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As AI Artists Breaking Rush & Cain Walker Rule a Country Chart, Nashville Execs Weigh in: ‘It’s Incredibly Detrimental’

As artificial intelligence moves further into the music space, how concerned should the country community, which has built its reputation on authenticity and a trusted connection between artists and fans, be? One-third of the top 10 on Billboard’s Country Digital Song Sales chart dated Nov. 15 is composed of AI-assisted artists, including “Walk My Walk,” […]

D’Angelo’s Son Swayvo Twain Reflects on Spending Weeks With His Father Before He Died: ‘Really Cleared My Spirit’

D’Angelo’s son, Swayvo Twain (born Michael Eugene Archer Jr.), spoke out for the first time since his music icon father’s funeral in a heartfelt post to Instagram on Wednesday (Nov. 12), which featured parts of his emotional eulogy at the neo-soul legend’s memorial service last month. Related D’Angelo’s Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits ‘I Want to […]

Chadwick Boseman to Get Posthumous Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Actor Chadwick Boseman will be honored posthumously with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Nov. 20. Ryan Coogler, the director of Boseman’s biggest hit, Black Panther, and Viola Davis, the co-star of his final film, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, are set to speak at the event. Boseman’s widow, Simone Ledward-Boseman, will accept […]

Black Friday Bargain: Jessica Simpson’s Bestselling Sherpa Coat Is Just $39 at Walmart

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. Jessica Simpson’s popular Walmart clothing line has some great picks for holiday gifts, or for stocking up on seasonal wear. The […]