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Busta Rhymes Countersues Ex-Assistant for ‘Fabricating’ Assault Lawsuit

Busta Rhymes has launched defamation counterclaims against a former assistant who accused the veteran rapper of punching him in the face for using his phone on the job. Rhymes (Trevor Smith Jr.) was hit with a lawsuit this summer from Dashiel Gables, who worked as the rapper’s personal assistant for roughly six months starting in […]

UMG CEO Lucian Grainge Outlines Company’s AI Strategy in New Memo: ‘Enormous Potential’

Universal Music Group (UMG) chairman/CEO Lucian Grainge has updated UMG employees on the “progress” the music giant is making on generative artificial intelligence in a new staff-wide memo circulated Monday (Oct. 13), which outlines the company’s efforts to safeguard artists’ copyrighted material while touting the technology’s potential to unlock new revenue. “UMG is playing a […]

Lukas Gage Was Told to ‘Stop Singing Girl Songs’ As a Kid. Nevertheless, He Persisted (and Has a New Audiobook to Show for It)

All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Britney Spears played a central role in Lukas Gage’s childhood upbringing, and in his new memoir, I Wrote This for Attention, […]

Inside Fred again..’s 10 Shows in 10 Cities in 10 Weeks Run (Updating)

Earlier this month Fred again.. kicked off his buzzy 10 shows in 10 weeks in 10 cities run, a peripatetic endeavor happening as part of the release of his USB002 project. The English producer is releasing one song from USB002 in tandem with each week’s show, with UBS002 itself being an an evolution of USB001, […]

Jessica Simpson’s Clothing Brand Turns 20: Shop Our Favorites From the Anniversary Collection

All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Jessica Simpson’s namesake footwear, apparel and accessories brand is turning 20. While you may know Simpson for her successful music career […]