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Nov 16, 2021
Kane Brown ups his career top 10 count to 10 on Hot Country Songs chart with "One Mississippi."
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Nov 16, 2021
Taylor Swift went full-on fangirl mode when realizing that Mr. Feeny from 'Boy Meets World' is a fan of 'Red (Taylor's Version)' -- see her reaction here.
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Nov 16, 2021
Calls for an independent investigation into what led to 10 deaths at the Astroworld music festival went unheeded Monday (Nov. 15), as Houston-area officials choose internal probe.
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Nov 16, 2021
Maxwell drops new single 'Off' and closes album trilogy with 'blacksummers'NIGHT.'
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Nov 16, 2021
TuneCore is enabling its community of creators to share their music directly into the music libraries of social platforms.
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Nov 16, 2021
Taylor Swift sends two songs from her newly released album Red (Taylor's Version) onto Billboard radio airplay charts.
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Nov 16, 2021
Adele's concert and interview special with Oprah Winfrey draws the biggest non-football audience of any Sunday network show this season.
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Nov 16, 2021
The Kid LAROI will cap a record-busting year when he performs at the ARIA Awards, set for Nov. 24.
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Nov 16, 2021
Taylor Swift released the 10-minute live acoustic version of 'All Too Well' recorded at the AMC 13 in Manhattan last week.
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Nov 16, 2021
Universal Music Group has partnered with Authentic Brands Group on a strategic initiative to acquire and actively manage artist brands.
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Nov 16, 2021
ABBA will drop the Christmas single 'Little Things' on Dec. 3; the song appears on the reunited group's new album, 'Voyage.'
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Nov 16, 2021
Summer Walker claims a share of Billboard Hot 100 history, as she floods the chart (dated Nov. 20) with 18 songs from her new album, Still Over It.
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Nov 16, 2021
Natalie Hemby, who has written hits for Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, and Lady A, has signed an exclusive co-publishing deal with CTM Outlander.
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Nov 16, 2021
As part of its global expansion ambitions, MAMA (Mnet Asian Music Awards) will take place in the U.S. "in a few years," organizers said Monday.
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Nov 15, 2021
Just 10 chart sales separate Taylor Swift's "Red (Taylor's Version)" and Little Mix' "Between Us" at the pinnacle of the midweek U.K. albums chart.
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Nov 15, 2021
Michael Johnston has been removed as president and CEO of Audiotree, Audiotree Presents, Lincoln Hall, Schubas and Tied House following allegations from two women of taking nude photos using hidden cameras in his home.
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Nov 15, 2021
On Tuesday, Ballerini releases her first book, Feel Your Way Through, a collection of poems chronicling her 28 years of life so far and lessons learned along the way.
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Nov 15, 2021
Following 10 deaths and more than 300 injuries at Travis Scott's Astroworld Festival in Houston on Nov. 5 due to a fatal crowd surge, the release of the rapper's latest Nike collaboration has been delayed.
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Nov 15, 2021
Music companies are thrilled that streaming has become reliable revenue. Now, they're considering what comes next — including the metaverse.
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Nov 15, 2021
On Friday, Taylor Swift released Red (Taylor's Version), a re-recording of her beloved 2012 album, which followed her very first re-recorded album, Fearless (Taylor's Version), back in April. But which album should come next?
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Nov 15, 2021
Matt Young has been appointed president of Universal Music Group's merchandise company Bravado.
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Nov 15, 2021
Universal Music Group, the owner of Republic Records, is suing an investment platform called Republic for trademark infringement over a recent expansion into music royalty investing.
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Nov 15, 2021
Post Malone and The Weeknd deliver nothing short of a bloodbath in the new music video for their first joint track "One Right Now," which premiered Monday (Nov. 15) and isn't for the faint of heart.
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Nov 15, 2021
Britney Spears took to Instagram on Monday (Nov. 15) to share how she spent her weekend after being freed from her 13-year long conservatorship.
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Nov 15, 2021
Here is a full list of performers and presenters for the 2021 Latin Grammys, which is airing live on Nov. 18 at 8 p.m. ET from the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
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Nov 15, 2021
We've compiled everything you need to know about the best Black Friday deals for 2021.
