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NIVA ’26 Conference to Focus on Live Music in a ‘Post Monopoly World’
The fifth annual conference hosted by the National Independent Venue Association...
Concord Enters Strategic Partnership with Latin Rapper...
"Together, we are building a label designed to develop the next generation of talent."
Cardi B Reveals Multiple Reconciliation Attempts With Latto,...
Cardi B responds to Latto's Breakfast Club confirmation that she dissed her on Big...
Why Eric André Made A (Surprisingly Good) Classical Music Album
As BLARF, the Berklee-trained comedian put out Film Scores for Films That Don't...
New York Knicks Star Jalen Brunson Says He’d Pay $7,500...
The cheapest tickets on the resale market for Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison...
Jim Jones Thinks Jay-Z ‘Spared’ the People He Dissed at...
The Harlem rapper speculated that the NYC freestyle will be on par with Martin Luther...
Here’s How Olivia Rodrigo Feels About Possibly Collaborating...
The star shared that her dream collaborators include PJ Harvey & Fiona Apple.
Drake’s ICEMAN Surpasses 1 Billion Spotify Streams, Sets...
Drake’s Streaming Dominance Continues as ICEMAN Crosses 1 Billion Canadian superstar...
Lojay’s “Gangster Romantic” Surpasses 50 Million Spotify...
Another Milestone for Lojay as Gangster Romantic Crosses 50 Million Streams Nigerian...
Jermaine Jackson Asks to Wipe $6.5 Million Assault Judgment:...
The Jackson 5 member says he didn't hear about the claims in time to avoid a default...
David Bisbal Returning to ‘Operación Triunfo’ as a Judge...
It's a full-circle moment for the Spanish artist who launched his career on the...
Here’s Where to Buy Affordable Tickets to XG’s 2026 WORLD...
This is the second world tour XG has embarked on.
Drake’s Sound Engineer OVO Noel Reveals Original ‘ICEMAN,’...
Drizzy's unreleased grail "Vital" was slated to land at HABIBTI at one point.
Hollywood Unlocked’s Jason Lee Talks Namesake Show’s Move...
"I think oftentimes we become enslaved to brand culture or to corporate culture...
Kenshi Yonezu, BTS & Mrs. GREEN APPLE Top Billboard Japan’s...
On the all-genre song chart Japan Hot 100, Kenshi Yonezu's "IRIS OUT" claims the...
Here Are the Performers & Presenters for 2026 Tony Awards
Leslie Odom, Jr. will honor those we’ve lost this year with a performance of “Without...
Lena The Plug Files For Divorce From Adam22
Lena The Plug recently filed for divorce from Adam22, and is seeking half of their...
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Sure?: Dame Dash Says Jay-Z’s Roots Picnic Freestyle Was...
Jay-Z had Hip-Hop buzzing over the weekend after headlining The Roots Picnic. To...
Drake Get Revenge After Sharing Stripper Will Sauce Walka
A rumored G-Wagon repossession, and a Houston love triangle with Drake and Sauce...
LE SSERAFIM Lands Third No. 1 on Top Album Sales Chart...
Plus, J. Cole’s The Fall-Off returns after vinyl drop, while Bleachers and Maisie...
Nick Jonas Teases New Music in ‘Camp Rock 3,’ Says Younger...
"They're gonna be in arenas themselves very soon," he said.
SXSW London: U.K. Music Tech Sector Calls for Greater Recognition...
The trade association hosted a takeover at the U.K. conference and festival earlier...
Jews Lose: Dutch Court Allows Ye To Perform Despite Push...
Ye won his legal battle in Amsterdam on Wednesday, with a Dutch court rejecting...
RIAA Honors Celebrates Garth Brooks, Disney Music’s Head,...
The Washington D.C. event included an intimate performance by Brooks of his songs...
The 20 Longest-Running Broadway Musicals That Didn’t Win...
It’s great to win best musical, but it’s not the end of the world if you don’t.
Deer Tick's Top 5 Songs Right Now
EDITOR’S NOTE: No Depression’s new “Top 5” series features a quick playlist in which...
Prince Estate to Release Posthumous Album ‘Timeless’ Featuring...
The news comes alongside the release of "Stone," recorded in 1995.
Riley Green, Miranda Lambert, Tucker Wetmore & More Honored...
The Red Clay Strays and The Neal Agency's Austin Neal were also recognized during...
Travis Scott Booed In Istanbul After Arriving Late & Cutting...
Travis Scott angered Istanbul fans after performing just 20 minutes at his first...
Ms. Lauryn Hill to Receive Living Legend Icon Award at...
"Her influence is woven into the fabric of the culture," said BET's Connie Orlando.
Universal Purchases Part of Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square...
UMG has purchased 14 million of Pershing Square’s shares for a total consideration...
George Clinton To Unveil New Mothership For Essence Festival...
George Clinton is preparing for another liftoff. The funk visionary revealed to...
Olivia Rodrigo Says ICE Is ‘Barbaric’ & Makes Her ‘Sad...
She also explained why she believes standing up for her beliefs is "part of being...
Beyoncé Joins Taylor Swift & Rihanna on Richest Self-Made...
Queen Bey was declared a billionaire by Forbes in December.
THE READING ROOM: ‘Color Me Country: A Celebration of Black...
In 1970, Linda Martell, the first Black woman to play the Grand Ole Opry, released...
Diddy’s Former Chief Of Staff Denies She Is His Ghislaine...
Kristina Khorram denies being Diddy's version of Ghislaine Maxwell as she fights...
Lakelin Lemmings Employs a Road Map For Her First Radio...
Billboard's Makin' Tracks column looks at the writing and recording process behind...
