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Wasserman Fallout: Every Artist Who Has Spoken Out Over Founder’s Epstein Ties

On Thursday (Feb. 5), Best Coast frontwoman Bethany Cosentino was the first artist signed to the powerful Wasserman agency to speak out over revelations that its founder and CEO, Casey Wasserman, had carried on a flirtatious relationship with convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell — the main accomplice of convicted child sex predator Jeffrey Epstein — […]

Jack Harlow Announces ‘Monica’ Album Release Date & Reveals Cover Art

Jack Harlow has a birthday gift for his fans this year. The Louisville native announced Tuesday (Feb. 10) that his fourth studio album, Monica, is set to arrive March 13, which is Harlow’s 28th birthday. “Monica. My new album. Available everywhere on my birthday, March 13th,” Harlow wrote on Instagram. Related Jack Harlow & Doja […]

Goth-Themed Corsets, Candles & 10 Other Pieces of ‘Wuthering Heights’ Merch to Pick Up Right Now

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. The Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi re-imagining of Wuthering Heights hits theaters this weekend, with the two stars stepping into the […]

‘Hit the Quan’ Rapper iHeartMemphis Arrested After SWAT Standoff in Florida

Rapper iHeartMemphis (born Richard Maurice Colbert) was arrested in Florida on Tuesday (Feb. 10) on a pair of charges following a bizarre standoff with SWAT team members. According to NBC6, the “Hit the Quan” rapper barricaded himself inside a home and livestreamed a portion of his exchanges with police and authorities outside the residence, which […]

‘Stranger Things 5’ Soundtrack Debuts in Top 10 on 7 Billboard Charts

The Stranger Things 5 soundtrack debuts in the top 10 across seven Billboard album charts (dated Feb. 14), including No. 1 on Vinyl Albums and No. 2 on Top Album Sales. The set boasts oldies heard in the fifth and final season of the hit Netflix series, including Michael Jackson’s “Rockin’ Robin,” ABBA’s “Fernando” and […]

How Historic Is Ella Langley’s Hot 100 No. 1 for ‘Choosin’ Texas’?

It’s rare enough for a country star of any kind to get a Billboard Hot 100 No. 1. For a female country star, it’s far rarer still. For a female country star to do so without any accompanying artists, massively viral moments, soundtrack tie-ins or obvious pop crossover ambitions? The list from the last 50 […]

How the ‘SIRĀT’ Sound Team Made Oscars History by Honoring Moroccan Desert Raves

From Sinners’ record-breaking nominations haul (16) to K-pop finally getting a seat at the table, this year’s Academy Awards are heavy on history. For SIRĀT composer Kangding Ray and Oscar-nominated sound designer Laia Casanovas, achieving Oscar firsts came second to nailing an authentic portrayal of an incredibly niche corner of the electronic dance music scene. […]