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Universal Purchases Part of Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square...
UMG has purchased 14 million of Pershing Square’s shares for a total consideration...
We found Kim Petras’s “Brutalist” building in Germany
Hamburg’s Post-Pyramide was demolished in 2018 to make way for apartment buildings.
Culture Creators To Honor Druski, Janelle James, Jermaine...
Founder Joi Brown returns to The Beverly Hilton on June 26 with the 10th Annual...
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...
We Were There In Harlem As Thousands Gathered In Celebration...
If someone were to ask how the memorial for Assata Shakur was, as Black people are...
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.
TCG Names 5 Puerto Rican Artists as 2026 Rising Leaders
This year's Rising Leaders program highlights emerging artists within the Puerto...
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...
Reservoir Cops: Quentin Tarantino on The Rip
Writing exclusively for Sight and Sound, Tarantino sings the praises of Joe Carnahan's...
Props: A Nod To ‘A Different World’
'A Different World' brought multiple models of Black excellence to the world and...
Today In Hip Hop History: Nas Dropped “If I Ruled The World(Imagine...
On this day in 1996, Nas dropped one of the most defining singles of his career...
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...
2 Live Crew cannot claim rights to their own music, US...
The hip hop group have been embroiled in a legal battle with their label over the...
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...
How Michael Jackson Blurred Color Lines on MTV With ‘Billie...
Michael Jackson fought MTV's racial bias, revolutionizing music videos and propelling...
A$AP Rocky Reflects on Family’s Lost Sense of Peace After...
A$AP Rocky is speaking candidly about the emotional toll a frightening incident...
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...
Minotaur: Andrey Zvyagintsev’s beautifully sinister Chabrol...
Loosely based on Claude Chabrol’s psychological thriller The Unfaithful Wife, Zvyagintsev’s...
Tiësto awarded €14.5 million for "incorrect" US tax advice
An Amsterdam appeals court ruled that law firm Greenberg Traurig had issued "faulty"...
DJs, promoters, punters and staff members remember Corsica...
Corsica Studios will be remembered as one of the best and most important clubs in...
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.
Conducta selects 10 jungle tracks that inspire his productions
In a rare move from garage into jungle territory, Conducta’s new EP ‘Soundboy Johnny’...
Universal Music New Zealand Launches nextWAV. Artist Development Program
The major music company presses play on nextWAV., a 12-month industry-first artist...
Why Every African Artist Wants to Be “Global” Even When...
The continent has never had more stars, listeners, and cultural influence. So why...
Zolani Mahola Releases Explosive New Single “Xhosanostra”...
Zolani Mahola, one of South Africa’s most iconic and recognisable voices, returns...
Design Essentials Continues Its Legacy Under President...
Cornell McBride Jr., President of Design Essentials, joined London Summers for an...
More Than a Celebrity Hairstylist: How Asia Kendra Is Building...
When Asia Kendra walks into a room, she carries the confidence of someone who has...
10 great Brazilian films directed by women
While the global spotlight usually falls on Brazil’s male auteurs, the country’s...
Julia Jacklin, Trials, King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard...
The 25th anniversary edition of BIGSOUND will play out in the vibrant entertainment...
How To Recreate Jordyn Woods’ Courtside Glam This Summer
It’s a great day to be a Knicks fan. Why? Playing against the Spurs, the NYC basketball...
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...
Jay-Z Is Too Big for Rap Beef. That May Be the Problem
His Roots Picnic freestyle had the force of a legend clearing the air, but it also...
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...
Chloe Bailey Reveals How The Thriller ‘Strung’ Challenged...
Thriller 'Strung' starring Chloe Bailey premieres on Peacock, director Malcolm D....
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...
Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 Deliver a Fearless Call for Justice...
Few artists have built their careers around challenging power as relentlessly as...
Cassie Reveals She No Longer Lives in U.S. After Diddy...
Cassie's whereabouts are unknown. Continue reading…
Primavera Sound 2026 Livestream: Here’s Where to Watch...
Get livestream feeds of must-see festival performances starting Thursday (June 4)...
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Admits He’d Lose a Rap Battle...
Rocky has his own plans of running for mayor.
Universal Music Group Partners With Hydro Flask To Reduce...
Hydro Flask x UMG collections feature reusable bottles, mugs, tumblers and other...
What’s In Our Editors’ Essence Festival Beauty Bags?
Since 1995, Essence Festival has been an annual destination for our editors to road...
NBA Finals Get Hip-Hop Treatment From Nas
Nas steps into the NBA Finals spotlight with a voiceover on Nicholas Britell's new...