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Jamal Roberts Shares How His Life Changed Since Winning ‘Idol’ & Why He Never Wants to Leave ‘Mississippi’

Someone has already suggested to Jamal Roberts, the 23rd and most recent winner in American Idol‘s long history, that his first post-Idol single should become the new state song of Mississippi. Born in Meridian, Miss., Roberts is sharing his first post-Idol single, “Mississippi,” today. It’s a biographical, emotional composition, and Billboard has the exclusive premiere […]

Daniel Caesar Talks Working With ‘Genius’ Tyler, the Creator, Says Justin Bieber ‘Can Sing His A– Off’

Daniel Caesar has an impressive list of collaborators on his resumé, from Tyler, the Creator to Justin Bieber. And in his Billboard cover story published Thursday (July 24), the R&B singer-songwriter opened up about what it’s like to work with both superstars. Related After Getting ‘Canceled’ and Taking ‘Accountability,’ Daniel Caesar Is Beginning A New […]

Here’s Why Drake Fans Think New Music Is Coming Tonight

The Iceman is defrosting. Drake appeared to announce plans for a second episode of Iceman for Thursday night (July 24) with a livestream set for 9 p.m. ET. Related Everything We Know About Drake’s ‘Iceman’ Album 07/07/2025 “[Ice cube emoji] EASTERN STANDARD TIME,” he wrote alongside a “9 PM” image. Fans and Drizzy’s peers were […]

Hulk Hogan, Pro Wrestler & Pop Culture Icon, Dies at 71

Hulk Hogan, one of pro wrestling’s biggest icons who found crossover fame in the world of entertainment, has died. He was 71. Related 10 Best Music Moments In WrestleMania History 04/05/2019 “Unfortunately we must confirm that Terry Bollea, aka Hulk Hogan, passed away this morning,” his manager Linda Bose tells Billboard. “We are heartbroken. He was […]

Adin Ross Blasts LeBron James for Singing Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’: ‘What a Piece of S—t Human’

Adin Ross has come to Drake’s defense and blasted LeBron James after footage surfaced earlier this week of the Los Angeles Lakers superstar in France dancing and singing along to Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” diss. Related LeBron James Spotted Turning Up to Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ in France 07/22/2025 Ross went after King James […]

Fono Partners With Desierto Bravo to ‘Seek Out Talent From Its Origin’

Fono, the regional Mexican-focused label under Universal Music formerly known as Fonovisa-Disa, announced on Tuesday (July 22) a partnership with Desierto Bravo, a record label and production platform dedicated to nurturing new talent from northwestern Mexico. Based in Hermosillo, Sonora, this incubator for emerging artists was founded by Abraham Noé Reyes Valdez “Compa Grillo,” who […]

Watch Klay Thompson Say He’s ‘in Love’ During Cute Golf Date With ‘Good Luck Charm’ Megan Thee Stallion

Klay Thompson definitely scored an ace with Megan Thee Stallion, whom the basketball player called his “good luck charm” during an adorable golf date shared by the rapper on TikTok. Related Shaquille O’Neal Predicts How Long Megan Thee Stallion & Klay Thompson’s Relationship… 07/22/2025 Shortly after confirming their romance, the couple hit up a golf […]

HarbourView Acquires Stake in Kelly Clarkson Catalog: ‘My Music Is Such a Huge Part of My Journey’

HarbourView Equity Partners, the Newark, NJ-based music and media investment company that owns rights to the catalogs of Fleetwood Mac, Nelly and Kane Brown, said on Thursday it acquired a stake in the catalog of powerhouse singer and original American Idol queen Kelly Clarkson. The acquisition includes partial rights to some of Clarkson’s most recognizable […]