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Billboard’s Greatest Pop Stars of the 21st Century: No. 20 — Bruno Mars

With the first quarter of the 21st century coming to a close, Billboard is spending the next few months counting down our staff picks for the 25 greatest pop stars of the last 25 years. We’ve already named our Honorable Mentions and our No. 25, No. 24, No. 23, No. 22 and No. 21 stars, and now we remember the century in Bruno Mars […]

How Digital Album Sales Are Affecting the Race for No. 1 on the Charts

Travis Scott was fired up. “IM FCKING JUMPING THRU WALLS,” he wrote on Instagram. The reason: He planned to officially re-release Days Before Rodeo, his decade-old pre-stardom mixtape, on streaming services on August 23.  Related Pushing Songs Up the Charts Was a Label Job. Then Fans Took Over 08/23/2023 Sabrina Carpenter‘s Short n’ Sweet was slated […]

Hotter Than Hell: The Devil Makes a Fiery Comeback In Country Music

The devil, or demons, have been referenced in a string of current and recent singles, including Jelly Roll’s “Halfway to Hell” and “I Am Not Okay,” Tyler Braden’s “Devil I Know,” Ashley McBryde’s “The Devil You Know” and Jackson Dean’s “Heavens to Betsy.” Mitchell Tenpenny’s “Demon or Ghost,” recorded with metal band Underoath, was released […]

Teezo Touchdown Thanks ‘Future Artists, Future Execs’ Who ‘Can Potentially Change the World’ at 2024 Billboard R&B Hip-Hop Power Players

Teezo Touchdown accepted the Rookie of the Year award at Billboard‘s 2024 R&B/Hip-Hop Power Players event Thursday night (Sept. 5) at Times Square Edition in New York. Senior R&B/Hip-Hop/Afrobeats writer Heran Mamo introduced the 31-year-old artist, describing him as someone who “embodies the emotional melodies of an R&B singer, the clever lyricism of a rapper […]

How Big Could an Oasis U.S. Tour Be?

Oasis officially announced its Oasis Live ’25 Tour across the United Kingdom and Ireland in August, marking the band’s first shows together in more than 15 years. It makes sense for the British group to kick things off overseas, but speculation has ramped up regarding a possible extension to North America – as the tour […]

Music’s ‘Vibecession’: Why Is No One Cheering Record Growth?

By some measures, the recorded music business has never been better. U.S. sales grew 8% in 2023 to hit a record high $17.1 billion; streaming continues to grow around the world; and revenue and operating income are rising at the three major labels and many smaller companies as well. The subscription streaming model is appealingly […]

Taylor Swift Is ‘Feeling Fantastic’ After Chiefs Win, Leaves Game Holding Hands With Travis Kelce

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were riding high after the Kansas City Chiefs’ big win Thursday night (Sept. 5). Related Travis Kelce Says Taylor Swift Suggests Football Plays for Him: ‘She’s a Little Biased… 09/03/2024 The 2024-25 football season kicked off with the team defeating the Baltimore Ravens 27-20 at Arrowhead Stadium, where the 34-year-old pop […]

How to Watch Starz Originals on Hulu Without Cable

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. Looking for something new to watch? The streaming service Hulu offers add-ons to premium networks, such as Starz. This is a […]

Executive Turntable: UTA and UMG Veteran Erika Savage Joins King, Holmes, Paterno & Soriano

Welcome to another edition of Executive Turntable, Billboard’s comprehensive(ish) compendium of promotions, hirings, exits and firings — and all things in between — across music. While you’re here, check out Billboard’s fresh list of top R&B and Hip-Hop executives leading the genres forward, plus our weekly interview series spotlighting a single executive and a regularly updated […]