On July 16, Coldplay’s generally controversy-free Music of the Spheres World Tour rolled through Foxborough, Mass., just south of Boston. A day later, the show had gone viral because of its fan-cam moment gone-wrong. Internet discourse lit up, but the attention also drove listeners to the band’s sprawling catalog, sending streams shooting toward the (sky […]

Nicki Shamel has been named head of TuneCore in the U.S., the company announced on Thursday (July 24). In the role, Shamel will be tasked with overseeing a team focused on artist acquisition, growth and development strategy in the U.S., where the company hopes to make a greater impact. Part of that responsibility will include […]

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 a great summer to be a shark fan. First, the classic film Jaws celebrated its 50th anniversary last month, and […]

On Thursday, (July 24), pro wrestling legend Hulk Hogan died. He was 71. Processing The Hulkster’s legacy in real-time is tough — not just because of his greatness, but because of the blemishes that marred his career inside and outside the ring. Hogan undoubtedly revolutionized the wrestling industry in the 1980s and 1990s. He was […]

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. When the world was introduced to Black Sabbath with the hit song “Paranoid” over 50 years ago, the heavy metal band’s […]