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Two Independent Merch Companies Merge Together, Aiming to Challenge Industry Giants

Two independent music merch companies, Down Right Merchandise and Overcast Merch, have officially merged to form Armada, a new joint option for independent musicians and creators with an eye toward taking on the bigger major-owned merch operations in the industry, the companies announced today (Aug. 5). Related Fans on Stationhead Can Buy Merch — and […]

Reflections on BET’s 45-Year History: ‘It Will Always Be the Leading Black Media Platform,’ Pledges CEO Scott Mills

When Robert L. Johnson launched Black Entertainment Television (BET) in 1980, the Black community- and culture-focused cable channel initially offered just two hours of weekly programming on the Madison Square Garden Sports Network (later renamed USA Network). Now celebrating its 45th anniversary, the channel has since evolved into the multi-platform BET Media Group. Related BET […]

Charli XCX Wants You to Destroy Your Shoes: ‘Perfection Is Stale and Destruction is Real’

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. Charli xcx’s Brat era isn’t slowing down anytime soon. Since its release in June 2024, the critically acclaimed album has sparked […]

ARIA to Recognize Australian Music Festivals With New Annual Award

The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) has announced the launch of a new award category for the 2025 ARIA Awards: the ARIA Best Music Festival Award, supported by Tixel. Created in partnership with the Australian Festival Association (AFA), the new award aims to recognize music festivals that play a critical role in spotlighting and elevating […]