Ben Sisario
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Universal Music Group Pulls Songs From TikTok
The music giant, home to stars like Taylor Swift and Drake, had threatened to withdraw licenses for its tracks to the social media juggernaut if...
Taylor Swift, SZA, Billie Eilish: Who Will Have a Big Grammys?
Taylor Swift and SZA could make history at the 66th annual awards on Sunday night, where young women dominate the nominations, and revered older artists...
Study Tracking Women’s Music Credits Has a Surprise: Good News
The Annenberg Inclusion Initiative’s latest report finds that women’s involvement in the biggest hits of 2023 was greatly improved over previous years.
21 Savage Holds Off Green Day for a Second Week at No. 1
The rapper’s latest, “American Dream,” easily outstreamed the veteran pop-punk band’s 14th studio album, “Saviors.”
Joni Mitchell Will Perform at the Grammys
The Canadian singer-songwriter joins a roster of performers at this Sunday’s awards, including Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo, Travis Scott, U2 and Billy Joel.
21 Savage Returns to No. 1 With ‘American Dream’
Kali Uchis’s “Orquídeas” opens at No. 2, giving the Colombian American songwriter her highest chart position yet on the Billboard 200.
Morgan Wallen’s Latest Album Reclaims No. 1 for a 17th Time
“One Thing at a Time,” the country star’s 2023 release, tops the Billboard chart in a slow sales week.
Lawsuit Claims James Dolan Pressured Woman Into Sex
In the court filing, the woman also says Harvey Weinstein sexually assaulted her in a 2014 encounter that she believes was set up by Mr....
Taylor Swift’s ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’ Tops Chart Again
Swift holds at No. 1 as Christmas favorites vanish from Billboard’s top 10 albums. Morgan Wallen’s “One Thing at a Time” is at No. 2.
Taylor Swift Has the Most Weeks at No. 1 on the Album Chart
The latest success of “1989 (Taylor’s Version)” gives Swift 68 weeks atop the Billboard 200, surpassing Elvis Presley’s record.