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Atlus Maps Out a Country Career, Starting With ‘Devil Ain’t Done’: ‘It’s Real, It’s Raw, It’s What We All Go Through’

“I feel like just giving up.” Everyone has experienced discouragement or depression. Most people find a way out, though many might shy away from discussing it. Sean Haywood created his stage name, Atlus, as a recognition of the pressures that accompany the tough periods in life. “Everyone’s holding up the world – their own world […]

Inside the ‘Insane’ Evolving World of Concert Screens

When Baz Halpin first spoke with Justin Timberlake to plan the star’s Forget Tomorrow World Tour, the concert production designer suggested: “Let’s talk broadly about concepts and what you want to say on the tour.” Timberlake cut him off. “No,” he said. “I want to understand lighting, special effects, pyro, video. I want you to […]

Ariana Grande Celebrating ‘Positions’ Fifth Anniversary With Six-Song ‘Positions (Vevo Official Live Performances’ EP

Ariana Grande is celebrating the release of her Positions (Vevo Official Live Performances) in honor of the fifth anniversary of the singer’s sixth studio album, 2020’s Positions. Tracks on the six-song EP use audio from Grande’s 2021 Vevo Official Live performance taping of the songs “POV,” “Positions,” “Safety Net” (feat. Ty Dolla $ign), “My Hair,” […]

This Is the Tech Chappell Roan Used to Combat Bots and Scalpers

When Chappell Roan began contemplating her return to the stage after the biggest year of her professional career — one that included a series of record-breaking festival performances and culminated in a Grammy for best new artist — she had a clear vision for how she wanted to do it. “She loves the feeling of […]

How to Watch ABC Without Cable to Stream TV Shows & Live Sports Online 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. ABC is home to hit reality shows and favorites, such as The Bachelor, The Bachelorette, Abbott Elementary, Dancing With the Stars […]

A Scholarly Look at Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘Espresso’ Wins ASCAP Foundation Deems Taylor/Virgil Thomson Award: Full Winners List

Sabrina Carpenter’s “Espresso” was the earworm of 2024, an inescapable pop smash that miraculously retained its charm even after hundreds of listens. But did you ever think a scholarly look at the song would win a Deems Taylor/Virgil Thomson Award? One just did. The 2025 Virgil Thomson Award for outstanding music criticism in the pop […]

Carrie Underwood Named Highest RIAA-Certified Female Country Artist of All Time: ‘More Than I Would Have Ever Dared to Dream Of’

Carrie Underwood has hit a new career milestone: She’s been named the highest Recording Industry Association of America-certified female country artist of all time, with over 95 million units (22.5 million in albums and 72.5 million in singles) in the United States alone, inclusive of solo titles and collaborations. Related Carrie Underwood to Revamp ‘Waiting […]

SoundCloud Rolls Out Features to Put ‘New Dollars on the Table’ for Artists

SoundCloud, a leading platform for independent artists and their fans, is debuting new features to make streaming more financially rewarding for its customers. On Thursday (Oct. 30), the company announced new components to its all-in-one offerings that will put more money into artists’ pockets.   “We’ve got an opportunity to solve the problem that streaming is […]

Morgan Wallen Sets 2026 Still The Problem U.S. Tour

Morgan Wallen is set to bring his high-octane, hit-filled show to 11 cities in 2026, when his 21-date Still The Problem Tour 2026 launching on April 10 in Minneapolis. Wallen’s new tour will visit stadiums in Las Vegas, Indianapolis, Chicago, Philadelphia, Denver and Pittsburgh, among other stops. He will play two nights in most locations […]

Artists Can Identify Unclaimed ‘Black Box’ Royalties Via New Platform From Stem Co-Founder

Stem co-founder Tim Luckow has launched a new platform that aims to help artists and songwriters claim so-called “black box” royalties, it was announced Thursday (Oct. 30). The platform, called Notes.fm, seeks to simplify the process of claiming these royalties. It requires only an artist or songwriter’s name to scan streaming services, collection societies and […]