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Backstreet’s Back… In Brazil: Backstreet Boys Talk AI, 25 Years of ‘Millennium’ & Why ‘Brazil Is Our Second Home’

In an interview with Billboard Brazil, Backstreet Boys’ Nick Carter and Howie Dorough talk about the 25th-anniversary Into the Millennium tour, their show at The Town, their love for Brazil, the Swedish influence on their sound, and how they survived the changes in the music industry. And they confirm: “Brazil is our second home.” Related […]

In Canada: Program to Empower Black Canadian Music Managers Launches

A new initiative is elevating Black Canadian artist managers in the industry. F.A.M.E. (Foundations & Acceleration for Management Excellence) is designed to strengthen capacity, leadership and sustainability for Black music managers. Related 10 Best Moments From Billboard Canada Women in Music 2025 Sylvan Esso Is Pulling Its Catalog From Spotify How Blond:ish Plans to Eliminate 42 […]

Spotify Loses Billions in Value After CEO Succession News; Sphere Stock Continues ‘Oz’-Driven Rally

Spotify is worth $7.4 billion less after the company announced on Tuesday (Sept. 30) that CEO Daniel Ek will become executive chairman and two longtime Spotify executives will become co-CEOs. News that current co-presidents Alex Norström and Gustav Söderström will share leadership duties for the music streaming giant sent Spotify’s shares down 5.0% to $680.50 […]

50 Cent Trolls Diddy Over 50-Month Prison Sentence: ‘I’m Available’

50 Cent wasted no time trolling Diddy following Combs’ 50-month prison sentence on prostitution charges on Friday (Oct. 3). The G-Unit mogul posted a portrait of Combs from the courtroom during his sentencing hearing, which found Diddy tearing up using a tissue to pad his eyes. Related Diddy Sentenced to 4 Years in Prison for […]