Ice Spice signed with PPL for the collection of her neighboring rights royalties. The company, which also recently signed Lewis Capaldi, will collect royalties on the rapper’s behalf for the use of her music on radio, TV and in public spaces worldwide.

Singer-songwriter Dasha, who scored a breakthrough hit with “Austin” this year, signed with WME for global representation in all areas. The rising star also recently signed with Warner Records. She’s managed by Alex Lunt at Type A Management.

BBR Music Group/Wheelhouse Records artist Elvie Shane signed with WME for global representation in all areas. His agent team includes WME Nashville office co-head Becky Gardenhire along with Jon Folk, Doug Neff, Lance Alleman and Caleb Fenn, who will work alongside various agency departments for bookings in touring, brand partnerships, digital, TV and film. Shane is set to release his newest album, Damascus, on April 19. – Jessica Nicholson (652k)

Afro-dancehall artist Stonebwoy signed a global distribution and label services deal with ADA Worldwide, through which he released his latest single, “Ekelebe.” The agreement also includes the Nigerian rapper’s sixth studio album, which is slated for release later this year. He’s managed by Casey Kobia at KVO Talent.

Bollywood star Ayushmann Khurrana signed a global recording deal with Warner Music India, with the first release under the agreement expected to drop next month.

Independent singer-songwriter and producer yaeow (a.k.a. Lars Haggstrom) signed a global licensing deal with AWAL for his catalog and 10 upcoming songs. His first single under the agreeement, “still that kid (deep down),” will be released on May 2, with his debut album to follow.

Atlantic Records/Anemoia Records signed Bossa, a 17-year-old artist from Palm Springs, Calif., who spans various genres including hip-hop and dance. The labels will release his new single, “Go Crazy,” on Friday (April 19). He’s managed by Jen Park and Kirsten VanHoose.

Mexican indie artist Girl Ultra (a.k.a. Mariana de Miguel) signed with Ninja Tune imprint Big Dada, “a label run by Black, POC & minority ethnic people for Black, POC & minority ethnic artists,” according to a press release. Her first single on the label is “rimel.”

Echos, the artist project of Alexandra Norton, signed with Outlast Records, with the single “CAROUSEL” marking the first drop under the deal. She’s managed by Derek Brewer at Shelter Music Group.

Nashville Harbor Records & Entertainment (formerly BMLG Records) signed Noah Hicks via a joint venture with Red Creative Records. The Nashville Harbor Records & Entertainment roster also includes Riley Green, Chris Janson, Brett Young, Lady A and Greylan James. Georgia native Hicks earned a viral hit on TikTok with “I Can Tell You’re Small Town,” followed by “Dirt on It.” He’s represented by Red Light Management and WME. – Jessica Nicholson

North London producer, DJ, composer and multi-instrumentalist Jasper Tygner signed with Ninja Tune via its imprint Technicolour, which released his latest single, “Before Me.” He’s managed by Tom Aldridge at Salt Music and booked by Evan Greenberg at CAA.

The Felice Brothers signed to Million Stars, the label started by Conor Oberst; it will release the band’s new album, Valley of Abandoned Songs, on June 27. The band is booked by Eric Dimenstein at Ground Control Touring in North America and David Hughes at the Free Trade Agency for Europe and the United Kingdom.

Country singer Payton Smith signed with The Familie for management. The signing coincided with the release of his new EP, Up From Here, on Combustion Music. He’s booked by WME.

ONErpm Nashville signed singer-songwriter and American Idol alum Britnee Kellogg and released her new song, “Hell in a Handbag.” Kellogg is booked by The Kinkead Entertainment Agency in Nashville. – Jessica Nicholson

Country newcomer Timmy McKeever signed with Droptine Recordings, which released his new single, “Bullet Proof,” on April 5.

R&B artist Ariel signed with Mello Music Group. The label released her latest single, “Something Amazing,” on Thursday (April 11).

Provident Entertainment, a division of Sony Entertainment, signed The Voice season 22 finalist bodie. For his first single, the Los Angeles native released a cover of Brandon Lake’s “Gratitude,” which he performed on the season finale of The Voice. Provident Entertainment’s roster also includes Kirk Franklin, Lake, CAIN, Zach Williams and Casting Crowns. – Jessica Nichlson

Chicago band Babe Report signed with Exploding in Sound, which will release the band’s debut album, Did You Get Better, on May 31.

Independently released songs and albums accounted for almost one-third of all music consumption in the United Kingdom last year, marking the sixth consecutive year of growth for the country’s indie sector, according to new figures from labels trade body BPI.

