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Fatman Scoop Cause of Death Revealed

A month after his shocking death following a collapse at a concert in Connecticut, that state’s medical examiner’s office has released the cause of death for beloved rapper/hype man Fatman Scoop. According to People magazine, the Connecticut Medical Examiner’s Office announced on Wednesday (Sept. 25) that Scoop (born Isaac Freeman III) died due to hypertensive […]

The Cure Share First New Song in 16 Years, Announce Album Release Date

The long wait is over: The Cure have released their new song in over 16 years and confirmed the release date for their upcoming 14th album. Related The Cure’s ‘Fascination Street’ Hits No.1 on Modern Rock Tracks in 1989 | Chart Rewind |… 05/02/2024 “Alone” will appear on the upcoming LP Songs From a Lost […]

Tierra Whack & Danny Ocean Partner With Cotopaxi to Support Education & Refugee Crisis Initiatives

Rapper Tierra Whack and Venezualan phenom Danny Ocean have each partnered with outdoor clothing company Cotopaxi to support causes close to their hearts. Related Danny Ocean Calls on Artists to Unite for Venezuela: ‘It’s Good Against Evil’ 08/02/2024 As part of the just-announced campaigns, Whack will work with the brand to support the Philadelphia-based music education […]

Royel Otis, Dom Dolla Lead Finalists for 2024 ARIA Awards

With eight nominations, Royel Otis is all set to reign at the 2024 ARIA Awards. The Sydney-formed indie act bags nods for Album Of The Year, Best Group, Best Independent Release, Best Rock Album, Best Australian Live Act and more, following the release of their debut full-length album, Pratts & Pain, which peaked at No. […]

Sophie’s Self-Titled Posthumous LP Arrives: Stream It Now

The music of Sophie lives on through her self-titled final album, which surprised dropped late Wednesday. Released through Future Classic and Transgressive, the posthumous SOPHIE collection is stacked with collaborations with close friends, and houses previously-released cuts “Reason Why” (featuring Kim Petras & BC Kingdom), “Berlin Nightmare” featuring Evita Manji, “One More Time” ft. Popstar, […]

John Legend Celebrates Rove Concepts Furniture Collaboration: ‘It’s Cool to Dream Up Beautiful Spaces to Live, Work & Create In’

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. John Legend is tapping into interior design. The 45-year-old singer partnered with Rove Concepts on a furniture collection that blends his […]

Kelly Clarkson Pours a Cup of Chappell Roan’s ‘Coffee’ for Kellyoke

Kelly Clarkson is part of the Pink Pony Club! The superstar covered Chappell Roan’s “Coffee” for her latest Kellyoke installment during her talk show on Wednesday (Sept. 26). “If I didn’t love you, it would be fine/ I’ll meet you for coffee, only for coffee/ Nowhere else is safe, every place leads back to your […]

CMT Undergoes Layoffs as Part of Paramount Global Restructuring

A number of staffers at CMT, the Nashville-based country music and lifestyle programming network, have been let go as part of a broad swath of staff cuts taking place at Paramount Global. Billboard has learned that among the music and talent team leaving are Stacey Cato (director of music and talent), Quinn Brown (vp of […]