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6 Digital Cameras Under $100 to Capture Memories Without Breaking the Bank

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. Digital cameras were thought to be dead after the introduction of the first iPhone back in 2007, but new research has […]

The Weeknd Honors His Biggest Hits While Hyping Up ‘New Album, New Tour and New Movie’ in 2025 During Spotify’s First Billions Club Concert in L.A.

The Weeknd‘s Q4 career moves have proven the pop star has remained dedicated to finishing the year strong before kicking off 2025 with a bang: He performed a one-night-only stadium show in São Paulo, Brazil in September and released three singles that he debuted during the show: “Dancing in the Flames,” the Billboard Hot 100 No. […]

WMG CEO Robert Kyncl Looks Back at a Year of Change and No. 1s: ‘The Industry Is at a Pivot Point’

During the course of Robert Kyncl’s nearly two-year tenure as Warner Music Group’s CEO, the former YouTube exec has focused on positioning the historic label for longtime growth. In early 2024, WMG reported record earnings but announced a 10% workforce reduction. Then, August saw a major leadership shakeup: Max Lousada exited, Julie Greenwald was briefly […]

Pharrell Williams Named UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador: ‘Words Cannot Describe How I Feel’

Pharrell Williams has won 13 Grammys and been nominated for countless other awards. But on Tuesday (Dec. 17) the singer/producer/songwriter received a rare honor when he was named UNESCO’s goodwill ambassador for artistic eduction and entrepreneurship in a ceremony in Paris. According to the Associated Press, Williams’ new role for the Paris-based U.N. cultural agency […]

Megan Thee Stallion Plots ‘Act III’ Album for 2025: ‘Be Ready Hotties’

Megan Thee Stallion already has her sights set on a new project in 2025. On Tuesday (Dec. 18), the Houston Hottie teased Act: III with a tantalizing tweet. Related Megan Thee Stallion Wants Restraining Order Against Tory Lanez Over Harassment Claims 12/17/2024 “Real Hot Girl S–t ACT 3 2025 … be ready hotties,” she wrote on X. The […]

The 12 Biggest Latin Stories of the Year: Explosive Growth, Español Rules, Luis Miguel, Rauw Alejandro and More

Even though Bad Bunny didn’t release a new album in 2024, Latin music continued its buoyant trajectory as a force in the global music marketplace. Consumption and revenue for music en español –the definition of “Latin” music for music business purposes—grew yet again. According to the RIAAs mid year report, Latin music’s growth continues to […]