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‘VIBE’ Is Joining Forces With ‘Rolling Stone’

VIBE is joining forces with Rolling Stone, Billboard can exclusively announce on Thursday (Oct. 16). VIBE will bolster Rolling Stone‘s hip-hop coverage and allow the brand to go deeper in the genre. VIBE will also print special collector’s editions of the magazine and launch a new interview series that spotlights in-depth conversations with the most […]

Akademiks Says He Advised Drake to Stop Dissing Kendrick Lamar in His Music: ‘It’s Over’

Akademiks believes Drake needs to leave his battle with Kendrick Lamar in the past, and stop dissing the “Not Like Us” rapper in his future music. Related Here’s Why Drake Lost His Lawsuit Over Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ Fans React to Drake’s ‘Not Like Us’ Lawsuit Against UMG Being Dismissed Drake & Kendrick Lamar’s Rocky Relationship Explained […]

AXS Strengthens Tech Leadership With New C-Suite Appointments

AXS is bolstering its executive team with two major technology appointments. The ticketing and live event technology company owned by AEG has named Nikhil Bobde as chief technology officer and Alex Hazboun as chief innovation officer, signaling a sharpened focus on platform scalability, AI-driven personalization, and infrastructure growth. Bobde will report directly to CEO Bryan […]

Fighting With Capital: beatBread Launches $100M Fund for Indies

Finance platform beatBread said on Thursday it is launching a $100 million fund to support independent labels and distributors as the indie sector faces consolidation driven by larger music companies and big investors. The Global Independence Fund provides a pool of dedicated capital for loans to indie companies seeking to grow and remain autonomous. Labels […]

Kali Uchis Gets Real About Spanish Lyrics in the Music Business: ‘People Kept Telling Me to Stick to English’

Kali Uchis has never been one to follow the rules. From the start of her career, the Colombian-American singer/songwriter has carved her own path, unabashedly blending and bending musical genres — all while rejecting the notion that she had to conform to a single language or style to succeed. Her unrelenting commitment to individuality, however, hasn’t […]

Ty Dolla $ign Shares His Tycoon Tutorial | Takes Us Out

Ty Dolla $ign takes Billboard out to West Hollywood’s Casa Madera and gives his tips and tricks to becoming a tycoon. Host Jerah Milligan talks to him about everything from “Toot It and Boot It” to his new album Tycoon, to playing golf with Tom Brady and Larry David.  Jerah Milligan: Sorry. That title of that […]

Spend 24 Hours With Pablo Alborán in New York | 24 Hours

Pablo Alborán takes us around New York, where he shows us his favorite places and shares why the Brooklyn Bridge is so special to him. He also talks about his new album, ‘KM0,’ his acting debut in the second season of ‘Respira,’ and more. If you’re interested in seeing Pablo Alborán live, purchase tickets for […]

No Doubt Adds 6 Extra Dates to 2026 Sphere Residency in Las Vegas

There’s no doubt that people are excited for No Doubt‘s upcoming Las Vegas residency, as the band just added six extra dates to the run of performances so that more fans can come see. Related Gwen Stefani Is Feeling Hella Good About No Doubt’s 2026 Sphere Residency: ‘Excites Me in a New Way’ No Doubt Sets […]