Taylor Swift is ready for her chart crown. Predictably, Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department (via EMI) flies out the gate in the U.K., where it’s set to become her 12th No. 1. Based on midweek sales and streaming data captured by the Official Charts Company, Tortured Poets has already collectedContinue Reading

Three VFX artists appraise Timur Bekmambetov’s 2016 epic historical drama Ben-Hur. Based on Lew Wallace’s best-selling novel titled Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ, this remake tells the story of the titular character, a prince who seeks to return to his homeland for retribution after being falsely accused of committingContinue Reading

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised salvo launches of the country’s “super-large” multiple rocket launchers that simulated a nuclear counterattack against enemy targets, state media said Tuesday, adding to tests and threats that have raised tensions in the region. The report by North Korea’s official Korean Central News AgencyContinue Reading

Simmering tensions between Beijing and Washington remain the top worry for American companies operating in China, according to a report by the American Chamber of Commerce in China released Tuesday. The survey of U.S. companies said inconsistent and unclear policies and enforcement, rising labor costs and data security issues wereContinue Reading

Seventy-five people gathered at Chabad Altamonte Springs for Passover Seder, but this year with added security. Rabbi Mendy Bronstein said Seder is a 15-step ceremony in Jewish tradition that commemorates the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt. This year’s Seder took on added significance as it wasContinue Reading

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All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Love to read? Let Kindle Unlimited jumpstart your spring reading list with a free subscription forContinue Reading

Rapper Chris King Fatally Shot in Nashville, Mourned by Justin Bieber, Trippie Redd, Machine Gun Kelly & More

Chris King, the rapper who was close friends with Trippie Redd and Justin Bieber and started the label Snotty Nose Records, was fatally shot in Nashville early Saturday morning. He was 32 years old. Related Gone But Not Forgotten: Musicians We Lost in 2024 04/22/2024 According to Nashville homicide detectives, KingContinue Reading

by Robert Schmad   The Biden administration wants to train at least 200 activists to advocate for transgender rights in India as part of a program ostensibly designed to advance America’s “national interests,” according to a federal grant posting. President Joe Biden’s State Department plans to “train at least 200Continue Reading

by Misty Severi   Dershowitz, a Democrat who has been a major critic of President Joe Biden and the current administration, said his party has been an “extraordinary disappointment” because they have not been very vocal about the pro-Palestine protests at Columbia University. Harvard Professor Emeritus Alan Dershowitz stated heContinue Reading

When it comes to Hulu original series, the streaming service has held its own against Netflix and other bigger platforms. The smaller streaming service has enjoyed success in various genres, and the service has seen recognition at the Primetime Emmy Awards, Golden Globes Awards, and more. Since 2011, Hulu hasContinue Reading

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is dropping a request for a Seattle hospital to hand over records regarding gender-affirming treatment potentially given to children from Texas as part of a lawsuit settlement announced Monday. Seattle Children’s Hospital filed the lawsuit against Paxton’s office in December in response to the RepublicanContinue Reading

It’s Monday, April 22nd, and we’re starting off the week with fiery disses and records breaking. Drake released an AI track further digging at Kendrick Lamar. The track, ‘Taylor Made Freestyle,’ uses AI to emulate the voices of icons Tupac Shakur & Snoop Dog. Taylor Swift once again breaks recordsContinue Reading

This Lightweight Duffel Bag Is Your Ultimate Travel Companion: Order Now

All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Get ready to level up your spring and summer travel season with this Stevyn Duffel BagContinue Reading

Milk & Honey Adds Travis Kelce to Roster With VMG Sports Acquisition

Milk & Honey Music + Sports + Ventures has acquired VMG Sports, the boutique sports agency that’s home to Kansas City tight end, three-time Super Bowl winner and Taylor Swift love interest Travis Kelce along with 14 other NFL players. In a deal broked by Milk & Honey president/founding partnerContinue Reading

Marvel Comics revealed the global organization S.H.I.E.L.D’s ultimate anti-superhero contingency plan, the extreme nature of which casts a new light on Marvel’s original Civil War crossover event, which split the publisher’s heroes down an ideological divide embodied on each side by Captain America and Iron Man, respectively. When considering whatContinue Reading

