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Jelly Roll Joins ‘Star Search’ as a Judge

Jelly Roll, who earned his first Billboard 200 chart-topping project in 2024 with his set Beautifully Broken, is set to serve as a judge on the return of the storied talent competition Star Search, when the five-week live event premieres on Netflix Jan. 20. Alongside Jelly Roll, Golden Globe-nominated actor Sarah Michelle Gellar and television […]

Billboard’s 2026 Print Calendar

As Billboard publishes its 138th volume throughout 2026, stay in the know on the magazine’s print schedule for the year, along with each issue’s corresponding theme. This is an updating post, so be sure to check back for any changes. Issue Date: Jan. 24, 2026Themes: The Billboard Power 100; Managers to Watch Issue Date: Feb. […]

Play Piano Like Elton John & John Legend With These Beginner Piano Learning Books

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. From Elton John and Billy Joel to Stevie Wonder and Charlie Puth, the piano has become the backbone of some of […]

Dallas Rapper ZeeTheWizard Dead at 25 Following New Year’s Shooting

Emerging Dallas rapper ZeeTheWizard died on Monday (Jan. 5) after being injured in a shooting during the early hours of New Year’s Day, according to the Dallas Police Department. Police responded to a call about a shooting around 3:45 a.m. CT, where they discovered multiple shooting victims at Empire Central and northbound North Stemmons Freeway. […]

Taylor Swift Earns Her Longest-Running No. 1 on Hot 100, BTS Is Back | The Hot 100 Show

Taylor Swift earns her longest-running No. 1 on the Hot 100 with her song “The Fate of Ophelia,” as the charts welcome back favorites from last year, such as HUNTR/X’s “Golden,” Alex Warren’s “Ordinary,” Olivia Dean’s “Man I Need,” Kehlani’s “Folded,” Leon Thomas’ “Mutt” and Justin Bieber’s “Daisies,” as Ella Langley makes a strong showing […]

Stephen Wilson Jr. on ‘Gary,’ His New Single’s Symbolic Blue-Collar Title Character: ‘AI Ain’t Gonna Show Up When Your Septic Tank Blows, Gary Will’

When Stephen Wilson Jr. performed a dark acoustic version of “Stand By Me” on the Country Music Association Awards in November, a large swath of the genre’s fans finally heard him for the first time. He picked up some new followers that night – not only among consumers, but also in the music business. And […]