Timeline Launches Music Management Division With Simonne Solitro & Her Longtime Client Tinashe

Management and touring firm Timeline is expanding its offerings with a dedicated music management division headed by executive Simonne Solitro, the company tells Billboard. The new division will be called Timeline Music and add to Timeline’s other arms, including influencer-management powerhouse Timeline Management and tour production arm Timeline Touring.  

Timeline Music will tap into the company’s branding and digital marketing infrastructure to serve the needs of today’s artists, including Solitro’s longtime client, certified multi-platinum recording artist Tinashe, who follows her to the company.  

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“Simonne is one of the most dynamic and driven women I know and there is no one better to lead and grow Timeline Music,” said Timeline founder/CEO Alexis Fisher in a statement. “We have a shared philosophy — a desire to do big things in new ways and the need to challenge ourselves and those around us to think differently every single day. We’re all so excited to welcome her and Tinashe and look forward to building the future with them.” 

In December, Live Nation acquired a majority stake in Timeline, and it was announced that veteran artist manager Larry Rudolph would serve as a strategic partner for the company.  

Solitro says of the new launch: “It’s never been easier to create and share great music — and I’ve been fortunate to work with so many talented artists who do just that. But truly shaping culture or making a lasting impact means going beyond the music and building an authentic, lasting brand. That’s why I’m thrilled to partner with Alexis to create this new division at Timeline. She’s not only a powerhouse in the industry, but also an inspiring female leader who knows how to bring big ideas to life. Together, with her track record of building multifaceted brands, I’m confident we’ll help artists expand their reach in powerful new ways.” 

Prior to joining Timeline, Solitro spent five years on the artist management team at Jay-Z’s sprawling entertainment company Roc Nation and, before that, at Denver’s boutique 7S Management. At Roc Nation, Solitro worked with artists including Christina Aguilera and Kelly Rowland.
 

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Mariah Carey Drops Surprise ‘Type Dangerous’ Remix EP Featuring Collabs With Big Sean, DJ Snake, Method Man & More

Mariah Carey just heated up your already steamy summer with a surprise four-track EP featuring all-star remixes of her latest single, “Type Dangerous.” The elusive chanteuse dropped the four piece on Friday morning (July 11) with revamps featuring a trio of her day one MC pals, Busta Rhymes, Method Man and Red Man (titled “The Remix of the Gods”), as well as new takes with Big Sean (“The Sean Don Remix”), DJ Snake (“The Touch The Soul of the People Remix”) and Brazilian singer Luísa Sonza (“The Brazil Funk Remix”).

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The “Gods” remix keeps the original’s “clap to this” sample and bouncing funk beat with Redman up first, rapping, “I came through the door swingin’ that big hammer/ Like Thor, meat coat dragging on the floor/ Soul training wars, I’m handling my business,” followed by a typically punchy Meth verse. “I don’t bug out of chill or be acting ill/ No script since 36, this a master kill/ No tricks, clean up the fish, this a massing kill/ To the masses, I get it lit, this is mass appeal,” he adds, as Busta pulls up last with his signature tricky flow, rapping, “Stay with us while they flavor for most of them folks is flavorless/ When I spit, I’m the craziest and they sound like the laziest/ Maybe this one of the situations you thought you was the nicest/ And your guard failed you so now you became an atheist.”

Sean doesn’t pull punches on his take, either, dropping seductive lines including, “Just like that album from the almighty/ And I been on you for the whole night/ You shine so bright even in the low light/ You the prototype, you tell me I’m the worst type/ ‘Cause when we met you said it’s love at first sight/ He hate it how you try to balance love and work life/ I knew y’all wouldn’t last so I put you on that first flight.”

While Snake’s remix gives the song a swoony, hip-swiveling Latin club vibe, Sonza’s hyped-up, high-energy take amps up the BPMs even more and includes a sensual Portuguese verse in which the singer reveals she likes it when her lover is “obsessed with me.”

The first single from MC’s upcoming as-yet-untitled 16th studio album dropped on June 6 and so far it is the only preview of the singer’s first full LP since 2018’s Caution. Carey recently confirmed that she’s wrapped work on the album, revealing that will be 11, or possibly 12, songs on the LP and that it will include some classic “Mariah ballads,” as well as a second, “summery,” single due out soon.

