Top executives from Billboard's Indie Power Players list and beyond weigh in on how the independent music sector has changed over the past few years.
Billboard Japan caught up with Hadley, Spotify's Global Head of Music Partnerships & Audience, during his visit to Japan for the inaugural MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN.
"Supporting creators’ well-being is essential to sustaining a vibrant music ecosystem," explains Spotify's Head of Social Impact Lauren Siegal Wurgaft.
The dance duo will be the first client of Animal Talk management, which is being headed by Bella Tamis and Palm Tree Crew Management's Myles Shear and Mike Hoerner.
The organization reported the stat at its annual meeting on Wednesday (June 11), where it revealed that publishing revenue rose 17% to $7.04 billion in 2024.
The Atlanta rapper, whose 2015 chart-topper "Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)" spawned a viral dance craze, pleaded guilty to shooting his cousin to death in 2021.
As the music biz fights its own legal battles against artificial intelligence, Hollywood is now getting into the game — with an assist from Darth Vader and Homer Simpson.
The former WK Records CEO will leverage decades of industry expertise at the new venture while continuing to shape the careers of stars like Ryan Castro.
The actress is looking to find out what Braun and his company, HYBE America, know about a smear campaign allegedly orchestrated by Baldoni.
The deal includes hit songs like "La Diabla" and "Corazón de Piedra."
