Stationhead and Mellomanic Merge, UMG Invests In ‘Ultimate’ Direct-to-Fan Platform
LOS ANGELES — Stationhead and Mellomanic have merged, creating what the group’s leadership are describing as the “ultimate direct-to-fan platform the industry needs.” The enlarged company will carry the Stationhead name, and is led by David Rappaport, who becomes chief executive officer. Previously, Rappaport was head of Mellomanic and chief operating officer of global touring […]
Maren Morris Scraps Dates on Australia Tour Due to ‘Extreme Weather Conditions’
Maren Morris’ tour of Australia will start late due to the intervention of Mother Nature. While much of Australia is experience a heatwave, it’s the opposite in North America, where fierce winter storms are causing power outages and flight cancellations. Those “extreme weather conditions currently impacting the United States,” reads a statement from TEG Live, […]
Outernet London Partners With Legends Global
Outernet London has unveiled what it describes as an “unparalleled” partnership with Legends Global. Under a new agreement, Legends Global will now bring its venue management expertise — including operations, programming, premium sales, partnerships and food and beverage — to all Outernet locations in the capital. These include the 2,000-capacity Here, alongside basement room The […]
‘An Offer of Peace and Love’: Neil Young Is Giving Away His Music to Greenlanders
Neil Young is opening the doors of his vault to Greenlanders, for free. The veteran rocker and environmentalist proves, once more, that he’s rockin’ in the free world by sharing the love with Greenland, an ally which unwittingly finds itself with a massive target on its back, placed there by Donald Trump’s administration. “I’m honored […]
Harry Styles Pledges Tour Proceeds to LIVE Trust & Grassroots Scene
The U.K.’s LIVE Trust has announced its first wave of funded programmes which will see £500,000 ($688,000) distributed through a grant strategy (Jan. 27). The news comes as Harry Styles is the latest artist to pledge £1 from every ticket sold for his ten-night stand at London’s Wembley Stadium this June. Given the stadium’s 90,000 […]
Van Halen’s ‘Jump’ Gets All-Star Update For FIFA World Cup Campaign
You might as well jump! That’s what an all-star lineup reminds us on the eve of the FIFA World Cup 2026, as Van Halen’s 1984 classic “Jump” gets a makeover. J Balvin and Amber Mark take vocal duties on the cover, while Blink-182’s Travis Barker fills it on up the drums, and guitar hero Steve […]
Australia’s Hellbound Heavy Metal Cruise to Set Sail Again in 2027
Australia’s dedicated heavy metal cruise Hellbound will return in 2027 following overwhelming demand for its inaugural voyage, which sold out in under 10 minutes. The four-night cruise is set to sail Jan. 17–21, 2027 aboard Carnival Splendor, marking the second edition of the metal-focused experience created by Australian promoter Destroy All Lines in partnership with […]
ENHYPEN’s Sunghoon Selected as Torchbearer for 2026 Winter Olympics
ENHYPEN member Sunghoon has been selected as a torchbearer for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, marking a rare crossover between K-pop and the Olympic movement. The Winter Games are set to open Feb. 6, 2026 (local time), with Sunghoon participating in the official torch relay following an invitation from Samsung Electronics, a Worldwide Olympic […]
How to Secure Tickets to Super Bowl LX & Bad Bunny’s Halftime Show
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. Super Bowl LX is finally set. After a thrilling NFL postseason, the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots are headed […]
Zac Brown Band Sets 2026 Love & Fear Tour: ‘Every Night We Play Is a Chance to Turn It Up’
Zac Brown Band recently released the group’s eighth studio album Love & Fear and launched a limited engagement residency at Sphere Las Vegas, becoming the first country group to headline at the coveted venue. In 2026, they’ll follow those milestones with the upcoming 27-show Love & Fear Tour, presented by Margaritaville at Sea, which launches […]