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Australian Attorney Marcus Walkom Unveils Walkom Entertainment Lawyers

BRISBANE, Australia – Former Media Arts Lawyers partner Marcus Walkom launches Walkom Entertainment Lawyers, the veteran attorney’s independent music and entertainment law practice. Headquartered in Brisbane, Walkom Entertainment Lawyers opens for business with a list of clients including Wolfmother, The Teskey Brothers, Tigerlily, The Amity Affliction, Electric Fields, Daine, Dan Gorringe, Drax Project, Young Franco, […]

Who Should Win Video of the Year at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards? Vote!

The nominees for video of the year at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards run the gamut. Four of the six nominated visuals accompanied smash hits: Ariana Grande’s “hate that i made you love me,” Bruno Mars’ “I Just Might” and Taylor Swift’s “The Fate of Ophelia” all topped the Billboard Hot 100, and Sabrina […]

Jonas Brothers Are ‘Burning Up’ Again With New 45-City Tour

The Jonas Brothers really are taking it all over again. After selling out their headlining shows at Madison Square Garden, Kevin, Joe and Nick Jonas announced Monday (Aug. 17) that their Burning Up Tour All Over Again will officially expand into a 45-city North American tour this fall. What started as a special revival of […]

Hayden Panettiere’s Music Career, ‘Nashville’ & Beyond: 5 Things to Know

Hayden Panettiere, the actress and singer best known for her roles in Heroes, Scream and Nashville, died Sunday at age 36. While Panettiere sculpted an enduring acting career beginning as a child, her work in music was an equally memorable part of her legacy — particularly through her role as country star Juliette Barnes on […]

Karina in Control: She’s Headlining Festivals & Fronting Campaigns, But the K-Pop Starlet Isn’t Breaking a Sweat

All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. It’s late afternoon in Seoul and the air is thick with humidity as throngs of sun-soaked fans push toward the main […]

A Timeline of Cardi B & BIA’s Feud

After exchanging diss tracks in the past, all seemed to be calm on the BIA and Cardi B front for much of 2026. That all changed last Thursday (Aug. 13) when BIA doubled down on her claims made on “SUE MEEE?,” which led to Cardi unleashing on the “Whole Lotta Money” rapper hours later. The […]

Ellie Goulding Sues Former Managers Over Live Nation Conflict of Interest

Ellie Goulding claims in a new lawsuit that her former managers, Ben Mawson and Ed Millet of TaP Management, never told her about Live Nation’s controlling stake in their firm. The “Lights” singer initiated legal claims for breach of fiduciary duty in the U.K. on July 24, according to court records reviewed by Billboard. She’s […]

Fans Choose Ayra Starr’s ‘Starrgirl’ as This Week’s Favorite New Music

Starrgirl, Ayra Starr‘s third full-length studio album, tops this week’s new music poll. Related Phoebe Bridgers, KATSEYE, Troye Sivan, Ayra Starr & More: New Music Friday Guide Earth, Wind & Fire Drummer John Paris in Induced Coma Following Medical Emergency ‘The Greatest Showman’ Musical Sets London’s West End Premiere for 2027 Listeners voted in a poll published […]

Ariana Grande Reclaims the London Stage After 7 Years: 5 Best Moments

‘Violent Fairy Pop Core’ reads the block-capitals slogan emblazoned across Ariana Grande’s new, hardcore-inspired merch line. It appears to be the singer’s personal embodiment of the sound and aesthetic of her latest LP, Petal, which arrived last month (July 29) and feels like a distillation of the music itself: equally ethereal and defiant, with guitar-driven, […]