Pharrell Williams Partners With SoundCloud for Emerging Artists Compilation (EXCLUSIVE)

Lianne La Havas debuts at No. 10 on Billboard's Emerging Artists chart (dated Aug. 1), thanks to her new self-titled third studio album. The set, released on Nonesuch Records, ar

Ted Johnson LeAnn Rhimes, Pharrell Williams and Jon Bon Jovi will be keynote speakers next week at a Justice Department workshop on the future of the nearly 80-year-old consent decrees that have governed how works are licensed.The virtual event on July 28 and 29 comes as the Justice Department’s Antitrust Division reviews the ASCAP and BMI decrees, a move that would have huge implications on songwriters, artists and publishers.

Robin Williams movie is “Good Will Hunting,” “Mrs. Doubtfire” or “Patch Adams,” be sure to watch it as soon as you can — as the longtime actor and comedian would have turned 69 today.On Tuesday, fans of the late star, who died six years ago, shared their birthday wishes and fond memories on social media to celebrate his life.“I had the honor of meeting Robin Williams in Afghanistan,” US Army veteran David Weissman tweeted to his 167,400 followers.

Anthony D'Alessandro Editorial Director/Box Office EditorEXCLUSIVE: WME has inked Caroline Randall Williams in all areas.Prior to her viral June 26 New York Times op-ed “You Want a Confederate Monument? My Body Is a Confederate Monument,” Randall Williams was best known for her cookbook, the NAACP Image Award-winning Soul Food Love, co-written with her mother, best-selling author Alice Randall.Last year, Jack White’s literary imprint Third Man Books published her poetry collection, Lucy Negro,

Gabby Barrett, R&B singer Kiana Ledé, grime MC Jay1, alt-R&B singer and poet Arlo Parks, folk-pop group Provinz and German pop artist Malik Harris.The program is designed to provide global marketing support for emerging artists across genres and territories, with artists from the U.S., U.K. and Germany in the inaugural class.

Manchester United's trip to Crystal Palace on Thursday night. Shaw suffered a twisted ankle in the 2-2 draw with Southampton on Monday night and his replacement Williams was forced off with a gash to his head in added time.

Michele Amabile Angermiller “World of Dance,” the popular NBC dance competition show judged by Jennifer Lopez, NE-YO and Derek Hough, is adding a record label to its brand portfolio which includes a YouTube network, tours, a brand management company and the U-Jam dance fitness program. Music released will be co-managed, marketed and promoted with digital and physical distribution via a global partnership with San Francisco-based EMPIRE.Leading the music arm is Jr.

Kerry Katona has revealed she almost had sex with former Take That star Robbie Williams around 16 years ago.The 39 year old former Atomic Kitten star revealed the closest she’s got to a “big celebrity sh**g” is none other than the 46 year old Rock DJ hunk, who is now happily married to Ayda Field.Writing in her new! column, Kerry revealed the rendezvous with the pop star almost happened after they met backstage at Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway, “soon” after her split from Westlife singer

Daft Punk's helmets would surely be blasted into the side of a mountain. But in fact, the robot icons have only have a single No.

Cazzu have joined forces to bring to life the story of a dangerous yet loving relationship in the new “Deportivo” video premiering on Billboard today (July 9).Though this is not the pair's first collaborative effort, Diaz tells Billboard that he’s always been a fan of Cazzu and was in search of the perfect song for a collaboration.“I proposed this song to her and she immediately said yes,” the Puerto Rican artist, part of the NEON16 management roster, says.

Billboard chart debut, opening at No. 41 on the Emerging Artists survey dated July 11.D'Amelio bows on the strength of her debut single "Be Happy," which tallied 3.1 million U.S.

Pharrell Williams on a new unscripted project.The streamer has ordered docu-series, Voices of Fire, that will explore the singer's hometown community of Hampton Roads, Virginia as it builds one of the world’s most inspiring gospel choirs.

Also Read: Pharrell Williams on How He Got Virginia to Make Juneteenth an Official State Holiday (Video)Here is the official description:“Voices of Fire follows Pharrell Williams’ hometown community as it builds one of the world’s most inspiring gospel choirs. Pharrell’s uncle and a well-respected musical genius in the area, Bishop Ezekiel Williams and his core team of influential gospel leaders will venture out into Hampton Roads to find undiscovered talent.

Bruce Haring pmc-editorial-managerMaking a joyful noise unto the Lord takes hard work, a little luck, and a lot of talent. The process of creating that musical team will be examined in a new Netflix series.

Elizabeth Wagmeister Senior CorrespondentPharrell Williams has set a gospel series, titled “Voices of Fire,” at Netflix, Variety has learned.The show will follow the musician’s uncle, Bishop Ezekiel Williams, a well-respected musical genius in the area of Hampton Roads, Va., which includes Pharrell’s hometown of Virginia Beach.

Robbie Williams said he was threatened with being beheaded while working for a charity in Haiti following the 2010 earthquake.