Visiting Disneyland in Anaheim, California requires proper planning, and those traveling to the theme parks will need to find hotels to stay in. Fortunately, Disneyland offers accommodations that are close to the parks and come with perks that make them worthwhile. It’s important to take such offerings into consideration whenContinue Reading

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Batman / Superman: World’s Finest #26!There’s a reason why one of the most powerful Bat-Family members just hasn’t been around in modern times. As a terrifying threat emerges from the Fifth Dimension, the otherworldly imp known as Bat-Mite makes his glorious return to Batman’s life.Continue Reading

The Federal Trade Commission sued to block Tapestry, Inc.’s $8.5 billion acquisition of Capri Holdings Ltd., saying that the deal would eliminate direct head-to-head competition between the fashion companies’ brands like Coach and Michael Kors in the so-called affordable luxury handbag arena. The agency also said Monday that the deal,Continue Reading

California will open its first new state park in a decade this summer, Gov. Gavin Newsom and state officials announced Monday, as the state sets targets for cutting planet-warming emissions on natural lands. The 1,600-acre (648-hectare) Dos Rios tract in the state’s crop-rich Central Valley is set to open JuneContinue Reading

Celebrate Taylor Swift’s ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ Album With Your Own Journal: Shop Now

All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. If you are a Swiftie, you know that Taylor Swift’s just-released 11th studio album, The TorturedContinue Reading

Metro Boomin Celebrates ‘Back2Back’ Billboard 200 No. 1 Albums With His & Future’s ‘We Don’t Trust You’ & ‘We Still Don’t Trust You’

You know who Metro Boomin actually trusts? His fans who listened to his and Future‘s albums We Don’t Trust You and We Still Don’t Trust You, both of which recently debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. “back2back #1 albums, thanks to everyone for listening! #wetrustyou,” he wrote on Instagram MondayContinue Reading

‘Trap Queen’ 10 Years Later: How Fetty Wap Went Diamond & Then Lost It All

Today marks the 10th anniversary of when Fetty Wap’s “Trap Queen” was released independently on streaming services. I remember where I was the first time I heard the song on the radio. I was sitting in the parking lot of the Plaza 46 Shopping Center in Woodland Park, N.J., inContinue Reading

Michael Cuscuna, Grammy-Winning Producer and Titan of Jazz, Dies at 75

Michael Cuscuna, the three-time Grammy winner, Mosaic Records co-founder, historian and archivist who produced hundreds of jazz reissues and studio sessions during his career, has died. He was 75. Cuscuna died Saturday of cancer at his home in Stamford, Connecticut, Grammy-winning recording artist Billy Vera, a longtime friend, announced. RelatedContinue Reading

Usher ruled the Billboard charts in 2004 with “Yeah” and “Burn,” other notable artists that saw success in 2004 include Alicia Keys with “If I Ain’t Got You,” Beyoncé with “Naughty Girl,” Jay-Z with “Off Your Shoulder,” and Maroon 5 with “This Love.” Narrator: It was the year of theContinue Reading

Sister Wives star Janelle Brown is revealing how Robert “Garrison” Brown’s beloved pet cats are doing after he passed away. In March 2024, reality TV show viewers read the news that Kody Brown and Janelle’s son Garrison, 25, had died of a self-inflicted gunfire wound. They soon confirmed the newsContinue Reading

Margot Robbie‘s portrayal of Harley Quinn in the DC Extended Universe is regarded as among some of the best performances in comic book movies, but it’s become apparent that the actress likely won’t reprise the role in future projects, and, thankfully, Robbie is reportedly working on a different film inspiredContinue Reading

The brand-new MAX series The Sympathizer, co-created and directed by legendary South Korean filmmaker Park Chan-Wook, looks to continue the themes of the auteur’s underrated Vengeance Trilogy. Based on the acclaimed novel of the same name by Viet Thanh Nguyen, The Sympathizer chronicles the story of an unnamed communist spyContinue Reading

Baby Reindeer, Netflix’s latest thriller miniseries, proves how a small act of kindness between strangers can spiral out of control. It’s not an unfamiliar premise in the world of TV and movies; plenty of thrillers tackle the nature of stalking or obsession, including the streamer’s recently released Ripley. However, BabyContinue Reading

