Warner Music Group’s Australasian head has expanded his role, the company has announced.

Dan Rosen, who currently serves as President of Warner Music Australasia, has now expanded his role to encompass Warner Chappell Music, lengthening his job title to President, Records And Publishing, Australasia.

Per a press release, the move underscores WMG’s commitment to creating a “new, all-encompassing home for artists and songwriters in Australasia” while still preserving each division’s distinct identities.

As part of his expanded role, Rosen will report to both Guy Moot, Co-Chair and CEO of Warner Chappell Music, and Simon Robson, President of EMEA, Recorded Music, WMG, who is currently also overseeing the recorded music business in APAC.

Rosen, who himself began in the music industry on the artistic side as a founding member of the band Second Dan, is described by WMG as an “executive with an outstanding skillset, flexible approach and natural curiosity”. Alongside his intimate knowledge of the publishing business, his newly expanded role will see him growing Warner Chappell Music Australasia’s business as he fosters “a new level of collaboration between the two divisions, and create new opportunities for both artists and songwriters”.

“I am incredibly excited to take on this expanded role and it is a privilege to passionately and innovatively serve our incredible roster of recording artists and songwriters,” Rosen said of his expanded position. “We are building a truly unique creative powerhouse for the music community in Australasia, by fostering an environment where artists and songwriters are celebrated and empowered to elevate their work to new heights both locally and globally.

“The rosters of songwriters at Warner Chappell Music is exceptional, and I look forward to expanding its repertoire and reach across Australasia, positioning it for exciting new growth and opportunities.”

Outside of music, Rosen is also a qualified lawyer and policy expert who previously served as a senior advisor to the Australian Government and pursued post-graduate studies on a Fulbright Scholarship at New York University. Returning to Australia in 2010, Dan served as CEO of the Australian recording industry’s peak bodies ARIA and PPCA.

Taking on the role of Warner Music Australasia President in 2021, his tenure at the company has resulted in significant growth in its domestic and international revenues. Alongside deals with names such as Brad Cox and James Johnson, and championing the careers of Budjerah, Kita Alexander and Oliver Cronin, Rosen has also showcases his dedication to breaking international acts such as Benson Boone, Charli XCX, Fred again.. and Teddy Swims within the region.

His work as a prominent industry figure has also seen Rosen named on Billboard’s prestigious International Power Players List for three consecutively across 2022, 2023, and 2024.

“Dan’s passion for music, his deep understanding of the industry and his experience across law, policy and artist advocacy, as well as his career as a songwriter, give him a unique skill set to lead both strong, distinctive divisions of recorded music and publishing,” Moot added in a statement.

“The Australasian music industry is both dynamic and diverse, and over the last few years we’ve worked hard to grow a frontline roster from scratch – I’m delighted Dan will be building on this with his holistic vision for the region.”

“Dan has been an exceptional leader for Warner Music Australasia, constantly pushing the envelope and championing the careers of artists and songwriters,” echoed Robson. “This expanded role will enable him to strengthen our entire proposition in the region and set a new standard for how we serve the creative community.”

Guitar manufacturer Gibson has issued a cease-and-desist against the branding agency behind a line of guitars endorsed by President-elect Donald Trump, alleging the design infringes the company’s trademarks, Billboard has confirmed.

The cease-and-desist against 16 Creative alleges the guitar line infringes on its trademark for the “iconic Les Paul body shape,” a Gibson spokesperson tells Billboard. Trump is not specifically targeted by the order.

Guitar World was first to report the news.

The “Trump Guitars” — adorned with a bald eagle, an American flag, Trump’s “Make America Great Again” campaign slogan and the number “45” in reference to Trump’s first term — were unveiled by Trump on Wednesday (Nov. 20) via a post on his Truth Social platform. The line boasts both acoustic and electric versions in various colors for $1,250 and $1,500, respectively, while other models including Trump’s signature retail for between $10,250 and $11,500. According to the website, a total of 1,275 guitars were manufactured, with several body styles already out of stock.

Trump’s exact involvement in the guitar line, listed for sale at the website GetTrumpGuitars.com, is unclear. The website notes simply that the guitars are the only ones “officially endorsed by President Donald J. Trump.” It also states that all of the guitars were “custom designed and developed by a Veteran owned company with the help of a master luthier.” It adds that the guitars were “manufactured by multiple providers and include parts/features that are both domestic and international.”

Neither 16 Creative nor a Trump campaign spokesperson immediately responded to Billboard‘s requests for comment.

Wizkid‘s Morayo tops this week’s new music poll.

Music fans voted in a poll published Friday (Nov. 22) on Billboard, choosing Wizkid’s latest album as their favorite new music release of the past week.

The poll featured competition from various music genres, and Wizkid’s new song collection brought in an impressive 78% of the vote. Voters this week chose Morayo over new music releases from ROSÉ, Kendrick Lamar, Lil Nas X, Jack Harlow, Quevedo, Miguel and Jelly Roll — and even the soundtrack to the box office hit Wicked, featuring lead vocals from Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo.

