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The Memphis hitmaker produced Drake's chart-topping song "First Person Shooter."
Forrest Frank spearheaded a show at Nashville's GEODIS Park on June 19.
xperiment follows Carson's 2025 Billboard 200 No. 1 album, More Chaos .
The Whitlams are heading back to their favourite Australian pubs this October.
The entrepreneur shares a closer look at her life in Stripped Down: Unfiltered and Unapologetic .
The band’s singer Leigh Nash confirmed Cary’s death on June 18.
The SoCal superstars launched their first-ever U.S. stadium trek with a high-concept show that moved through the band’s past, present and future.
The roots-soul singer made his label debut with "Soul," released on Juneteenth.
"We respectfully ask for privacy and continued prayers for his family and loved ones during this difficult time," Keith's family wrote.
He has spent No. 1 on the Billboard Italy Hot 100 for 16 consecutive weeks.
The duo dropped their second album In Echo today (June 19) via Everloving Records.
The pop star officially debuted the track during her set at Spain's O Son do Camiño.
It surpasses Harry Styles' "Aperture" which previously held 2026's record.
Rodrigo now has her third U.K. chart-topper following Sour and Guts .
The events scheduled in Spain for Barcelona, Madrid, Tenerife, Mallorca, Santander, Nigrán and Alicante will not take place, following the decision announced by the organizers.
She’s the first artist ever to notch two new No. 1s on the chart in back-to-back weeks, following “Stateside” with PinkPantheress.
The country star stopped his show in Saratoga Springs to address his split from Bunnie Xo.
The Korean-Australian hip-hop act that has been making waves in the land down under, where they’ve completed two sold-out national tours and performed live for the 2025 ABC New Year's Eve broadcast.
Check out the must-hear releases of the week.
"Our dear son Oliver, you made this world a better place,” writes Tree’s mother, Christine Begin Nickell.
The música mexicana hitmakers launched their landmark stateside run on Thursday (June 18) at Petco Park, home of the San Diego Padres.
Rodrigo bags a chart double as "You Seem Pretty Sad For A Girl So In Love" opens at No. 1 on the ARIA Chart, and “Stupid Song” starts atop the national singles tally.
Tiran rises to general manager following the departure of long-standing CEO Yoel Kenan.
Aussie rules football has never looked so glamorous.
The once-rising country star is facing a hefty damages award after being held liable in a lawsuit claiming he sexually assaulted a woman and secretly filmed it.
Keith was known for producing Hot 100 chart-toppers, including Travis Scott's "Sicko Mode" and Drake's "First Person Shooter."
Other recent deals include Live Nation's acquisition of a majority stake in a Buenos Aires arena and UMG's partnership with a Thai music distributor.
Ash Pournouri won a Swedish appeal that gives him another shot at the claims.
Attention, bargain shoppers: here's how to join Walmart+ for the lowest price yet.
Discover how this viral sensation went from overcoming personal struggles to collaborating with Farruko on his "Ayer Hablé con Dios (Remix)."
Amazon has popular add-on channels on sale during Prime Day — streaming deals expire on Friday (June 26).
“You brought me places nobody asked you to bring me bro," BanBwoi writes to the late producer.
The project will serve as a follow-up to 2025's NO LABELS: PART 01.
“Aunque Me Duela” tops the chart, marking the act’s first leader since 2007.
The Long Beach rapper and actor's latest offering has sparked conversation online about its sound and message.
Persistence seems to be paying off for the anonymous accuser, who refiled her claims in state court after a prior federal lawsuit was dismissed.
To celebrate her major label deal, Alexandria drops the new track “Justice,” a cinematic pop story told with strings and snares
"We get along great as long as we're not trying to make music together," Copeland says of his former bandmate Sting.
G's latest trek gets underway Aug. 4 at New York City’s Bowery Ballroom, and will include dates in Boston, Toronto, Chicago, Los Angeles, Seattle, Nashville, and elsewhere.
