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Jul 14, 2020
In a June 30 episode of 'Cannon's Class,' the comedian made comments that have been widely condemned as anti-semitic.
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Jul 14, 2020
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, the team takes a closer look at Pop Smoke's "Shoot for the Stars Aim for the Moon" and Juice WRLD's "Legends Never Die" albums, why the two posthumous projects have connected with fans, and discuss the complications and concerns involved with releasing albums by artists who are no…
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Jul 14, 2020
One day after Naya Rivera's body was found in Lake Piru, Calif., her cause of death has been revealed.
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Jul 14, 2020
The pop queen crossover we needed.
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Jul 14, 2020
Mason Ramsey sings till the cows come home after enjoying their eco-friendly lemongrass diet in the latest Burger King commercial that came out today (July 14).
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Jul 14, 2020
John Legend made a provocative comment in the July issue of Entertainment Weekly. Asked about Diddy's blunt comments in January about how Black music doesn't get its due at the annual Grammy Awards, Legend responded: "It's almost impossible for a Black artist to win Album of the Year." Is he right? Let's look at the…
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Jul 14, 2020
Bronco's worldwide publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music, covers the group's classic hit songs like "Dos Mujeres, un Camino," "Vamos a Amarla Los Dos," "Libros Tontos," and more.
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Jul 14, 2020
EXIT festival in Serbia, which normally draws crowds of up to 200,00 people, has canceled its 20th anniversary event in August amid a coronavirus flare-up.
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Jul 14, 2020
Jill Scott recently had her beauty questioned by NFL linebacker Kyle Queiro after he asked fans in a series of since-deleted tweets how they felt "sexually aroused by her." So other artists shot back their answers.
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Jul 14, 2020
Los Angeles live streaming company Bulldog DM has launched a pay-per-view service for streaming concerts that goes beyond the performance and offers artists the means to monetize collaborations and set up meet and greets and other online experiences.
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Jul 14, 2020
On Tuesday (July 14), LoveLoud brought together a group of LGBTQ women to discuss their experiences with being out and proud women in society
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Jul 14, 2020
Shawn Mendes and the Shawn Mendes Foundation launched Global Citizen Academy today (July 14) in partnership with Global Citizen Year, a first-of-its-kind leadership experience for high school graduates learning about their social impact in the world.
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Jul 14, 2020
One month after Iggy Azalea revealed that she has a son, the rapper took to Instagram on Tuesday (July 14) to tell the world his name.
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Jul 14, 2020
Adam Levine took to social media to remember his "She Will Be Loved" video co-star.
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Jul 14, 2020
While mentoring contestant Chris Sebastian on The Voice Australia this week, the singer empathized with his experience feeling overshadowed by his older brother.
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Jul 14, 2020
Boy bands will come and go, but their beloved albums last forever. So which album do you still jam out to? Vote!
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Jul 14, 2020
Back in April, it was reported that Jennifer Lopez and fiancé Alex Rodriguez were planning a possible bid for the New York Mets.
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Jul 14, 2020
Every month, Billboard asks readers to vote for the best Latin collaboration. Here's who won the title for the month of June.
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Jul 14, 2020
Billboard caught up with Buju Banton to speak on his new album Upside Down 2020, working with Pharrell, where he stands with Vybz Kartel and more.
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Jul 14, 2020
BTS's Hot 100 No. 4 hit "ON" hit a new milestone: It's the most searched K-pop song on Shazam of 2020 so far, according to the company's mid-year insights shared today (July 14).
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Jul 14, 2020
After the 'Glee' actress was declared dead Monday after going missing last Wednesday while boating with her 4-year-old son, Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and Ian Brennan announced that they are creating a college fund for Rivera's son.
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Jul 14, 2020
Pop Smoke and 808MeloBeats debut at No. 1 on Billboard's Hot 100 Songwriters and Hot 100 Producers charts (dated July 18), respectively, powered by the former's posthumous full-length, Shoot for the Moon Aim for the Stars.
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Jul 14, 2020
In the months following the murder of Brooklyn rapper Pop Smoke at age 20, the rapper has been elevated from a rising star to a national icon -- a legacy now cemented with the stellar debut of his posthumously released Shoot For the Stars, Aim For the Moon album.
