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ILLENIUM Scores Fourth No. 1 on Top Dance Albums Chart With ‘Odyssey’

ILLENIUM’s latest album, Odyssey, debuts at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Dance Albums chart (dated Feb. 21) with 18,000 equivalent album units earned in the United States Feb. 6-12, according to Luminate. The set marks his fourth career leader, following Illenium (2023), Fallen Embers (2021) and Ascend (2019). With four No. 1s, ILLENIUM ties FKA […]

Sony’s New WF-1000XM6 Noise-Canceling Earbuds: A New Yorker’s Take

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 been almost three years since Sony dropped a new pair of flagship earbuds, and now the Sony WF-1000XM6 are finally […]

Why YouTube Is the Sleeping Giant of Music Catalog (Guest Column)

In today’s music business, the race to acquire and manage legacy catalogs has been defined by high-stakes valuation and the promise of perpetual returns. We have seen billions of dollars deployed on the basis of a seemingly inherent and enduring power of iconic IP. Yet, from a strategic and operational perspective, and the fact that […]

Miley Cyrus’ Disney Homecoming Is Official! Here’s When the ‘Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special’ Arrives

A wise, blonde pop star once sang “You’ll Always Find Your Way Back Home” — and that sentiment still rings true for Miley Cyrus. Related How to Watch Team USA Women’s Figure Skating at the Olympics: Livestream Free Online Taylor Swift Narrates New Olympics Promo, Introduces Team USA Figure Skaters Robert Duvall, Oscar-Winning Actor and […]

R&B/Hip-Hop Fresh Picks of the Week: Shae Universe, Isaia Huron, Feng & More

The ladies of hip-hop and R&B ran last week’s news cycle. Cardi B kicked off her arena-headlining Little Miss Drama Tour in four packed California shows, including two nights at Inglewood’s Kia Forum. Across those shows, Bardi brought out a slew of special guests, including GloRilla, Tyla, Kehlani, and Blueface. On the Sunday night show […]

How Jeff Hamilton Turned the NBA 3-Point Contest Winner’s Jacket Into a ‘Trophy’

Some jackets feel like fashion. Others feel like milestones. Jeff Hamilton’s NBA All-Star Weekend creation is both. Hamilton isn’t just a designer. He’s a cultural historian, a storyteller and a longtime ambassador for basketball style. From Michael Jordan to Kobe Bryant, to Drake and Fat Joe, his jackets have always been more than apparel: They’re […]