The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp clubbed three homers and plated four runs in the eighth inning to come away with a 9-5 win over the Memphis Redbirds Thursday night at AutoZone Park. With the game tied entering the eighth inning, Jacksonville (15-9) pulled away from Memphis (10-13) courtesy of some clutchContinue Reading

The Flying Chanclas returned to Wolff Stadium on Thursday to take on the Wichita Wind Surge. After securing wins on Tuesday and Wednesday, the Flying Chanclas hit a speed bump on Thursday. The Wind Surge collected nine runs on 11 hits compared to two runs on four hits for SanContinue Reading

Yandel Performs Invigorating Reggaetón Medley, Accepts Pioneer Award at Latin AMAs 2024

At the 2024 Latin American Music Awards, live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Yandel delivered an exhilarating show and testified why he’s a genre pioneer. The Latin music icon also accepted the Latin AMA Pioneer Award for his trailblazing contributions in reggaetón. Clad in a blackContinue Reading

Drake Removes ‘Taylor Made Freestyle,’ With AI Tupac & Snoop Vocals, From Social Media

A day after Tupac Shakur‘s estate threatened to sue over the use of AI-generated vocals from the late rapper, Drake has pulled his “Taylor Made Freestyle” down from social media. Last Friday, Drake posted the Kendrick Lamar diss track — which also includes AI Snoop Dogg vocals — to hisContinue Reading

Peso Pluma & Arcángel Deliver Enigmatic Trap Performance at Latin AMAs 2024

Dripping in diamonds and clad in all-black, Peso Pluma and Arcángel took the stage at the 2024 Latin American Music Awards to perform their joint single “Peso Completo.” Accompanied by 2 dozen black-clad people with their faces covered and standing in two rows amid scaffolding — and exuding mysterious vibes —Continue Reading

Ricardo Montaner Accepts Legacy Award at 2024 Latin AMAs, Delivers Riveting Medley of His Classics

Ricardo Montaner is a synonym for romanticism, delivering some of the best love songs in Latin music. For that, and his many decades in music, the Venezuelan singer-songwriter was honored with a special award for his extraordinary artistic legacy at the 2024 Latin AMAs on Thursday (April 25). Related HereContinue Reading

The Simpsons executive producer Tim Long addresses the surprisingly emotional departure of a longtime Springfield resident in season 35’s “Cremains of the Day.” In the fifteenth episode of the currently airing season, the shock death of Moe’s Tavern regular Larry Dalrymple leads Homer (Dan Castellaneta) and his friends to setContinue Reading

Guatemalan prosecutors raided the offices of the charity Save the Children on Thursday, citing a complaint alleging the violation of migrant children’s rights. Prosecutor Rafael Curruchiche said in a video to media that the complaint filed by an unidentified foreigner had raised serious concerns because it involved allegations of abuseContinue Reading

Tennessee’s GOP-controlled Statehouse on Thursday gave their final approval to legislation penalizing adults who help minors receive gender-affirming care without parental consent, clearing the way for the first-in-the-nation proposal to be sent to Gov. Bill Lee’s desk for his signature. The bill mirrors almost the same language from a so-calledContinue Reading

The Houston Roughnecks are scheduled to play against the Birmingham Stallions for the first time in the UFL. This will be the third time that Roughnecks head coach C.J. Johnson and Stallions head coach Skip Holtz will be meeting as head coaches. They met twice during the 2023 USFL seasonContinue Reading

Much to his delight, Joe Mack has now impacted two teams before April is even complete. Still in his first week with the Blue Wahoos, the 21-year-old catcher drove in three runs, highlighted by a two-run homer to straightaway center in the seventh inning, which proved decisive in Pensacola’s 6-5Continue Reading

The Lakeland Flying Tigers (12-6) took down the Tampa Tarpons (4-14) in a twelve-inning battle Thursday night at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Both teams were scoreless through the first two extra innings, and then in the twelfth, Lakeland put up a three-spot, capped off by a two-run homer from JoseContinue Reading

