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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 […]

Birdman Talks Juvenile, Mannie Fresh and More (Drake?) at the ‘Birdman and Friends’ Essence Festival Performance

When Cash Money Records co-founder/co-CEO Bryan “Birdman” Williams hits the ESSENCE Festival stage with his “Birdman and Friends” performance on Friday (July 5), he’ll be joined by Juvenile and Mannie Fresh, among others. Related Cash Money Founders Bryan and Ronald Williams to Receive YouTube’s Leaders and… 06/14/2024 Confirming those names without disclosing any more, Birdman tells Billboard via email that […]

Pearl Jam Earns Consecutive Mainstream Rock Airplay No. 1s for the First Time

Pearl Jam lands two straight No. 1s on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart for the first time, as “Wreckage” rises to the top of the July 13-dated tally. The song follows the four-week reign of the group’s “Dark Matter” starting in March. The Eddie Vedder-led band now boasts five career Mainstream Rock Airplay rulers. It […]