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The Ultimate Guide to Festivals Celebrating Caribbean Music in 2026 (Updating)

Billboard is rounding up the best music festivals celebrating Caribbean music and culture around the world in 2026. After last year’s three-pronged cultural takeover between Vybz Kartel’s comeback, MOLIY’s Afro-dancehall crossover hit “Shake It to the Max” and Yung Bredda & Full Blown’s instant Carnival classic “The Greatest Bend Over,” it’s clear the world has […]

Here’s the Date of the 2026 Tony Awards

The Tony Awards are set to return to Radio City Music Hall in New York on Sunday, June 7. The 79th annual Tony Awards will broadcast live to both coasts on CBS, and stream on Paramount+ from 8 to 11 p.m. ET/5 to 8 p.m. PT. Related ‘Maybe Happy Ending,’ ‘Sunset Blvd.’ Win Key 2025 […]

Legendary Reggae Drummer/Producer Lowell ‘Sly’ Dunbar Dies at 73

Legendary Jamaican musician Lowell “Sly” Dunbar has died at age 73. Drummer Dunbar, who was one-half of the prolific reggae songwriting/producing duo Sly & Robbie, reportedly died at his home in Kingston, Jamaica on Monday (Jan. 26), according to TMZ, with the Jamaica Observer also reporting that Dunbar died suddenly at his home, with neither […]

Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 Countdown for Jan. 31, 2026 | Billboard News

Kehlani’s “Folded” and sombr’s “Back to Friends” move up a spot, while Olivia Dean’s “Man I Need” hits a new high, but will Bruno Mars continue to hold on to his No. 1 spot? Tetris Kelly: This is the Billboard Hot 100 top 10 for the week dated Jan. 31. “Opalite” holds on to 10. […]

Walter Thomas Ascends to EVP at Motown Gospel & TAMLA Records

Nearly a year after officially relaunching TAMLA Records, Walter Thomas has been promoted to executive vp of Motown Gospel/TAMLA. Thomas formerly served as senior vp of the faith-based/inspirational music divisions under Capitol Music Group Nashville. Thomas will supervise creative, marketing and strategic planning for Motown Gospel and TAMLA, which both achieved several milestones in 2025. […]