Earlier this month, a Florida woman was captured on video being carjacked at an intersection near Winter Springs, leading detectives to investigate her homicide. Since then, investigators have discovered that several other criminal cases are somehow tied to this carjacking, raising even more questions about why it happened. Due toContinue Reading

Osceola County is celebrating a big achievement when it comes to increasing the number of high school seniors attending college after graduation. Osceola County cracked the top five in the Florida Department of Education’s recently released college-going rates for 2022 — which also happens to be the first year allContinue Reading

A developer’s plans to bring an attainable senior apartment complex to east Orange County is drawing opposition from the community. The proposal calls for building a mix of 2-and 1-bedroom units along Woodbury Road in the Waterford Lakes neighborhood, and it’s not the first time that property has been eyedContinue Reading

All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. The NBA playoffs are underway and all eyes are on the New York Knicks vs. PhiladelphiaContinue Reading

The Little Things featured Denzel Washington in a familiar role despite its underwhelming critical reception. The Little Things, written and directed by John Lee Hancock (The Blind Side, Saving Mr. Banks, The Highwaymen), stars Washington alongside two fellow Oscar winners Jared Leto (Dallas Buyers Club, Suicide Squad, Blade Runner 2049Continue Reading

A federal jury on Monday said BNSF Railway contributed to the deaths of two people who were exposed to asbestos decades ago when tainted mining material was shipped through a Montana town where thousands have been sickened. The jury awarded $4 million each in compensatory damages to the estates ofContinue Reading

It’s Official: Rihanna’s ‘Diamonds’ Is a Diamond-Certified Record

Rihanna‘s 2012 smash “Diamonds” is staying true to its title 12 years later by earning diamond certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on Monday (April 22). Related 20 of the Best Songs About Diamonds 04/22/2024 Roc Nation officially announced the news via X on Monday morning, revealing thatContinue Reading

Reneé Rapp Adds Coach Biker Boots to Her Coachella Wardrobe: Shop the Look

Singer-songwriter Reneé Rapp sported a full-on Coach outfit during the second weekend of the Coachella festival on Sunday (April 21). Rapp showed that all-black style can go a long way when it comes to fashion, even in the desert. The Mean Girls star rocked black Coach Tara biker boots ($395)Continue Reading

Hozier snagged his first Hot 100 No. 1 on the Billboard songs chart dated April 27, 2024, as “Too Sweet” ascended from No. 2 to the summit. To celebrate, the Irish singer-songwriter shared a sweet message to fans on social media. “I want to say a huge, huge thank youContinue Reading

11 Must-Have Amps for Musicians, According to Professional Guitarists

All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Owning a guitar is the first step toward making music, but you’ll also want to investContinue Reading

This article was created in partnership with Wendy’s NEW Orange Dreamsicle Frosty. The power that music has to bring us back to a moment in time is priceless. It is no secret that nostalgia is bigger in music than ever before with artists sampling legacy tracks, recreating sentimental sounds andContinue Reading

An expert analyzes Rachel’s erotic dreams from a Friends episode. It’s late in the show’s first season, in an episode titled “The One With the Ick Factor,” that Rachel confesses to having erotic dreams about Chandler. In a running gag throughout the episode, as these dreams recur, Ross feels insecureContinue Reading

One legendary NCIS character was originally slated for a guest appearance, but one small editing mistake turned it into a full-on main character role. Originally, Timothy McGee was brought on for one episode, but a mistake necessitated calling the character back and seeing him work alongside Michael Weatherly’s Anthony “Tony”Continue Reading

WARNING! Potential spoilers ahead for Transformers #10The Autobots are currently riding high in Skybound’s Transformers series, but it looks like the good times won’t last forever in the Energon Universe. The solicitations for this summer’s Transformers #10 promise a shocking defeat for Optimus Prime and co., with a major DecepticonContinue Reading

SpongeBob SquarePants has captivated audiences around the world with its unique brand of humor, but many have wonder, “How tall is SpongeBob?” Created by marine science educator and animator Stephen Hillenburg, the show is set in the fictional underwater city of Bikini Bottom . It features an eclectic group ofContinue Reading