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Nov 15, 2021
These are the singles most likely to be nominated for record of the year when the 64th Annual Grammy nominations are announced on Nov. 23.
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Nov 15, 2021
From Ari Lennox and Jazmine Sullivan's flawless powerhouse vocals to SZA and Victoria Monet's showstopping dance moves, here are some of our favorite Dan N Vegas performances from this year's female R&B acts.
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Nov 15, 2021
Harry Styles revealed that he's about to make his own mark on the beauty industry with his forthcoming line, Pleasing -- learn more details here.
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Nov 15, 2021
Frank Ray's "Country'd Look Good on You," Billboard's November country rookie of the month, resides in the top 40 on Billboard's Country Airplay chart
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Nov 15, 2021
Sony Music Publishing and Warner Chappell Music tie for the publisher of the year honor.
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Nov 15, 2021
BTS will hit the main AMAs stage with Houston rapper Megan Thee Stallion, for the world TV premiere of their hit "Butter" remix at the 2021 American Music Awards.
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Nov 15, 2021
Adele's "Easy on Me" remains the biggest song in the world, as it tallies a fourth week at No. 1 on both the Billboard Global 200 and Billboard Global Excl. U.S. charts (dated Nov. 20).
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Nov 15, 2021
Snap, the parent company of Snapchat, has announced a new deal with Sony Music Entertainment to include their artists' music into Snap's Sounds library.
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Nov 15, 2021
Connie Orlando talks to Billboard about the creative process behind putting together BET's biggest award shows.
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Nov 15, 2021
These 10 tracks from artists like Shamir, Blu DeTiger, Mitski and more will get you energized to take on the week.
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Nov 15, 2021
Sweety High Media, whose network includes Gen Z platform Sweety High and digital growth engine Social Impact, have launched a record label called Gem Street Music.
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Nov 15, 2021
Veteran music agent Scott Clayton has joined UTA as co-head of its global music division and as a partner.
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Nov 15, 2021
Lil Nas X took a moment to discuss DaBaby in an interview with 'GQ' and said that hopes DaBaby can learn from his homophobic comments controversy.
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Nov 15, 2021
Adele's "Easy on Me" adds a fourth week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Plus, Post Malone and The Weeknd's "One Right Now" debuts at No. 6 and Silk Sonic's "Smokin Out the Window" starts at No. 8.
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Nov 15, 2021
Chaka Khan and Stephanie Mills will go head-to-head on Verzuz on November 18 for a the holiday edition of the series.
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Nov 15, 2021
Morgan Wallen announces 2022 tour dates following suspension by label Big Loud after his use of a racial slur.
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Nov 15, 2021
A former aide in the Trump White House shared a story about the time a colleague warned her that playing Taylor Swift in Trumpland was potentially a fireable offense.
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Nov 15, 2021
J Balvin has been confirmed for the 2021 Beyond the Streets art fair, a celebration of graffiti and street art, where he will serve as the event's emcee.
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Nov 15, 2021
Dubbed The First Waltz, Orion Amphitheater's grand opening will span three days from May 13-15 with performances from Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit, Brittany Howard, Mavis Staples.
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Nov 15, 2021
Anthrax bassist Frank Bello finally wrote his memoir, 'Fathers, Brothers, and Sons: Surviving Anguish, Abandonment, and Anthrax' (Rare Bird Books, Nov. 2), after eight years of contemplation.
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Nov 15, 2021
Warner Music posted $1.37 billion in revenue for its fiscal fourth quarter ended Sept. 30, the company announced today (Nov. 15).
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Nov 15, 2021
Warner Music posted $1.37 billion in revenue for its fiscal fourth quarter ended Sept. 30, the company announced today (Nov. 15).
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Nov 15, 2021
After last year's season finale, which ended with an explosion, John Oliver kept his final 2021 episode of Last Week Tonight inside the studio, with help from Cardi B and George Clooney.
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Nov 15, 2021
Swift treated fans to another video from her 'Red (Taylor's Version)' era to accompany her "From the Vault" track, "I Bet You Think About Me." Watch here.
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Nov 15, 2021
Here's a look at how conservatorships operate, what's unusual about Britney Spears' 14-year journey and how calls from her and her fans to #FreeBritney eventually worked.
