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. New collaboration alert! If you love taking care of your skin and lovable cartoon characters, thenContinue 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. Dyson’s Mother’s Day collection is selling out everywhere, but if you’re looking to get your handsContinue Reading
While Kendrick Lamar and Drake’s heavyweight battle has been a spectacle sweeping pop culture for the last few weeks, Questlove isn’t thrilled with the messy feud and its “mudslinging” antics. Related Drake & Kendrick Lamar’s Rocky Relationship Explained 05/06/2024 The Roots drummer scoffed at Drake and K. Dot’s war in aContinue Reading
Maya Rudolph loved her time on Saturday Night Live so much, she never left. The comedian is set to host this weekend’s (May 11) episode of the iconic sketch comedy series, and she revealed to cast members Andrew Dismukes and Chloe Troast that she’s been living in a closet atContinue Reading
GloRilla’s anthem “Yeah Glo!” wins the No. 1 spot on Billboard’s Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart as the single crowns the list dated May 11. It climbs from No. 2 after a 14% surge in plays made it the most-played song on U.S. monitored mainstream R&B/hip-hop radio stations in the AprilContinue Reading
Future is having a banner year and has no plans of slowing down. The Atlanta rapper took to X early Wednesday (May 8) to announce Mixtape Pluto is back and that he’s dropping something on Friday, May 10. Fuck yo album Shit ain’t slappin like my MIXTAPE — FUTURE/FREEBANDZ (@1future)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. Russ is trading the microphone for a pen — again. After the success of the rapper’sContinue Reading
Mark Ambor scores his first career entry on the Billboard Hot 100, thanks to his breakthrough viral hit “Belong Together.” The song, which he self-released Feb. 16 in partnership with Hundred Days Records and Virgin Music Group, debuts at No. 87 on the May 11-dated Hot 100 with 7 millionContinue Reading
Ana Bárbara and Kany García will be among the artists honored at the second edition of Latin Women in Music, Billboard and Telemundo announced today (May 8). The program will air exclusively on Telemundo on Sunday, June 9. Hosted by Jacqueline Bracamontes, the two-hour music special will celebrate Latina artistsContinue Reading
K-pop boy band ENHYPEN‘s dedicated ENGENE fan group will be the focus of an upcoming documentary film, FANMADE: ENHYPEN, from Hello Sunshine, the multimedia company founded by actress Reese Witherspoon. According to a press release announcing the project on Wednesday (May 8), the feature documentary collaboration between Hello Sunshine andContinue Reading
The Contenders is a midweek column that looks at artists aiming for the top of the Billboard charts, and the strategies behind their efforts. Next week (for the upcoming Billboard Hot 100 dated May 18), the Kendrick Lamar-Drake beef that’s dominated pop culture for the past month sets its sightsContinue Reading
What does life as an LGBTQ+ professional in the music industry actually look like in 2024? That’s the question that non-profit diversity development organization Queer Capita is seeking to answer with a new survey. The organization recently unveiled the State of the LGBTQ+ Music Industry Professional Survey, in partnership withContinue Reading
If Jinkx Monsoon has proved anything over the last few years, it’s that she’s a bit of a chameleon. Whether she’s performing as a corrupt jail warden or a bombshell leading lady, the drag star can play just about anyone — including the embodiment of music itself. In an exclusiveContinue Reading
The Little Mermaid is back! Disney announced Wednesday (May 8) that its animated musical series Disney Jr.’s Ariel — inspired by the Little Mermaid movies — will arrive on the platform at 9 a.m. ET/PT on June 27 and the next day on Disney+. Additionally, Billboard can exclusively reveal theContinue Reading
Taylor Swift runs a tight ship. Following their surprise Dead Poets Society mini-reunion in the pop star and Post Malone’s “Fortnight” music video in April, both Ethan Hawke and Josh Charles opened up in separate interviews about keeping their cameos a total secret from everyone — including their kids. RelatedContinue 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. Muggles, make room on the mantel. Fisher-Price is releasing a magical series of Harry Potter-themed LittleContinue Reading
The Kendrick Lamar–Drake battle has found its way into the political world. President Joe Biden’s campaign team put together a video dissing Donald Trump on May 6, which was soundtracked by Lamar’s bristling “Euphoria.” Related Drake & Kendrick Lamar’s Rocky Relationship Explained 05/06/2024 The clip utilizes a slideshow that kicks offContinue Reading
