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‘Stranger Things: The WSQK Collection’ Vinyl Album Makes (Air)waves, Landing in the Top 10 on 6 Billboard Charts

Following the Nov. 26 premiere of the fifth season of Netflix’s Stranger Things, the inspired companion project, Stranger Things: The WSQK Collection, Compiled by Rockin’ Robin, makes (air)waves on the charts. The vinyl set, exclusively sold at Target stores, tunes in to the top 10 on six charts, and also arrives on the overall Billboard 200 […]

Trump Signs Executive Order Aimed at Blocking State-Level AI Regulations

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday aimed at blocking states from crafting their own regulations for artificial intelligence, saying the burgeoning industry is at risk of being stifled by a patchwork of onerous rules while in a battle with Chinese competitors for supremacy. Members of Congress from both parties, as well as civil liberties and consumer […]

Lily Allen Can’t Hide Her Obvious Jamaican Accent in ‘Saturday Night Live’ Promos With Josh O’Connor

In promos for this weekend’s new episode of Saturday Night Live, castmember Andrew Dismukes has the hardest time placing the accents of host Josh O’Connor and musical guest Lily Allen. “I love the accent,” Dismukes says after O’Connor’s intro, as he starts rattling off incorrect guesses. “Slovenian? Egyptian?” When he reaches back into his Avatar […]

The Best K-Pop Holiday Gifts, According to a Picky Fan

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 holiday season can be tough for most, especially when it comes to gift-giving. Add to the fact that a special […]

Universal Music Group Opens UMusic Shops In New York, London

Universal Music Group is taking its approach to physical formats to another level with the opening of branded shopfronts on both sides of the Atlantic.   The music major this week announces two new UMusic Shop locations in New York and London, expanding on previous launches in Madrid and Tokyo. First up is UMusic Shop NY, which opened Wednesday, Dec. […]

Don West Signs With Kobalt

Don West, the hotly-tipped Australian soul artist, joins the roster at Kobalt. West has enjoyed a bountiful breakthrough, culminating in his signing with the independent music publisher, announced Thursday, Dec. 11. Hailing from Sydney, West’s throwback, soulful sounds have drawn favorable comparisons to the likes of Marvin Gaye and Bill Withers, and, despite being at […]

Australia’s Social Media Ban For Under 16s Is Activated: What It Means For the Music Community

A new digital media dawn has broken in Australia, one that blocks millions of youngsters from accessing their favorite social media apps. Prime minister Anthony Albanese’s center-left Labor government proposed groundbreaking laws that would block under-16s from accessing TikTok, X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Snapchat and other services, citing research that shows overexposure to social media […]