In total, the equivalent of more than 53 million independently released albums were streamed or purchased in 2023 across digital and physical formats, representing 29.2% of all music consumption in the U.K. That number is up 12% on 2022’s figure and marks an increase of almost 30% over the number seen in 2017 when indies accounted for just over one-fifth (22.1%) of music consumption.

Helping drive growth across the indie sector was the booming popularity of physical formats, with nearly four in every 10 vinyl LPs (39%) and just under one-third of CDs (33%) bought by British music fans last year having been released by artists signed to or distributed by an independent label, reports BPI.  

Arlo Parks, Kylie Minogue, Enter Shikari, The Prodigy and homegrown rappers Dave and AJ Tracey were among the most popular indie acts in the U.K. across digital and physical formats, along with recently-crowned multi-Brit Award-winning singer-songwriter Raye, whose single “Escapism” featuring 070 Shake was one of the U.K.’s biggest hits last year with 142 million streams.

However, there are a number of provisos to consider when analyzing the apparent growth of the U.K. indie market. BPI’s analysis of the sector is based on the Official Charts Company’s (OCC) data and definitions for what counts as an independent release. In essence, that means any album or song not attributed to the three majors — Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment and Warner Music Group — on the OCC database.

However, in addition to fully independent or self-released records, that broad classification includes some “indie” albums and songs distributed by major-owned companies like Sony-owned The Orchard or Warner-owned ADA. Raye, for example, is distributed by Sony-owned independent distributor Human Re Sources. BPI said it was unable to provide a more detailed breakdown of indie music consumption.

According to the London-based trade body, almost 400 indie singles and albums achieved BRIT-certified platinum, gold or silver sales status in 2023. (Platinum status in the United Kingdom is awarded for album-equivalent sales — representing combined consumption across formats — of more than 600,000 units for singles and more than 300,000 units for albums, with gold and silver awards having incrementally lower thresholds.)

In terms of vinyl releases, more than 200 indie titles sold more than 1,500 copies last year, including albums by alternative rock band Bdrmm and R&B singer Jorja Smith.

“It’s great to see independents thriving, and not just the more celebrated labels and their artists, but increasingly also a dynamic and entrepreneurial community of much smaller micro-labels and self-releasing artists that are redefining the sector and who, with support, can drive further growth,” said Femi Olasehinde, founder of U.K. indie imprint Just Another Label and BPI Council independent representative, in a statement.  

Total U.K. recorded music revenue— comprising digital and physical revenues by majors and indie labels, public performance rights and synch — climbed 8.1% to 1.43 billion pounds ($1.8 billion) in 2023, BPI reported earlier this year. That’s the highest number ever achieved in the U.K. in one year, not adjusting for inflation, helping to maintain the U.K.’s long-held status as the world’s third-biggest recorded music market in IFPI’s annual rankings behind the United States and Japan. 

BPI’s latest figures on the independent sector are taken from “All About The Music 2024,” the 45th edition of its yearbook measuring the state of the U.K.’s recorded music industry, which was published Tuesday (Apr. 16). 

Included among BPI’s analysis are newly released statistics about the U.K. vinyl market, which climbed 18.6% to 142 million pounds ($181 million) in 2023, marking the 16th consecutive year of growth. 

BPI said the rising popularity of pop releases helped drive the rise in vinyl revenue, with the genre accounting for nearly a quarter of the market (23.7%) of U.K. vinyl sales, up from 19.6% the previous year, on the back of big-selling albums by Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo and Lewis Capaldi. 

Hip hop/rap also grew its share of the vinyl market to 5.3% in 2023, led by a re-issue of De La Soul’s 1989 debut, 3 Feet High and Rising, although rock comfortably remained the biggest genre among vinyl fans with a dominant 55% share of the market.

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Before the bride in your life walks down the aisle, there are a few events that’ll take place prior to saying, “I do.” Along with a bridal shower, it’s typical for the bride and groom to separately have a last hoorah with their closest friends and family members (typically made up of their bridesmaids and groomsmen). Yes, this is a bachelor and bachelorette party.

As someone who recently came back from a bachelorette party, showing up with a bachelorette gift will ensure the bride leaves with something she can look at and remember during and fater her pre-wedding getaway.

Planning a wedding can be a stressful time for your friend, which is where a thoughtful bachelorette gift comes in. Some of the best bachelorette gifts you can give include items or experiences she can use on her wedding day or some stress relieving tools. It also helps if you take into account her interests and hobbies to help tailor it specifically to the bride in your life.