Lady Gaga‘s dynamic Chromatica Ball Tour is getting a second life on HBO’s Max streaming service, where a concert film capturing one of the trek’s final performances is set to premiere later this month. Related Watch Lady Gaga & Joaquin Phoenix in First ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ Trailer 04/09/2024 As announced WednesdayContinue Reading
Steve Albini, the legendarily exacting producer/engineer and frontman of the noisesome indie rock bands Shellac and Big Black has died at 61. According to a staff member at Albini’s Electric Audio Recordings studio in Chicago, Albini died of a heart attack on Tuesday night (May 7). Related Gone But NotContinue Reading
Beyoncé may be notoriously elusive, but she always has an ear to the streets. On Wednesday (May 8), the Grammy winner shared two Instagram posts commemorating her visit to this year’s Coachella festivities, from supporting protégé Chlöe Bailey to joining in on the “II Hands II Heaven” dance challenge. RelatedContinue Reading
The upcoming fifth season of The Kardashians has been billed as showcasing Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker‘s “new baby bliss” following the birth of their first child together, a son named Rocky Thirteen, in November. But it’ll also document the reality star’s scary experience with emergency fetal surgery leading upContinue Reading
Amy Winehouse has posthumously received a BRIT Billion Award celebrating one billion streams in the U.K. Her parents, Mitch and Janis, accepted the award, saying, “We of course wish that Amy was here today accepting this award in person, but it’s amazing that she is still winning awards for herContinue Reading
Ja Rule and his mother, Debra Atkins, have long shared a special bond. Raised by a single parent, it’s always been a “me and mom against the world” type of mantra, as the artist puts it. The Murder Inc. rapper often makes it a point to give back to theContinue Reading
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NCT DREAM rolled out the dates for their upcoming 2024 world tour on Wednesday (May 8), with dates in Latin American, the U.S and Europe as part of their 2024 NCT DREAM World Tour <The Dream Show 3 : Dream( )Scape>. Related NCT DREAM Open Up on Maturing & TakingContinue Reading
Jelly Roll made a hug stride in his fitness journey this week, completing his first-ever 5K alongside his wife, podcaster Bunnie XO. Related Here’s What Jelly Roll Thinks of Katy Perry Wanting Him to Be a Judge on ‘American Idol… 05/07/2024 The two stars ran a total of 3.1 miles togetherContinue Reading
For Mental Health Awareness Month this May, Billboard is teaming with Brandon Holman of the Lazuli Collective on a series of articles focused on mindfulness and the professional development of executives, creatives and artists in the music community. Today’s conversation is with Brittany Berger, a producer, songwriter, motivational speaker, mindsetContinue Reading
Jazzmen had their own lexicon, reflecting their takes on music, life, and fellow artists. The musicians never used it with the public, and even if fans overheard, they would not have understood. Which was the point. The secret language allowed performers to talk about their audience without it overhearing, theContinue Reading
A woman who filed a lawsuit accusing former Recording Academy boss Neil Portnow of rape is now moving to drop her case, citing concerns that her name will be revealed and a dispute with her own lawyers. In a letter filed Sunday without the help of her attorneys, the JaneContinue Reading
NBC has given the green light to a series order Reba McEntire‘s upcoming comedy Happy’s Place, according to The Hollywood Reporter. In the series, McEntire portrays Bobbie, who inherits a restaurant after her father’s passing, but finds out that her new business partner in the venture is a half-sister sheContinue Reading
For most of his professional career, British singer Olly Alexander has been known in the specific context of his band. Starting in 2012, the singer made up one-third of the U.K. pop group Years & Years, garnering critical acclaim and a massive audience over the course of nearly a decade.Continue Reading
From the looks of it, the dust has settled in the lyrical war between Drake and Kendrick Lamar after the general consensus is that the Compton MC emerged victorious after a furious diss track back-and-forth. But the collateral damage from one of the fiercest bar beatdowns in recent history continuesContinue Reading
Warner Chappell Music has announced Delia Orjuela as its new head of creative Mexican music/música mexicana. Based out of Los Angeles, the veteran executive will report to Gustavo Menéndez, WCM’s president, U.S. Latin & Latin America. In 2021, Orjuela joined Warner Music Latina to lead the label’s Mexican music division whereContinue Reading
A year after pulling the plug on their festival early after The 1975 singer Matty Healy slammed Malaysia’s anti-LGBTQ laws as “f–king ridiculous” before sharing a long kiss with bassist Ross MacDonald, Kuala Lumpur’s Good Vibes Festival has announced its return. The two-day event at Resorts World Awana in GentingContinue Reading
