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1. Clarence Carter, Soul Singer Behind ‘Patches’ & ‘Strokin’,’ Dies at 90

   Carter was a self-taught guitarist who was born blind in Montgomery, Alabama.

2. Madonna’s ‘Confessions II’ Track List Surfaces on Street Posters

   Confessions II is the sequel to Madonna's 2005 Confessions on a Dance Floor album.

3. Britney Spears’ Rep Shuts Down ‘Ridiculous’ Claim She Behaved Erratically With a Knife in a Restaurant

   The spokesperson said the pop star was simply telling a story to her table.

4. DJ Soccer Tournament Copa Del Rave to Host 2026 World Cup Viewing Party Residency In Los Angeles

   Happening June 11 through July 19 at nightclubs Academy and Exchange L.A., the viewing parties will feature sets by artists and event brands repping their home countries.

5. The Beatles’ ‘First Known’ Recording Sparks Legal Battle With UMG: ‘A Highly Valuable Artifact’

   When a famed Abbey Road engineer died in 2018, a long-lost Beatles demo tape was found in his house. UMG says he stole it, and its lawyers want it back. 

6. Billboard’s Music Industry Events Calendar

   A complete rundown of the most important events across the music business.

7. Funko Pop!: Here’s Where to Buy Bluey & Her Fellow Friends Collection Online

   The collection is available for preorder and includes jumbo figures of your favorite cartoon characters, plus extra fun mystery minis.

8. Publishing Briefs: Angine de Poitrine Ink Deal With Third Side Music, Riley Green at WCM

   Julia Wolf has signed with PULSE Music Group, Platinum Grammar & Adrian Nunez launch Bones Music Publishing & more news.

9. Dua Lipa Announces ‘Live From Mexico’ Concert Film & Live Album: ‘Now We Can Enjoy These Shows Forever’

   The two projects were recorded across the pop star's three-show run in Mexico City.

10. ‘Promoters Are a Dying Breed’: Pasquale Rotella Is Fighting for Another 30 Years of EDC Las Vegas

    "I still feel we're doing underground parties," Rotella says ahead of EDC Las Vegas 2026, the dance music mega-fest happening this weekend (May 15-17) at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway.