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Britney Spears Charged With DUI Involving Drugs and Alcohol

The "Oops!…I Did It Again" singer was charged with a single misdemeanor on Thursday after she was arrested in March and entered rehab this month.

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Universal Music Artists Can Reap Millions From Spotify Stock Sale, Thanks to Taylor Swift

Years ago, as part of her negotiation process to sign with UMG, Swift demanded that the company pay out artists — regardless of debts they may have to the company — if UMG ever sold off its Spotify stock.

Universal Music Group to Sell Half of Its Spotify Stake, Reports $3.3 Billion in Revenue

The move comes weeks after Bill Ackman and Pershing Square had submitted an offer to acquire UMG, including in that proposal a plan to sell the company's Spotify stake.

How the Backstreet Boys Helped Breathe New Life Into “Dying” Vegas with Multimillion-Dollar Sphere Residency

“I don’t think any of us saw how massive this would be for our city,” says Mix 94.1 radio host Heather Collins.

Lily Allen Takes a Well-Earned Bow in ‘West End Girl’ Live Show

The British singer delivered a theatrical performance of her critically acclaimed album, never once breaking character, to a packed theater in downtown Los Angeles.

Taylor Swift Says Fans Can Take Things to an “Extreme Place” When Trying to Decipher Who Her Songs Are About

“When it gets a little bit weird for me is when people act like it's a paternity test,” she said.

Ariana Grande Announces New Album ‘Petal’ and Sets Summer Release Date

The 'Wicked' star is getting ready to kick off her 'Eternal Sunshine' tour in June.

BMG and Concord Merge to Create New Music Giant

The new company will take on the BMG name; BMG CEO Thomas Coesfeld will serve as chairman while Concord's Bob Valentine will be CEO.

Box Office Stunner: ‘Michael’ Over the Moon With Record $97M U.S. Opening, $219M Globally

The Michael Jackson film scored the top launch ever for a biopic domestically after passing up 'Oppenheimer,' as well as the best global opening for a music biopic, after overcoming one of the biggest divides between audiences and critics in recent memory.

Olivia Rodrigo Earns Fourth Hot 100 No. 1 With “Drop Dead”

Rodrigo dethroned Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas" with the lead single for her upcoming third album "You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love."

Michael Jackson Gains 5 Million Spotify Monthly Listeners Following ‘Michael’ Opening Weekend

Per Luminate, Jackson's catalog streams nearly doubled during the film's opening weekend compared to the weekend before.

Avex Music Announces $100M Catalog Acquisition Strategy, Purchases Rights From “Lose Control” Producer

“This initial $100 million represents the first phase of a broader, long-term commitment to building a scaled global catalog business," Avex Music Group CEO Brandon Silverstein said.

Madonna and Sabrina Carpenter to Release “Bring Your Love” This Week Following Coachella Debut

"We've got something to say about it," the two wrote in an Instagram post, confirming the song would drop on April 30th.