Cyndi Lauper never considered another option. The flame-haired singer whose colorful sartorial flare and Betty Boop voice had music writers desperately searching for synonyms for “quirky” in the 1980s will tell her life’s story in the upcoming biopic Let the Canary Sing. Related Fans Just Want to Have Fun: CyndiContinue Reading
Nine singers progressed, and three were eliminated Tuesday night (May 7) on NBC’s The Voice, as the live round once again dished up its share of drama. Earlier, on Monday night, each of the Top 12 hit the stage and sang for their lives in the competition. On this occasion,Continue Reading
Myke Towers captures his highest-charting hit yet on Billboard’s Hot Latin Songs chart as “Adivino,” with Bad Bunny, debuts at No. 2 on the list dated May 11. It’s the 52nd chart hit for the former, and 11th to reach the top 10. For Bunny, the collab marks his record-extendingContinue Reading
Dua Lipa’s Radical Optimism will be hard to catch in the U.K. chart race. Based on midweek sales and streaming data captured by the Official Charts Company, the British pop singer’s third studio album has a healthy lead. Radical Optimism is outselling the next-best-placed LP, Taylor Swift’s The Tortured PoetsContinue Reading
Austin’s South by Southwest conference and festival is heading to the United Kingdom, marking the first time that the world-famous event has been held in Europe. Due to take place over one week in June 2025, the inaugural edition of SXSW London will follow the same format as its Texas-basedContinue Reading
The first of three live broadcasts of the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest yielded the initial results of the competition, with 10 countries out of 15 moving forward into the grand final on Saturday (May 11) and five countries going home. Most notable among the 10 winning countries are Luxembourg, whichContinue Reading
50 Cent has filed a defamation lawsuit against his ex Daphne Joy over her public accusations that he raped and physically abused her, calling them a “calculated attack” of false allegations designed to destroy his reputation. In a case filed Monday in Houston court, the rapper (real name Curtis Jackson)Continue Reading
Just two weeks after Usher tied Charlie Wilson for the most No. 1s by a male artist on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart, the latter legend reclaims the title for himself as “Superman” tops the list dated May 11. “Superman” jumps from No. 3 after an 8% increase in playsContinue 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. After just two weeks in theaters, Abigail is dancing its ways onto digital platforms. The vampireContinue 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. Amazon is making it easy to serve moms for Mother’s Day Brunch. Starting on Thursday (Feb.Continue Reading
There’s a lot of fresh blood in the top five of the Billboard Hot 100 this week, with Tommy Richman’s “Million Dollar Baby” debuting at No. 2, Shaboozey‘s “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” rising to No. 3, and Sabrina Carpenter‘s “Espresso” rising to No. 4 (all behind a second week atContinue Reading
Jason Aldean, Keith Urban, Jelly Roll, Old Dominion, Lady A, Riley Green, Ashley McBryde, Brothers Osborne and Walker Hayes took the stage on Saturday (May 4) at the 11th annual iHeartCountry Festival Presented by Capital One in Austin, Texas. Old Dominion kicked off the show with a performance including some some ofContinue Reading
Influential shareholder advisory groups Institutional Shareholder Services and Glass Lewis advised Universal Music Group (UMG) investors to vote their disapproval of a UMG compensation report that details CEO Lucian Grainge‘s 2023 pay package, which included a one-time $100 million stock and options award, when it’s put to an advisory voteContinue Reading
GOAL — a sustainability program developed by founding members Oak View Group, State Farm Arena and its NBA sports tenant the Atlanta Hawks, Fenway Sports Group and green building expert Jason F. McLennan — has released a report outlining the impact of its first year of work. The group’s 2024 Impact ReportContinue Reading
It’s Tuesday, May 7th, and we have a lot to cover after the Met Gala yesterday. In case you missed the biggest night in fashion, we’ve got you covered. From best looks at the Met Gala, to behind the scenes action on the red carpet, to performances we go throughContinue 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. This year’s 2024 Met Gala highlighted dazzling and high fashion moments where all celebrities embraced theContinue 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. Doja Cat made quite the statement at the 2024 Met Gala. The “Paint the Town” redContinue Reading
