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Smokey Robinson Can’t Unmask His Rape Accusers — Yet

A judge ruled that the former housekeepers accusing Smokey Robinson of rape can stay anonymous at this stage of the lawsuit, which is scheduled to go to trial in 2027. During a hearing in Los Angeles court on Thursday (Sept. 11), the 85-year-old Motown singer lost his bid to unmask four women who sued him […]

Iconic Beggars Banquet Label Subject of New Music History Podcast Featuring Gary Numan & More

Beggars Banquet, the legendary British punk-era imprint, is the focus of a new podcast that explores the history of independent labels. Hosted by music journalist Robert Fitzpatrick, States Of Independence‘s 13-part season includes a wealth of guests from Beggars Banquet’s 48-year history. This includes Martin Mills, the founder/chairman of Beggars Group, alongside the label’s first […]

Naniwa Danshi’s ‘Asymmetry’ Debuts at No. 1 on Japan Hot 100

Naniwa Danshi’s “Asymmetry” debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100, released Sept. 10. The seven-member boy band’s ninth single went on sale Sept. 3 and sold 358,063 CDs in its first week, which is more than its previous No. 1 single, “Doki it” (336,529 copies). The track hits No. 1 for sales, […]

Atlantic CEO Elliot Grainge on AI Implications: Will Future Generations Connect to ‘An AI Bot’ the Same Way as Taylor Swift?

Atlantic Music Group CEO Elliot Grainge is contemplating the current and future uses of artificial intelligence in the music industry. And while the young executive believes today’s audiences have a desire to connect with human artists, he’s unsure how future generations will interact with the technology.   “Within music, how will Gen Alpha and Gen […]

Michelle Maciel Signs With Warner Music Mexico: ‘We’ll Do Great Things’

Michelle Maciel, a regional Mexican music singer and songwriter, and one of the new pioneers blending corridos with more urban and electronic rhythms, has signed a deal with Warner Music Mexico, Billboard Español can announce exclusively today (Sept. 11). The musician and influencer, known for songs like “el abcdario,” “No Sabía Qué,” and “CCC” alongside […]