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‘Heart of Rock & Roll’ Musical a ‘Gift’ After Losing Hearing 5
You may not think of Buddhist philosophy and Huey Lewis as the same time very often, but it works for him when considering The Heart of Rock and Roll, the jukebox musical inspired by the song catalog of his band, the News. “Y’know, Zen Buddhists say you need something to love, something to hope for […]
Hot 100 & Billboard 200 Chart Records She’s Broken 5
Taylor Swift has long been a powerhouse on Billboard’s charts, dating all the way back to her 2006 debut single, “Tim McGraw.” In recent years, the superstar has reached unprecedented heights, thanks to her latest original material and rerecorded versions of her earlier albums. Swift’s most recent rerecord, 1989 (Taylor’s Version), became her 13th No. […]
Taylor Swift Teases New Lyric From ‘Tortured Poets Department’ 5
Another piece of Taylor Swift‘s The Tortured Poets Department has fallen into place. With just three days left until the new album arrives, the 34-year-old pop star unveiled another lyric from the 16-track set in partnership with Spotify on Tuesday (April 16) — and it’s a loaded one. The streaming service premiered the snippet of […]
Michael J. Fox Gushes Over ‘Amazing’ Taylor Swift 5
Michael J. Fox has been added to the list of celebrity Swifties. The Back to the Future star sat down with People recently, where he named Taylor Swift as someone who will have an even greater impact in the next 50 years. “I think she’s going to be a really important person. I think she […]
Is Its No. 2 Debut a Disappointment? 5
It’s been an interesting couple of weeks for J. Cole. He was roped into the most buzzed-about beef in recent rap history last month when fellow superstar Kendrick Lamar sent apparent shots at him and collaborator Drake in his own Billboard Hot 100-topping Future and Metro Boomin teamup, “Like That.” Two Fridays ago (Apr. 5), […]
Billboard Japan Women in Music Interview 5
Wednesday Campanella singer Utaha chatted with Billboard Japan for its Women in Music interview series featuring female players in the Japanese entertainment industry. The WIM initiative in Japan launched in 2022 to celebrate artists, producers and executives who have made significant contributions to music and inspired other women through their work. The first 30 interviews […]
Common, Jeezy Appear in ‘Hip-Hop and the White House’ Doc Trailer 5
New doc, premiering later this month on Hulu, will also feature Chika, Bun B, KRS-One, Roxanne Shante, and more Jeezy, Common, Chika, and more discuss the entwined histories of rap and politics in the new trailer for Hip-Hop and the White House, an upcoming documentary premiering April 22 on Hulu. Directed by Jesse Washington, the […]
Billboard Women in Music Interview 5
Billboard Japan spoke with singer-songwriter kiki vivi lily for its Women in Music interview series featuring female players in the Japanese entertainment industry. The WIM initiative in Japan launched in 2022 to celebrate artists, producers and executives who have made significant contributions to music and inspired other women through their work. The first 30 interviews […]
Naomi Judd Estate to Launch Virtual Exhibit Featuring Rare Memorabilia 5
The Naomi Judd estate is offering fans a deeper look at the late singer-songwriter’s life and career through a virtual exhibit that will launch on May 1 to mark the second anniversary of The Judds‘ induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Judd died in April 2022 at age 76. The multi-faceted exhibit, launched […]
Daylyt & Ab-Soul Debut on Hot 100 With Features on J. Cole’s ‘Pi’ 5
Ab-Soul and Daylyt are officially Billboard Hot 100-charting artists for the first time thanks to their featured appearances on J. Cole’s “Pi” from his new album, Might Delete Later. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The set, released on Cole World/Interscope Records, debuts at No. 1 on […]
2025 SAG Awards Date Announced 5
The 31st annual Screen Actors Guild Awards will be held on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025. The two-hour ceremony will stream live coast-to-coast on Netflix at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. This will mark the show’s second consecutive year streaming live on Netflix. The SAG Awards annually celebrates the year’s outstanding motion picture and television performances. […]
Jelly Roll Hints at New Music & Collaborations 5
Jelly Roll currently has a top 15 Country Airplay hit with his latest single, “Halfway to Hell,” from his 2023 album Whitsitt Chapel, but the singer says fans can expect more new music on the way — including some “crazy” collaborations, both within the country music genre and beyond it. The Grammy-nominated artist recently told […]
Rick Ross’ Drake Diss Track ‘Champagne Moments’ on Streaming Services 5
Rick Ross has brought his war of words with Drake to streaming services. After premiering “Champagne Moments” with DJ Akademiks over the weekend, Rozay uploaded the Drake diss to DSPs on Monday evening (April 15). “‘CHAMPAGNE MOMENTS’ STREAM IT NOW @AppleMusic#bbldrizzy#nosejobpapi,” Ross wrote on X before adding artwork of a nose with an MMG bull […]
SZA, Melanie Martinez, the Killers to Play Sudden Little Thrills Fest 5
A new festival is coming to Pittsburgh, and the lineup is filled with stars. On Tuesday, Sudden Little Thrills Music Festival — a new two-day fest set for Sept. 7 and 8 at Hazelwood Green — announced its lineup featuring headlining sets from the Killers, SZA, Melanie Martinez, and Wiz Khalifa performing a hometown birthday […]
Future & Metro Boomin, ‘We Still Don’t Trust You’: Album Review 5
From Beyoncé’s interwoven Renaissance and Cowboy Carter albums to Ye and Ty Dolla $ign’s still(?)-unfurling Vultures trilogy, 2024 is undoubtedly the year of the franchise album. Although sequels and spin-offs have gotten a fairly bad rap lately thanks to Hollywood’s recent production proclivities (looking at you, Marvel!), franchises can be fun! After all, they’re supposed […]
Patrick Mahomes Praises Taylor Swift for How She Studies Football 5
If Coach Andy Reid ever steps away from the Kansas City Chiefs, maybe Taylor Swift could be next in line. The pop star is already close with many of the team’s players thanks to her romance with tight end Travis Kelce, and in a new interview, quarterback Patrick Mahomes revealed that she’s been studying up […]
Nathaniel Rateliff, My Morning Jacket Headline Park City Song Summit 5
Park City Song Summit is back for a third year. On Tuesday, the Utah-based festival announced its lineup for this August featuring Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats, My Morning Jacket, and Mavis Staples as headliners for the three-day event set for Aug. 15 through Aug. 17 at the Canyons Village Amphitheater. The event is […]
Angel Olsen Shares Solo ‘Songs From the Archive’ Tour Dates 5
Angel Olsen‘s band will hang back as she takes the road solo on the forthcoming Songs From the Archive Tour. The singer and songwriter will perform 10 cities this September with a set list spanning her six-album discography. Maxim Ludwig, Runo Plum, Kyle Ryan, Greg Mendez, and Domino Kirke will join her as special guests […]
FloyyMenor & Cris MJ’s ‘Gata Only’ Lyrics Translated Into English 5
After seven weeks on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart, Chilean newcomers FloyyMenor and Cris MJ have reached No. 1 on the tally with their viral hit “Gata Only.” Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The infectious reggaetón track — about going after an attractive girl — […]
Bakar Makes Hot 100 Debut With ‘Hell N Back’ 5
Bakar’s “Hell N Back” first reached Billboard’s charts in December 2019, when the song debuted on Adult Alternative Airplay. More than four years later, it debuts on the Billboard Hot 100 (dated April 20), becoming the singer-songwriter’s first entry on the ranking. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and […]