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Drake Accused of Funding Fake Spotify Streams in Latest Gambling Lawsuit

A new class action lawsuit alleges Drake has used his partnership with online casino Stake to funnel millions of dollars towards artificial stream-boosting campaigns. The claims come in a legal complaint filed Wednesday (Dec. 31) against Drake, Stake, streamer Adin Ross and Australian national George Nguyen. It’s the latest in a series of recent class […]

In Canada: The Issues That Will Define the Canadian Music Industry in 2026

As the music industry returns from the holiday breaks and out-of-office replies expire, a number of issues continue to loom. With the calendar turning over to 2026, Billboard Canada takes a look at some of the political, legislative, financial and creative issues that continue to affect music in Canada. Many reflect broader conversations that have been hotly […]

‘Wicked’ Composer Stephen Schwartz Joins Growing List of Artists Pulling Kennedy Center Shows After Trump Takeover: ‘There’s No Way I Would Set Foot In It Now’

While the White House has assured Americans that things are going swell at the recently re-named John F. Kennedy Center in for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., the growing list of bookings falling off the beloved arts venue’s performance roster tells a slightly different tale. On Thursday (Jan. 1), Oscar-winning Wicked composer and lyricist […]

RAYE Rules U.K. Singles Chart as ‘Where Is My Husband!’ Hits No. 1

RAYE has earned the first No. 1 of 2026 on the U.K.’s Official Singles Chart with “WHERE IS MY HUSBAND!” (Jan. 2). The song was first released in September and has waited 14 weeks to hit the top spot. The London-based singer-songwriter benefits from a number of festive classics dropping from the Official Singles Chart, […]

The Eagles Add 2026 Dates to Las Vegas Sphere Residency: Shop Cheap Tickets 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 Eagles aren’t ready to say farewell quite yet. After a global trek around the world for its Long Goodbye tour, […]

Here’s How ‘Stranger Things’ Scored Two of Prince’s Biggest Hits For Thrilling Series Finale: ‘We Were Told That It Was a Real Long Shot’

Over the course of five fright-filled seasons, Stranger Things has had a knack for picking just the right song, at just the right time, to accompany some of the sci-fi horror series’ most action-packed moments. And, because the show took place in the 1980s, of course this week’s finale had to pay tribute to one […]