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1. BMG to Buy Concord in Major Indie Music Merger

   The tie-up creates a scaled publisher and catalog company with an estimated $2 billion in revenue that will be majority owned by BMG parent company Bertelsmann.

2. Jimmy Kimmel Defends ‘Expectant Widow’ Jibe After Donald and Melania Trump Call For Host’s Ouster: ‘A Very Light Roast Joke’

   The President and First Lady attempted to tie what Kimmel said was an age-gap jest with the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday night (April 25).

3. Record Store Day 2026 Report: ‘Biggest Year Ever’ for Many Retailers as Taylor Swift, Charli xcx & More Titles Fly Off Shelves

   Stores from Rough Trade Records in Manhattan to Licorice Pizza in Studio City, Calif., reported big sales in the event's 18^th year.

4. Stagecoach 2026 Recap: Ludacris, Wynonna Judd, Noah Cyrus & More | All Access

   Here’s everything you missed at Stagecoach 2026 including Ludacris discussing the evolving relationship between hip-hop and country music, Wynonna Judd connecting with new audiences while honoring her legacy and more. Ludacris: What’s going on Billboard? This is Ludacris, Stagecoach 2026, I need y’all to come with me. We about to have a hell of a […]

5. Kid Rock Takes Apache Helicopter Ride Over Virginia and Poses With Defense Sec. Pete Hegseth As Part of Freedom 250 Promo

   The joyful ride came a month after Hegseth shut down an investigation over Army aviators doing a fly-by of Rock's Nashville estate.

6. Spotify’s 10 Million New Monthly Users Drive Double-Digit Growth in Ad-Supported Revenue

   The streaming giant reported first quarter revenue grew by 8%, meeting guidance, despite a 5% decline in ad-supported account revenue, as the total MAUs topped 760 million.

7. ‘American Idol’ Enters Its Taylor Swift Era With Theme Night

   Keyla Richardson drew particular attention for her take on “Lover,” reworking the song into something that even guest judge Nikki Glaser said felt entirely new.

8. Buffalo Traffic Jam Announce Debut Australia and New Zealand Tour

   The dates mark the duo’s first performances in both territories, arriving on the heels of a sold-out U.S. tour.

9. Morgan Evans Set for Intimate Nova’s Red Room Performance in Sydney

   The ARIA Award-winning country artist will take the stage on May 15.

10. Mark Ronson to Receive Honorary Clio Award

    Keegan-Michael Key will host the event, which will be held May 12 at Cipriani in New York City.