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The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is in Cleveland. But as any Cincinnatian will tell you, it was almost built about four hours down the road in the Queen City — at which point, if they’re real music nerds, they will also explain to you why their home town is the actual birthplace of […]
Singer D’Angelo died Tuesday (Oct. 14) after a private battle with cancer, and artists have started to share their condolences as the news spreads. Related R&B Legend D’Angelo Dead Following a ‘Prolonged’ & ‘Courageous Battle With Cancer’ Gone But Not Forgotten: Musicians We Lost in 2025 Billboard Latin Music Week 2025 Guide The singer’s family confirmed his […]
For more than 20 years, Dan Beck worked hand-in-hand with the Epic Records’ artists roster, first as a publicity executive, product manager and then senior vp of marketing and sales. It was a golden time at the label — and among the bold-faced names he collaborated with were Sade, Cyndi Lauper, Cheap Trick, Pearl Jam, […]
Atlanta strip clubs have long turned relatively unknown songs into hits, and emerging artists into superstars for decades. Gentlemen’s club DJ sets became a testing ground for the genre — and although the streaming era of music has significantly altered the music landscape, strip club DJs have continued to be meticulous about their playlists. Billboard […]
Even without new singles at country radio, Taylor Swift’s presence in the format is still unmistakable. Swift’s Oct. 3 release, The Life of a Showgirl, rocketed in at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 (dated Oct. 18) with 4.002 million equivalent album units in the United States, according to Luminate — the biggest first week […]
It looks like Katy Perry is may finally be addressing her rumored romance with Justin Trudeau, but only after those photos of the pair kissing on a yacht surfaced over the weekend. Related Justin Trudeau Sings Along to ‘Firework’ at Katy Perry’s Concert Shortly After Dinner Outing Katy Perry Says She’s Done ‘Forcing’ Her Career in […]
Taylor Swift was just 21 when Elizabeth Taylor died in March 2011, so you might assume that she isn’t all that familiar with the screen legend, whose career peaked in the 1950s and 1960s. You’d be wrong. She’s not only familiar with her, but a big fan. “Elizabeth Taylor,” the second track on Swift’s new […]
Ticketmaster is entering one of the most consequential chapters in its history — and it’s doing so under new leadership. Effective Nov. 1, Saumil Mehta will assume the role of global president at Ticketmaster, reporting directly to Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino. The move marks a generational leadership shift at the global ticketing powerhouse which […]
Austin’s biggest festival weekend got an early start when fans lined up around the block at Fair Market for a special Myles Smith performance at White Claw Sessions Powered by Billboard, a free concert series that brings fans together to enjoy the music they love. Fresh off a run of sold-out stadium shows, the UK […]
From record-breaking tours to seismic comebacks, it’s been quite a year for hip-hop. Below, we assess the state of the three single-focused categories in the rap field at the 2026 Grammys: best rap performance, best rap song and best melodic rap performance. Related Cardi B Celebrates Entering Her ‘Jesus Year’ After 33rd Birthday: ‘A Year […]
