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‘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. […]

Drake Surprisingly Drops Valentine’s Day Merch on His Amazon ‘Warehouse’: Shop the Collection Here

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. While fans eagerly await Drake‘s upcoming project Iceman, Toronto’s very own has taken to Amazon to drop a another merch collection […]

Bad Bunny Expands His Winning Streak Across Billboard Charts

The Grammy triumph and the Super Bowl LX may be in the rearview, but Bad Bunny’s momentum is anything but over. His album Debí Tirar Más Fotos, which made history when it became the first Spanish-language winner for album of the year at the 2026 Grammys, makes a splash across the Billboard charts with a […]

Don Toliver Scores His First No. 1 Hit on Hot Rap Songs Chart

Don Toliver’s busy week across Billboard’s charts includes the rapper-singer’s first No. 1 hit on the Hot Rap Songs list, as “Body” debuts atop the ranking dated Feb. 7. The new champ, on Donnway & Co./Cactus Jack/Atlantic Records, captains his collection of 17 tracks this week’s chart. They’re all from his new album, Octane, which […]