The SNL comedian stopped by the Spanish star's confessional on the second night of the LUX Tour in New York City.
For 13 years, Dreesen toured the United States as the opening act for Frank Sinatra, and formed a line-long friendship with Ol' Blue Eyes.
"I feel like tonight will be, for me, a celebration of the life of an absolutely beautiful, beautiful man," Posty says of the late artist.
The Grammy winner is the first woman to link three leaders in more than a year.
Billboard celebrates Black Music Month with list of the genre’s legendary acts.
Plus, Malcolm Todd, Evanescence, Death Cab for Cutie, The Red Clay Strays and Modest Mouse bow in the top 10.
Warren’s smash has taken the baton from Miley Cyrus’ “Flowers.”
The teenager called her dad and stepmom's split "a very clearly private family matter."
Druski is set to host the show, which is living up to its billing as Culture's Biggest Night.
From a ballerina-in-a-box reveal to a Maggie Rogers cameo, the Spanish superstar brought the full scale of her ambitious LUX Tour to New York.
The group reflects on growth, global stages and the emotional pop identity that continues to shape its sound.
The rising country star recently scored his first No. 1 on Billboard's Country Airplay chart with "Brunette."
The rapper went deep about her faith and its connection to her career during a podcast interview.
On Billboard On the Record, Finneas explains how the role of a music producer has changed over time — and how he's seen his own process evolve as well.
The rapper says he's spent the past few months in rehab and at home with friends and family after his arrest.
Sixteen years have passed since ECSR worked their homebaked brand of punk rock on Sydney crowds. That damned drought came to an end at Vivid Sydney 2026.
The former Take That singer joins WME after his move to the ATC Management roster.
With her appointment, Mackie becomes a member of TEG’s executive committee and reports to Hoy.
Styles is the curator of the 2026 edition of the festival.
Thursday's (June 18) all-star livestream event will also feature Jennifer Hudson, John Legend and Marc Anthony.
Amid the Backstreet Boys' residency at The Sphere, Howie Dorough debuts his solo, Spanish-language single exclusively below.
The couple got engaged in 2022 and share two children, son Axel, 4 and daughter Alanis, who was born in January.
Finneas is known for producing some of the biggest records of the past decade — and his career also reflects how dramatically the record producer's role has evolved. He sits down on this week’s episode of Billboard On The Record to give ...
Out with worrying about cops and cigarette burns and in with hanging with 5-0 and rug burns.
The new deal is announced just days after the Australian rock trio was inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame.
The pioneering British DJ and record producer is one of several music figures saluted by King Charles.
“What a voice. What a sexy voice you have,” Sofía Vergara remarked.
In celebration of Father's Day, vote for your favorite artist dad below.
Jay Wheeler’s “De Lejitos" slips a spot in the top 10, and Omar Courtz is back into the top 10, but can he take No. 1 from Bad Bunny? Narrator: Here’s the Billboard Hot Latin Songs top 10 for the week dated ...
Sphere Entertainment will "enhance" the 1975 cult classic for the massive venue.
"If I did that to you, I deserve the max sentence," the New Orleans rapper reportedly told the courtroom.
Following Jones' death last June, the Foundation will celebrate his life and legacy by supporting young people aspiring to work in music.
“The challenge was to live up to the original song. I love that it reflects so much of Morat’s sound,” producer Nico Cotton tells Billboard .
The NBA champion gave fans a rare glimpse of his personality on Instagram Live and he didn't disappoint.
The Brooklyn rapper dedicated a song to the team's historic comeback during Game 4 of the NBA Finals.
A judge declined to dismiss litigation over more than 200 songs in the Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp music libraries.
A single from the LP is coming soon, according to a press release.
The Knicks captured the franchise's first NBA title in 53 years on Saturday night.
The Knicks forward was spotted throughout the NBA finals series wearing basketball shoes from the popular mall brand.
Sculptor Daniel Arsham is no longer suing the former Migos rapper for featuring his work in a video on Instagram and TikTok in 2024.