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Nov 15, 2021
Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson's Summer of Soul won all six categories in which it was nominated at the 2021 Critics Choice Documentary Awards, handed out Sunday (Nov. 14) in Brooklyn.…
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Nov 15, 2021
Billboard gathered the seven best moments form Adele's 'One Night Only' performance and chat special with Oprah Winfrey on Sunday night (Nov. 14).
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Nov 15, 2021
The Latin Recording Academy announced additional performers for the Nov. 18 2021 Latin Grammy Awards, including Gloria Estefan and Anitta.
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Nov 15, 2021
K-pop group TWICE announced the first five North American dates of their 2022 world tour over the weekend.
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Nov 15, 2021
Mexican rock band Mana announced an unprecedented and ambitious residency at the Los Angeles Forum that will have them playing monthly shows at the venue.
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Nov 15, 2021
Based on data from the first 48 hours in the chart week, "All Too Well (10 Minute Version)" will be the highest new entry on the U.K. chart, starting at No. 7.
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Nov 15, 2021
The Kid LAROI took out artist of the year at Australia's National Indigenous Music Awards 2021, which took place Sunday night (Nov. 14) as a virtual ceremony.
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Nov 15, 2021
Adele's latest hit enters a fourth week at No. 1 on the Official U.K. Singles Chart, edging Ed Sheeran's "Shivers" (Asylum) by just 2,000 chart sales, the OCC reports.
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Nov 14, 2021
"Our city tonight prays for his mom, dad, grandparents, other family members and classmates at this time," tweeted Houston's Mayor Sylvester Turner.
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Nov 14, 2021
"Voyage" is the fastest-selling album released by a group in eight years, since One Direction's "Midnight Memories" back in November 2013.
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Nov 14, 2021
Ye (Kanye West) surprise released a deluxe edition of his 'Donda' album on Nov. 14.
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Nov 14, 2021
Taylor Swift's 'I Bet You Think About Me' is meant to be a drinking song, she revealed in a new interview about the 'Red (Taylor's Version)' track.
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Nov 14, 2021
Pop legends ABBA earn their highest charting album ever on the Billboard 200, and first top 10, as 'Voyage' debuts at No. 2 on the chart dated Nov. 20. The set was released on Nov. 5 and is the quartet's first new studio album since 1982's 'The Visitors.'
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Nov 14, 2021
Summer Walker earns her first No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart, as the singer's second studio LP, 'Still Over It,' arrives atop the list. Plus: ABBA and Key Glock debut in the top 10.
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Nov 14, 2021
BTS and Ed Sheeran each won multiple awards at the 2021 MTV EMAs, which were broadcast live from Budapest, Hungary on Sunday, Nov. 14. Lil Nas X won best video for 'Montero (Call Me By Your Name).'
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Nov 14, 2021
Musicians at Venezuela's military academy gathered on Nov. 13 in an attempt to set the record as the world's largest orchestra.
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Nov 14, 2021
TWICE's latest album, 'Formula of Love: O T =
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Nov 14, 2021
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony open a pet store in a musical parody during 'Saturday Night Live' on Nov. 13.
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Nov 14, 2021
Taylor Swift has announced the music video for 'I Bet You Think About Me (Taylor's Version)', directed by actress Blake Lively.
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Nov 14, 2021
Watch Taylor Swift passionately bring her her 10-minute version of "All Too Well" to 'Saturday Night Live' on Nov. 13.
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Nov 14, 2021
The 'SNL' cold open ended with Cruz Street‘s word of the day "Freedom," which welcomed back Chloe Fineman's Britney Spears to celebrate the end of her conservatorship.
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Nov 14, 2021
Before taking the stage as the night's musical guest, Taylor Swift joined Pete Davidson for the "Three Sad Virgins" music video.
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Nov 13, 2021
Cardi B is joining the conversation about 'All Too Well: The Short Film,' Taylor Swift's visual companion to the original 10-minute version of 'All Too Well.'
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Nov 13, 2021
A date has been set for a Verzuz battle between Bone Thugs-N-Harmony and Three 6 Mafia.
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Nov 13, 2021
'Adele: One Night Only' is only one night away, and Adele is sharing a sneak peek of the concert special.