Keep reading to learn more about the best bachelorette gifts to buy online.

Do You Give a Gift At a Bachelorette Party?

It’s not mandatory to bring a bachelorette gift to the party, but it can be a heartfelt surprise for the bride-to-be to receive. If the bride didn’t throw a bridal shower, it’s also an opportunity to gift her something creative and make a DIY bachelorette gift. Or if she appreciates jokes, you can gift her something funny that’s not on the registry.

How Much Should I Gift for a Bachelorette Party?

Since it’s optional to bring a gift, this will determine on your own personal budget. It’s the thought that counts when it comes to gifting the bride, which means you don’t need to go outside your spending limits in order to surprise her with a memorable bachelorette gift.

What Are Some of the Best Bachelorette Gifts?

To help inspire you, Shop Billboard put together a list of the best bachelorette gifts, ranging from classy finds to presents she can sport on her honeymoon. Keep reading to shop our guide.

EDITOR’S PICK

Jonny Pajama Set

$44

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We’ve tested out this pajama set from Birdy Grey and think it’s not only a cozy sleepwear set for yourself, but the bride in your life as well. The material is lightweight and breathable to help you sleep without overheating and as an added bonus, you can get any pair personalized with embroidery to make it extra unique.

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CLASSY PICK

Mariella White Pearl Tulle Bow

$29

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We can’t get over how delicate this tulle bow is — especially for a bride. Its simple construction uses a sheer white tulle decorated with pearls that she can wear during her rehearsal dinner and beyond. The back features a barrette design that’ll help keep it secure in her hair.

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FUNNY PICK

Custom Bachelorette Candle Gift

$24 $30 20% off

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If your bride loves a gag gift, then make sure to wrap up this funny candle for her. You can customize the name in the text as well as pick out what scent you want the candle to smell like and the main shade of the label.

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LAST-MINUTE PICK

Kate Spade New York Bridal Insulated Tumbler

$18

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If you’re a Prime member you’re eligible for free one-day shipping that’ll quickly ship you a last-minute bachelorette gift like this unique tumber by Kate Spade. Included is a blue straw for that something blue, and a graphic with the word “miss” crossed out and “Mrs.” written in a flashy gold.

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COZY PICK

Dearfoams I Do Slippers

$19 $38 50% off

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Encourage some R&R with these irresistibly soft slippers that say “I Do” in gold. The faux fur is made from a 100% polyester material for cushioning and coziness, while the sole uses a rubber material for added grip. Plus, the bride can take them with her on her wedding day for getting ready and her travels.

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DIY PICK

Bachelorette Party Guest Book

$49.50 $66 25% off

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Rather than just keep it to the memories, this bachelorette guest book is a must-have keepsake for when she’s feeling nostalgic. You can customize the cover with her name and the date as well as choose the cover color and font. The blank pages inside can be used for bridesmaids to share well wishes and write their own note.

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HONEYMOON PICK

SKIMS Soft Lounge Long Slip Dress

$80

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There’s a reason why this SKIMS maxi slip dress can’t stay in stock — it comes with a stretchy material that’s soft and forms to your body (and every body) for a flattering look. More than 3,000 reviewers have rated the dress, with most of them praising how versatile the design is commenting how you can “dress it up or down.”

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FUN PICK

Date Night Box

$14.95 $26.95 45% off

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Help the bride in your life and her partner mix up their date nights with these scratch off dates. Inside are 35 cards that the couple can scratch off together to discover what activity they’ll be doing together. Plus, you can score an extra $2 off right now when you click the on-site Amazon coupon checkbox before adding it to your cart.

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SUBSCRIPTION PICK

Alo Moves

$77.94

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For the active bride, Alo Moves will help her achieve all of her fitness goals through a wide library of on-demand classes. Whether she’s into yoga, pilates or strength training, the subscription will provide everything from relaxing stretches to sweat-inducing exercises. Before checkout, you’ll have the option between gifting a six month or 12-month subscription.

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SPLURGE-WORTHY PICK

Millie Lattice Flat Sandal

$168

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These flat sandals aren’t just perfect for taking on her honeymoon, they also come with an elegant strappy design she’ll want to sport beyond her wedding celebrations. The open-toe design is ideal for showing off a fresh pedicure while the side straps can be adjusted to her liking.

The brand also notes the shoes run small, so be sure to size up half a size.

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For more product recommendations, check out our gift guide for music lovers, singers and dog lovers.