Lil Wayne Makes Hilarious Cameo in Chris Rock-Narrated NBA Playoffs Ad

NBA superfan Lil Wayne makes a surprise cameo in a new Chris Rock-narrated ad for the 2024 NBA playoffs. The one-minute spot that dropped a day before the play-in tournament round kicked off is premised on the notion that most A-list NBA players don’t even think the playoffs are “aContinue Reading

How FloyyMenor & Cris MJ Made Chart History With Their Out-of-Nowhere Hit ‘Gata Only’

Two weeks ago, FloyyMenor and Cris MJ made history as the first Chileans to enter the top 10 on Billboard‘s Hot Latin Songs chart since La Ley and Ednita Nazario’s “Tu Sabes Bien” did so 25 years ago. The only other Chilean artist to have reached similar heights was MyriamContinue Reading

The Mandalorian brought beskar to the forefront of Star Wars, cementing it as one of the coolest and strongest metals in the galaxy. Used to craft Mandalorian armor, beskar has the ability to repel both lightsaber slices and blaster fire, rendering the wearer invulnerable to most attacks. For this reason,Continue Reading

On Thursday night (April 18), for the first time, a band not named U2 performed at the Las Vegas Sphere. Phish shares some traits with the Irish group – both are quartets with decades-long histories of concert production experimentation who remain major live draws – but the revered Vermont jamContinue Reading

Travis Barker celebrated wife Kourtney Kardashian Barker’s 45th birthday on Thursday (April 18) by sharing some sweet (and one pretty salty) pics of his beloved, as well as one of the first glimpses of the couple’s adorable 5-month-old son, Rocky Thirteen Barker. The Instagram pics included a rare image ofContinue Reading

The Penguin and its teased plot could be the perfect setup for Catwoman’s The Batman 2 return, if one interesting DC theory proves to be correct. The Batman ending left Gotham bathed in chaos following the Riddler’s semi-successful plan to devastate the city, which destroyed buildings and left the metropolisContinue Reading

Mariska Hargitay was mistaken as a real police officer by a child while filming Law & Order: SVU season 25. For more than two decades, Hargitay has played Manhattan SVU’s Olivia Benson. Through the years, she has risen through the ranks and is currently the captain of the squad sheContinue Reading

Taylor Swift returns to the zenith of Australia’s albums chart with Lover, while Hozier bags a sweet No. 1 single. As Swifties waited, and anticipated, the release of The Tortured Poets Department, which dropped at midnight, many in Australia turned to her catalog. Lover (via Universal) rebounds 4-1 for a thirdContinue Reading

Surprise! Taylor Swift gave night owls a bonus when she dropped the secret, second part of The Tortured Poets Department. Swift had teased a mysterious 2am countdown ahead of the conventional midnight release of Tortured Poets. For Swifties, it was worth the wait as the collection extended by an additionalContinue Reading

Following the experimental music journey that was 2020’s Gigaton, Pearl Jam returns to familiar, heavy turf on Dark Matter, the legendary Seattle rock band’s 12th studio album. Dropping at the stroke of midnight, Dark Matter (via Monkeywrench Records/Republic Records) spans 11 (mostly) burly numbers, including the previously-released midtempo cut “Wreckage”Continue Reading

Nicki Minaj wasn’t messing around when she was teasing bringing the heavy hitters out for her “FTCU” remix. The Barbz leader revealed on Thursday (April 18) that the star-studded trio of Travis Scott, Chris Brown and Sexyy Red would be joining her for the “FTCU (Sleeze Mix).” Mere hours later,Continue Reading

Alt-metalers FROM ASHES TO NEW announce the June 7 release of a digital deluxe edition of their critically acclaimed, #1-charting 2023 concept album BLACKOUT along with the release of  “One Foot In The Grave (feat. Aaron Pauley from Of Mice & Men).” BLACKOUT (DELUXE) will consist of the album’s original 12 tracks, plus six bonus tracks. Also, amongstContinue Reading

Kid Cudi is getting hitched. The 40-year-old “Day ‘N’ Nite” rapper and singer has got engaged to his girlfriend, menswear designer Lola Abecassis Sartore. Cudi (real name: Scott Mescudi) shared the good news by way of an Instagram post, in which he refers to Lola as his “fiancé.” Look closerContinue Reading

One of the constants of Taylor Swift’s storied career has been the chances she’s taken at the precise moment when taking a chance wasn’t necessary. She was a country superstar who didn’t need to go pop; she was less than a year removed from a major pop album and didn’tContinue 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. Billy Joel fans will get another chance to watch the Piano Man’s Madison Square Garden special,Continue Reading

Poetry class is in session. Taylor Swift’s long-awaited 11th studio album, The Tortured Poets Department, arrived on Friday (April 19). Swift initially announced the album at the 2024 Grammys, dropping the bombshell news mid-acceptance speech for best pop vocal for her 2022 record Midnights. “This is my 13th Grammy – which is myContinue Reading

