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By adding audiobooks to Spotify's premium tier, the streaming service says it qualifies for a U.S. mechanical royalty rate discount. The NMPA calls it "potentially unlawful."

Also this week: Big changes at Big Loud, SiriusXM's content chief is sticking around and Sony makes moves in the United Kingdom and France.

Billie Eilish’s new musical era is upon us, and the superstar unveiled the tracklist for her upcoming album, Hit Me Hard and Soft, on Thursday (April 18).

Sounds Right is projected to raise more then $40 million for conservation projects in its first four years.

Also this week: Universal Music Greater China's distribution deal with Chinese label TF Entertainment, ASM Global's new reusable cup partner and more.

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The legislation creates the structure of a fund that would also provide grants to promoters and performers.

The sequel to March's We Don't Trust You has memorable highlights but is bloated and inconsistent. Read Billboard's album review.

Federal regulators are reportedly planning to sue the concert giant over claims that it abused its dominance to undermine competition.

"Joseph is propelling Decca U.S. into a new era," says Verve Label Group president and CEO Dickon Stainer.

James takes the lead in the U.K. albums chart race with Yummy, though Mark Knopfler might have a say in the result.

The song adds a seventh week at No. 1 on the Global 200 and an eighth week atop Global Excl. U.S.

The tentative deal between Hollywood and the music industry features safeguards covering the use of AI in the creative processes.

The Billboard Global Music Index lost 3.2% this week as 14 of 20 stocks were in negative territory.

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The Indio, Calif. event is still the No. 1 festival in the U.S. despite slower-than-average sales — but it's not alone in experiencing a dropoff.

As the music industry hopes hardcore fans will part with more of their money, consumer debt is rising, and many young people plan to reduce spending.

UMG's label reorganization creates a new paradigm for record label market share, while Warner Records' massive quarter sees it fly up the rankings.

The shots are coming from all different directions, with many looking to snipe at Drake’s throne these days. Metro Boomin and Future’s We Still Don’t Trust You arrived on Friday (April 12), and they recruited more guests — A$AP Rocky and…

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The rappers dropped the new set three weeks after their first collab album, "We Don't Trust You."

We Still Don't Trust You arrives first thing Friday (April 12), just three weeks after the Billboard 200-topping We Don't Trust You album.

The managing directors will work alongside CAA co-chairman and CEO Bryan Lourd, co-chairmen Kevin Huvane and Richard Lovett and President Jim Burtson.

Country star Keith Urban shares 5 things you didn’t know about his new song “Straight Line.” Keith UrbanHey, Billboard, it’s Keith Urban here. These are five things you didn’t know about my new song “Straight Line.” Keith UrbanThis song…

Samsung has debuted the deal of all deals on Samsung TVs. Here’s a list of qualifying TVs and how to get one for free from Samsung and Walmart before the promo ends.

The Culture, Media and Sport Committee is pushing for a package of reforms that would include changing the revenue split between recording and publishing.

Future, Metro Boomin & Kendrick Lamar's explosive new hit has spent its first two weeks atop the Hot 100, but faces a number of challengers for next week.

Save on tops, bottoms, shoes and more. Here’s are the cheapest items to shop while they're still in stock.

Here's the official schedule of set times for weekend one of Coachella.