Music & Festivals

RAYE Dazzles With Double Performance on ‘Colbert’: Watch

RAYE stopped by "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert" for a double hit of live music from her latest album.....

billboard.com  — Apr 22, 2026 Read →
Music & Festivals

Here Are the Radio Hall of Fame’s 2026 Nominees: Full List

The induction ceremony will be held in October at the Fairmont Hotel in Chicago.                      ...

billboard.com  — Apr 22, 2026 Read →
Music & Festivals

Demi Lovato, Kacey Musgraves, Kesha & More Artists Who Have Opened Up About UFOs & Alien Life

What kind of music do they play on Mars?...

billboard.com  — Apr 22, 2026 Read →
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Anthropic Argues for Fair Use in UMG’s AI Lawsuit: ‘Training on Lyrics Is Transformative’

The AI giant says it’s time to end a copyright lawsuit brought by Universal Music Group and other publishers....

billboard.com  — Apr 22, 2026 Read →
Music & Festivals

Mixed-Reality 3D Live Fest Fantastic Reality Returning With Matara Kan, Lilypichu & More

Featuring IRL performances from a bevy of Vtubers, the three-day mixed reality event happens at L.A.'s Vermont Hollywood...

billboard.com  — Apr 21, 2026 Read →
Music & Festivals

OVI Inks Exclusive Deal with Universal Music Latino: ‘I’m Going to Have a Real Team’

After kicking off his music career in 2018, the Cuban artist and rapper is preparing for the next stage....

billboard.com  — Apr 21, 2026 Read →
Music & Festivals

Five Burning Questions About Ella Langley’s ‘Dandelion’ First Week

This week's Five Burning Question looks at the biggest breakout artist in country's new set, and how her chart dominance...

billboard.com  — Apr 21, 2026 Read →
Music & Festivals

Prince’s Legal Legacy: Death Sparked Years-Long Battle Over Control of His $156M Estate

Ten years after the legend's death, Billboard is looking back at the lengthy legal battle over his estate and the lawsui...

billboard.com  — Apr 21, 2026 Read →
Music & Festivals

Jonah Hill Says Rihanna’s Weed Got His Friend ‘So Stoned’ That It Had This Unexpected Side Effect

"Rihanna has that 'make your friends sh-- their pants' weed," the Superbad actor jokes....

billboard.com  — Apr 21, 2026 Read →
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Madonna’s Missing Coachella Costume Might Have Fallen Off a Golf Cart, Police Say

"There is no evidence to suggest the bags were intentionally stolen," police tell ABC News....

billboard.com  — Apr 21, 2026 Read →
Music & Festivals

Luis Fonsi Toasts No. 1 Comeback, As Feid Collab ‘Cambiaré’ Lands Atop Latin Airplay: ‘Gracias Feid for Adding Your Undeniable Magic’

The song marks Fonsi’s first chart-topper since 2021....

billboard.com  — Apr 21, 2026 Read →
Music & Festivals

ANOTR & 54 Ultra’s ‘Talk to You’ Rules WARM Global Dance Radio Chart for Third Week

The chart ranks the top dance tracks worldwide, based on monitored airplay across 200-plus dance stations in more than 3...

billboard.com  — Apr 21, 2026 Read →
Music & Festivals

A$AP Rocky Says Rihanna ‘Changed a Lot’ After Becoming a Mom, But ‘This Woman Has Always Been Magic’

Plus, Mariah Carey and SZA shared praise for the pop star and beauty mogul....

billboard.com  — Apr 21, 2026 Read →
Festivals & Music

Martin Garrix announces local DJs to open on his 2026 Americas tour

The Dutch star shared the announcement alongside a childhood drawing depicting his dreams of being a DJ...

djmag.com  — Apr 21, 2026 Read →
Music & Festivals

Billboard China Releases ‘SPOTLIGHT’ Special Issues for Global Distribution, Spotlighting Exceptional Artists Worldwide

The inaugural Artist Book cover features seven members from SMTR25, SM Entertainment's trainee group....

billboard.com  — Apr 21, 2026 Read →
Music & Festivals

Karol G Unveils Dates for Global 2026 Viajando Por El Mundo TropiTour

The world tour is in support of Karol’s latest album, Tropicoqueta, which debuted at No. 1 on Top Latin Albums Chart....

billboard.com  — Apr 21, 2026 Read →
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Why Feid Says Young Miko Will Always Be Unstoppable: ‘There Are So Many Things That Make Her Incredibly Authentic’ 

The Puerto Rican rapper will be honored with the Unstoppable Artist Award at Billboard’s 2026 Latin Women In Music gala....

billboard.com  — Apr 21, 2026 Read →
Music & Festivals

Prince’s 40 Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hit Songs

The late icon's catalog counts “When Doves Cry,” “Purple Rain” and “Kiss” among its biggest successes....

billboard.com  — Apr 21, 2026 Read →
Music & Festivals

Justin Bieber’s Catalog Surges in Streams After Coachella, Returns to Hot 100 With Classic Hits

“Beauty and a Beat” and “Baby” hit the Hot 100 for the first time in more than a decade....

billboard.com  — Apr 21, 2026 Read →
Music & Festivals

Peter Hook Talks ‘Well-Earned’ Joy Division/New Order Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction: ‘A Vote of Confidence From the Fans For Both Bands’

Hook co-founded Joy Division in 1976 and played bass in New Order until 2007....

billboard.com  — Apr 21, 2026 Read →
Music & Festivals

Megan Thee Stallion Denied Cyberstalking Ban Against Blogger After Defamation Trial Victory

The rapper wanted a court order banning Milagro Gramz from attacking her online, but a judge says it would violate the b...

billboard.com  — Apr 21, 2026 Read →
Music & Festivals

Jessie Ware Talks Arena Ambitions & Expansive ‘Superbloom’ Era: ‘It Will Be My Biggest Show Yet’

The London-born vocalist is set to play her biggest shows yet later this year....

billboard.com  — Apr 21, 2026 Read →
Festivals & Music

Massive Attack, Brian Eno, salute, Erika de Casier, more call for Eurovision boycott over Israel participation

No Music For Genocide's new open letter: "We reject Eurovision being used to whitewash and normalise Israel’s genocide, ...

djmag.com  — Apr 21, 2026 Read →
Music & Festivals

How Amazon’s Artist Merch Operation Is Changing the Game for Fans

Amazon’s new venue initiatives, led by a team of primarily women executives, are disrupting the long lines at venues — a...

billboard.com  — Apr 20, 2026 Read →