Doja Cat Eviscerates ‘Barrel Chested Ewok’ Elon Musk While...
The artist loved her some voice notes.
Doja Cat Roasts “Hairless No-Neck Having Chimpanzee” Elon...
Doja Cat unloads on Elon Musk with brutal insults after X removes the audio post...
Black Label Society Sets Record in Mainstream Rock Airplay...
After 23 years of appearances, the band earns its first top 10.
BET’s Louis Carr, Alamo’s Juliette Jones & More Named 2026...
The organization’s 35th anniversary gala will take place Oct. 2 in Atlanta.
Makwa – iLanga ft. Kwesta & Boontle RSA
Makwa Links Up With Kwesta & Boontle RSA on New Single, iLanga South African hitmaker...
ALBUM REVIEW: Bella White Exposes Dark Places in the Heart...
Broken hearts and uncomfortable truths tell the story in Bella White’s unsettling...
FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Album
Album Title: FIFA World Cup 2026 Official AlbumGenre: Global / Pop / Afrobeats /...
South Sudanese AfroZouk singer Queen Hustler rebrands as...
By Lodu William Odiya South Sudanese AfroZouk and dancehall sensation Jaki has officially...
Can Jay-Z Still Go No. 1 in the Streaming Era?
A rumored new Jay-Z album could test whether one of Hip-Hop's greatest icons can...
Nkosazana Daughter Joins Shandesh and Mvzzle for High-Energy...
South African music scene is heading into a new wave of excitement as Nkosazana...
Moish Turns Personal Reflection Into Afro House Anthem...
South African Afro House producer Moish is strengthening his position in the global...
Ronmivida & MisterDoctorSir Drop “I’ll Follow the Sun”
Ronmivida & MisterDoctorSir Bring 90s Summer Energy Into 2026 with “I’ll Follow...
Rachel Chinouriri Flies the Flag for Local Talent at SXSW...
The Croydon-raised artist will support Gracie Abrams on tour later this year.
BLiM Connect Industry Talks: Opening Doors and Building...
BLiM Connect has been one of Black Lives in Music’s flagship programmes, created...
UDoti UDemedi: South African Emerging Artist Building a...
Emerging South African artist UDoti UDemedi is shaping a career that moves against...
DJ AG Headlines Billboard THE STAGE at SXSW London 2026...
The set featured a number of rising artists throughout.
Universal Music New Zealand Launches nextWAV. Artist Development Program
The major music company presses play on nextWAV., a 12-month industry-first artist...
Zolani Mahola Releases Explosive New Single “Xhosanostra”...
Zolani Mahola, one of South Africa’s most iconic and recognisable voices, returns...
Julia Jacklin, Trials, King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard...
The 25th anniversary edition of BIGSOUND will play out in the vibrant entertainment...
Cassie Has Moved Out Of The United States, Per Court Documents
After recieving a $20 million payout from her ex Sean "Diddy" Combs, Cassie and...
OVO Mal of New Rory & Mal Says He’ll Side With Drake Over...
After JAŸ-Z threw shots at Drake during a brief freestyle at the Roots Picnic, Mal...
Jeezy Explains Why He Takes Himself On A Date For Sushi...
Jeezy treats himself to sushi every Wednesday as part of his commitment to self-care...
EXCLUSIVE: Feds Planning To Charge Lil Durk With New Racketeering...
Lil Durk faces deeper federal trouble as prosecutors reveal planned racketeering...
SESAC Honors Film and Television Composers at 2026 Awards:...
Laura Karpman and Daniel Lopatin were among those honored.
Violet Grohl Makes TV Debut With ‘Bug in the Cake’ Performance...
Looking cool in all-black, Grohl rocked out with a performance of "Bug in the Cake."
Billboard Expands In Asia With Billboard India
Launched in partnership with Other Side Ventures Pvt. Ltd. and headquartered in...
Syd Announces New Album ‘Beard,’ Shares ‘Callin’
Syd has revealed her third solo album, Beard, will release July 17 via Free Lunch/Warner...
Riley Green Accepts the Hitmaker Award from Clint Black...
Riley Green accepts the Hitmaker award from Clint Black at Billboard’s Country Power...
Clint Black Presents Riley Green With the Hitmaker Award...
Clint Black presents Riley Green with the Hitmaker award at Billboard’s Country...
The Red Clay Strays Accept the Groundbreaker Award from...
The Red Clay Strays accept the Groundbreaker award from Matt Rife at Billboard’s...
Kevin Neal Presents Austin Neal With the Executive of the...
Kevin Neal presents Austin Neal with the Executive of the Year award at Billboard’s...
La Receta Gets First Billboard No. 1 With Joss Favela Collab...
“Que Belleza de Mujer” vaults 3-1 on Regional Mexican Airplay.
Durand Bernarr on Why ‘BERNARR.’ Is His Magnum Opus
Durand Bernarr can’t recall the last time he had eight hours of sleep. “I feel like...
Canada Announces $600M Investment in Music and Media Amid...
As the U.S. and major streamers push back against the so-called "streaming tax,"...
Cardi B Wants Tasha K to Pay $110,000 for Posting About...
A judge held Tasha in contempt last month for violating her non-disparagement deal...
Tems Unveils Emotional Video for “What You Need”
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer-songwriter Tems has released the official music video...
Stefon Diggs Downplays Viral Video of Alleged Cardi B Fight:...
In the video, the former couple & co-parents appeared to be arguing outside a Maryland...
Jessica Simpson Reflects on Overcoming Alcohol Abuse: ‘Drinking...
"I celebrate each and every day that I feel alive and in my body and I'm very proud...