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21 Savage Says He Advised Drake Not to Respond to Kendrick Lamar: ‘When You the No. 1 … Where Does Winning Put You?’

21 Savage is as loyal as they come. During a time when many turned their back on Drake, 21 held the OVO rapper down throughout his 2024 feud with Kendrick Lamar. Related Drake & Kendrick Lamar’s Rocky Relationship Explained 21 Savage’s ‘What Happened to the Streets?’ Album: All 14 Tracks Ranked Kendrick Lamar Is the Year’s Top […]

How ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Changed the Game For Netflix

In November, the Recording Academy made history by recognizing a K-pop girl group with a nomination for the first time. It just so happened that particular girl group was fictional. HUNTR/X — the trio of animated K-pop idols Rumi, Mira and Zoey, voiced by human artists EJAE, Audrey Nuna and REI AMI, respectively — notched […]

It’s Kravitz, Lenny Kravitz — Rocker to Play Bond Baddie Bawma in Upcoming ‘007: First Light’ Video Game: ‘He’s Magnetic and Unpredictable’

We’re still awaiting word on who will play the next James Bond following Daniel Craig’s retirement from the iconic role in 2021 after five films. But on Thursday night (Dec. 11) we learned that rock icon Lenny Kravitz will slip into the role of a Bond villain named Bawma in the upcoming video game 007: […]

Stanley x LoveShackFancy Holiday Collection Quenches Thirst & Makes a Great Gift Too – Shop Here

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. What’s festive, thirst-quenching and pink all over? It’s Stanley’s latest limited-edition holiday collection with LoveShackFancy. The drinkware brand’s collection with the […]

How Finding a Diamond in the Wreckage of Her Home Post-Wildfire Led to Miley Cyrus’ ‘Avatar’ Song

Miley Cyrus may not be blue or speak Na’vi, but she still related deeply to the characters in James Cameron’s long awaited Avatar sequel. Related Miley Cyrus Can’t Stop Retching While Discussing Her Engagement as Shocking Phobia Comes to Light: ‘Makes Me Want to Vomit’ Miley Cyrus Pens ‘Avatar’ Song Inspired by Devastating House Fire: ‘This […]

Taylor Swift’s Go-To Eras Tour Ensemble? Forme Science’s Power Bra

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. With Taylor Swift’s The End of an Era docuseries cataloging the blood, sweat and tears that it took to put on […]

Executive Turntable: Believe Taps Former Spotify Exec as CMO — Plus, Salt Salutes Ex-EMI CEO

Believe has appointed Darya Pourshasb as chief marketing officer, reporting to founder and CEO Denis Ladegaillerie, while confirming its acquisition of ampd Method, the deep-data marketing platform Pourshasb founded. In her new role, Pourshasb will lead global marketing strategy, catalog marketing, and campaign execution, leveraging her expertise in streaming performance and ROI-driven initiatives. The Brooklyner […]

UMG Addresses European Commission’s ‘Only Remaining Concern’ Over Downtown Deal

Universal Music Group said on Friday it submitted a filing to the European Commission addressing the regulator’s concerns that its planned acquisition of Downtown Music Holdings would thwart competition in the indie music space. In November, the European Commission issued a statement of objections as part of its ongoing investigation into the proposed $775 million […]