Billboard Magazine

Written for music industry professionals and fans. Contents provide news, reviews and statistics for all genres of music, including radio play, music video, related internet activity and retail updates.

No Lie: Lizzo And Cardi B’s ‘Rumors’ Roars In

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Fear And Loathing In The Concert Business • As this season goes from “hot vax” to hot mess summer, promoters consider venue safety — and how to make the shows go on

Kanye’s Profitable Odd Twisted Promo Strategy • ¿DÓNDE ESTÀ DONDA? WHILE FANS WAIT, THE RAPPER HAS BEEN RAKING IT IN

MARKET WATCH

For Sale: Distressed Assets • R. Kelly appears to be short on money. Will he sell his catalog? And what’s it worth, considering the allegations against him?

Downstream-ing Effects • CHINESE EFFORTS TO REIN IN TENCENT MUSIC COULD AFFECT BUSINESS WORLDWIDE

FROM THE DESK OF JON VLASSOPULOS • Global head of music, Roblox

DARKNESS BEFORE DAWN • Yebba’s debut album was delayed by loss and lockdown — but now, the soulful singer is even more eager to begin in earnest

All Hail • The latest women-powered, music-centric show gets its edge thanks to executive music producer Swizz Beatz

THE ROCK HALL’S WINNING PLAY

‘Glow’ Your Own Way • Turnstile’s bold new album could deliver the group’s singular brand of hard rock to the masses

PARTY FOR ONE • Chlöe Bailey gets ready to step out with her solo debut

A GLOBAL FIGHT CONTINUES

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THE BET ON BTS • Seven guys from South Korea never imagined they’d become the world’s biggest boy band — or their country’s major cultural export. Now, impending military service, their agency’s business and their intense fan base could make their future even more complicated

40 UNDER 40 • Capitol Music Group chairman/CEO Jeff Vaughn, who kicks off Billboard’s annual list of trailblazing young executives, is writing a new chapter for his label — and “assisting the vibe” for all of his artists

Ileana Diez • marketing executive

SK Sharma • chief analytics officer Ingrooves Music Group

Alex Wilhelm • co-owner 48 Hours Entertainment

Leaping Off A ‘Trampoline’ • CELEBRATING 15 YEARS, PHOTO FINISH RECORDS’ MATT GALLE AND MIKE MARQUIS DISCUSS THEIR ‘EGOLESS’ INDIE OPERATION AND DEVELOPING CAREER ACTS INCLUDING SHAED, 3OH!3 AND MARIAN HILL

5 Key Albums • THE PHOTO FINISH RELEASES THAT HAVE HAD THE BIGGEST IMPACT ON THE CHARTS

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