Check out MC’s remix EP announce and listen to the remixes below.

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Backstreet Boys’ Las Vegas Residency at The Sphere: How to Buy Affordable Tickets Online

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“Backstreet’s back, alright!” Backstreet Boys are kicking off their 21-show Las Vegas residency with the release of Millennium 2.0 — a 25th anniversary editon of the pop boy band’s hit album Millennium — as they prepare to take the stage on Friday (July 11) for a run that will last until August 24 at The Sphere in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Want to see Backstreet Boys in person? Tickets to the residency first went on sale through Ticketmaster, but many of the dates have either sold out, or are very close to selling out. The best ways to find Backstreet Boys tickets online is through third-party sites such as Vivid Seats, SeatGeek, Ticket Network and others — all of which guarantee authentic tickets in time for your event.

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All five original members of the Backstreet Boys will participate in the residency, including Nick Carter, Howie Dorough, AJ McLean, Brian Littrell and Kevin Richardson.

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Ozzy Osbourne Announces ‘Last Rites’ Memoir About Health Struggles, Prep For Final Sabbath Show: ‘I’m Not Ready to Go Anywhere’

Ozzy Osbourne may have played his final show last weekend, but that doesn’t mean the Prince of Darkness is going gentle into that good night. The rock icon announced a new memoir on Thursday (July 10), Last Rites. According to a release from publisher Grand Central Publishing/Hachette Book Group the book, due out on Oct. 7, is the “shocking, bitterly hilarious, never-before-told story of Osbourne’s descent into hell.”

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The follow-up to Ozzy’s 2009 memoir I Am Ozzy will cover the various health crises the 76-year-old metal god has endured over the past few years, including the Parkinson’s diagnosis that contributed to him announcing his retirement from touring.

“At the age of sixty-nine, Ozzy Osbourne was on a triumphant farewell tour, playing to sold-out arenas and rave reviews all around the world. Then disaster,” reads the release announcing the book. “In a matter of just a few weeks, he went from being hospitalized with a finger infection to having to abandon his tour – and all public life – as he faced near-total paralysis from the neck down.”

In his own signature no-nonsense style, Osbourne was defiant about his desire to keep rocking, despite his challenges. “People say to me, ‘if you could do it all again, knowing what you know now, would you change anything?’ I’m like, ‘f–k no.’ If I’d been clean and sober, I wouldn’t be Ozzy. If I’d done normal, sensible things, I wouldn’t be Ozzy,” he said. “Look, if it ends tomorrow, I can’t complain. I’ve been all around the world. Seen a lot of things. I’ve done good… and I’ve done bad. But right now, I’m not ready to go anywhere.”

In addition to chronicling Osbourne’s health issues, the book promises to reflect on his life and career, including his turbulent marriage to wife/manager Sharon Osbourne, his hell-raising times with fellow rock rebels Slash, AC/DC’s Bon Scott, late Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham and late Who drummer Keith Moon, as well as “the harrowing final moments he spent with Motorhead’s Lemmy Kilmister, all alongside his reflections on the triumphant Back to the Beginning concert, streamed around the world, where Ozzy reunited with his Black Sabbath bandmates for the final time and raised millions for charity.”

The book’s announcement comes a week after Osbourne and his original Black Sabbath bandmates took the stage with a galaxy of stars who paid homage to the singer and his legacy in his native Birmingham, England. Among the bands who performed at the once-in-a-lifetime gig were Mastodon, Anthrax, Lamb of God, Alice in Chains, Gojira, Pantera, Tool, Slayer, Guns N’ Roses, Metallica and a supergroup featuring members of the Smashing Pumpkins, Rage Against the Machine, Tool, Red Hot Chili Peppers and more.

In addition to the book, Osbourne announced that he’s auctioning off a handful of abstract paintings he created with chimpanzees to benefit the Save the Chimps sanctuary in Florida that helps rescue chimpanzees from animal testing labs and zoos.

“I’ve never sold my paintings. But these abstract collaborations I did with ape artists from @SaveTheChimps are now available at Omega Auctions to raise funds for the sanctuary,” Osbourne wrote in an Instagram post in which he posed — holding a banana, naturally — with some of the colorful canvases. “Each signed painting is named for one of my songs, and there are only five, so bid now for your favorite! Auction closes July 17.” Click here to bid on the canvases.

