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Morgan Wallen’s ‘I’m the Problem,’ Kendrick Lamar & SZA’s ‘Luther’ Lead Luminate’s 2025 Midyear Charts

In the first half of 2025 in the United States, Morgan Wallen’s I’m the Problem was the most popular album, while Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s “Luther” was the most-streamed song (by on-demand audio streams), respectively, according to data tracking firm Luminate. Read more about midyear metrics in the 2025 Luminate Midyear Music Report. No ‘Problem’: […]

GWAR’s Blöthar Urges Americans to ‘Rise Up!’ Against Trump Effort to Defund Public Media: ‘This Could Very Well Silence the Music’

GWAR typically stick to their blood-spurting, monster-decapitating lane. But on Tuesday (July 15), the costumed thrash metal band’s lead singer, Blöthar the Berserker, took time out from howling about a “New Dark Age” and spraying fake viscera on his audience to share a very special message about something close to his heart: public broadcasting. After […]

Premios Juventud 2025 Will Take Place in Panama: Here’s Everything We Know

Univision has revealed the date and location for the 2025 Premios Juventud, Billboard can exclusively announce Wednesday (July 16).  For its 22nd edition, the ceremony will take place in Panama City, Panama, for the first time, and will air live on Sept. 25, coinciding with Hispanic Heritage Month. Nominations for the fan-voted awards will officially […]

Parkway Drive Leads Park Waves Australia With The Amity Affliction & More

Parkway Drive are leveling up Australia’s heavy music scene with the launch of Park Waves, a traveling festival set to hit 11 cities and regional centers in February and March 2026. The first wave of the lineup, revealed Monday (July 15), includes Parkway Drive and The Amity Affliction co-headlining for the first time on home […]

Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy Announces New Triple Album, ‘Twilight Override’

The ever-prolific Jeff Tweedy has unveiled his latest creative efforts, announcing the impending release of his lofty new solo album. Dubbed Twilight Override, the new record is a triple album, with a total of 30 songs spread across three discs. It’s scheduled for release on Sept. 26 via Wilco’s dBpm Records label, and serves as […]