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Dolly Parton Cause of Death Revealed
The icon died Tuesday after "a brief battle with cancer," her team shares.
Britney Spears’ Son Jayden James Lands MAC Cosmetics Campaign...
The 19-year-old is adding another fashion credit to his career after walking the...
Youth Music Awards Heads to Liverpool for 2026 Ceremony:...
The judging panel features artists Myles Smith, Bicep & ALT BLK ERA.
Eminem Shares Heartfelt Letter Dolly Parton Sent Him About...
The country legend died at 80 years old on Tuesday (Aug. 25).
Zül-Qarnain Says India Royale Remained “Composed” During...
Muslim activist Zül-Qarnain appeared during the first two days of Lil Durk’s trial...
E.D.I. Mean Takes The Stand & Reveals Warning From Bullet-Riddled...
E.D.I. Mean testified that Tupac warned him seconds before police arrived with shotguns...
Lil Nas X Says Fans Are Being ‘OD Nice’ to Him Since He...
The "Old Town Road" rapper/singer seems to be in positive spirits since finding...
Fearless, Fabulous Dolly Parton and What We Can All Learn...
Parton died Aug. 25 at the age of 80, leaving far more than just her incredible...
The Game Says He Reconsidered Including Drake Verse on...
The Compton rapper hinted at there being multiple versions of the song during a...
Signed: Meghan Trainor Joins UTA for Global Representation
In this week's signings, MARINA also joins United Talent Agency, Fabio Capri at...
Dolly Parton Forever: See Pictures From Her Billboard Photo...
The incomparable legend died at the age of 80 on Aug. 25, 2026.
Olivia Rodrigo Says She’s ‘Already Cooking Up’ Another...
The singer's first dedicated Lego collection came out this month and includes five...
Taylor Swift’s ‘I Knew It, I Knew You’ Hits No. 1 on Billboard’s...
The Toy Story single is her ninth all-format airplay leader.
Dolly Parton Dead at 80: Music Executives Remember the...
Following the music legend's passing at the age of 80, industry executives are sharing...
Dolly Parton’s Half-Century Hot 100 Legacy: ‘9 to 5,’ ‘Islands...
Plus, the Parton-penned “I Will Always Love You” became a 14-week No. 1 smash for...
How Did KATSEYE’s ‘WILD’ Manage Such a Record-Setting First...
This week's Five Burning Questions looks at a historic debut for the global pop...
Dolly Parton’s Life in Photos: From Smoky Mountain Girl...
The iconic singer/songwriter and cultural icon died at the age of 80 on Aug. 25.
A Timeline of Dolly Parton’s Good Deeds
A timeline of the country superstar’s biggest philanthropic efforts.
Tate McRae Stars in Iconic Denim Brand’s New Campaign:...
The Canadian pop star follows in the footsteps of Justin Bieber, Kendall Jenner...
Stability AI’s New $76M Funding Round Is Backed by Universal,...
Stability is now the first AI company to secure direct equity investment from all...
Mystery Deepens Over Reports Canadian Rapper Yung Drilla...
Reports that Canadian underground rapper Yung Drilla was shot dead inside a Jamaican...
Milwaukee Rappers Shot Dead During Argument Over Gun In...
A man admitted he grabbed a gun off the counter and shot two Milwaukee rappers after...
Bruce Springsteen & Alex Warren to Play Stand Up for Heroes...
The show will also feature comedy performances from Jon Stewart, Josh Johnson and...
North West Wants Normal Job Serving Coffee When She Turns...
North West wants to work at Starbucks when she turns 14, seeking a regular job despite...
Lil Durk Murder Trial, ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Lawsuit, Bad...
In this week's Legal Beat newsletter, Lil Durk's day in court, a "Demon Hunters"...
Dolly Parton’s 25 Best Songs: Critics’ Picks
The Queen of Country's best solo songs, from "9 to 5" to "Jolene."
Cheer Up: The Music Industry Is in Good Shape, Despite...
Today’s industry has its share of problems, but overall, it’s a healthier (and less...
Madonna Comes Full-Circle as the Leading Nominee at 2026...
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith talk about Madonna's deep history...
Lil Nas X Celebrates 10,000 Days Alive While Rebuilding...
Lil Nas X hits 10,000 days alive while thriving in his mental health recovery program,...
Karol G, Judeline & Rusowsky Take ‘BbY WOW’ To No. 1: ‘So Thankful’
"I’m so thankful to Karol for giving me this opportunity," says Judeline on their...
Louis York Announces New Album ‘The Heart of the Matter,’...
Louis York has a new album coming this fall. The hit-making duo, consisting of Claude...
Danielle Ponder Announces New Album ‘Everything Has Changed’
Danielle Ponder will unleash her sophomore album this fall. The soul powerhouse...
Fontaines D.C., Charli XCX, RAYE & More: 10 Unmissable...
The dual-festival features four first-time headliners.
Jackson Hymel: A Rising Southern Voice Poised for Grammy...
In the humid stillness of Louisiana summers, a young Jackson Hymel discovered the...
Freddie Gibbs Blasts Power Company Over Terrible Response...
Freddie Gibbs spoke out on Gary, Indiana's power crisis, committing financial support...
Lady Gaga’s Fiancé Michael Polansky Has a Biotech Startup...
Outer Biosciences is also using AI to predict the next gen of skin-disease treatments...