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Jul 14, 2020
Amber Riley paid homage to her "favorite duet partner" Naya Rivera on Monday (July 13), when Rivera's body was found in Lake Piru, Calif., by sharing a tear-jerking video of her and her 4-year-old son Josey singing.
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Jul 14, 2020
Robby Krieger wrote some of The Doors' best songs, including "Light My Fire" and "Love Me Two Times." Now the 74-year-old guitar hero is excited to release his seventh solo effort, The Ritual Begins at Sundown (The Players Club, Aug. 14).
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Jul 14, 2020
In a series amid the coronavirus pandemic, Billboard is asking individuals from all sectors of the music business to share stories of how they work now. This installment is with Amanda Presson, vp of city operations at intimate concert series company Sofar Sounds.
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Jul 14, 2020
Spotify is launching in Russia and 12 other countries in Europe, bringing the music streamer to nearly 250 million new listeners and 92 total countries.
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Jul 14, 2020
On Monday (July 13), a video of Bieber rapping a verse over the hit track surfaced on Twitter.
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Jul 14, 2020
The Chainsmokers will perform a drive-in concert for charity on July 25 in Water Mill, NY.
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Jul 14, 2020
Jack Harlow keeps popping up Billboard's Songs of the Summer tally (dated July 18) as "Whats Poppin" leaps into the top 10, assisted by No. 1 seed "Rockstar" rapper DaBaby, Tory Lanez and Lil Wayne.
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Jul 14, 2020
Selena Gomez and Trevor Daniel experience the trippiest glitch during their faux Instagram Live chat for the "Past Life" music video the pop stars released today (July 14).
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Jul 14, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced nearly every business on the planet to reevaluate their strategy and pivot toward long-term health and safety initiatives.
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Jul 14, 2020
Here are all of the major concerts and festivals rescheduled for 2021 due to the coronavirus outbreak.
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Jul 14, 2020
Pride Month may be over, but the Grammy Museum is ready to continue celebrating LGBTQ artists with their new panel.
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Jul 14, 2020
The legendary Willie Nelson, now 87 years young, becomes the first artist with top 10s in every decade, seven in all, since Billboard's Top Country Albums chart originated in January 1964, as "First Rose of Spring" blooms at No. 5.
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Jul 14, 2020
COVID-19 has introduced a series of lifestyle changes in the United States, from mastering Zoom to wearing masks, and one new piece of data suggests that audiences also have adjusted their approaches to media.
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Jul 14, 2020
Native Instruments has today (July 14) released a charity sound pack featuring samples from Sia, Just Blaze and more with proceeds benefitting COVID-19 relief.
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Jul 14, 2020
Thomas Rhett's "Be a Light," featuring Reba McEntire, Hillary Scott, Chris Tomlin and Keith Urban, enters the top 10 of Billboard's Country Airplay chart dated July 18.
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Jul 14, 2020
Katy Perry unveiled a brand-new performance video of her latest single "Smile" on Tuesday (July 14).
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Jul 14, 2020
Billboard has rounded up a list of drive-in concerts that are happening across the country due to social distancing guidelines borne from the pandemic.
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Jul 14, 2020
SoundCloud is teaming with Dolby for a new feature that allows creators to master their songs without ever leaving their accounts on the streaming platform.
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Jul 14, 2020
Today (July 14), Tomorrowland Around the World announced the addition of Katy Perry to the lineup for its upcoming online festival.
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Jul 14, 2020
Here's our favorite boy band albums from the last three decades -- and here's hoping that the first great new boy band of the 2020s is figuring out their socially distanced dance moves as we speak.
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Jul 14, 2020
BTS unveiled their new Japanese-language album, Map of the Soul: 7 ~The Journey~ on Tuesday (July 14).
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Jul 14, 2020
Lea Michele took to social media on Monday (July 13) to mourn the tragic passing of her Glee co-star Naya Rivera and remember Cory Monteith.
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Jul 14, 2020
DaBaby's "Rockstar," featuring Roddy Ricch, continues atop Billboard's Songs of the Summer chart, logging a fifth week at No. 1 on the ranking (dated July 18).
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Jul 14, 2020
In part two of his interview with Billboard, 50 Cent slams Kanye West for his presidential run, speaks on Donald Trump, Rick Ross, police brutality and more.
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Jul 14, 2020
Luke Combs this week becomes the first artist in the 56-year history of Billboard's Top Country Albums chart whose first two studio albums each logged 25 or more weeks at No. 1.
