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Rating the ‘Megan’ Album — And Are Drake’s Features On Camila’s ‘C,XOXO’ Redemption? | Billboard Unfiltered

In the eighth episode of Billboard Unfiltered, Billboard staffers Carl Lamarre, Trevor Anderson & Damien Scott run through Megan Thee Stallion’s new album, Camila Cabello’s C,XOXO and what they thought of Drake’s features. Additionally, the trio breaks down the highlights from the 2024 BET Awards, including Usher’s tribute and Will Smith’s first performance, along with […]

Which New Music Release Is Your Favorite This Week? Vote!

The first week of July has been lit up with firework displays and, as usual, a shimmering batch of new music releases from several different artists. Related Friday Music Guide: New Music From Zach Bryan, Lana Del Rey & Quavo, Morgan Wallen and More 07/05/2024 Leading the charge is Zach Bryan, whose highly anticipated new album […]

Glastonbury 2025: Who Will Headline Next Year’s Festival?

Glastonbury Festival took place at Worthy Farm in Somerset in South West England this past weekend (June 28-30), headlined by Dua Lipa, Coldplay and SZA. The festival is inarguably the pinnacle of the U.K.’s festival season as 200,000 fans head to the British countryside for a varied lineup. SEVENTEEN, Burna Boy, Camila Cabello, Avril Lavigne […]

The U.K. Has Elected a New Government. Can It Help the Live Music Scene?

The U.K. has elected a new government. Following the country’s General Election on Thursday (July 4), Labour won an overwhelming majority with 412 elected MPs, and its leader, Sir Keir Starmer, is the new Prime Minister. The U.K. had been under Conservative rule since 2010, but the Rishi Sunak-led party lost 249 seats, finishing with […]

Billboard Explains: Benson Boone’s Beautiful Chart Success

Benson Boone has become the latest male pop star to enter the scene, and to celebrate his recent success, Billboard is diving into his musical journey in the latest installment of Billboard Explains. The Monroe, Wash., native discovered his love for music when his friend asked him to join their group for a Battle of […]

Benson Boone’s Beautiful Chart Success | Billboard Explains

Benson Boone dazzled on American Idol, but he dropped out to pursue his solo career in music. Since then, he’s been in the Hot 100 with “Beautiful Things,” “In The Stars,” and “Ghost Town.” His album, ‘Fireworks & Rollerblades,’ debuted at No.6 in the Billboard 200, but how did he climb to the top so […]

James Dolan Will Be Sphere Entertainment’s CEO for Three More Years

James Dolan will continue his run as Sphere Entertainment Co.’s executive chairman/CEO for another three years. Sphere Entertainment gave Dolan a three-year contract extension that runs from July 1 to June 30, 2027, according to a July 3 regulatory filing.  Sphere Entertainment consists of Sphere, the groundbreaking, $2.3-billion venue in Las Vegas; MSG Networks, which […]