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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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Mike Easterlin to Oversee ONErpm Nashville Office

ONErpm has appointed Mike Easterlin as managing director for ONErpm’s Nashville division, to oversee A&R, roster development and day-to-day operations in Nashville. Easterlin has decades of experience in A&R and promotion, having previously served in promotion and A&R roles at Virgin, Def Jam and Atlantic and later became the co-president of the relaunched Elektra Records, […]