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Creators Behind New Billy Preston Documentary Talk Casting Spotlight on a Musical Genius & Troubled Soul: ‘How Did We Let This Boy Get Away?’

A photo appears in the documentary Billy Preston: That’s the Way God Planned It in which Preston is sitting at an organ across from Barbra Streisand in a recording studio. He’s playing on the Carole King song “Where You Lead” that Streisand covered in 1971 — an accompanying snippet of which soundtracks the photo. Listening […]

Charlie Puth Has ‘Anxiety Attack’ on ‘Hot Ones,’ Explains Why National Anthem Is ‘Most Difficult’ Song Ever

What’s more difficult: singing “The Star-Spangled Banner” in front of millions or appearing on Hot Ones? Charlie Puth — who performed the song at the 2026 Super Bowl — still isn’t sure. Related Charlie Puth Named Chief Music Officer at Ethical AI Platform Moises Charlie Puth Says His National Anthem Performance Honored Whitney Houston in a […]

Billboard to Add WARM Global Dance Radio Ranking to Its Chart Menu

Billboard is expanding its dance chart portfolio with the inclusion of the WARM Global Dance Radio Chart, developed in partnership with World Airplay Radio Monitor. The chart will debut on billboard.com Tuesday, March 10, joining Billboard’s long-standing U.S.-based rankings, including Hot Dance/Electronic Songs, Hot Dance/Pop Songs, Dance/Mix Show Airplay and Top Dance Albums. The 40-position […]

INI’s ‘Viva la vita’ Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard Japan Book Hot 100

INI‘s second photo book, Viva la vita, hits No. 1 on the Billboard Japan’s Book Hot 100 chart, on the list released Mar. 5. The boy band’s latest photo book is themed around “all eleven members’ trip to Italy,” and shot entirely on location there. At 192 pages, it’s a generously sized keepsake. The volume […]