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Nov 13, 2021
Taylor Swift's re-recorded 'Red' album has made Spotify history in its first day of release.
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Nov 13, 2021
Shakira's 'Laundry Service' was a game-changer. The Colombian star's first bilingual (Spanish and English) album not only became her best-selling set, but it also took her career to another level. In honor of the album's 20th anniversary, here are five of its best girl-power tracks.
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Nov 13, 2021
Jeff Wald, who served as a longtime manager of producer and boxing promoter, died on Nov. 12. He was 77.
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Nov 13, 2021
Chris Daughtry is postponing dates on his current U.S. tour following the sudden death of his 25-year-old daughter.
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Nov 13, 2021
Lady Gaga shared some heartfelt words for Britney Spears following the termination of the pop star's 13-year conservatorship.
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Nov 13, 2021
At the Day N Vegas music festival on Nov. 12, Kendrick Lamar walked his audience through a theatrical exhibition of his musical eras, and a guest performance from Baby Keem.
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Nov 13, 2021
From career milestones and new music releases to major announcements and more, Billboard editors highlight the latest news buzz in Latin music every week.
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Nov 12, 2021
As Britney Spears finally sees the termination of her conservatorship after nearly 14 years, she's being celebrated by her peers in pop music and beyond on social media.
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Nov 12, 2021
Timbaland has announced a partnership with Bored Ape Yacht Club, a popular NFT project founded by Yuga Labs in April 2021, to launch an entertainment company within the metaverse.
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Nov 12, 2021
First Stream Latin is a compilation of the best new Latin songs, albums and videos recommended by the Billboard Latin editors. Check out this week's picks below.
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Nov 12, 2021
As if Taylor Swift hasn't gifted her fans with enough new material this week, the singer/songwriter released her All Too Well short film on Friday evening (Nov. 12).
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Nov 12, 2021
Is the 10-minute version of "All Too Well" dominating your playlist, or do you have another favorite "From the Vault" track on 'Red (Taylor's Version)'? Vote!
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Nov 12, 2021
Taylor Swift held a screening of the film -- which she wrote and directed -- for fans in New York on Friday afternoon (Nov. 12), capping the event with the debut performance of the epic take on the 2012 track.
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Nov 12, 2021
The country music industry, and its representing organization, the Country Music Association, need to make greater strides toward diversity and inclusion, says Color of Change's president Rashad Robinson.
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Nov 12, 2021
Britney Spears is officially having the "best day ever" after a Los Angeles Superior Court judge terminated the conservatorship that has controlled her personal and professional life for 13 years on Friday (Nov. 12).
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Nov 12, 2021
The 2021 MTV Europe Music Awards are back in person this year, celebrating music around the globe with a star studded event on Sunday (Nov. 14) hosted by Saweetie.
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Nov 12, 2021
After Britney Spears' 13-year conservatorship was terminated by a Los Angeles Superior Court judge on Friday (Nov. 12), the pop superstar's fiancé Sam Asghari took to Instagram to celebrate the ruling.
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Nov 12, 2021
The 13-year legal conservatorship over Britney Spears was formally terminated by a Los Angeles judge Friday after months of pressure by a passionate #FreeBritney movement, though investigations of her father and wrangling over legal bills will continue.
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Nov 12, 2021
Billboard compiled a timeline of the major markers in Britney Spears' conservatorship over the last 13 years, leading to its termination in November 2021.
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Nov 12, 2021
After nine concertgoers died and hundreds more were injured during Travis Scott's set at Astroworld, Houston personal-injury attorneys sprang into action.
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Nov 12, 2021
The three co-founders of Indian music streaming service JioSaavn — including CEO Rishi Malhotra, president Vinodh Bhat and executive vice chairman Paramdeep Singh — will be stepping down from their executive positions shortly.
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Nov 12, 2021
Fans vote for Taylor Swift's re-recorded version of 2012's 'Red,' Beyonce's new track "Be Alive," and more to be their favorite new music of the week.
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Nov 12, 2021
The show will premiere in December, 11-plus years after the second 'SATC' movie was released.
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Nov 12, 2021
This week's First Country column also includes new tracks from Cody Jinks, Love and Theft, and Taylor Swift with Chris Stapleton.
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