Taylor Swift just released her new album The Tortured Poets Department — but from the looks of a mysterious new countdown hidden on her Instagram profile, the fun is far from over. As soon as the pop star’s 16-track project dropped at midnight on Friday (April 19), Swift made herContinue Reading

Sony may be teaming up with another company to purchase Paramount. The latter company, which was previously known as ViacomCBS, is currently controlled by National Amusements. The current incarnation of the company comes after years of mergers and acquisitions, however, as it was originally founded as Paramount Pictures in 1914,Continue Reading

Prime Video’s Fallout adaptation sparked impressive viewership numbers and dominated the streaming charts in its debut week. The show is based on Bethesda’s popular RPG series, following a lone survivor trekking the irradiated wastes of a long-destroyed America after emerging from the safety of an underground Vault. Led by EllaContinue Reading

Billboard Partners With Kakao Entertainment to Further the Global Expansion of K-Pop

Kakao Entertainment is aiming to accelerate the global expansion of K-pop thanks to a new partnership with Billboard and Billboard Korea. The company announced that it has signed a partnership agreement with the American music and entertainment magazine to enhance the influence of K-pop worldwide. Joseph Chang, co-CEO of KakaoContinue Reading

Boho Beachwear: The Coolest Crochet Swimsuits, Skirts & Cover-Ups to Buy for Spring 2024

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. Boho beachwear is back in season for spring and summer. If you’ve been looking for crochetContinue Reading

Christine Brown was the first of Kody Brown’s wives to move on to someone new on Sister Wives, and now, she’s showing off her Moab, Utah, Airbnb. After Christine and David Woolley got married in 2023, they quickly began building a new life together, away from the rest of theContinue Reading

TikTok Is Talking to UMG Again, But Washington May Hold The Keys to Its Future 

TikTok has returned to the bargaining table with Universal Music Group (UMG), but a fast-tracked Congressional bill that could result in the platform being sold, or, as a last result, banned in the United States may reach President Joe Biden’s desk before those negotiations are finished.   A source familiarContinue Reading

Taylor Swift’s Tortured Poets Department is just hours away from arriving on Friday (April 19), and the pop superstar is building the anticipation by teasing the lead single, “Fortnight,” featuring Post Malone. Swift took to X to share a preview of the upcoming music video, featuring dramatic scenes of theContinue Reading

It’s Thursday April 18th and this is a complete Taylor Swift takeover, ahead of the release of her new album ‘The Tortured Poets Department,’ the superstar announced the lead single “Fortnight,” breaks a record on Spotify for most pre-saves for her new album and we take you inside the ‘TorturedContinue Reading

Billie Eilish’s new musical era is upon us, and the superstar unveiled the tracklist for her upcoming album, Hit Me Hard and Soft, on Thursday (April 18). The 10-track album features tracks like “Skinny,” “Lunch,” “L’Amour De Ma Vie,” “Blue,” and “Wildflower,” among others. As of the current announcement, thereContinue Reading

Angela Deem from the 90 Day Fiancé franchise looks heartbroken on social media amid her rumored split from her husband, Michael Ilesanmi. The 57-year-old reality star first met her Nigerian partner in 2018. She liked his youthful aura and decided to marry him after dating him for two years. Unfortunately,Continue Reading

Beyoncé ‘Call Me Country’ Documentary Featuring Brothers Osborne & Rhiannon Giddens Headed to Max

As Cowboy Carter enjoys a second consecutive week atop the Billboard 200, the world continues to dissect Queen Bey’s latest opus. On Thursday (April 18), via a press release, Max announced a new documentary titled Call Me Country: Beyoncé & Nashville’s Renaissance slated to hit the streamer on Friday, AprilContinue Reading

Thousands of People Are Buying These Paul Atreides Action Figures, Inspired by Timothee Chalamet in ‘Dune 2’

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. Dune: Part Two dominated the theater after its premiere, racking up close to $500 million atContinue Reading

Living Legends Foundation to Honor Donnie Simpson, L. Londell McMillan & More at 2024 Awards Dinner and Gala

The Living Legends Foundation has set Oct. 4 as the date for its 2024 awards dinner and gala. The event, also celebrating the foundation’s 33rd anniversary, will take place at Taglyan Cultural Complex in Hollywood. This year’s slate of industry honorees includes: Donnie Simpson, Jerry Boulding Radio Award: The legendary radioContinue Reading

On today’s episode of Billboard’s Chart Rewind, we look back at the Isley Brothers hitting No. 1 on the Best Selling Rhythm & Blues singles chart, now called Hot R&B / Hip-Hop songs with their song “It’s Your Thing.” Alyssa CaverleyThe Isley Brothers make it to the top on thisContinue Reading

National Independent Venue Association Reveals Programming for 2024 Conference

The National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) has unveiled programming for its third annual conference. NIVA ‘24 will take place in New Orleans from June 3-5 with speakers from Eventbrite, National Independent Talent Organization, Wasserman, Live Music Society, Spotify, Meta and hundreds of independent venues and promoters from across the country.Continue Reading