According to Billboard's source item, Shakira Dances With Tigers & Debuts ‘Dai Dai’ at 2026 U.S. Tour Kick-Off: Best Photos, Welcome back, Shak! The development sits in VINI's Technology file for readers following technology, science, product policy, markets, infrastructure, and the public ...
From Myke Towers to Young Miko and more, these are the artists who performed alongside Benito at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano.
The two country stars surprised fans with a duet version of Reba McEntire's "Whoever's in New England" during Johnson's set.
The Brooklyn rapper dropped an impressive verse incorporating every Knicks starter, while also shouting out each of the five boroughs.
Jelly Roll and Bunnie XO met in 2015 and married in a secret Las Vegas courthouse ceremony in August 2016.
Bonnie Tyler has emerged from an induced coma following emergency surgery in Portugal.
The Danity Kane singer was one of Diddy’s many abuse accusers, but a judge now says she waited far too long to file her lawsuit.
Tree died at the age of 32 in a helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro.
Marlene Tsuchii from Creative Artists Agency accepts the Artist Advocate Award from Miyu at Billboard Global Power Players 2026.
The rapper hasn't been shy about her MAGA fandom.
Avex Inc. CEO Katsumi Kuroiwa and Avex Music Group CEO Brandon Silverstein accept the Global Growth Award from ONE OR EIGHT at Billboard Global Power Players 2026.
The two pop stars' collaboration arrived in late April ahead of Confessions II .
Rachel Newman from Apple Music accepts the Impact Award from Mino at Billboard Global Power Players 2026.
The superstar scores her 15th Hot 100 No. 1 with her new Toy Story 5 single.
The new-to-streamers tune from BTS brought in more than 86% of the vote in Friday's poll.
Set times for Noah Kahan, Kesha and more have been posted for day three of the fest.
The limited-edition collectibles are selling out quickly on the heels of the Knicks' historic NBA title win
The pair posed for photos with the show's cast while taking in a matinee performance at New York City's Lyceum Theatre on Saturday (June 13).
"Bizarre" will be featured on the pop icon's Confessions II album.
Music stars flooded social media with celebrations after the Knicks captured their first NBA title since 1973.
Live from the White House on June 14, you can watch the entire MMA event, including the lightweight title bout, online for free.
Throughout the night, the Knicks won their first championship game in 53 years, and Scott and Quavo were spotted in the crowd.
The NBA Finals MVP is urging Swifties to ease up on the Knicks radio analyst.
Plus, Malcolm Todd and Niall Horan debut in the top 10.
The musician was reportedly among six people killed in a helicopter collision over Rio de Janeiro.
"We had a lot of songs that we were thinking about. The Chain came up as an option, and we were very, very scared," vocalist Angus Purvis admitted.
The film has surpassed Bohemian Rhapsody 's total gross with $358.6 million at the domestic box office and $553.3 million internationally.
The pop star released her third studio album on June 12.
Choreographer Fatima Robinson, music executive Natina Nimene, Billboard ’s Gail Mitchell and Gender Amplified’s Ebonie Smith were also honored at the event.
"All physical signage on the Kennedy Center building and grounds ... that purports to rename the Kennedy Center after President Trump" has been removed, a court filing states.
It was a memorable first night at the Seatgeek Stadium festival grounds.
The Boss was honored with the festival's Harry Belafonte Voices for Social Justice Award.
The Texas native opened the Knicks vs. Spurs game Saturday night (June 13) in San Antonio.
Also, Farruko and Christian Alicea light up Gol Fest, Feid meets Brooklyn’s Green Lady and more.
His 12-night run at the iconic stadium began on Friday (June 12).
Alessia Cara also took the stage at Toronto Stadium ahead of Canada's opener against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The 12-year-old's set at Lyrical Lemonade's Summer Smash 2026 follows the release of her debut EP, N0rth4evr .
Uzi teased a new album, played unreleased music and shouted-out North West during the 45-minute set.
Take Off Your Pants and Jacket debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with more than 350,000 copies sold in its first week.