 The Hartford Wolf Pack opened their Calder Cup Playoff journey on Thursday night at the Bojangles Coliseum against the Charlotte Checkers. A late goal from the Checkers broke a 1-1 tie and propelled the home side to a 3-1 Game 1 victory. Will Lockwood potted his first career Calder Cup PlayoffContinue Reading

The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp 2024 season presented by FIS continues Tuesday, April 30 with a six-game series against the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, Triple-A affiliate of the New York Yankees, that runs through Sunday, May 5 at 121 Financial Ballpark. The homestand features a promotional lineup that includes the following highlights: Tuesday,Continue 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 Rolling Stones are hitting the road for the Stones 2024 tour supporting their new album,Continue Reading

Marc Anthony presented the world premiere of his newest single “Ale Ale” at the Latin American Music Awards 2024, ahead of the release of his long-awaited album. And with its “ale, ale, ale” hook, it already sounds like a summer anthem. Hands down, the New York Boricua demonstrated once againContinue Reading

Carin Leon Gets Personal In Acoustic Performance at Latin AMAs 2024

Carín León, fresh from announcing his upcoming tour and news that he’ll be opening up one of The Rolling Stones’ shows, performed a sparse yet totally satisfying rendition of his recently released single “Cuando La Vida Sea Trago” on the Latin American Music Awards on Thursday night (April 25). León,Continue 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. Call Me Country: Beyoncé & Nashville’s Renaissance arrives via Max on Friday (April 26). Produced byContinue Reading

A new way for people to connect with nature was unveiled Thursday in west Orange County. Officials opened the county’s first bird blind at Johns Lake Conservation Area at 880 Avalon Road. A bird blind is used in nature-based recreation to allow birdwatchers to observe wildlife without being seen. DistrictContinue Reading

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WJZY) — The childhood church of the Rev. Bill Graham is up for sale in South End.  The property is where Grace Covenant Church now sits at the intersection of South Boulevard and East Boulevard. The late Graham, one of the nation’s most prominent evangelists, attended Chalmers MemorialContinue Reading

The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders dropped the Durham Bulls for the second straight night, 14-2 at the DBAP on Thursday night. Carlos Narvaez connected for a two-run homer in the third inning to give the RailRiders (15-8) a 4-0 lead over Nathan Wiles (L, 1-2) and the Bulls (9-15).Durham scored twice inContinue Reading

Myke Towers & Bad Bunny Unleash Club-Ready ‘Adivino’: Stream It Now

It’s not the first time Myke Towers and Bad Bunny team up to release a song. In fact, the pair have collaborated in the past for the 2019 “Estamos Arriba” and, a year later, for “Puesto Pa’ Guerrial.” Now, the Puerto Rican hitmakers have unleashed “Adivino,” an electro reggaetón banger.Continue Reading

Co-op Live Launch Plunges Further Into Chaos as GM Gary Roden Resigns 3 Days Before Opening

The troubled launch of Co-op Live, the United Kingdom’s biggest entertainment arena, has hit further difficulties with GM Gary Roden resigning from his role just a few days ahead of the venue’s already delayed opening. Roden’s exit was announced late Thursday evening (April 25) U.K. time by Jessica Koravos, presidentContinue Reading

With high spirts and an energetic presence, Thalia opened up the Latin American Music Awards with the world premiere of the “Te Va a Doler” remix from her upcoming album A Mucha Honra, which releases Friday. Behind the decks was Mexican American DJ Deorro, who gave the song the electronicContinue 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 2024 NBA finals along with some select playoff games will be aired exclusively on theContinue Reading

Colombian singer/rapper Ryan Castro channeled a candid rendition of Héctor Lavoe’s timeless salsa song “El Cantante,” appropriately titled “El Cantante del Ghetto” at the Latin American Music Awards 2024. Sporting a red, snazzy suit with bold glasses and cornrows, the Medellín native showed off his vocal prowess on his heartbreakContinue Reading

