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No Radio Without Royalties: New Rules for a New Era (Guest Column)

Here’s a story that captures everything wrong with Washington: Billion-dollar corporation asks Congress to force car manufacturers to install AM radio in every vehicle — a government tech mandate worth billions of dollars to its bottom line — while refusing to pay the artists and rights owners whose music is the very foundation of their […]

These Ultra-Soft Celeb-Loved Blankets Should Be the Number One Thing on Your Holiday Shopping List

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. Devoted viewers of The Kardashians may already know that Kim, Kourtney and Khloe Kardashian have all been spotted at some point […]

Tyla Bags Her Third No. 1 on U.S. Afrobeats Songs Chart With ‘Chanel’

Tyla storms in at No. 1 on the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart as “Chanel” bags the top spot of the list dated Nov. 8. The new champ, an Afrobeat, amapiano and pop composition, namechecks the iconic designer brand and centers on the repeated lyrical refrain “Say you love me, put me in Chanel.” It […]

Calvin Harris Moves Down the Las Vegas Strip For a New 2026 Residency

Calvin Harris is returning to Las Vegas. The Scottish producer has locked in a two-year residency at Wynn Las Vegas, where he’ll play the resort’s mega-club XS and its poolside Encore Beach Club. The first three dates at XS will happen Jan. 16, Feb. 13 and Feb. 21, with more shows to be announced. “Calvin […]

How to Get Affordable Tickets to ‘Christmas Spectacular’ Starring the Radio City Rockettes Online

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. Kicking off their 100th anniversary, the Rockettes are set to headline their annual Christmas Spectacular showcase this holiday season. Performances start […]

Ooh, La La: These Are The 25 Biggest Songs About Sex on the Billboard Hot 100

Let’s talk about sex, baby. For decades, the Billboard Hot 100 has documented the hottest songs in the country — but some of them have been particularly hot, if you catch our drift. From George Michael to Salt-N-Peppa to Drake, numerous artists have scored hits on the chart with songs about S-E-X. Whether it’s about […]

Will Albums by Florence + The Machine, Tyler, The Creator or Michael Jackson Crack the Top 10 Next Week? 

The Contenders is a midweek column that looks at artists aiming for the top of the Billboard charts, and the strategies behind their efforts. This week, for the upcoming Billboard 200 dated Nov. 15, we look at the chances of a handful of albums to reach a top 10 still dominated by Taylor Swift and KPop Demon Hunters.  Florence + The Machine, Everybody Scream (Polydor): […]

Will Tame Impala’s ‘Dracula’ Become a New Halloween Perennial?

Welcome to Billboard Pro’s Trending Up newsletter, where we take a closer look at the songs, artists, curiosities and trends that have caught the music industry’s attention. Some have come out of nowhere, others have taken months to catch on, and all of them could become ubiquitous in the blink of a TikTok clip. This week: Kehlani […]