Linda Perry’s Let It Die documentary will be spotlighted at the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival in June, but leading up to the event, the official trailer for the film arrived on Thursday (April 18). In the two-minute clip, fans get a peek into how much pressure the 4 Non-Blondes starContinue Reading

As Marvel’s Planet of the Apes prequel miniseries wraps up its four-issue run, readers are simultaneously left with a satisfying conclusion to the story, and a tease that the publisher is far from finished telling stories in the original Apes film continuity. Fans of the franchise, who have largely praisedContinue Reading

There were a number of incredibly shocking aspects of The Boys comic book series, from the gruesome violence to the overabundance of sex, drugs, and general depravity, but perhaps the most shocking part of all was the twist ending. And what makes that mind-blowing twist so much better is theContinue Reading

Zack Snyder reveals the SWAT remake movie he wanted to direct, comparing the unmade film to his own super-violent 300. Released in 2003, Clark Johnson’s action-thriller starred Colin Farrell, Jeremy Renner, Samuel L. Jackson and Michelle Rodriguez in the high-octane tale of an elite police unit tasked with transporting aContinue Reading

The Golden Bachelor’s Theresa Nist and Gerry Turner are choosing to divorce, but their families are speaking up about their shocking split in the days following their announcement. Gerry and Theresa found love on The Golden Bachelor season 1, with both hopeful that they would be able to make theirContinue Reading

Bethesda’s Fallout 4 is certainly an expansive RPG, but it’s not without shortcomings – an issue that can luckily be solved with mods. Prime Video’s Fallout being so well-received by both fans and critics has familiar and new players alike venturing out for one more trip into the wasteland. FalloutContinue Reading

Taylor, the Disruptor: The Star’s Return to TikTok Shows Her Power

On Jan. 30, the day before Universal Music’s deal with TikTok lapsed, the company announced in an open letter that “we must call time out on TikTok,” for not paying rightsholders and creators enough. Universal immediately began removing its recordings from the platform — then, by the end of February,Continue Reading

Mary J. Blige knows a fellow truth teller when she sees one. The R&B superstar opened up to People recently about Flavor Flav’s comments comparing her to Taylor Swift, in the sense that they both write about relatable life experiences. “I mean, I love Taylor Swift. She sings about what’sContinue Reading

Ludacris Clarifies Viral Story About Justin Timberlake Grammys Argument: ‘It Was No Cursing Out’

Ludacris couldn’t contain his excitement in his yearslong grind to finally take home best rap album at the Grammy Awards, which he did when Release Therapy reached the rap Grammy mountaintop at the 2007 ceremony. Luda let his emotions pour out backstage as he celebrated loudly with his team, whichContinue Reading

Taylor Swift’s upcoming album ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ has everyone excited, and fans can’t wait to uncover the hidden meanings and Easter eggs within her Spotify pop-up, The Tortured Poets Department Library. Chris Olsen:This is crazy. I mean, what Spotify has done is also so beautiful. The energy here isContinue Reading

Creepy Nuts’ “Bling-Bang-Bang-Born” extends its stay atop the Billboard Japan Hot 100 to 12 weeks on the chart dated April 17. While downloads for the MASHLE Season 2 opener dropped to No. 5, the hip-hip track continues to hold the top spot for streaming, video views, and karaoke. Kenshi Yonezu‘sContinue Reading

MediaCo Acquires Estrella Media’s Content & Digital Operations 

MediaCo Holding has acquired all of Estrella Media’s network, content, digital and commercial operations, the company  announced on Thursday (April 18). According to a press release, the transaction — which closed April 17 — will see Estrella Media brands join MediaCo. These include the EstrellaTV network’s linear and digital videoContinue Reading

AP Dhillon Drops Out of Coachella Weekend 2 After Guitar-Smashing Backlash

AP Dhillon is leaving the California desert behind. Related Kid Cudi Added to Second Weekend of 2024 Coachella: ‘INSANO BOY IS COMIN’ 04/18/2024 Coachella announced that the Punjabi-Canadian star will not appear at the festival’s second weekend as planned, citing a “scheduling conflict.” The festival announced the news in a follow-up tweetContinue Reading

This article contains spoilers for Under the Bridge (2024) and mention of murder.Even though Lily Gladstone’s new TV show Under The Bridge has a perfectly respectable score of 81% on Rotten Tomatoes, it’s still the third-lowest score of her 11-year acting career. Developed by Quinn Shephard, Under the Bridge tellsContinue Reading

Thaís Ramone from 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? flaunts weight loss transformation in her latest pictures, wearing a red dress. The Brazilian mom gained some weight due to her pregnancy in 2022. While she looked great, the physical change impacted her confidence and made her feel insecure. After welcomingContinue Reading

To bring authenticity to her performance as Major Kira Nerys on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, actress Nana Visitor kept herself “traumatized” by the anger and resentment that defined Kira’s character. After Nerys spent most of her life as a Bajoran freedom fighter during the Cardassian occupation, Major Kira foundContinue Reading