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Russ, the artist best known for his eight-times-platinum single “Losin Control,” was honored for his achievements as a songwriter at the just-concluded Music Biz conference in Atlanta on Thursday (May 14). At the event, he was presented with an NMPA Gold & Platinum Recognition plaque — commemorating his 26 RIAA-certified gold, platinum and multiplatinum songs […]
Even though Paul McCartney has been making music for nearly 70 years and has a legendary catalog to pull from, Will Ferrell and Marcello Hernandez make an unusual prediction for what the Beatles singer/songwriter might perform when he appears as the musical guest on Saturday Night Live this weekend. Related Paul McCartney Walks Us Through […]
Julieta Venegas‘ new album Norteña plays out as the vibrant soundtrack of her life, weaving together the lively sounds and cherished memories of her Tijuana, Baja California roots. “I was inspired by Los Tigres del Norte, Juan Gabriel, bandas and mariachis. We listened to a lot of Vicente Fernández. We were always singing rancheras by […]
The official FIFA 2026 World Cup song—helmed by Colombian superstar Shakira and Nigerian sensation Burna Boy—has arrived on Thursday (May 14). Coined “Dai Dai,” the nearly four-minute track seamlessly blends both musical worlds, bringing to life a catchy tune powered by Afrobeats, dance-pop, world beats and reggaetón. Lyrically, the song keeps true to the spirit […]
Usher has won a court ruling allowing him to proceed with $700,000 legal claims against music producer Bryan-Michael Cox over a loan for a failed Atlanta restaurant. A Monday (May 11) ruling in Fulton County court, first obtained and reported by Billboard, says Cox and his business partners cannot dismiss the lawsuit brought against them […]
A fashion brand called Chrome Hearts has dropped a trademark lawsuit it filed against Neil Young over his use of the same name for his new backing band. The case, filed last year, took aim at The Chrome Hearts, Young’s new group that he debuted in 2024 and has played with ever since. It claimed […]
Coran Capshaw, founder of Red Light Management, will receive the lifetime music industry award at the T.J. Martell Foundation’s 51st annual New York Honors Gala on Tuesday, Sept. 15, at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City. The event is the foundation’s primary annual fundraiser. Related Billboard 2026 Power 100 List Revealed U2 Invited to Perform […]
The rise in AI-generated music has generated a lot of thoughts about the technology for Jack Antonoff. The Bleachers frontman posted a note to fans via Instagram on Wednesday (May 13), ripping into so-called “musicians” who use artificial intelligence to create material. “What we do has become an ancient ritual,” Antonoff wrote. “You don’t have […]
Clarence Carter, the blues and soul musician and singer/songwriter with the raspy, emotional vocals whose hits included the sentimental “Patches” and the salacious “Strokin,’” has died at age 90. Carter’s death was confirmed by Bill Carpenter, a spokesman for his former wife and fellow singer, Candi Staton. Carter died Wednesday of natural causes, according to […]
An Avicii wax figure was unveiled at the Las Vegas location of Madame Tussauds Wax Museum on Thursday (May 14). The figure finds the producer in a way he’s best remembered by many: behind the decks wearing a flannel button-down shirt and backward baseball cap, right hand raised and a big smile on his face. […]