Wizkid’s Morayo, released via Starboy Entertainment and RCA Records, is dedicated to the Nigerian artist’s late mother, Juliana Morayo Balogun. The Yoruba word Morayo translates to “I see joy.”

“It’s very, very personal,” he said of the album’s material, in an interview with Esquire over the summer. “I hope it lifts spirits and spreads positive energy.”

The 16-song set features collaborations with Jazmine Sullivan, Brent Faiyaz, Asake, Anaïse and Tiakola, and is the follow-up to 2022’s More Love, Less Ego, which peaked at No. 2 on the World Albums chart and No. 59 on the Billboard 200.

Morayo lead single “Piece of My Heart,” featuring Brent Faiyaz, was released ahead of the album in October, reaching No. 4 on the U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart and No. 7 on World Digital Song Sales.

Among the new music trailing behind Morayo on this week’s poll is ROSÉ’s solo single “Number One Girl,” which came in second place, and Kendrick Lamar’s surprise album GNX, which came in third.

See the final results of this week’s poll below, or here.

Jay-Z was in the house to watch the Washington Commanders face off against the Dallas Cowboys.

The 54-year-old music mogul, whose Roc Nation has a partnership with the NFL, attended Sunday’s (Nov. 24) game at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Md., alongside Fanatics founder/CEO Michael Rubin.

Ahead of the matchup, Jay-Z — dressed in a sleek black sweater, long gray coat, dark pants and a large beanie — was spotted chatting on the sidelines with Commanders general manager Adam Peters.

Before the Commanders were sold in 2023, Jay was among several high-profile figures, including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and media mogul Byron Allen, who expressed interest in purchasing the team, according to Sports Illustrated. Ultimately, the team was sold to investor Josh Harris for a reported $6.05 billion.

Jay-Z’s presence at the game left many fans on social media curious about his allegiance. “Jay-Z at a Commanders game is random, but I’m not surprised,” one user wrote on X (formerly Twitter). Another posted, “Jay-Z at the Commanders vs Cowboys game… wild. I wonder who he’s rooting for?” That sentiment was echoed by another user, who asked on X, “When did Jay-Z become a Commanders fan???”

Earlier this year, Bloomberg reported that Jay and the NFL are continuing their partnership. At the NFL owners’ meeting in Atlanta on Oct. 15, Commissioner Roger Goodell said, “It’s been a mutually positive relationship, I’m not sure either one of us really spend much time talking about contracts. Jay is happy. Desiree Perez is happy. I’m happy, so we’re all good.”

According to ESPN, Roc Nation’s previous deal with the NFL, valued at $25 million over five years, has included overseeing the Super Bowl Halftime Show and supporting the league’s social justice initiative, Inspire Change, which has awarded $375 million in grants.

The partnership has sparked its share of controversy since its announcement in the summer of 2019. Jay-Z faced backlash for aligning with a league that had been accused of blackballing former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick for kneeling during the national anthem in protest of police brutality. More recently, Jay-Z faced criticism from some in the hip-hop community after it was announced that Kendrick Lamar — not Lil Wayne — would headline this year’s Super Bowl Halftime Show in New Orleans.

Under Jay-Z and Roc Nation’s stewardship, the Super Bowl Halftime Show has featured a string of hip-hop centric acts, including Shakira, Jennifer Lopez, The Weeknd, Dr. Dre and friends, Rihanna and Usher. This year’s show, featuring Lamar, is highly anticipated as he aims to cap off a stellar year with a headline performance.

Adele bid an emotional farewell to the Las Vegas stage she’s performed on since November 2022, which is when her two-year residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace began. “I don’t know when I’m next going to perform again,” she said to her final “Weekends With Adele” audience on Saturday night (Nov. 23), telling fans, “I will miss it terribly, and I will miss you terribly.”

“I’m not doing anything else,” she added, as seen in a fan-captured clip from the concert. “I’m actually s—ing myself about what I am going to do. I don’t have any f—ing plans.”

During her speech on Saturday, Adele joked, “I chose to do a residency mainly because I f—ing hate touring,” and then with tears in her eyes told the crowd she committed to Vegas to keep a stable schedule for her son: “I chose to do a residency so I could keep his life normal, and I did do that.”

The “Weekends With Adele” residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace ran from November 2022 to November 2024, with two performances each weekend on her schedule.

“I am emotional, but just so you know, I got closure when Celine Dion came to my show,” she assured the audience, announcing she “cried for a whole week” after the experience. “It was just such a full-circle moment for me. Because that’s the only reason I ever wanted to be in here.”

Dion — who opened The Colosseum with her first residency in 2003 — attended Adele’s Oct. 26 show with her sons. Adele, spotting the pop legend in the crowd, was brought to tears in the middle of “When We Were Young” and later wrote on social media that The Colosseum “was the only venue I wanted to play in Vegas because it was built for her. I have a picture of her right next to the stage that I touch every night before I walk on and she came to the show this weekend and it was a surprise and it was a MOMENT!!”

Previously, the “Easy on Me” singer said she needs rest when her residency’s over — and that she plans to temporarily step away from music. Adele shared that she wants to take “a big break after this, and I think I want to do other creative things, just for a little while.”