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Jul 14, 2020
Lee Greenwood's signature hit "God Bless the USA" leads this Billboard chart for the first time.
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Jul 14, 2020
On Tuesday (July 14), Bush announced they will be throwing a virtual arena show to mark the release of the forthcoming LP The Kingdom.
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Jul 14, 2020
Tory Lanez was arrested on Sunday morning (July 12) following an argument that led to police finding a gun in his car.
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Jul 14, 2020
Kelly Clarkson knows exactly what we need right now.
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Jul 14, 2020
With confirmed cases of the coronavirus in the United States rising each day, the rich and famous aren't staying quiet about their diagnoses.
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Jul 14, 2020
A new edition of "Baby Shark" is making its way featuring Luis Fonsi. Watch an exclusive first look for the video on Billboard.
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Jul 14, 2020
The economic downturn brought about by the coronavirus pandemic is expected to hit the podcast industry, according to a new report.
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Jul 14, 2020
Actor Bryshere Gray, who played Hakeem Lyon on Empire, was taken into custody after a woman identifying herself as his wife placed a 911 call at a gas station on Sunday night (July 12).
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Jul 14, 2020
John Legend went on a Twitter spree on Monday (July 13) in which he warned against taking seriously a White House run by a political neophyte who hasn't necessarily done their homework or considered the impact of their actions.
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Jul 14, 2020
Shawn Dailey and Adam LaRue have signed shape-shifting alt-rock and indie dance producer, singer and songwriter Grabbitz.
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Jul 14, 2020
Eddie Gale, a pioneering jazz trumpeter who work on numerous classics with Sun Ra, Cecil Taylor and many more, died July 10 after a battle with cancer
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Jul 13, 2020
Mike Skinner is streets ahead on the midweek U.K. albums chart.
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Jul 13, 2020
Darren Criss, who played the charming Warbler Blaine Anderson, took to Twitter to share a string of thoughts in honor of his late co-star.
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Jul 13, 2020
A viral drumming grandma who's been rocking for the last 56 years won over Hayley Williams with her superb cover of Paramore's 2013 hit "Ain't It Fun."
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Jul 13, 2020
Andrew Jackson has partnered with Sony Music Entertainment Australia to launch Avoca Drive, a joint venture label with A&R executives in both Los Angeles and Sydney, Australia.
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Jul 13, 2020
"Without Me," which was co-written by BMI writers Halsey and Delacey, was awarded song of the year at BMI's 68th annual BMI Pop Awards. Khalid and Post Malone shared the award for songwriter of the year.
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Jul 13, 2020
Colombian singer-songwriter Karol G confirms she has tested positive for COVID-19.
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Jul 13, 2020
Billboard is changing the rules to its Billboard 200, Hot 100 and other album and song charts. The announcement comes in an effort to rectify how sales are counted with respect to album bundles with merchandise and concert tickets, as well as instant digital sales attached to purchases for physical albums delivered at a later…
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Jul 13, 2020
Last month, Selena Gomez teamed up with Trevor Daniel on a remix of his single, "Past Life," and the duo teased an upcoming music video over the weekend.
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Jul 13, 2020
Billboard Argentina's "En la Casa" online festival Thursday (July 9), organized to help the country's music industry workers, featured performances by Tini, Abel Pintos and hundreds more.
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Jul 13, 2020
NFL linebacker Kyle Quiero apologized to neo-soul legend Jill Scott after questioning why fans found her attractive, but her response proved her level of class transcends looks.
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Jul 13, 2020
On the latest episode of Apple Music's Proud Radio, Martin explained to host Hattie Collins what life was really like living in the closet in the late '90s.
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Jul 13, 2020
Glee star Naya Rivera was declared dead on Monday (July 13), days after the actress went missing while boating in Lake Piru, California, with her 4-year-old son, Josey.
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Jul 13, 2020
J-pop duo Yuzu became the first act to perform onstage at Japanese ticketing and publishing company Pia's new arena in Yokohama, Pia Arena MM, live streaming their hit "Eikou No Kakehashi" ("Bridge of Glory," in English) on Friday (July 10).
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Jul 13, 2020
The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office announced on Monday (July 13) that two men and two teenagers have been charged with killing Pop Smoke in February.
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Jul 13, 2020
Vote for which pop vocalist Norwegian producer Kygo should collaborate with next.
