Entries by

Gap Inc. Appoints UMPG CEO Jody Gerson to Board of Directors

Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) chairman and CEO Jody Gerson has been named to Gap Inc.’s board of directors, Gap announced Monday (Sept. 15). Gerson, who joined UMPG in 2015, is notable as the first female CEO of a major music publisher and the first woman to chair a global music company. She has signed […]

Mexican Star Julieta Venegas Signs With WME Ahead of New Album Release

Mexican singer-songwriter and musician Julieta Venegas has signed with global talent agency WME, Billboard can exclusively announce. The partnership comes as Venegas prepares to release new music and strengthen her reach on the international stage. “I’m really happy recording songs that will soon be part of my new album,” the Tijuana-born artist tells Billboard Español. […]

15 Afropop Needle Drops

Nnegest Likké, a filmmaker of Ethiopian, Nigerian and African American descent, said in a Premium Times interview earlier this year that “African Queen,” the heartwarming ballad by Nigerian hitmaker 2baba, “struck a universal chord with the world” 20 years ago — especially after Likké included it in her 2006 comedy Phat Girlz. Named the No. […]

Pink Floyd’s Official Online Store Has T-Shirts, Hoodies & More New Merch for Fans

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. With the 60-year anniversary of the Pink Floyd’s founding officially here, the rock band is bigger than ever as new generations […]

Shenseea Teams Up With GlassesUSA to Celebrate Her Favorite Sunglasses: Get Them for $39

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. If you’re looking for stylish sunglasses to complete your outfit, Shenseea has plenty of great options for you. Teaming up with […]

University of Miami’s Frost School of Music Names Interim Vice Dean

The Frost School of Music at the University of Miami has appointed Serona Elton as interim vice dean ahead of the institution’s 100th anniversary next year. Elton will serve alongside Dean Shelton “Shelly” G. Berg — who was named dean of the Frost School of Music in 2007 — during his final year before he […]