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20 Questions With Louie Vega: ‘If You Want Longevity, Look at Me’

Louie Vega has lived every era of dance music. His earliest clubbing experiences were at New York City’s mythological Paradise Garage and as he got deeper into the scene (foregoing aviation school to focus on DJing), he ultimately created a number of projects and tracks that came to define and expand house music and the […]

Stanley Cup Sale: Get the Viral Water Bottle for Less Than $30 Online

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. For those looking to stay hydrated all summer long, there are a plethora of Stanley cup deals worth shopping at major […]

Mexican Rapper El Makabelico Faces U.S. Sanctions, As Feds Claim Streaming Revenue Funds Cartel

The U.S. government is imposing harsh sanctions on Mexican rapper El Makabelico over allegations that his concert revenue and streaming royalties are being used to support a violent drug cartel. Makabelico (Ricardo Hernandez Medrano), whose songs been played hundreds of millions of times on Spotify, is a “narco-rapper” and a “prominent associate” of Cartel del […]

Best Blue Light Glasses for Back-To-School, Gaming & Working From Home: Here’s Where to Order a Pair Online

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. Living in modern times, we spend a majority of our time staring at screens — working on a laptop from home, scrolling […]

Martell Unveils Cultural Ambassadors to Shape the Next Chapter of Afrobeats Journey

Martell, the oldest of the great cognac houses is stepping into a new phase of cultural engagement with the announcement of three newly appointed Cultural Ambassadors: Adesope Olajide (Shopsydoo), Sheniece Charway, and Abdul Abdullah. Martell has long championed freedom, audacity and excellence, and is continuing its cultural journey by shining a spotlight on the people […]