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‘Dawson’s Creek’ Star James Van Der Beek Dead at 48 After Cancer Battle

James Van Der Beek, who was known for portraying Dawson Leery in 1990s teen drama Dawson’s Creek, died at 48 on Wednesday (Feb. 11) after a battle with cancer, his family announced. Related Gone But Not Forgotten: Musicians We Lost in 2026 Ke$ha Kills James Van Der Beek in ‘Blow’ Music Video Tame Impala Teases Australia Tour […]

European Commission Set to Approve UMG’s Downtown Deal This Week: Report

The European Union is expected to approve Universal Music Group’s $775 million acquisition of Downtown Music Holdings as soon as this week, following a remedy UMG submitted in December that it says addresses regulators’ concerns over its access to commercially sensitive data. The European Commission’s probe, launched last year, centered on concerns that the deal […]

Sonic Editions Just Dropped a Set of Gift-Worthy Tupac Shakur Prints That Capture Hip-Hop History

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. Tupac Shakur, to many, is synonymous with the words “rap excellence,” no more, no less. Sonic Editions is aiming to capture […]

Opry Entertainment Group to Manage South Carolina’s CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park

The Simpsonville City Council in South Carolina has approved an 11-year management agreement for Nashville-based Opry Entertainment Group to manage and operate the CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park in Simpsonville. The city of Simpsonville retains ownership of the venue. Opry Entertainment Group, a subsidiary of Ryman Hospitality Properties, owns and/or operates a diverse portfolio of […]

Here’s the Date of the 2026 BET Awards

The 2026 BET Awards are set for Sunday June 28, which puts the premier Black music awards show back in its customary spot in the last week of June after it went a few weeks early (June 9) last year. The show will again be held at The Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, which has been […]

Margaret Qualley Stars In ‘You And Forever’ Music Video as Bleachers Announce 5th Album ‘Everyone For Ten Minutes’

Bleachers are back. Jack Antonoff’s indie rock outfit preps its fifth studio, everyone for ten minutes, due out Friday May 22 via Dirty Hit.  Everyone for ten minutes is the followup to Bleachers’ self-titled fourth LP from March 2024, and is led by the new single “you and forever” and its accompanying music video starring Margaret Qualley (The […]