NIVA ’26 Conference to Focus on Live Music in a ‘Post Monopoly World’
In recent years, the National Independent Venue Association’s advocacy efforts have been focused on the Department of Justice’s monopoly case against Live Nation, which resulted in a jury finding that the company illegally monopolized the market for ticketing services and the use of amphitheaters. In April, it also found that Live Nation illegally tied the […]
Clive Davis Hospitalized in New York After Respiratory Issue — UPDATE
UPDATE (June 4): Reps for Clive Davis tell Billboard that the music executive has been released from the hospital on Thursday. “Clive was discharged from the hospital earlier today,” the statement reads. “He is in good spirits and happy to be recuperating at home.” PREVIOUSLY: Clive Davis has been hospitalized following an upper respiratory issue. […]
Concord Enters Strategic Partnership with Latin Rapper Lito MC Cassidy’s Lito Music
Independent music company Concord announced on Thursday (June 4) a strategic partnership with Lito Music, the company founded by Latin rap pioneer Lito MC Cassidy. “The alliance marks a key step in Concord’s continued expansion within the global Latin music market and reflects its commitment to investing at the highest level in the future of reggaetón,” […]
Jessica Simpson Reflects on Overcoming Alcohol Abuse: ‘Drinking Wasn’t Numbing My Pain, It Was Actually Causing More’
Jessica Simpson celebrated eight years of sobriety in November, and she took a moment to reflect on her journey of overcoming alcoholism during her Monday (June 1) concert in Highland, Calif. “I didn’t understand all of the traumas that I was holding onto. And it was really painful once I started searching in myself to […]
Stefon Diggs Downplays Viral Video of Alleged Cardi B Fight: ‘I Don’t Even Think That Was Arguing’
TMZ pulled up on NFL wide receiver and Cardi B‘s ex Stefon Diggs after a workout to ask about a video that recently surfaced of what appears to be the former couple arguing outside a Maryland coffee shop. “That’s a beautiful…that’s a talented mother, I love her to death, you know what I’m saying?” Diggs […]
Weezer Going for the ‘Gold’ on Next Self-Titled Album: Here’s the Release Date
Weezer is in their golden era. Ahead of a North American tour this fall, the band announced Wednesday (June 3) their latest Weezer album, aka The Gold Album. The project — the seventh in their color-coded series of self-titled albums — comes out Aug. 21, marking the 16th studio album since they dropped their debut […]
Bill Ackman to Sell Remainder of UMG Stock After Pershing Square’s Failed Acquisition Bid
Bill Ackman‘s Pershing Square Holdings is unloading the remainder of its shares in Universal Music Group (UMG) following its failed bid to acquire the music giant last week. According to documents obtained by Billboard, Pershing Square is selling all of its 80.6 million shares in UMG — representing a 4.70% stake in the music giant — […]
Podcaster Mal Says He Would Side With Drake Over Jay-Z in Rap Battle: ‘I Gotta Ride With My Man’
Mal shocked his co-hosts in a recent episode of New Rory & Mal by proclaiming that he would side with Drake if a rap battle popped off between the Toronto rapper and Jay-Z. “I might have to ride with my man Drake,” the brother of Roc-A-Fella Records co-founder Kareem “Biggs” Burke said while discussing the […]
Peabo Bryson, Velvety Voice Behind Disney Duets & More, Dies at 75
Peabo Bryson — the Grammy-winning and hitmaking singer of legendary love songs — has died at age 75, his rep confirmed to Billboard. Bryson had suffered a stroke over the weekend and was under medical care. “With broken hearts and profound sadness, the family of two-time Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and balladeer, Peabo Bryson, announces […]
Ryan Castro Wraps ‘Sendé’ Era by Unveiling New 2026 U.S. Tour Dates
Ryan Castro is hitting the road once more with his Sendé: The Last Dance Tour across the United States, Billboard can exclusively announce Tuesday (June 2). Related All the U.S. Tours by Latin Artists Announced for 2026 (Updating) Spend 24 Hours With Ryan Castro in Curaçao | 24 Hours Ryan Castro & Gangsta Snatch First No. 1 […]