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Merlin Appoints Dan Nevin as VP, Industry Relations

LONDON, U.K. — Dan Nevin will lead Merlin’s engagement with independent trade associations and strategic partners worldwide as vice president, industry relations. In this new post, the Australia-born executive will also oversee the independents’ rights organization’s global membership development team, supporting membership growth and diversification, particularly across Asia, Africa, Oceania and other emerging music markets; […]

Jay-Z, Drake, Justin Bieber & Don Toliver Soundtrack Official 2026 Fanatics Fest Playlist

Fanatics Fest is returning to NYC this weekend, and Audiomack unveiled the official playlist to soundtrack the festivities on Tuesday (July 14). The 50-track playlist boasts hits like Drake’s “Shabang,” Jay-Z’s “Empire State of Mind,” Justin Bieber’s “Yukon,” Sabrina Carpenter’s “Bed Chem,” Pop Smoke’s “Dior,” Don Toliver’s “E85” and Taylor Swift’s “Anti-Hero.” Related Sports & […]

Travis Scott Sued for Alleged Drunken Assault on Miami Yacht Crew in 2024

Travis Scott is facing a lawsuit claiming he attacked and threatened the crew of a chartered yacht in Miami two years ago.   Scott was arrested for disorderly intoxication and trespassing at Miami Beach Marina in June 2024, but no criminal charges were pressed. But now, boat captain Adrian Frometa and charter managers John Steve […]

Suki Waterhouse on Feeling ‘Wiser & Also Sillier Than Ever’ on ‘Loveland’ Album, How Opening for Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Will Impact Her Next Trek

Not even two years have passed since the September 2024 release of Suki Waterhouse‘s Memoir of a Sparklemuffin album, but the singer/actress had plenty of life changes to mine for her just-released third LP, Loveland. “My last record, I finished it like the week before I had my daughter,” Waterhouse tells the Billboard Pop Shop […]

Madonna, Stuart Price & Honey Dijon Knock Out New York City With Club Confessions

The night before Confessions II officially became Madonna’s 10th No. 1 album on the Billboard 200, the Queen of Pop transformed Queens’ Knockdown Center into the New York City edition of Club Confessions on Saturday (July 11) night to celebrate her latest album. Related Madonna Achieves 10th No. 1 Album on Billboard 200 With ‘CONFESSIONS II’ […]

‘Love Island USA’: Here’s Where to Watch the Season 8 Finale 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. The Love Island USA villa is preparing to close its doors for another summer, with just six couples still in the […]