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Jul 13, 2020
Kygo will dust off Tina Turner's 1984 No. 1 hit "What's Love Got to Do With It" with a new dance remix, but who else could Turner be cooking up another chart-topper with?
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Jul 13, 2020
On July 13, 1985, 72,000 people attended the star-studded Live Aid benefit concert at London's Wembley Stadium.
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Jul 13, 2020
When Glee became one of the breakout TV hits of 2009, Naya Rivera was one of the breakout stars within the high school musical dramedy.
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Jul 13, 2020
The group announced on Monday (July 13) their official 2021 dates.
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Jul 13, 2020
Lisa Mare Presley, whose son Benjamin Keough died on Sunday (July 12) at age 27, previously described her "ferociously protective" parenting style.
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Jul 13, 2020
Seven years ago today, Daft Punk's "Get Lucky" was enjoying its 13-week run at No. 1 on Billboard's Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart.
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Jul 13, 2020
His Holiness the Dalai Lama appears on Billboard's charts for the first time with his debut album release, Inner World.
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Jul 13, 2020
Anne-Marie took to social media on Monday (July 13) to announce that her new song "To Be Young" featuring Doja Cat will arrive on July 17.
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Jul 13, 2020
Normani took to Instagram on Sunday (July 12) to share a series of steamy lingerie photos.
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Jul 13, 2020
Billboard compiled a timeline that unwinds the "entanglement" between Will Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith and August Alsina.
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Jul 13, 2020
As Pop Smoke's posthumous debut LP Shoot for the Stars Aim for the Moon arrives as his first No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart (dated July 18) with 251,000 equivalent album units, according to Nielsen Music/MRC Data, all 19 of the set's tracks land on the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart.
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Jul 13, 2020
From new Regional Mexican gems to the rising pop-urban generation, check out 22 teen artists already changing the game.
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Jul 13, 2020
From new Regional Mexican gems to the rising pop-urban generation, check out 22 teen artists already changing the game.
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Jul 13, 2020
DJ Khaled continued teasing his upcoming collaboration with Drake, posting a short video in which he salutes and owl and promising that two tracks are dropping this Friday (July 17).
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Jul 13, 2020
Oh, the highs and lows of parenting! Chrissy Teigen shared some fun tales involving son Miles on Sunday (July 12), and how husband John Legend played an important part.
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Jul 13, 2020
Kygo has announced that a forthcomign collaboration with Tuna Turner on her 1984 hit "What's Love Got to Do With It" is dropping this Friday, July 17.
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Jul 13, 2020
DaBaby's "Rockstar," featuring Roddy Ricch, posts a fifth week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Plus, late rapper Pop Smoke ranks in the Hot 100's top 10 for the first time, as "For the Night," featuring Lil Baby and DaBaby, debuts at No. 6.
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Jul 13, 2020
A body was recovered Monday at Lake Piru in Southern California, the site where Glee actress Naya Rivera went missing last Wednesday.
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Jul 13, 2020
Chance the Rapper has a lot of ideas about the upcoming presidential election, wondering if people are more "pro Biden or anti ye and why?"
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Jul 13, 2020
For the first half of 2020, R&B superstar The Weeknd dominated multiple Nielsen Music Canada charts, including physical albums, total consumption album sales, Canadian albums, Canadian radio, and, overall, the most consumed of all Canadian artists.
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Jul 13, 2020
Troye Sivan has dipped his toe in a solid variety of pop sounds, but with his latest song, it looks like the singer is trying out something new by going back to something old.
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Jul 13, 2020
Selena Gomez and Trevor Daniel dropped a pair of teasers for their upcoming "Past Life" music video on Saturday (July 11).
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Jul 13, 2020
Readers of Billboard.com are invited to nominate executives for Billboard's 2020 R&B Hip-Hop Power Players list, which we will publish this fall.
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Jul 13, 2020
These 10 tracks from artists like Declan McKenna, Wafia, Lily Denning and more will get you energized to take on the week.
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Jul 13, 2020
Sony Music Group has created a new position in its highest ranks, naming Towalame Austin as its first executive vp philanthropy and social impact.
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Jul 13, 2020
Deacon Phillippe was super excitecd to release his first single, "Long Run," until mom Reese Witherspoon decided to promote it with her very own TikTok dance.
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