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Louis Tomlinson Unveils One of His ‘Favourite Songs’ From Upcoming Album: Stream ‘Palaces’ Now

In October, Billboard gave Louis Tomlinson a new nickname: “King Lou,” inspired by his Beyoncé-reminiscent song title, “Lemonade.” Now, the former One Direction band member is living up to that royal moniker by sharing a track called “Palaces.” Related Louis Tomlinson Gets His Beyoncé Moment With Wacky New ‘Lemonade’ Music Video Louis Tomlinson Calls Liam Payne’s […]

The Top Songwriters of the 21st Century on the Hot 100: Full List

The first quarter of the 21st century featured 327 No. 1 Billboard Hot 100 hits seemingly covering every topic imaginable. Chart-toppers in that span ranged from “We Belong Together” to “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together.” From “Bootylicious” to “Way 2 Sexy,” “Angel” to “Vampire.” “Butterfly” and “Fireflies” both winged their way to No. […]

Executive Turntable: EMPIRE Builds Publishing, Streaming Teams — Plus, a Hale of a Promotion at Sony

Independent music company EMPIRE has announced a wave of key leadership moves across its publishing, commerce and Nashville divisions as the company celebrates its 15th anniversary. Vinny Kumar has been promoted to president of EMPIRE Publishing, where he’ll continue overseeing global deals and strategy. Under Kumar’s leadership, EMPIRE Publishing has become a leading independent publisher, […]

State Farm and Billboard Celebrate Latin Music Week with Exclusive Fan Experiences | Billboard

This is partner content. Billboard and State Farm joined forces at Latin Music Week to deliver unforgettable moments for fans and artists alike. From custom merch drops to interactive activations and live performances, the collaboration brought energy, connection, and community to Miami’s biggest celebration of Latin music. Thiago: I’m Thiago, I’m a graphic designer from […]