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Wicked Oaks Festival Addresses Death & Injury Reports, Offers Refund Information for Attendees After Severe Weather Issues

The multi-genre Wicked Oaks festival, which held its first edition in Austin, Texas, on Saturday and Sunday (Oct. 25-26), has released a statement addressing reports that multiple attendees were injured or killed during the event — and offered information on refunds for attendees impacted by the severe weather that forced temporary closures throughout the weekend. According […]

SiriusXM Stock Jumps 10% on Higher Revenue Forecast, Improved Subscriber Churn

SiriusXM Holdings saw quarterly revenue slip 1% year-over-year to $2.16 billion, though it reversed a loss from a year ago to generate $297 million in positive net income, the company reported Thursday (Oct. 30). That turnaround — Sirius reported a net loss of $2.96 billion in the third quarter of 2024, stemming from the Liberty […]

RIAA Honors Salute Lauren Daigle, Senators Marsha Blackburn & Chris Coons, Gospel Execs: ‘Music Is This Bonding Agent in a Time of Division’

Music City and Capitol Hill came together Wednesday night as the RIAA Honors saluted leaders in Christian and gospel music, as well as two senators who have led the fight to protect creators’ rights. Though it may be a fractious time in Washington, D.C., as the government shutdown and partisan discord continues, there was nothing […]

If Brandi Carlile Is Taking Over as ‘SNL’ Host, There’s Only One Thing to Say to Miles Teller: ‘I Hope You Can Sing’

If Ashley Padilla has anything to say about it, Brandi Carlile will host this weekend’s Saturday Night Live instead of Miles Teller. In just-released promos for this weekend’s episode, Padilla brings up her brand-new haircut — and she explodes on Teller for not noticing. “I got a haircut, and you haven’t said anything about it!” […]

NewJeans Loses ADOR Lawsuit as Korean Court Enforces Exclusive Contract

A Korean court has rejected NewJeans’ attempt to break away from its label ADOR, dealing a major victory to the HYBE subsidiary in its closely-watched legal battle with the chart-topping K-pop group. The five members of NewJeans — Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin and Hyein — have been fighting since last November to leave ADOR and […]

A Step-by-Step Guide to HBO Max: What to Watch & How to Get the Streamer for Free

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. Curious about HBO Max? From award-winning TV shows and movies to documentaries, comedy specials and more, the streaming giant has enough […]