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Papatui by Dwayne Johnson: Where to Shop the Men’s Skincare and Grooming Line Online

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. Originally launched in 2024, Papatui is a skincare and grooming line from entertainer Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson that offers simple, effective […]

Awich Talks ‘Okinawan Wuman,’ Motherhood & The Fight for Women’s Place in Hip-Hop: Billboard Japan Women In Music Interview

Billboard Japan spoke with Awich for the latest installment of its Women in Music interview series. The initiative launched in 2022 to celebrate artists, producers and executives who have made significant contributions to music and entertainment and inspired other women through their work, following the footsteps of Billboard’s annual Women in Music honors. This series […]

Spotify Hit With Lawsuit Claiming Royalty Rules ‘Disproportionately Harm Independent Artists’  

A new lawsuit claims Spotify’s 1,000-play royalty threshold and stream-filtering policies have led to a “systemic suppression” of indie artist compensation. Mark Kratter, an independent musician and attorney living in Connecticut, sued Spotify last Wednesday (June 3) for alleged violations of the state’s Unfair Trade Practices Act. The lawsuit, obtained by Billboard, claims the streaming […]

CMA Fest 2026: Florida Georgia Line, Brandon Lake, Ella Langley & More Best Moments

Tens of thousands of country music fans descended on Nashville this past week for the annual CMA Fest, which ran from June 4-7 in downtown Nashville, with hundreds of artists performing across multiple stages. The fest included not only superstars headlining the nightly Nissan Stadium shows but also rising and established artists playing many daytime […]

Lizzo Explains Why These 2 Artists’ Legacies Will Never Be Matched: ‘It’s Not Even Possible to Be That Great Anymore’

Lizzo joined Drink Champs for an interview clip that went live Saturday (June 6), and when asked to choose between two musical greats, the Detroit native refused to do so. Related Lizzo Seemingly Takes Aim at Nicki Minaj on Alternate Edition of ‘BITCH’ & Says She ‘Used to Be the Biggest Fan’ Michael Jackson’s ‘Billie Jean’ […]