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‘Tiny Desk’ Producer Promises Show Is ‘Not’ Shutting Down Following Trump’s Dismantling of Corporation For Public Broadcasting

One of the longtime producers of NPR’s popular Tiny Desk concert series took to his Instagram Story over the weekend to assure fans that the popular stripped-down performance showcase will not go away in the wake of the shutdown of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB). Related Clipse Makes It Snow in July With Menacing […]

2 Killed & 6 Wounded in Shooting at HARD Summer Afterparty in Los Angeles

A shooting at an afterparty for HARD Summer 2025 in downtown Los Angeles has left two people dead and six injured, the Associated Press reports, citing law enforcement. A representative for the Los Angeles Police Department did not immediately respond to Billboard‘s request for comment. Billboard has also reached out to HARD Summer for comment. […]

Virgin Music Group Shifts Physical Distribution Business to AMPED

Virgin Music Group, the indie distribution arm of Universal Music Group (UMG), is offloading a big chunk of its U.S. physical distribution of CDs and vinyl to Alliance Entertainment’s AMPED distribution company, sources tell Billboard. Related UMG’s Downtown Deal Sparks Forceful Memos From Virgin CEOs, Hundreds of Indie Music Execs Foo Fighters Bring on Nine Inch […]

Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band Talks First Tour After His Passing: ‘He Specifically Wanted the Music to Live On’

As Jimmy Buffett‘s Coral Reefer Band prepares for its first national tour since his death on Sept. 1, 2023, at the age of 76, its mission to maintain the spirit of Margaritaville is clear. Related Jimmy Buffett’s Biggest Billboard Hits: ‘Margaritaville,’ ‘It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere’ & More Katy Perry Fan Collapses on Stage During Lifetimes Tour […]

Doechii Is Set to Perform Live From the Swamp: Here Are the Tour Dates

Doechii is bringing The Swamp to your backyard. The Florida rapper announced her biggest trek to date on Monday (Aug. 4) with the Live From the Swamp Tour, which will kick off in Chicago on Oct. 14. The 12-city North American tour will run through Toronto, Boston, Atlanta, Houston, Phoenix, San Francisco and more before […]

Donald Trump Says He ‘Can’t Stand’ ‘Woke’ Taylor Swift While Praising Sydney Sweeney

Donald Trump has once again insulted Taylor Swift, this time dragging the pop superstar’s name into a discussion about Sydney Sweeney’s widely criticized ad campaign with American Eagle. Related Doja Cat Mocks Sydney Sweeney’s Controversial American Eagle Jeans Commercial ‘I Hate Taylor Swift’: Everything Donald Trump Has Ever Said About the Pop Star A Timeline of Taylor […]