Rema, Tyla, Future and Dan + Shay also performed ahead of the U.S. Men's National Team's opening win against Paraguay.
Inside the the writing and recording behind Riley Green's "Think As You Drunk."
In the spirit of the 2026 soccer tournament, here’s a roundup of the best World Cup-related songs.
After the breakdown of their joint venture, cannabis company Bay Smokes is claiming the rapper’s business breached a non-disparagement agreement.
Every T-shirt in this collection is $40 — here's how to shop online.
The animated film will hit theaters this August.
Also up north this week, a recap of Billboard Canada 's Managers to Watch gala.
The Mexican singer sat down with Billboard and shared his enthusiasm about the team's win.
Composer Daniel Hart shares a few musical inspirations behind the rollicking new season of AMC's cult horror show.
The hall of famer made a joke about the rapper's revealing cleavage during halftime of Game 3 of the NBA Finals earlier this week.
The Harlem rapper and his co-hosts were talking about all the celebrities that attended Madison Square Garden for Games 3 and 4 of the NBA Finals.
The star takes the long way down as she falls in and out of love on her third studio LP.
The project features Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 "Drop Dead" as well as a collaboration with Robert Smith.
Guests included movie stars, federal politicians and, of course, giants of the music community as six acts were inducted into the 2026 ARIA Hall of Fame.
“Our opportunity to shape how AI influences music and what Australian music looks like for generations to come relies on us all getting it right in this regulatory and political moment,” Herd remarked.
Check out the must-hear releases of the week.
With Travis Kelce and her parents there for support, Swift was inducted into the prestigious organization's Class of 2026.
Taylor Swift draws level with Elvis Presley for the second-most No. 1 singles in Australia.
Rodrigo dropped by Kimmel's studios for her second performance in as many nights.
“I really challenged myself to peel back the layers and go much deeper with my lyrics," she explains.
The After Hours Til Dawn Tour picked back up in Manchester, resuming the tour's biggest year yet.
Host Sean Evans sweetly reminded the "Boy's a Liar" singer not to touch her eyes during the sauce challenge.
Where will her 'Toy Story 5' tune, 'I Knew It, I Knew You' debut on the Country Airplay chart?
She paid tribute to the classic as her own hit "Choosin' Texas" continues dominating charts.
Here’s a guide to five acts spanning different generations, genres & 38; scales.
Livestream Angel Reese take on Caitlin Clark on the court on Thursday (June 11) — watch live online free.
The show was part of FIFA’s Countdown Concert series, which also took place in Los Angeles and Toronto.
Fans will need to unlock clues and exclusive content to discover the tour dates of the trek.
Beyond the fest, the artist has played shows across the U.S. and Europe plus scored a support slot for Jesse Welles.
Rozay's currently in the midst of his 17-city orchestra tour celebrating 20 years of his Port of Miami debut.
G-DRAGON, TAEYANG and DAESUNG are getting the old band back together for a trek will get underway Friday, Aug. 21 at Goyang Stadium.
Loggins stopped by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to re-live some of his golden numbers from the Silver Screen, doing so with some famous buddies and classroom instruments.
Rodrigo stopped by Jimmy Kimmel Live for a late-night performance, just hours before the release of her third studio album.
The visual arrives ahead of the song's official release on streaming services.
Shakira's "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)" finished a very close second.
He also talked about who his Dungeon Family collective would go up against.
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast , Katie tells Keith all about seeing the pop superstar perform live for the first time since 2024.
Bebe Rexha is the first artist confirmed for the new, interactive concert experience.
Primary Wave will work with the estate to expand the reach of Summer's music and brand.
A few days ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026, the singer and the footballer are each at a threshold — one opening a new label chapter, the other eyeing a move abroad.
Swift -- in town for Thursday night's Songwriters Hall of Fame ceremony -- sported a "Stevie Knicks" shirt at Madison Square Garden.
