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NIVA Launches Fan Action Center, Partnerships With Bandsintown, ROSTR & More

The National Independent Venue Association kicked off its annual conference in Minneapolis with the launch of the new Fix the Tix Fan Action Center. Ticketing reform coalition Fix the Tix and educational organization Fan Alliance have teamed up for the new digital hub designed to help live entertainment fans take immediate action when they encounter […]

Chart Rewind: In 2001, Kenny Chesney Made Another No. 1 ‘Happen’

Most people fall in love more than once during their lifetime, but one thing holds true for everyone: Falling for the first time can only happen once. Related Kenny Chesney Up to 100 Hits on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs Chart: ‘It’s Hearing My Life in Music’ Kenny Chesney Cruises Through a Pair of His Hits at […]

Jay-Z to Continue 30th Anniversary Celebration With Shows in Los Angeles & Paris

On the heels of taking over Roots Picnic for his first headlining festival performance since 2019, Jay-Z is heading to the West Coast and Europe for special 30th anniversary shows later this year. Related From Ye to Drake, Here’s Everyone Jay-Z Appeared to Diss During His Roots Picnic Freestyle Jay-Z’s 2026 Roots Picnic Setlist: Every Song […]

Born to Play: Ernia Meets Santiago Giménez Ahead of the World Cup

This story is part of Billboard’s Global World Cup Series, a collection of 11 cover stories which pairs top soccer stars across the world competing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup with highly-touted musicians in accompanying countries. There is one word that footballers and singers have in common: play. In the case of Ernia, one […]