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Karina in Control: She’s Headlining Festivals & Fronting Campaigns, But the K-Pop Starlet Isn’t Breaking a Sweat

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. It’s late afternoon in Seoul and the air is thick with humidity as throngs of sun-soaked fans push toward the main […]

A Timeline of Cardi B & BIA’s Feud

After exchanging diss tracks in the past, all seemed to be calm on the BIA and Cardi B front for much of 2026. That all changed last Thursday (Aug. 13) when BIA doubled down on her claims made on “SUE MEEE?,” which led to Cardi unleashing on the “Whole Lotta Money” rapper hours later. The […]

Ellie Goulding Sues Former Managers Over Live Nation Conflict of Interest

Ellie Goulding claims in a new lawsuit that her former managers, Ben Mawson and Ed Millet of TaP Management, never told her about Live Nation’s controlling stake in their firm. The “Lights” singer initiated legal claims for breach of fiduciary duty in the U.K. on July 24, according to court records reviewed by Billboard. She’s […]

Fans Choose Ayra Starr’s ‘Starrgirl’ as This Week’s Favorite New Music

Starrgirl, Ayra Starr‘s third full-length studio album, tops this week’s new music poll. Related Phoebe Bridgers, KATSEYE, Troye Sivan, Ayra Starr & More: New Music Friday Guide Earth, Wind & Fire Drummer John Paris in Induced Coma Following Medical Emergency ‘The Greatest Showman’ Musical Sets London’s West End Premiere for 2027 Listeners voted in a poll published […]

Ariana Grande Reclaims the London Stage After 7 Years: 5 Best Moments

‘Violent Fairy Pop Core’ reads the block-capitals slogan emblazoned across Ariana Grande’s new, hardcore-inspired merch line. It appears to be the singer’s personal embodiment of the sound and aesthetic of her latest LP, Petal, which arrived last month (July 29) and feels like a distillation of the music itself: equally ethereal and defiant, with guitar-driven, […]

The Best Moments From KCON LA 2026 (So Far)

Los Angeles officially belongs to K-pop this weekend with KCON LA 2026, but the city has been deep in K-pop all week. This year’s KCON festival officially opened Friday (Aug. 14) at the Los Angeles Convention Center and Crypto.com Arena. Under the theme “Walk in SOUL CITY,” a play on the South Korean capital, festival […]

Selena Gomez’s Attorney Calls Investor Fraud Lawsuit Allegations ‘Meritless’

Accusations that Selena Gomez duped investors into putting $1.2 million into mental health startup Wondermind are baseless, the star’s lawyer, Mathew S. Rosengart, says after Gomez was named in a lawsuit filed Thursday (Aug. 13). Rosengart will be filing a motion to dismiss claims made in the suit. Related Selena Gomez & Her Mental Health […]

‘The Greatest Showman’ Musical Sets London’s West End Premiere for 2027

The Greatest Showman is heading to London’s West End. On Friday (Aug. 14), Disney Theatrical Group announced that the stage adaptation of the hit 2017 film will open at Theatre Royal Drury Lane in spring 2027. The announcement follows the production’s sold-out world premiere run earlier this year at Bristol Hippodrome. The news was revealed […]

Slipknot Cuts Ties With Sid Wilson After Nearly 30 Years

After nearly 30 years together, Slipknot is parting ways with keyboardist and DJ Sid Wilson. The news came in a since-deleted Instagram and website post from the Grammy-winning heavy metal band on Friday (Aug. 14) after weeks of speculation about Wilson’s status in the group. The statement remains posted on the Instagram account for Knotfest, […]