Livestreams, How Music Is Being Promoted & More on Coronavirus' Impact: This Week in Billboard News

Demi Lovato, Chris Martin and Terrence Howard have appeared in a music video aiming to promote togetherness during the coronavirus pandemic.

Apple Music has launched a $50 million advance royalty fund to ensure that artists will get paid and label operations can continue during the coronavirus pandemic, Rolling Stone reports. The streaming giant confirmed the news in a letter to labels (obtained by Rolling Stone). Eligible labels must have a direct Apple Music distribution deal and earn $10,000 minimum on a quarterly basis.

Welcome to the This Week in Billboard News podcast, where Jordyn Rolling, Billboard News host and producer, and Gary Trust, Billboard senior director of charts, dive into the week's biggest music news stories.This week, Jordyn and Gary discuss Demi Lovato's decision to support those fighting the coronavirus pandemic, as, on Tuesday, she took to social media and mused, "This is a time to provide inspiration … and help those in need."Lovato announced plans to pledge up to $125,000 through June 30,

Warner Music Group has made a donation to MusiCares COVID-19 Relief Fund launched last week, CEO Steve Cooper said in a memo to the company’s staff.

Welcome to the This Week in Billboard News podcast, where Jordyn Rolling, Billboard News host and producer, and Gary Trust, Billboard senior director of charts, dive into the week's biggest music news stories. This week, Jordyn and Gary delve further into the impact of the coro

Sony Corp. issued its first statement Friday outlining how its myriad business lines have been impacted by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Cardi B’s buzzy Instagram rant about coronavirus is now headed for the Billboard charts.A remix of her rant, produced by DJ iMarkkeyz, is aiming for a debut on a number of charts next week, including the all-genre Digital Song Sales tally and R&B/Hip-Hop Digital Song Sales.

As cities and states continue to shut down all but essential services and the live music industry has essentially ground to a standstill, the music community has been struggling with the loss of work and an uncertain future.

The Beale Street Music Festival and the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest in Memphis, Tennessee, have been postponed because of the new coronavirus outbreak. Memphis in May officials said in a statement Thursday (March 19) tha

Duchess Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have released their first statement about the Coronavirus pandemic.