Country singer HARDY links up with Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg for his short film “Gin & Juice” and to promote his new song “Gin & Juice (Another Shot From Dr. Dre).” The short film features appearances from Snoop, Dre and actress Nicola Peltz Beckham and is made in collaborationContinue Reading
Tom Holland continues to be the sweetest boyfriend. The actor took to Instagram on Tuesday (May 7) to share a stunning snap of his girlfriend Zendaya’s standout Met Gala outfit, which she chose in collaboration with her stylist Law Roach. The Euphoria star rocked a custom Maison Margiela by John GallianoContinue Reading
BE:FIRST’s “Masterplan” blasts in at No. 1 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100, dated May 1, ending Creepy Nuts’ consecutive run atop the chart at 13 weeks. The title track of the septet’s concept single released April 24 on CD, “Masterplan” debuts at No. 2 for CD sales with 115,963Continue Reading
BLACKPINK‘s Lisa brought some pink venom to the Miami International Autodrome on Sunday when the K-pop star served as the Formula 1 Grand Prix flag-bearer and met the Oracle Red Bull Racing team. On Tuesday (May 7), Lisa posted photos from the event on Instagram, writing that she felt “HonoredContinue Reading
Susan Buckner, the actress and dancer best known for her turn as the bubbly and often-teased Rydell High cheerleader Patty Simcox in the 1978 blockbuster musical Grease, has died. She was 72. She died Thursday in Miami, family spokesperson Melissa Berthier announced. No cause of death was revealed. Buckner portrayed HollywoodContinue 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. Stanley Cups have generated a cult following for their aesthetically pleasing insulated drinkware that notably alsoContinue Reading
Tyler Childers and Sierra Ferrell are among the top nominees for the 23rd annual Americana Music Honors & Awards. Ferrell released her new album Trail of Flowers last month, while in September 2023, Childers released his sixth studio album Rustin’ in the Rain, spearheaded by “In Your Love,” which earnedContinue Reading
Billie Eilish has something special planned for fans counting down the seconds until her third studio album Hit Me Hard and Soft arrives May 17. To couple with her recently announced listening parties scheduled for May 15 and 16 in New York City and Los Angeles, the singer revealed TuesdayContinue Reading
Tommy Richman scores his first appearance on the Billboard Hot 100 chart (dated May 11), as his new single, “Million Dollar Baby,” soars in at No. 2. Released April 26 on ISO Supremacy/PULSE Records, the song debuts with 38 million official U.S. streams, 302,000 in early radio airplay audience andContinue Reading
We just witnessed an unprecedented weekend in rap music, with five diss songs and a snippet keeping us away from our friends, our families, and (most importantly) our playoff games. Drake started things off on Friday night by dropping “Family Matters,” a 7:36-long collection of mini-songs accompanied by a video allegedlyContinue Reading
After a hellacious heavyweight feud between two of rap’s top superstars, Kendrick Lamar and Drake, the court of public opinion seems poised to announce the Compton MC as the victor. For now, Kendrick can rejoice and hold his head high after issuing the knockout blow of the battle on SaturdayContinue Reading
Hey now, this is what dreams are made of! Hilary Duff announced Tuesday (May 7) that she and husband Matthew Koma welcomed their new daughter last week, sharing photos from the singer-actress’ home water birth and revealing the little girl’s unique name on Instagram. In the pictures, an emotional DuffContinue Reading
Even rockers are Swifties! Pearl Jam’s frontman Eddie Vedder and bassist Jeff Ament joined Bill Simmons on his self-titled podcast this week, where they praised Taylor Swift — especially since Vedder attended Swift’s Eras tour with his wife and two daughters. “She’s an artist who’s respectful of her audience andContinue Reading
There are times when a performance gains power not only from who’s playing what music and how, but also from when and where it’s played. So it was with the Berlin Philharmonic’s 2024 Europakonzert, which took place on May 1 at the historic Tsinandali Estate in Georgia. As Georgians protestedContinue Reading
This is The Legal Beat, a weekly newsletter about music law from Billboard Pro, offering you a one-stop cheat sheet of big new cases, important rulings and all the fun stuff in between. This week: A deep-dive into whether rappers like Kendrick Lamar and Drake can sue each other forContinue Reading
As Mother’s Day approaches on your calendars this Sunday, May 12 (celebrated on May 10 in Mexico), we’ve curated the perfect Día de las Madres playlist to enhance your celebration. This carefully selected 25-track list features an eclectic mix of Spanish-language songs that pay heartfelt tributes to mothers everywhere. FromContinue Reading
