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Mariah Carey Plays ‘Finish The Lyrics’ | Billboard

Iconic singer Mariah Carey’s knowledge is put to the test of her extensive music collection. Keep watching to see how many lyrics she can finish!  Tetris Kelly: I just want to play a quick, quick game, quick game. So it’s- we want to finish, see if you can finish your own lyrics. Mariah Carey: Oh […]

Interscope Geffen A&M Records Kicks Off Year-Long HBCU Initiative With ‘Homecoming SZN’ Album

Interscope Geffen A&M Records is preparing to launch a year-long initiative to provide support for HBCU institutions (Historically Black Colleges and Universities), which have played important roles in the careers of the company’s various artists and executives. For the initiative’s first phase, Interscope Records will partner with three universities — Howard University, Tennessee State University […]

5 Artists Who Came Out as LGBTQ+ in 2024: Maren Morris, Chappell Roan & More

Every year on Oct. 11, the LGBTQ+ community in the U.S. comes together to commemorate National Coming Out Day, celebrating the millions of people who have decided to open up to the world about who they are, while also providing encouragement those who have yet to speak publicly about their identity. Related How Gigi Perez […]

‘The Wild Robot’ Soundtrack Makes Top 10 Debut on Kid Albums Chart

The soundtrack to the animated film The Wild Robot debuts at No. 10 on Billboard’s Kid Albums chart (dated Oct. 12), while Vince Guaraldi Trio’s classic TV soundtrack A Charlie Brown Christmas returns to No. 1 for a 106th nonconsecutive week on top. The Wild Robot opened atop the United States and Canada box office […]

DaBaby Hosts First-Ever Youth Town Hall For Mental Health Awareness at West Charlotte High School

DaBaby’s mental health initiative, DaBaby Cares, partnered with Mental Health America of Central Carolinas (MHACC) on Thursday (Oct. 10) to host the first-ever youth town hall at West Charlotte High School. The year-long partnership will provide a “safe space for young people worldwide, building a supportive community that brings together mental health leaders, young people, […]

Friday Music Guide: New Music From Charli xcx, Jelly Roll, JENNIE and More

Billboard’s Friday Music Guide serves as a handy guide to this Friday’s most essential releases — the key music that everyone will be talking about today, and that will be dominating playlists this weekend and beyond.  This week, Charli xcx rearranges her album with a packed guest list, Jelly Roll continues a triumphant year and […]

Xavi Drops Debut Album ‘Next’ & More Best New Music Latin

New Music Latin is a compilation of the best new Latin songs and albums recommended by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors. Check out this week’s picks below. Xavi, Next (Interscope Records) Unlike the typical landscape of Latin music in 2024, Xavi’s debut album, Next, distinguishes itself through his singular vocal prowess and a selective ensemble of guest […]