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Mariya Takeuchi Talks First New Album in 10 Years, Comments on ‘City Pop’ Revival & More: Interview

Singer-songwriter Mariya Takeuchi sat down with Billboard Japan for its Monthly Feature interview series highlighting today’s leading artists and works. The veteran artist recently released her first studio album in a decade called Precious Days. The 18-track set illuminates the daily lives of her listeners from different angles through a wide variety of musical styles. […]

Madison Square Garden Responds After Racist Rhetoric at Trump Rally: ‘We Are Neutral In Political Matters’

Following a Donald Trump rally at Madison Square Garden over the weekend that included racist and derogatory comments about Latinos, Puerto Rico and others, a representative for the Manhattan arena distanced itself from highly publicized remarks but stopped short of condemning the comments. “As a business we are neutral in political matters,” the rep says […]

Morgan Wallen’s ‘Love Somebody’ Debuts Atop Streaming Songs Chart

Morgan Wallen’s “Love Somebody” becomes the latest country hit to top Billboard’s Streaming Songs chart in 2024, debuting at No. 1 on the Nov. 2-dated tally. In the week ending Oct. 24, “Love Somebody” earned 31.1 million official U.S. streams, according to Luminate. Related Morgan Wallen’s ‘Love Somebody’ Launches at No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100 […]