Jakob Nowell tells Billboard the new Sublime album, “Until the Sun Explodes,” is a “love letter to my father” while capturing the essence of the veteran alternative group act.
The hip-hop heroes stepped onto the hardwood of Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night (June 11) for a much-needed special delivery during game 4 of the NBA Finals.
Richard Gottehrer accepts the Lifetime Award from Brad Navin at Billboard’s Indie Power Players 2026.
Zena White accepts the Executive of the Year Award from Femi Koleoso at Billboard’s Indie Power Players 2026.
Rubén Blades accepts the Icon Artist Award from Leila Cobo at Billboard’s Indie Power Players 2026.
Swift joined the film’s cast and crew for a group photo and relaxed with life-size versions of the animated characters.
The Irish pop star will play arenas in four Australian cities in early 2027.
"Country music has lost one of its pillars,” remarks Dierks Bentley.
"There’s something about you that is very special," Sofia Vergara said of Aussie hopeful Lara D.
Billboard takes you inside Tuesday night's Hollywood premiere, where Swift's "I Knew It, I Knew You" live debut was just part of the story.
Robbie Williams, The Corrs, Katherine Jenkins and Ronan Keating are among the first wave of artists confirmed for the one-off concert in Brisbane, the future Olympic city.
Any Young Mechanic has just released their critically acclaimed new album, The Modern Shoe Is Ruining The Foot . More music is on the way, Billboard has learned.
The event announcement comes following Horan's revelation that he'll be returning to Australia in early 2027.
Board members Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp, Dave Matthews and more will headline the event.
The newly announced run kicks off in Canberra on Oct. 22.
From what she's reading, to favorite lip products and perfume, the country hitmaker tells us what she's bringing on tour this summer.
The pop-up arrives the same day as Dinner Party 's official global release via Capitol Records.
The pop-punk trio sparked speculation among fans this week after sharing the album's iconic artwork on social media.
The venue had been rebranded as Camden Assembly in 2016 following a change in ownership.
The NBA finals return to Madison Square Garden for the first time since 1999.
Can Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” reclaim the No. 1 spot this week on the Hot 100 or will Ariana Grande take it home this week? Tetris Kelly: Ariana's highly anticipated comeback finds its way to the charts. This is the Billboard Hot ...
The visual project received multiple standing ovations at Tribeca and is now available on YouTube.
Although the biopic was released in theaters in late April, Michael has already earned a very impressive box office of $898 million worldwide.
Yeezy celebrated his 49th birthday on Monday (June 8) with a show in Amsterdam.
The star athlete and FANTASTICS member talk to Billboard Japan ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
The event will bring together the three cities hosting the first match for each host country on June 10.
The iconic group will perform in the country's main public square as part of the FIFA Fan Fest on Thursday.
Once she wrapped up her 3-minute-plus set, Cardi settled into courtside seats underneath the basket with 4-year-old son Wave.
The event announcement comes following Horan's revelation that he'll be returning to Australia in early 2027.
"In 150 years, people are still going to be talking about these artists," she said in a new interview.
These are the top moments we saw at this year's CMA Fest in downtown Nashville.
The pop star is now tied for the 10th most No. 1s in the Billboard Hot 100's history.
This trek was launched in support of the group's sixth studio album of the same name.
A Connecticut-based indie musician and attorney alleges the streamer's policies "materially reduce compensation to small creators."
Singer Tori Kelly and Snoop's son, Cordell Broadus, also star in the video game.
The phone-throwing came at the end of a turbulent week on the road for the I'm the Problem tour.
An Australian tour would mark Horan's first performances in the country since his 2024 run.
Harlem's very own also brought out Tokischa for the festival's big finale. Get all the details.
John Lithgow's quip, Lynn Ahrens' cut-off speech, Alden Ehrenreich's audacious ideas for theater's future and more.
Dylan opened the show with the 1967 song, last played live in 2012, with guitarists Doug Lancio and Bob Britt providing light backing vocals.
The legendary Canadian rockers launched their massive Fifty Something tour on Sunday night (June 7) at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles.
