dating back to the late ’90s, when they had a falling out over an appearance in Cam’s video for his hit single “Horse & Carriage.” Since the two have reconciled, they got into business […]

Elton John Set to Receive 2025 Glenn Gould Prize

Sir Elton John has been named the 2025 recipient of the Glenn Gould Prize. A wide range of creative talents have won the award over the years. John is only the second to come from the (broadly defined) rock world, following the late Leonard Cohen. Related ‘An Evening With Elton John and Brandi Carlile’ Concert […]

Billboard & Telemundo Announce Third Annual Billboard Latin Women in Music

The Billboard Latin Women in Music special is scheduled to return for its third edition on April 24 at 9 p.m. ET via Telemundo, Billboard and Telemundo announced Thursday (March 20). Hosted by the legendary Mexican singer and songwriter Ana Bárbara, who was among the 2024 honorees, the two-hour event will celebrate the groundbreaking women who are shaping […]

Lady Gaga’s Fiancé Michael Polansky Makes His Billboard Chart Debut

Lady Gaga has built one of the most impressive histories on Billboard’s charts, achieving seven No. 1 albums on the Billboard 200 and six No. 1 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, among other honors. Related Lady Gaga Charts 10 Songs on Hot 100 From ‘MAYHEM,’ Breaks Record on Top… 03/18/2025 Her fiancé, Michael Polansky, […]

How an Israeli Music Producer Survived a Botched Kidnapping At a Fake Songwriting Camp

Late last summer, the composer and producer Itay Kashti received an email invitation to a songwriting camp that Polydor Records was running in rural Wales. Kashti, a 44-year-old London-based Israeli who mostly produces recordings for singer-songwriters and makes soundtrack music, has participated in a few such events over the years, and this one sounded worthwhile. […]

Dancehall Star 1Ski OG Is Back With Two New Songs — And a New Stage Name

The style of dancehall currently dominating the streets of England is quite different from the dancehall that ruled the Billboard Hot 100 in the early 2000s. Trap dancehall — the aptly named subgenre of trap-infused dancehall — has been king for the last couple of years, and Manchester-bred Jamaican dancehall artist 1Ski OG is looking […]

U2 Are First Irish Songwriters to Be Named Fellows of the Ivors Academy

It’s a few days late to tie in with St. Patrick’s Day, but U2 are the first Irish songwriters to be named Ivors Academy Fellows. They are the second group to receive the honor, following Bee Gees. Related 7 Best Moments as U2 Welcomes Striking Sphere Venue to Las Vegas 09/30/2023 Ivors Academy Fellows is the […]