Jay Wheeler & Zhamira Zambrano Deliver Swoon-Worthy ‘Extrañándote’ Performance at 2024 Latin AMAs

“It” couple Jay Wheeler and Zhamira Zambrano took center stage to deliver a swoon-worthy performance at the 2024 Latin American Music Awards on Thursday (April 25). Totally matching in all-black outfits, Zambrano in a slick tube-top long dress and Wheeler in an all-leather ensemble, the lovebirds performed “Extrañándote” accompanied byContinue Reading

Ukraine has sidelined U.S.-provided Abrams M1A1 battle tanks for now in its fight against Russia, in part because Russian drone warfare has made it too difficult for them to operate without detection or coming under attack, two U.S. military officials told The Associated Press. The U.S. agreed to send 31Continue Reading

The University of Southern California’s decision Thursday to cancel its main graduation ceremony, a move that came 10 days after administrators said the student valedictorian who had expressed support for Palestinians would not be allowed to speak, left students and alumni stunned as protests over the Israel-Hamas war continue toContinue 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. Three years after its first season premiered, Them has returned to Prime Video, with a newContinue Reading

Argentine-Mexican singer Noel Schajris is set to hit the stage at the Latin American Music Awards on Thursday night (April 25), where he’ll be performing a brand new song with country star Jennifer Nettles, “Love’s Still Here.”  Billboard Español’s Sigal Ratner-Arias caught up with him to talk all about hisContinue Reading

It’s Thursday, April 25th, and we can’t seem to get enough of Taylor Swift. The singer jetted off to a vacation with Travis Kelce, Bradley Cooper and Gigi Hadid. After the release of her new albums, ‘The Tortured Poets Department,’ Matty Healy finally responds about the songs about him inContinue Reading

Babyface & Usher to Be Honored at The Apollo’s 2024 Spring Benefit

A pair of R&B legends, Babyface and Usher, will be honored by The Apollo Theater in Harlem at its annual Spring Benefit on Tuesday, June 11. Babyface will receive the inaugural Legacy Award. Usher will receive the Icon Award. Related Usher’s Super Bowl Triumph Caps One of the Decade’s GreatestContinue Reading

Jeezy has responded to the allegations of domestic abuse and child neglect made by his estranged wife Jeannie Mai. The Snowman released a statement to his Instagram on Thursday (April 25) denying the “disturbing ” accusations. “The allegations are not only false, but also deeply disturbing, especially coming from someoneContinue Reading

Men, writer-director Alex Garlands 2022 folk-horror film, divided audiences but most viewers agreed that the films ending was incredibly shocking. Mens twist ending, which reveals that Rory Kinnears characters, from the Green Man to Geoffrey the caretaker, are one and the same. Not only that, but each of Kinnears toxicContinue Reading

Thousands of Indigenous people marched on Thursday in Brazil’s capital, calling on the government to officially recognize lands they have lived on for centuries and to protect territories from criminal activities such as illegal mining. With posters bearing messages like “The future is Indigenous,” they walked towards Three Powers Square,Continue Reading

The construction of a new port in Gaza and an accompanying U.S. military-built pier offshore are underway, but the complex plan to bring more desperately needed food to Palestinian civilians is still mired in fears over security and how the humanitarian aid will be delivered. The Israeli-developed port, for example,Continue Reading

Republican attorneys general from 17 states filed a lawsuit Thursday challenging new federal rules entitling workers to time off and other accommodations for abortions, calling the rules an illegal interpretation of a 2022 federal law. The lawsuit led by Tennessee and Arkansas comes since finalized federal regulations were published onContinue Reading

The U.S. is expected to announce Friday that it will provide about $6 billion in long-term military aid to Ukraine, U.S. officials said, adding that it will include much sought after munitions for Patriot air defense systems. The officials said the aid package will be funded through the Ukraine SecurityContinue Reading

