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Warner Music Elevates Leho Nigul to CTO as Ariel Bardin Steps Down

Warner Music Group announced on Friday that it has promoted Leho Nigul to chief technology officer, effective Dec. 1, as part of a series of executive changes this week. Nigul, previously senior vice president of engineering, will oversee WMG’s technology strategy, team, and product roadmap, reporting directly to CEO Robert Kyncl. He succeeds Ariel Bardin, […]

Alice In Chains’ Frontman Layne Staley’s ‘This Angry Pen of Mine’ Gives Never Before Seen Look at His Art & Writings – Shop Here

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. Alice in Chains frontman Layne Staley’s posthumous biography, This Angry Pen: The Lost Journals of Layne Staley, is finally here. The 176-page volume […]

Here’s How to Watch BravoCon 2025 Live With DirecTV

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. Ready to dive into the drama that is BravoCon 2025? The Bravo-led convention is back and juicier than ever, spearheaded by […]

Louis Tomlinson Unveils One of His ‘Favourite Songs’ From Upcoming Album: Stream ‘Palaces’ Now

In October, Billboard gave Louis Tomlinson a new nickname: “King Lou,” inspired by his Beyoncé-reminiscent song title, “Lemonade.” Now, the former One Direction band member is living up to that royal moniker by sharing a track called “Palaces.” Related Louis Tomlinson Gets His Beyoncé Moment With Wacky New ‘Lemonade’ Music Video Louis Tomlinson Calls Liam Payne’s […]

The Top Songwriters of the 21st Century on the Hot 100: Full List

The first quarter of the 21st century featured 327 No. 1 Billboard Hot 100 hits seemingly covering every topic imaginable. Chart-toppers in that span ranged from “We Belong Together” to “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together.” From “Bootylicious” to “Way 2 Sexy,” “Angel” to “Vampire.” “Butterfly” and “Fireflies” both winged their way to No. […]

Executive Turntable: EMPIRE Builds Publishing, Streaming Teams — Plus, a Hale of a Promotion at Sony

Independent music company EMPIRE has announced a wave of key leadership moves across its publishing, commerce and Nashville divisions as the company celebrates its 15th anniversary. Vinny Kumar has been promoted to president of EMPIRE Publishing, where he’ll continue overseeing global deals and strategy. Under Kumar’s leadership, EMPIRE Publishing has become a leading independent publisher, […]