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Shakira Announces Two More Dates in Mexico, Extending Record to 28

Shakira announced on Thursday (June 19) two new dates for the second leg of her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour in Mexico. The first will take place on Sept. 18 at Mexico City’s Estadio GNP Seguros. The second will mark her first-ever performance in the state of Veracruz, where she will perform at […]

Soda Stereo’s Swan Song: Reflecting on 30 Years of ‘Sueño Stereo,’ the Album That Became the Band’s ‘Final Masterpiece’ 

In 1995, the Argentine rock trio Soda Stereo returned to the studio after a three-year hiatus to record a brand-new album, Sueño Stereo (Stereo Dream), its seventh and final project. At the time, no one knew this would be the band’s farewell record. Its predecessor, Dynamo, was its most experimental and eclectic work, showcasing a […]

Trump Extends TikTok Ban Deadline for a Third Time

President Donald Trump on Thursday (June 19) signed an executive order to keep TikTok running in the U.S. for another 90 days to give his administration more time to broker a deal to bring the social media platform under American ownership. Trump disclosed the executive order on the Truth Social platform Thursday morning. Related Third […]

Why Sly Stone’s 1969 Was an All-Time Pop Star Peak

“Elvis Presley. Bob Dylan. Lennon & McCartney. And now SLY STONE. The new leader.” Related Sly & the Family Stone’s 10 Best Songs (Staff Picks) 06/09/2025 So proclaimed an ad that ran in Billboard in April of 1969, essentially proclaiming that it was Sly Stone’s turn to take over as the leading voice in all of […]

The 75 Best R&B Artists of All Time (Full List): Staff Picks 

What a difference 10 years can make. That was the last time Billboard tackled the monumental feat of ranking the top R&B artists, dating back to the ‘50s. Michael Jackson, whose grew from his R&B roots to capture the King of Pop crown, ruled over that 2015 tally. Now as the music industry and fans […]