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Roddy Ricch’s ‘Night’ Rises to No. 1 on Rhythmic Airplay Chart

Roddy Ricch banks a fifth No. 1 on Billboard’s Rhythmic Airplay chart as “Late at Night” surges from No. 5 to lead the list dated July 31. The single advances with a 17% burst in plays in the week ending July 25 to become the most-played song of the week on monitored U.S. rhythmic stations, […]

Ariana Grande Heads to ‘Fortnite’ for ‘Rift Tour’ Virtual Event

The Rift Tour, featuring Ariana Grande, is coming to Fortnite next weekend. On Sunday (Aug. 1), it was announced that Grande will be the latest superstar to perform within the Fortnite realm, headlining an in-game event — or a “musical journey into magical new realities” — that’s scheduled for Aug. 6-8. “Ariana & the Rift Tour” will […]

Willie Nelson Headlines Texas Protest Rally in Support of Voting Rights

Country music legend Willie Nelson led more than a thousand spectators in singing “vote them out” Saturday (July 31) from the steps of the Texas Capitol during a rally wrapping up a four-day march in support of Democratic state legislators who bolted for Washington two weeks ago to block GOP-backed voting restrictions. Families with lawn […]

Machine Gun Kelly Performs Surprise Set at Lollapalooza

Around 5 p.m. on day three of Lollapalooza (July 31), fans were alerted to a special last-minute addition to the schedule: an “intimate” set from chart-topper Machine Gun Kelly. An hour later, the artist took to the Bud Light Seltzer Sessions side stage to perform in front of a crowd 20 times what the space allowed […]

Michael Jackson Estate Eyes Revival After Court Victories

Michael Jackson’s musical legacy never left, but a kind of comeback is coming. With a series of court victories that bring the end to serious legal crises, with a Broadway show beginning and a Cirque du Soleil show returning after a long pandemic pause, the Jackson business is on the upswing 12 years after the […]

Billie Eilish Hugs Olivia Rodrigo at ‘Happier Than Ever’ Party: ‘This Is Where the Real Love Is’

Young pop stars Billie Eilish and Olivia Rodrigo shared a wholesome moment in celebration of Eilish’s new album. As Eilish’s highly-anticipated Happier Than Ever arrives and Rodrigo’s radio reign continues, photos shared on Instagram show the pair connected at Thursday night’s (July 29) album release party. “this is where the real love is,” Eilish captured […]