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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 […]

Liam Payne, Former One Direction Star Dead At 31 | Billboard News

Liam Payne, most known as a member of One Direction, pop singer and songwriter has died at age 31 after falling from a third floor hotel room in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Tetris Kelly Liam Payne has died at the age of 31 we have the details surrounding the tragic news. Liam Payne from music group […]

Jay-Z & NFL to Continue Super Bowl Halftime Partnership: ‘It’s Been a Mutually Positive Relationship’

Bloomberg reports Jay-Z and the NFL plan on continuing their partnership. During the NFL’s owner’s meeting in Atlanta on Tuesday (Oct. 15), commissioner Roger Goodell said, “It’s been a mutually positive relationship, I’m not sure either one of us really spend much time talking about contracts. Jay is happy. Desiree Perez is happy. I’m happy, […]

Liam Payne: His Life in One Direction & Beyond in Photos

After a 14-year career in music that began with the formation of One Direction in 2010 and continued with a successful solo run, Liam Payne has died at age 31. The pop singer/songwriter died after falling from a third-floor hotel room in Buenos Aires, Argentina, local police confirmed to CNN. Before his untimely death, the star […]

5 Influencer Tips From Domelipa, Kunno, Mario Bautista & More at 2024 Billboard Latin Music Week

The 2024 Billboard Latin Music Week welcomed Domelipa, Mario Bautista, Marko, Sophia Talamas, and Yeri Mua for a conversation about the synergies between content creation and music.  Moderated by Mexican influencer Kunno, the five speakers shared essential tips for those social media personalities who want to transition into a music artist. Read the best quotes […]