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BET Betting on Las Vegas as Site of 2024 Hip Hop Awards

The 2024 BET Hip Hop Awards is headed to Sin City. The show will be held in Las Vegas for the first time on Oct. 8 and will premiere Tuesday, Oct. 15, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on BET. BET is expected to announce the venue next week. “BET is excited to bring BET Hip Hop […]

Buena Vista Social Club Heading to Broadway in 2025

The story of Buena Vista Social Club, the musical ensemble primarily comprised of Cuban musicians (many of them elderly), whose acclaimed debut album from 1997 became a global sensation, will arrive on Broadway early next year, producers Orin Wolf, John Styles and Barbara Broccoli announced on Monday (Sep. 16). The musical BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB, […]

TikTok Goes to Court Over Law That Could Lead to U.S. Ban

The U.S. government and TikTok will go head-to-head in federal court on Monday as oral arguments begin in a consequential legal case that will determine if – or how — a popular social media platform used by nearly half of all Americans will continue to operate in the country. Attorneys for the two sides will […]

Faith Sounds: Rimas Publishing Launches Initiative to Promote Christian Music

Rimas Publishing, known for its influence in urban music and its management of stars like Bad Bunny, Arcángel and Eladio Carrión, is launching Faith Sounds, a platform dedicated to supporting and elevating Christian music artists, Billboard Español can announce today (Sep. 16) exclusively. The project seeks to offer a formal structure and advanced resources to […]

Shakira Leaves Stage at Miami Club After Noticing Fan Filming Up Her Skirt

Shakira hopped up on stage at the LIV Miami nightclub over the weekend to celebrate her new single, “Soltera.” But according to fan video of the impromptu moment, after swiveling her hips in classic style for a few minutes, the singer stopped dancing when she appeared to notice someone in the crowd attempting to film […]

The Weeknd Drops Haunting Unplugged Version of ‘Dancing in the Flames’

The Weeknd is turning down the heat. Just days after releasing his new electro pop single, “Dancing in the Flames,” the singer (who now goes by his birth name, Abel Tesfaye), switched things up and stripped things down on an unplugged version of the song. Related Billboard’s Greatest Pop Stars of the 21st Century: No. […]

‘We Love You Pops’: Tito Jackson’s Sons Lead Tributes to Late Jackson 5 Legend

The entertainment world is mourning the loss of Tito Jackson, a founding member of the iconic Jackson 5. Entertainment Tonight reported on Sunday (Sept. 15) that Tito, 70, died following a suspected heart attack while driving from New Mexico to Oklahoma, according to Steve Manning, a longtime Jackson family friend and former manager. People later […]

Tito Jackson, Legendary Jackson 5 Guitarist, Dies at 70

Tito Jackson, one of the founding members of the legendary Jackson 5, passed away at the age of 70 on Sunday, Sept. 15. According to initial reports from Entertainment Tonight, Steve Manning, a longtime Jackson family friend, revealed that Tito is believed to have suffered a heart attack while driving from New Mexico to Oklahoma. […]

Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘Taste’ Keeps Its Flavor, Tops U.K. Charts for Third Week

Sabrina Carpenter‘s smash hit “Taste” continues to savor the sweet taste of victory on the U.K. Official Singles Chart, claiming the No. 1 spot for a third consecutive week. The track effortlessly holds its position, marking a triumphant run as Carpenter’s fan-favorite song dominates the charts. Adding to her success, the singer’s previous chart-toppers, “Espresso” […]