If given the chance, singer-songwriter Jelly Roll says he would be all in on becoming an American Idol judge. Speaking with Audacy following his first set as part of the country music festival Stagecoach in Indio, Calif., Jelly Roll reacted to American Idol judge Katy Perry’s earlier comment recommending himContinue Reading
The annual Met Gala took over New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art on Monday night (May 6), with some of today’s biggest stars ascending the iconic white staircase in creative and jaw-dropping looks to capture the “Garden in Time” dress code. While the Met Gala looked like a blastContinue Reading
35 years ago, the trajectory of electronic music history shifted when Ed Simons met Tom Rowlands at the University of Manchester. Then students, the pair would go on to comprise one of the most celebrated electronic acts in the history of the then-nascent genre, after they united as The ChemicalContinue Reading
Charli XCX confirmed longtime rumors that she worked on new music for Britney Spears. During a recent appearance on Watch What Happens Live, the “Von Dutch” singer clarified that she did write music for the pop princess, but Spears never recorded the tracks. “It leaked to the press. Britney then did thContinue Reading
With many people opting to enjoy a Western aesthetic in 2024, from fringed jackets to cowboy hats to shimmering boots — and a plethora of artists offering up country-influenced music — it’s no surprise that all things equestrian have re-entered the spotlight as of late. Plus, there is the longtail,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. Netflix is back for an encore of its popular Netflix Is a Joke Fest. Bringing togetherContinue Reading
As Taylor Swift rules the Billboard Hot 100 for a second frame with her Post Malone collab “Fortnight” — and before an onslaught of tracks resulting from the culture-dominating Kendrick Lamar/Drake feud likely swarms the top tier of the chart next week — a trio of newer hitmakers move intoContinue Reading
Nutsa Buzaladze received raves from the American Idol judges when she competed last year on season 21 of the long-running television talent series. Eliminated from the top 12 on April 30, 2023, the singer from the nation of Georgia didn’t sit still. This week she will perform on another televisedContinue Reading
TikTok and parent company ByteDance have filed a federal lawsuit aimed at overturning recently-passed legislation requiring the Chinese company to sell the popular app or face a national ban, arguing that it violates the First Amendment. In a complaint filed Tuesday in D.C. federal court, TikTok and Byte Dance calledContinue Reading
Mexican hitmaker Peso Pluma has signed with CAA in all areas. The corridos singer has had a massive year leading regional Mexican music’s global movement, all while making history along the way. In 2023 alone, Peso Pluma entered 24 songs on the Hot 100, including the global smash hit “EllaContinue Reading
With her upcoming Hot Girl Summer Tour looming, Megan Thee Stallion is preparing to enter her new era this Friday (May 10) with the release of her forthcoming single, “BOA.” Related Megan Thee Stallion Teases ‘Megan May’ With a Racy Transformation: ‘Get Ready… 05/01/2024 Megan unveiled the song’s cover art forContinue Reading
Atlantic Records has hired veteran executive Luis “Lu” Mota as evp of A&R, the label announced on Tuesday (May 7). Mota, who’ll work out of Atlantic’s NYC headquarters and report to co-president of Black Music Lanre Gaba, arrives from Columbia Records where since 2018 he was instrumental in the signingContinue Reading
Things are all good between Bad Bunny and Kendall Jenner. After the 2024 Met Gala Monday (May 6), the Puerto Rican musician and model — who reportedly began dating last year before sparking breakup rumors in December — were all smiles while enjoying drinks together at an afterparty hosted byContinue Reading
Post Malone will perform on the 2024 Academy of Country Music Awards on May 16, along with several other pop artists: Noah Kahan (who will perform with Kelsea Ballerini, an album of the year and female artist of the year nominee), Avril Lavigne (who will perform with Nate Smith, aContinue Reading
Megan Thee Stallion is looking to heat up ahead of her Hot Girl Summer Tour. After teasing “Megan May” last week, Thee Stallion returned with an edition of #MeganMonday on May 6, which finds her freestyling over Gucci Mane’s 2010 anthem “I Think I Love Her.” “Show a new b—hContinue Reading
With credits dating back to 2012 that include collaborations with Saba, Smino and Isaiah Rashad, alluring Chicago R&B singer-songwriter Jean Deaux is no new kid on the block. Related Which Musician Had Your Favorite Look at the 2024 Met Gala? Vote! 05/07/2024 A multidimensional artist whose work traverses different mediumsContinue Reading