After the New York Knicks won game two of the NBA finals on Friday (June 5), Lake played the final moments of the victory on a screen behind him on stage.
The country star canceled his June 6 concert at Acrisure Stadium due to severe weather threats.
‘Earth, Wind & 38; Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That’s the Weight of the World)’ premieres on HBO Sunday, June 7.
The young Argentine trap star livestreamed the Saturday (June 6) show from a packed Palacio de los Deportes.
Schmigadoon!, The Lost Boys: A New Musical and Ragtime tied for the lead among musicals with four awards each.
Swift's original song for Toy Story 5 brought in more than 35% of the vote.
Tony Awards host P!nk got the party started with an opening number based on her 2001 collab with Christina Aguilera, Lil' Kim and Mýa.
The performance celebrated the longest-running current Broadway production.
The studio rendition of the original track was released on June 5.
Plus, Paul McCartney and aespa debut in the top 10.
Hosted by P!nk, you can livestream the ceremony, with performances from Queen Latifah, Leslie Odom, Jr. and others on June 7.
The couple first tied the knot during an intimate ceremony in London in May.
“I would love nothing more than for some of you to attend,” the Welsh singer said.
The pop superstar delivered one of the tightest sets of her career in a (mostly) unexpected appearance at the Barcelona festival — including the debut of a starry new duet.
The concert marked Bon Jovi's first public performance in New Jersey since 2018.
From legendary late-night headliners to exciting early-day up-and-comers, the best things we saw from a weekend by the water in Barcelona.
The pop star launched her long-awaited tour at Oakland Arena on Saturday, June 6.
At long last, Ari returns to the stage -- and the ponytail and stilettos came too.
The country singer was set to take the stage at Acrisure Stadium on June 6.
Track 10 from You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love had its world premiere Saturday (June 6) live in Barcelona, where Rodrigo and Smith performed the duet together.
The former couple were first linked through Peso's 2024 “Tommy & 38; Pamela,” which peaked at No. 20 on Hot Latin Songs.
He called off Saturday night's (June 6) stop on the Whatever's Clever! World Tour just hours before showtime.
Plus, Maná's drumkit lands at The Met, and Hamilton, RaiNao and other Latin artists join YouTube Foundry’s 2026 class.
The cheapest way to get NBA finals tickets? Try a third-party site promo code, to pick up a rare discount on Knicks vs. Spurs stubs.
The festival wrapped its music programme on June 5.
According to Billboard's source item, Olivia Rodrigo Announces Surprise Set at 2026 Primavera Sound, "Spilling our guts," the Barcelona festival wrote. The development sits in VINI's Culture file for readers following arts, entertainment, fashion, film, music, celebrity, and the business of culture. ...
The Queen of Pop sat down with the film's directors and Anderson Cooper for a freewheeling Q& 38;A after the world premiere screening.
He had struggled with Parkinson’s disease for at least a decade.
One year after his award-winning remix went viral, HNTR makes his mark on the EDM scene with his signature blend of dance and hip hop
The "Cruise" duo is eyeing 2027 live dates.
Billboard Italy got an up-close look at the event that brought tens of thousands of people to the shores of Lake Como to see headliners Calvin Harris, John Summit and Fisher.
The rapper-turned-podcaster suggested that her flow on her song "Hostage" reminded him of Drake's flow on "Shabang."
Also up north this week: Billboard Canada reveals its music managers to watch, and Diljit Dosanjh meets students enrolled in a university course dedicated to him.
The singer/rapper posted a snippet of her new song over a mean X post Minaj posted back in February.
"No matter what I ever would say or do or feel about things, there's no way I would disrespect our veterans," Robinson said.
"This is the most nervous I've been for a show in a while," the festival headliner confessed.
Newcomer Stella Lefty also won over the overflowing crowd.
"When Electric Callboy sent us the track, it immediately put a grin on our faces," the Offspring frontman said.
The Boys of Dungeon Lane is the legend's first No. 1 album in six years.