Janis Ian: Breaking Silence — a career-spanning documentary about groundbreaking singer-songwriter Janis Ian, in theaters now – began with a simple, polite message to the artist’s official website. “I said, ‘Hi, my name is Varda Bar-Kar, I’m a filmmaker and I’d like to make a film about you,’” the London-born director tells Billboard. “And I […]

Morgan Wallen says it’s been a while since he’s partaken in the bar scene. Related Kenan Thompson Calls Morgan Wallen’s Early ‘SNL’ Exit ‘Strange’ & ‘So Abrupt… 03/31/2025 The three-time Billboard Hot 100 chart-topper spoke with Theo Von during an appearance on comedian Von’s This Past Weekend podcast, where they talked about new music, Wallen’s family

With the first days of spring finally gracing New York City, the summer is just a few breaths away — which means dancehall riddims and reggae grooves are about to be heard on every block from Flatbush to the Heights. Related ‘Badman Forward Badman Pull Up’ Singer Ding Dong Announces Debut Album — 20 Years

After beating a copyright lawsuit over her holiday classic “All I Want for Christmas is You,” Mariah Carey and other defendants say the little-known songwriter who filed the case must now repay more than $180,000 they spent on lawyers defending his “frivolous” arguments. When a federal judge dismissed Vince Vance’s lawsuit last month – ruling

Welcome to Publishing Briefs, our semimonthly bulletin of recent signings, deals and doings in the wide world of music publishing. Since the last time we rapped, NMPA chief David Israelite gave his annual State of Music Publishing address at a conference for indie publishers, Canada’s SOCAN reported a record-high number in total royalty distributions, and Billboard Español had

LISA of BLACKPINK is getting down with Blackstreet and Dr. Dre, jamming out to “No Diggity” with her White Lotus castmate Tayme Thapthimthong in a recent clip. Related ‘White Lotus’ Composer Cristóbal Tapia de Veer Says He’s Done With Show After Having ‘Last Fight… 04/03/2025 Posted to Max’s Instagram, the video finds the pair sitting

Jon Batiste will receive the inaugural Ray Charles “Architect of Sound” Award at the annual Grammy Hall of Fame Gala, which is set for May 16 at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA. The award is to be presented annually at this event, which is presented jointly by the Grammy Museum and the