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The Wanted, Harry Styles’ Mom Pay Tribute to Liam Payne: ‘Just a Boy’

Liam Payne was remembered by former One Direction bandmate Harry Styles’ mother, Anne Twist, on Wednesday (Oct. 16) just hours after the shocking news that the 31-year-old singer had died after a fall from a third-story balcony of the CasaSur Palermo Hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Related Liam Payne Helped Unlock One Direction’s Potential 10/16/2024 […]

Nike’s New Varsity Jacket Is the Chicest Way to Wear the Swoosh

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. Nike may be best known for their sneakers and workout gear, but the athleticwear brand is making a serious fashion play […]

N.O.R.E. & Fat Joe Team Up for Intersection of Latin & Hip-Hop Panel at 2024 Billboard Latin Music Week

Hip-hop legends N.O.R.E. (who rose to fame with duo Capone-N-Noreaga) and Fat Joe teamed up for a riveting conversation about the intersection of Latin and hip-hop during the 2024 Billboard Latin Music Week. The chat, moderated by Jesús Triviño, senior director of industry relations and global Latin culture and content, TIDAL, centered on the similarities […]

Liam Payne’s Billboard Chart Highlights, Solo & With One Direction

Liam Payne, who segued from One Direction star to successful soloist, died Wednesday (Oct. 16) at age 31. According to police, Payne died after falling from a third-floor hotel room in Buenos Aires, Argentina. After forming in 2010 on the U.K. version of The X Factor, One Direction — Payne, Niall Horan, Zayn Malik (who […]

J Balvin Opens Up About Latin Culture & Resilience at Latin Music Week 2024

J Balvin, Billboard‘s current cover star, spoke with Billboard‘s chief content officer Leila Cobo for a Superstar Q&A on Wednesday (Oct. 16) during Billboard Latin Music Week 2024. He spoke about his vision on the future of reggaeton, the power of collaborations and the importance of mutual support in difficult times. Related Best Photos from the 2024 Billboard […]

Liam Payne Helped Unlock One Direction’s Potential

Liam Payne’s voice opens the debut One Direction single, his face the first to receive a close-up in its music video. After five teenage boys are shown horsing around on a Malibu beach for a few seconds, the shot dissolves into Liam’s perfect coif, his unbuttoned shirt, his disarming smile. He turns to the side […]

Alessia Cara Calls Out TMZ for Posting Liam Payne Death Photos

Alessia Cara has taken to social media to slam TMZ‘s unethical decision to share portions of graphic photos of Liam Payne‘s body following his death on Wednesday (Oct. 16). Related Liam Payne, Pop Singer-Songwriter & Former One Direction Star, Dead at 31 10/16/2024 First reported by TMZ and confirmed by CNN, the 31-year-old One Direction singer died after suffering […]

KATSEYE, RIIZE, ILLIT & More to Perform at 2024 U.S. MAMA Awards 

The 2024 MAMA Awards are just around the corner, and the first set of star-studded performers have officially been announced. The three-day event, which celebrates the brightest stars in K-pop, will kick off on Nov. 21 at the Hollywood Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles for the first time, where KATSEYE, ILLIT, RIIZE, J.Y. Park and […]

Liam Payne’s Final Hours Captured in Seemingly Ordinary Snapchat Posts

Musicians and fans alike are mourning the tragic and untimely death of Liam Payne on Wednesday (Oct. 15), but in the hours leading up to his passing, the superstar was actively sharing on social media what looked like a beautiful and fun vacation. Related Liam Payne, Pop Singer-Songwriter & Former One Direction Star, Dead at 31 […]