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After Four Year Hiatus, the DJ Awards Return With Nominees in House, Trance & More

After a four year hiatus, the DJ Awards are back. A collection of DJs both famous and rising were recently announced as nominees in the awards’ nine music categories: house, Afro, techno, tech house, drum & bass, organic house, progressive house, breakthrough artist, live act and international DJ. Nominated artists include Peggy Gou, Martin Garrix, […]

Reviewers Say This $40 Dance-and-Crawl Spidey Interactive Plush Toy Is ‘Filled With So Much Fun’: Get Yours Now

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. Are you celebrating your child’s birthday this month? If your child is ages three and up, consider adding this Marvel Spidey […]

James Darren, Pop Singer & ‘Gidget’ Actor, Dies at 88

James Darren, the former teen idol and pop singer who played the dreamy surfer Moondoggie in three Gidget movies before starring on television on The Time Tunnel and T.J. Hooker, died Monday. He was 88. Darren died in his sleep at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, his son Jim Moret, a correspondent for Inside Edition, told The Hollywood Reporter. […]

Mase Credits ‘Alkaline Diet’ for 70-Pound Weight Loss Transformation

Cam’ron and Mase’s It Is What It Is returned for the fall on Monday (Sept. 2) and the co-hosts didn’t waste any time addressing Mase’s new look. Mase debunked any Ozempic allegations or rumors of using a weight loss drug to fuel his 70-pound transformation. “You took the needle,” Cam poked at his co-host with a […]

Sabrina Carpenter Says First Billboard 200 No. 1 ‘Feels Really Special’

Sabrina Carpenter achieved a career milestone this week as her latest studio album, Short n’ Sweet, topped the Billboard 200 albums chart, marking her first leader on the tally. To celebrate, the 25-year-old pop star took to social media to thank fans for their support. “can’t express my gratitude. My first #1 album!!!!” she wrote […]

$20 Remote Ring: Scroll Through TikTok, Music & More Without Touching the Screen

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. If you enjoy scrolling on TikTok while relaxing, listening to music or reading your favorite books on a Kindle, you can […]

Ari Lennox Announces Partnership With Textured Hair Care Brand: ‘Representation & Diversity in Beauty Are Important to Me’

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. Ari Lennox is teaming up with KISS Colors & Care for a new partnership announced Tuesday (Sept. 3). “I am excited […]

Lil Wayne Announces Hot Boys Reunion at Lil’ WeezyAna Fest

After a false start at this year’s Essence Fest, the long-rumored Hot Boys reunion is finally happening (hopefully). On Tuesday (Sept. 3), Lil Wayne announced on his X account that the reunion will take place at his annual Lil’ WeezyAna Fest later this year. The festival will take place Saturday, Nov. 2, at the Smoothie […]

Sphere Entertainment Stock Gets Analyst Downgrade Over ‘Potentially Underwhelming Profitability Outlook’

The year-old Sphere venue quickly became a must-see attraction in Las Vegas, but some analysts don’t believe the eye-grabbing, multi-purpose venue has a viable business model. Benchmark downgraded Sphere Entertainment Co. to a “sell” rating on Tuesday (Sept. 3) with a $40 price target, sending the stock down 4.4% to $44.55.  Benchmark downgraded the stock […]