Shirley Halperin

Shirley Halperin is the news director of Billboard and the music editor of The Hollywood Reporter.

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Matisyahu Brings His Ukulele-Playing Busker Fan On Stage In Los Angeles: Watch

August 13, 2016 10:45 PM EDT

Matisyahu made a Maui busker's day on Friday night (Aug. 12) at the Hollywood Palladium when he brought ukelele player and fan Clint "Kekoa" Alama on stage with him.

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Go West: Why Epic Records Is Relocating To Los Angeles

August 11, 2016 9:55 AM EDT

The Sony label is one of several relocations heating up the Los Angeles real estate market.

Record Labels

Go West: Why Epic Records Is Relocating To Los Angeles

August 11, 2016 9:55 AM EDT

The Sony label is one of several relocations heating up the Los Angeles real estate market.

L.A. Reid on DJ Khaled's No. 1 Debut: 'I Couldn't Be Happier to See Great Things Happen to Great People'

August 09, 2016 6:27 PM EDT

Beside DJ Khaled's mixed bag of major keys presumably lies a hefty Rolodex. The Miami-bred DJ/producer, who recently called on big names like Nas, Jay Z, Drake, Future and Nicki Minaj among others for his first Billboard 200 No. 1 album Major Key, also has the blessing from esteemed label executive L.A. Reid.

Hip-Hop

L.A. Reid on DJ Khaled's No. 1 Debut: 'I Couldn't Be Happier to See Great Things Happen to Great People'

August 09, 2016 6:27 PM EDT

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Warner Music Group Considering Leaving Burbank for Los Angeles' Downtown Arts District

August 04, 2016 6:00 PM EDT

Warner Music Group is considering a move from Burbank to downtown Los Angeles, Billboard has learned.

Record Labels

Warner Music Group Considering Leaving Burbank for Los Angeles' Downtown Arts District

August 04, 2016 6:00 PM EDT

Warner Music Group is considering a move from Burbank to downtown Los Angeles, Billboard has learned.

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