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Alexandre Desplat Brings His Film Scores to the Hollywood Bowl: 6 Best Moments

Like every other contemporary film composer, Alexandre Desplat works in the shadow of the great John Williams. And so it was on Tuesday (July 15), as Desplat made his Hollywood Bowl debut, conducting the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra on a program of music from his film scores. Before the show began, overhead screens promoted upcoming […]

Taylor Swift’s Dad Scott Doing ‘Fantastic’ After Undergoing Heart Surgery

Taylor Swift‘s father, Scott Swift, is on the mend after undergoing heart surgery, with a rep for the pop star telling Billboard on Wednesday (July 16) that the stockbroker is “doing fantastic.” Related George Kittle Recalls Getting to Sing His ‘Favorite Taylor Swift Song’ With the Pop Star at… 07/14/2025 According to reports that emerged […]

Whitney Houston Legacy Foundation Auction to Feature Rare Stage Outfits, Shoes, Jewelry, ‘Bodyguard’ RIAA Plaque

The 40th anniversary of Whitney Houston‘s music career will be celebrated on Aug. 11 when Julien’s Auctions hosts the Whitney E. Houston Legacy Foundation Auction featuring a treasure trove of the iconic singer’s stage clothes and personal effects, including a RIAA multi-platinum sales award for her legendary 1992 hit and Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 […]

Grammys 2026 Big Four Predictions: Who Could Score a Nomination?

Kendrick Lamar had a big night at the 67th annual Grammy Awards in February, winning all five categories in which he was nominated, including record and song of the year for “Not Like Us.” Expect him to make another strong showing at the 68th Grammys on Feb. 1, 2026, where he could become the first male […]

Corey Feldman Aims to ‘Honor’ The Beatles & Create a ‘Time Capsule’ of His Roles in ‘Characters’ Video

“We are all just characters in each other’s lives,” Corey Feldman sings in his new song “Characters,” which arrived June 22. And in his new music video for the track, which Billboard is premiering on the actor-singer’s birthday on Wednesday (July 16), the former child star takes viewers through various characters he’s portrayed throughout his […]

Usher on Channeling Frank Sinatra for New Ralph Lauren Fragrance Campaign: It’s a ‘Grand Moment for Me’

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. Usher is now a brand ambassador for Ralph Lauren Fragrances. The Grammy-winning artist who has brought many iconic hits over the […]

Kameron Marlowe on His Song ‘Seventeen’ Getting Inspiration & Approval From Springsteen: ‘I Can’t Believe He Heard a Song I Wrote’

You don’t know what you’ve got ’til it’s gone. Joni Mitchell said it in the 1970s. Rock band Cinderella used that same phrase in the ’80s. Kameron Marlowe doesn’t quote those words exactly, but he’s exploring the same sentiment in 2025 with “Seventeen,” a new single that picks up sonically on the classic-rock era while […]