Gabz Landman Named Executive VP of A&R at Warner Chappell Music
Landman's signings include Laufey, Madison Beer, The Chainsmokers and Diplo.
Target Apologizes As Racist Costume Reopens DEI Boycott...
Target pulls a kids Halloween costume after blackface comparisons reopen anger over...
Twista & City Winery Join Forces In New York To Celebrate...
Twista’s lightning-speed raps are coming to New York City as his City Winery tour...
Cardi B, Meek Mill, Lil Uzi Vert & More Fuel the Atlantic’s...
From New York swagger to Philly determination, Billboard and Planet Fitness soundtrack...
Is Digi-Pop the Newest Hyperpop Wave?
How Pupsies' debut chart hit "Misery" could be leading the charge.
Jelly Roll Attacks President Donald Trump On Jimmy Kimmel,...
Rapper/singer Jelly Roll went straight for President Donald Trump, his weight and...
Pablo Alborán To Bring ‘Global Tour KM0’ to the U.S. in...
The announcement comes as the artist recovers from "severe pneumonia" that led him...
Justin Bieber’s ‘Beauty and a Beat’ Is Still One of the...
The early 2010s hit has been a fixture of the top 10 on both of Billboard's global...
Inside Ryan Castro’s Expanded U.S. Arena Tour: ‘My Show...
The artist and key team members share insight into Sendé: The Last Dance.
Amy Winehouse ‘Back to Black’ 20th Anniversary Edition...
The 3LP/3CD sets will also feature alternate cover art and new liner notes by producers...
Gail Bean Takes Wanda From Crack-Era Survivor To Hip-Hop...
Gail Bean returns as Wanda Bell, a crack-era survivor pursuing power in the dangerous...
ALBUM REVIEW: Billy Strings Mourns His Mother on 'So Much...
So Much for Goodbyes, the fifth studio album from bluegrass guitarist/singer/songwriter...
Ye Concerts In Russia Officially Canceled
Ye's St. Petersburg concerts are officially canceled after Gazprom Arena pulled...
Billboard Affirms Commitment to Transparency Around AI-Generated Music
Billboard is optimistic about new tools that will tag and identify AI-created songs,...
How Did Bob Marley Die? The Full Story of His Illness
Bob Marley died on May 11, 1981, in Miami, Florida, at the age of 36. The cause...
Luminate to Add Labels to AI Music Later This Year
The move follows several announcements by streaming services and the record business...
Duetti Opens Office in Nashville’s Music Row
The company is closing in on having 100 employees since it first began four years...
Blacc Sam Brings Marathon Burger To Las Vegas With 24-Hour...
Blacc Sam announces Marathon Burger's Las Vegas opening with a drive-thru and 24-hour...
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SPOTLIGHT: Forced to Sit Still [ESSAY]
Editor's Note: Sera Cahoone, whose new LP titled I've Missed You All These Years...
Spotify Launches ‘Carnival Sounds Live’ For 60th Notting...
Ahead of the landmark 60th anniversary of Notting Hill Carnival, Spotify has officially...
Writer Liz Meriwether Has Been Listening to Britney Spears...
Since you asked, her favorite songs at the moment are deep cuts "Perfume" (from...
Gunna Expands His Fitness Empire With Under Armour Partnership
Gunna secured an international sportswear post connecting physical health, artistic...
Jelly Roll Jabs Trump Over Weight While Guest-Hosting ‘Jimmy...
"Well, Mr. President, from one fat pig to another, take it from me that physical...
Busta Rhymes Releases J Dilla-Produced ‘Dillagence II’...
A sequel to Busta and Dilla's 2007 mixtape is here.
Rowlene Enters Her Most Vulnerable Era With New Album “Some...
South African singer and songwriter Rowlene has entered a deeply personal chapter...
Joseph 'Three O'Clock In The Morning' (Mr Bongo) - compilation...
Cosmic producers and acclaimed record collectors Psychemagik have proved that they...
Easy Freak Return With “Only Like You Do” Ahead of Upcoming...
South African funk duo Easy Freak have returned with “Only Like You Do”, a new release...
Vince Staples Announces 2027 Australian Headline Tour
The shows mark his first solo Australian dates in nearly a decade.
Prince Kaybee Releases New Afro-House Collaboration “Veliry”...
South African DJ and producer Prince Kaybee has returned with a fresh collaboration...
Lucille Slade Celebrates Kimberley With New Music Video...
SAMA-nominated artist Lucille Slade, affectionately known as The Kimberley Diamond,...
Lil Durk’s Defense “Snitches” On OTF Vonnie for Alleged...
Lil Durk’s defense claims OTF Vonnie masterminded the alleged Quando Rondo hit.
Why Nigerian Players Are Switching to Live Dealer Games
Over the past 8 months, I’ve watched something fascinating unfold. People around...
Australia’s Laneway Festival Confirms 2027 Dates
It follows confirmation earlier this month that Adelaide and Perth would miss out...
ARIA Sets AI Eligibility Rules for Its Charts, Barring...
To qualify, a recording must be "substantially human-made" and raise "no stream...
Ayra Starr’s Starrgirl Debuts on France Albums Chart
Starrgirl Expands Ayra Starr’s Global Reach With France Albums Chart Debut Ayra...
Veteran Nashville Music Journalist and Author Vernell Hackett...
During her career, Hackett worked with artists including Chris LeDoux and Dale Ann...