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If Rock Is a Universal Language, Why Is Spanish Excluded From the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame? A Case for Soda Stereo’s Induction

Three out of 996. That’s the number of individual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Hispanic inductees born in Latin America. The stats remain low even when adding members of Ibero-American heritage born in the English-speaking world: one in England and 11 in the United States.  As of the 2023 class, the 15 inductees with confirmed Hispanic […]

Island Records Promotes Jackie Winkler to Senior Vice President, Head of A&R

Island Records has announced the promotion of Jackie Winkler to Senior Vice President, Head of A&R, effective Sept. 5. Winkler, who was recently honored as Billboard’s Executive of the Week for her collaborative work with Sabrina Carpenter, will now lead the A&R department for Island Records, overseeing signing and creative development for the label’s roster […]

Ticket Prices Surge for Adele’s Final Concert Before Indefinite Hiatus

As Adele prepares for her final concert before stepping away from the spotlight for a “long time”, ticket prices have soared to record highs. The British singer, known for her record-breaking hits like “Someone Like You” and “Hello,” recently announced that her last performance will take place on Nov. 23 at The Colosseum at Caesars […]

Green Day Pulled Offstage in Detroit Due to Unauthorized Drone

Green Day experienced an unexpected pause at their Saviors Tour concert Wednesday night (Sept. 4) at Comerica Park in Detroit. The group abruptly ran offstage just as it began the bridge of “Longview,” as the crowd continued singing the song in the band’s absence. Reliable sources on site confirmed to Billboard that an unauthorized drone had […]

The Musicians Behind ‘Kindergarten: The Musical’ Share How the Series ‘Celebrates’ the ‘Tiny Things’ About Being a Kid

Kindergarten is a big life step for any kid. For many, it’s their first time away from home and their parents, it’s when they learn the alphabet and it’s when they get to experience making friends for the first time. That’s why the formative year was the inspiration behind Disney’s freshly released series, Kindergarten: The […]