The Federal Trade Commission on Thursday voted to restore “net neutrality” rules that prevent broadband internet providers such as Comcast and Verizon from favoring some sites and apps over others. The move effectively reinstates a net neutrality order the commission first issued in 2015 during the Obama administration. In 2017,Continue Reading

Zappos Just Launched Dog Walking-Approved Shoes With Rover: Shop the Collection Here

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. Zappos has become one of the go-to destinations for scoring name-brand shoes at a discounted price,Continue Reading

Kelly Clarkson is in the trees, in the breeze with a brand new Olivia Rodrigo cover. For her The Kelly Clarkson Show‘s popular Kellyoke segment on Thursday (April 25), the star took on Rodrigo’s “Can’t Catch Me Now,” the powerful ballad off the Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & SnakesContinue Reading

Solo artist and Sin Bandera band member Noel Schajris talks about preparing to perform new song “Love’s Still Here” at the Latin AMAs with Sugarland’s Jennifer Nettles, balancing his solo career and tour schedule with Sin Bandera and more! Tetris KellyArgentine, Mexican singer Noel Schajris is set to hit theContinue Reading

We still have a long wait before HBO’s Harry Potter remake premieres, but a new Wizarding World release will make the time go by a little faster. Following the announcement that Warner Bros and HBO’s TV remake would be coming sometime in 2026, Pottermore Publishing announced an unexpected addition toContinue Reading

It’s now illegal to sell weight-loss and muscle-building supplements to minors in New York, under a first-in-the-nation law that went into effect this week. Experts say loose federal regulation of dietary supplements has resulted in these products sometimes including unapproved ingredients, like steroids and heavy metals, putting kids at risk.Continue Reading

Donald Trump on Thursday claimed the 2017 white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, was “nothing” compared to ongoing pro-Palestinian campus protests, the latest instance in which he has downplayed a racist incident that was one of the most criticized moments of his presidency. Speaking in a Manhattan courtroom hallway atContinue Reading

Gucci Mane Takes Aim at Diddy With Fiery Diss Track ‘TakeDat’: Watch

Gucci Mane has returned and he’s throwing haymakers in Diddy’s direction with his latest single trolling the embattled Bad Boy mogul’s signature phrase “TakeDat.” Guwop delivered the buzzworthy track along with the Omar The Director-helmed video on Wednesday, which finds Gucci uttering “No Diddy” 119 times throughout the song toContinue Reading

K.Flay on Social Media & Drawing a Healthy Boundary Online

“I treat Instagram like CVS,” Kristine Flaherty, better known by her stage name K.Flay, tells Billboard’s Behind the Setlist podcast. “Like, I buy my makeup remover cloths and I pick up my migraine prescription, and I’m out.” Most artists see social media as a lifeline that connects them directly toContinue Reading

Mary J. Blige is one of the well-deserved inductees of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s Class of 2024, and the superstar was visibly moved while discussing the honor on a new episode of the Tamron Hall Show. “I’m still trying to process this whole thing. It’s a big deal.Continue Reading

Creepy Nuts’ “Bling-Bang-Bang-Born” holds at No. 1 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100, now at 13 consecutive weeks on the chart dated April 24. The MASHLE Season 2 opener continues to rule streaming for the 13th straight week, video views and karaoke for the 6th straight week. Downloads also climbedContinue Reading

Best Makeup Bags for Travel: 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. When it comes to makeup bags, finding the perfect one that fits all your items canContinue Reading

Chenayder, the 17-year-old singer from Orlando, Fla., shares her new single “Colors” featuring North Carolina’s MAVI. Her music first caught my attention when I came across it on TikTok after she posted the original version of this song — sans the guest verse — and the UK drum & bass-inspiredContinue Reading

Madonna‘s Celebration Tour is a family business. And in a new Instagram post on Thursday (April 25), the pop icon thanked her son David and daughters Mercy, Stella and Estere for serving as both her support system and co-performers on the ongoing trek. “On the day before our 80th showContinue Reading