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Tainy Helms First-Ever Soundtrack for World Baseball Classic, Calling It ‘A True Global Record’ With Becky G, TXT’s YEONJUN & More

Tainy has stepped up to the plate as the official music producer for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, marking the first original tournament soundtrack for Major League Baseball. For the three-track project — out now — the Puerto Rican hitmaker recruited Mexican-American singer/songwriter Becky G, K-pop sensation YEONJUN of TOMORROW X TOGETHER, Puerto Rican rappers […]

Bad Bunny, Ella Langley & Hilary Duff: Which Pop Stars Won February 2026?

Is February becoming the most important month on the pop stardom calendar? Between the Grammys, the Super Bowl, the heightened pitch of awards season and a number of big names looking to make good early impressions — and this year, even the Winter Olympics having an impact — it seems that the stars were out and […]

Spain’s Recorded Music Market Grew 13.7% in 2025, With Bad Bunny and Rosalía Dominating the Charts

The recorded music market grew by 13.7% in 2025, reaching 409.5 million euros ($475.7 million) in industry value, according to the annual report from PROMUSICAE (Producers of Music of Spain), the association that represents over 95% of Spain’s music market. Music sales — including digital and physical formats — generated 343.7 million euros ($399.3 million), […]

How 2016 Nostalgia Could Impact Popular Music In 2026

Seemingly as soon as the Times Square Ball dropped, ushering in the new year, social media was flooded with throwback selfies, memes and playlists as part of a trend proclaiming that 2026 is the new 2016. Rae Sremmurd’s decade-old smash “Black Beatles” soundtracked every other video in For You feeds. John Legend relived the triumph […]

What Did the Hot 100’s Longest Lasting Top 10s in 2025 Have in Common?

As analyzed by Billboard in 2025, songs are increasingly lasting in the upper reaches of the Billboard Hot 100. Contributing factors cited include a bevy of beloved hits from both established and newer acts, enhanced artist development campaigns and streaming’s ability to help lessen fatigue of acts’ biggest singles by spreading listening across their catalogs. […]

Britney Spears Arrested for Alleged DUI

Britney Spears has been arrested in Ventura County, Calif., Billboard has confirmed via records posted by the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office. According to Variety and TMZ, the pop star was arrested for suspicion of DUI. According to the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office, Spears was arrested Wednesday (March 4) at 9:28 p.m. PT and booked at […]

Legacy Publishing Launches With 800‑Song Catalog Featuring Aaliyah, Missy Elliott, Timbaland

Following the acquisition of the Blackground/Black Fountain Publishing catalog, a new music publishing company is being launched. Billboard can report exclusively that Legacy Publishing is helmed by veteran music executive Chaka Zulu with partners Paris Kirk and Boikai Cummings. Encompassing more than 800 songs, the catalog houses key recordings by Aaliyah, Missy Elliott and Timbaland, […]