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Billboard Japan’s 2025 Summer J-Pop Picks: See the List

This summer’s Billboard Japan Hot 100 song chart featured a diverse assortment of songs showcasing the multifaceted quality of Japan’s pop music. Mrs. GREEN APPLE, now a household name in the country, continues to dominate the tally with unprecedented momentum, while the new girl group HANA that debuted just this April has kept two summer […]

Barry Manilow ‘Copacabana’ Trademarks Blocked: Famed NYC Nightclub Already Owns Name

Barry Manilow has been trying for years to get federal trademarks tied to his 1978 smash hit “Copacabana.” There’s just one problem: The real New York City nightclub that inspired the song already owns rights to the name. For decades, federal records show, companies linked to Manilow have applied to register Copacabana-related trademarks, including “Barry […]

Demi Lovato Reminds You She’s ‘Still Here’ With Teaser for Club-Ready New Song

Did you really think Demi Lovato‘s pop-music comeback would die down that fast? On the contrary, she’ll be here all night — and then some. Related Watch Demi Lovato Nail Cynthia Erivo’s ‘Defying Gravity’ Battle Cry at 33rd Birthday Karaoke Party ‘Camp Rock’ Revival: Here’s How Much Demi Lovato’s Surprise Joe Jonas Duet Boosted Streams for […]

Universal Music-Downtown Deal Investigation Paused by European Commission

The European Commission (EC) has paused its investigation into the acquisition of Downtown Music Holdings by Universal Music Group (UMG) because documents were not submitted in a timely manner, the EC announced on Thursday (Sept. 4). According to the EC’s Competition Policy website, the investigation into UMG-owned Virgin Music Group’s bid for Downtown was suspended […]

The Beatles Biography Tells the Band’s Complete Story: Where to Get Your Copy Online

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 classic hits like “Hey Jude,” “I Want To Hold Your Hand,” “Get Back” and others, The Beatles are the iconic rock […]