Billy Porter, who is as philanthropic as he is flamboyant, will receive the 2024 Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award in recognition of his contributions as an activist and spokesperson for the LGBTQ+ community. Related ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ & ‘Stereophonic’ Lead 2024 Tony Nominations… 04/30/2024 The Isabelle Stevenson Award – the Tonys’ equivalentContinue Reading
Grammy winner and reigning CMA entertainer of the year Lainey Wilson is set to become the latest country star with a bar in downtown Nashville. This summer, Wilson will open the three-story restaurant and bar Bell Bottoms Up in partnership with TC Restaurant Group on 120 3rd Ave. South, inContinue Reading
Kelly Clarkson has the uncanny ability to find the soul pocket in just about any song. Take, for instance, her rumble through Metallica‘s “Sad But True” during the Kellyoke segment on Monday’s (May 6) episode of her eponymous daytime talk show. Sure, the 1991 original from the band’s crushing self-titledContinue Reading
Almost seven years after she first rapped the proposition in her 2017 Billboard Hot 100 hit “Bartier Cardi” (No. 14, with 21 Savage), Billboard has the inside on scoop on what it’s really like to party with Cardi B. Related Nicki Minaj Blossoms in Golden Floral Dress at 2024 MetContinue Reading
Cinq Music has acquired the music catalog of hitmaker Flow La Movie, Billboard can announce. The late producer’s robust catalog includes reggaetón megahits “Te Boté” and “La Jeepeta” — the former topped Billboard‘s Hot Latin Songs for 14 weeks in 2018. The catalog acquisition comes nearly three years since FlowContinue Reading
In March, a Spotify account named Lucky Socks uploaded a sped-up version of Mark Ambor’s “Belong Together” to the platform. More than six weeks later, this jaunty take on the folksy original is still earning around 350,000 streams a day, and various high-speed versions of “Belong Together” have been usedContinue Reading
Toronto Police are investigating a shooting that took place early in the morning on May 7 outside Drake’s mansion. According to reports from CBC and The Toronto Star, the entrance to the rapper’s house has been taped off after a reported shooting. The Star also reports that police are goingContinue Reading
Attendees of the 2024 Met Gala weren’t just treated to a rare Ariana Grande concert Monday night (May 6), but also an exclusive sneak peek at how the singer and Cynthia Erivo‘s voices will sound together as Glinda and Elphaba in the upcoming Wicked films. Related Met Gala 2024: PhotosContinue Reading
“‘Austin’ was written out of a lot of rage,” Dasha tells Billboard in late April. At a Los Angeles session in early 2023, the singer-songwriter began working on a different song with Adam Wendler, Cheyenne Rose Arnspiger and Kenneth Heidelman, which proved unfruitful. After Dasha suggested taking a quick break,Continue Reading
There’s no such thing as a certainty, a guarantee, when NBC’s The Voice reaches the Live round. That’s exactly where the contestants find themselves. The Top 12 singers have reached the Lives, the sweaty-palms moment in the season. It’s all nerves and sweaty-palms from here. Asher HaVon wasn’t showing it.Continue Reading
Australian post-punk rock act Trophy Eyes has spoken publicly for the first time following a devastating injury to a fan during a concert last week in Buffalo, NY. “As the result of a tragic accident on the night of April 30th, a Trophy Eyes fan was injured at our BuffaloContinue Reading
SYDNEY, Australia — A new campaign that would ensure Australian artists are included on all tours by international acts in these parts has been widely supported by the music industry. Unveiled last Wednesday, May 1 during the 2024 AAM Awards and announced proper on Friday , the policy bears theContinue Reading
SYDNEY, Australia — A new campaign that would ensure Australian artists are included on all tours by international acts in these parts has been widely supported by the music industry. Unveiled last Wednesday, May 1 during the 2024 AAM Awards and announced proper on Friday , the policy bears theContinue Reading
SYDNEY, Australia — A new campaign that would ensure Australian artists are included on all tours by international acts in these parts has been widely supported by the music industry. Unveiled last Wednesday, May 1 during the 2024 AAM Awards and announced proper on Friday , the policy bears theContinue Reading
SYDNEY, Australia — A new campaign that would ensure Australian artists are included on all tours by international acts in these parts has been widely supported by the music industry. Unveiled last Wednesday, May 1 during the 2024 AAM Awards and announced proper on Friday , the policy bears theContinue Reading
Shakira dazzled at her Met Gala debut in a simple-yet-stunning red column dress with a slit that turned heads. For the wow factor: A dramatic long cape made with almost 100 meters of fabric that resembled a rose. The sleek outfit with geometric cutouts was created by Carolina Herrera’s creativeContinue Reading
