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Cardi B’s ‘Outside’ Tops Billboard Rhythmic, Rap Airplay Charts

Cardi B reigns on Billboard’s Rhythmic Airplay chart for the ninth time, leaping two places to No. 1 on the Aug. 16-dated ranking with “Outside.” “Outside” also ascends a spot to No. 1 on Rap Airplay, becoming the rapper’s eighth ruler. The track is Cardi B’s first leader on Rhythmic Airplay since 2021, when “Up” […]

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Merch Featuring Saja Boys Is Currently on Sale at Amazon

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. They’re a K-pop boy group that has hit the Billboard charts, only they’re not a real group. Despite being fictional, Netflix’s […]

Armenta Delivers His ‘Portate Bien’ Album & More Best New Music Latin

New Music Latin is a compilation of the best new Latin songs and albums recommended by Billboard and Billboard Español editors. Check out this week’s picks below. Armenta, Portate Bien (Street Mob Records/Warner Music Latina) Armenta steps into the spotlight with Pórtate Bien, a debut album that positions him as one of música mexicana’s brightest voices. The curly-haired wunderkind, known […]

Stray Kids’ Dominate World Tour Sets Boxscore Records Around the World

Stray Kids played the final show of the Dominate World Tour at Rome’s Stadio Olimpico on July 30. The global trek’s 2025 calendar routed through Latin America, Europe and North America, setting Boxscore records for revenue and attendance in each region. After tearing through Asia (Seoul, Tokyo, Bangkok and more) and Australia (Melbourne and Sydney) […]

Ariana Grande Sends a ‘Wicked’ Care Package to Young Fan Battling Cancer: ‘I Hope It Makes You Smile’

Ariana Grande just made one fan’s day a bit brighter, with the pop star sending 9-year-old Brie — who is battling cancer — a care package full of Wicked merchandise and R.E.M. Beauty products. Related ‘Wicked: For Good’ First Look Teases How Elphaba & Glinda’s ‘Unbreakable’ Bond Is ‘Challenged’ Bowen Yang Reveals Which ‘Wicked’ Star […]

Chappell Roan Rides ‘The Subway’ to Her Second U.K. No. 1 Single

Chappell Roan has earned her second U.K. No. 1 hit with “The Subway,” which debuted atop the Official Singles Chart on Friday (Aug. 8). Related How Do We Grade Chappell Roan’s Rollout for ‘The Subway’? Carnie Wilson Pays Tribute to Dad Brian Wilson Following Family Funeral: ‘God Knows What We’d Be Without Him’ 60th Anniversary of […]

Reneé Rapp Earns Her First U.K. No. 1 Album With ‘Bite Me’

Reneé Rapp earned her first U.K. No. 1 LP with sophomore collection Bite Me on Friday (Aug. 8).  The pop star and Mean Girl actress first hit the Official Albums Chart in 2023 with Snow Angel, which peaked at No. 7. Later this year, she’ll embark on the Bite Me Tour with a European leg […]

What Does the White House AI Action Plan Mean For Music?

On July 23, the White House released “Winning the AI Race: America’s AI Action Plan,” which combines the detail of government studies with the enthusiasm of this administration. It frames artificial intelligence technology as “an industrial revolution, an information revolution and a renaissance — all at once.” But wait, there’s more — it could “usher […]