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14 Things to Know About Queen’s ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ as It Turns 50

Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” is turning 50. The epic single, which Queen front-man Freddie Mercury liked to call a “mock opera,” was recorded in late August and September 1975 and was released on Oct. 31, 1975. The song has long been considered a classic. In October 1977, just two years after its release, it was named […]

Lainey Wilson, Post Malone & Cody Johnson to Headline 2026 Stagecoach Festival

Lainey Wilson, Cody Johnson and Post Malone will lead the pack at Stagecoach 2026 as headliners when the famed country fest returns to the Empire Polo Club in Indio, Calif., on April 24-26. The stacked lineup of performers for the Goldenvoice-produced Stagecoach will also feature Bailey Zimmerman, Riley Green, Brooks & Dunn, Ella Langley, Red […]

Pharrell Williams Leads Voices of Fire for ‘October Hits Different’ 2025 MLB Postseason Campaign

With the marathon 162-game regular season winding down this weekend, playoff baseball is in the air. Ahead of the 2025 MLB Playoffs, Major League Baseball launched its “October Hits Different” campaign on Thursday (Sept. 25). The MLB recruited Grammy-winning multi-hyphenate Pharrell Williams and the choir group Voices of Fire star in the campaign trailer, setting […]

How U.S. Immigration Crackdowns Are Costing the Latin Music Industry Millions

When Donald Trump was elected to his second term as President of the United States last November, Billboard‘s senior Latin editor, Griselda Flores, began watching to see if his forthcoming immigration policy changes would impact the Latin music business. Related How Visa Issues Are Threatening Artists’ Careers — And the Music Companies That Work With Them  […]