Check out the Last Rites trailer and chimp painting announcement below.

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Ahead of Manchester Homecoming Shows Oasis Fill Sky With Drones, Issue Extreme Heat Warning: ‘Wear a (Bucket) Hat’

This weekend is poised to massive for Oasis. The reunited band is gearing up to rock their hometown of Manchester on Friday night (July 11) with the first of five shows at Heaton Park on their Live ’25 tour and you can feel the excitement in the air, literally.

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Hours before gates, the band posted a video of a massive drone display over the empty park spelling out the band’s name in white lights cued to “Round Our Way” from the deluxe edition of their landmark sophomore 1995 album (What’s the Story) Morning Glory?

And that’s not the only sound floating around before Friday’s show. Singer Liam Gallagher also recorded some hilarious show promos that are running on the Bee Network tram headed to the gig to encourage the expected 80,000 fans to take public transport. Among the attitude-filled messages are: “The next stop is Heaton Paaaark, off you go,” “The next stop is Heaton Park [clap], c’mon, move it!” and “The next stop is Heaton Park, off you go.” Gallagher previously did the honors in 2023, when he voiced “next stop” announcements in support of the Beyond the Music festival.

In addition to teaming with Google for the Oasis Live ’25 Map Experience AR widget to enhance the experience for fellow Mancs, the band issued a friendly warning to fans to mind the weather for the shows, as temperatures in the high 80s are expected at showtime. In a post early Friday morning they wrote, “Severe weather advice… please prepare for extreme sun and heat. Wear sun screen. Stay hydrated at the concert and when traveling. Wear a (bucket) hat. Where possible stay in shade. Look after yourself and look after each other.”

After Friday’s gig, Oasis will settle into Heaton Park for additional shows on Saturday (July 12), as well as July 16, 19 and 20.

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‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Slays Its Way to No. 1 on ARIA Albums Chart

The soundtrack to Netflix’s animated hit KPop Demon Hunters has hit No. 1 on Australia’s ARIA Albums Chart, marking the first soundtrack from an animated film to top the tally in more than eight years.

The last animated soundtrack to achieve the feat was Trolls, which spent three weeks at No. 1 in early 2017.

KPop Demon Hunters is also the first soundtrack of any kind to crown the chart since Barbie: The Album logged two weeks at No. 1 in 2023.

The release is fueling a wave of chart success across the ARIA Singles Chart too. Multiple tracks from the film are climbing fast: “Golden” (Rei Ami, HUNTR/X, Ejae, Audrey Nuna, and the cast) surges from No. 8 to No. 2, while “Your Idol” cracks the top 10, jumping 12-8. Other standouts include “How It’s Done” (No. 21-11), “Soda Pop” (No. 27-12), “What It Sounds Like” (No. 25-16), and “Free” (No. 33-20).

Meanwhile, Sydney punk-rockers FANGZ are celebrating a milestone of their own. Their debut full-length album Shui bows at No. 8 on the Albums Chart, giving the five-piece their first top 10 appearance. The band, who have been active since 2019, are currently on a national tour and will perform at Newcastle’s Hamilton Station tonight (July 10).

Elsewhere on the Albums Chart, Lorde’s Virgin holds strong at No. 2 after debuting atop the Vinyl Albums chart last week, and Sabrina Carpenter’s Short n’ Sweet sits at No. 3.

On the Singles Chart, Alex Warren’s “Ordinary” extends its reign to a 16th consecutive week at No. 1, a feat that continues to cement its global breakout status. The viral hit has topped charts in over 25 countries, including the Billboard Hot 100. and U.K., and its parent album You’ll Be Alright, Kid (Chapter 1) — which peaked at No. 15 earlier this year — lands at 23 this week.

Legacy acts are also stirring activity. Following Oasis’ U.K. reunion shows, the band’s Time Flies… 1994-2009 greatest hits compilation re-enters at No. 50, while What’s The Story Morning Glory? just misses the top 50 but sees renewed streaming momentum.

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Saweetie Announces New Track ‘Boffum’ Ahead of Australian Tour

Saweetie is about to make her long-awaited debut on Australian stages, with a new single set to drop just days before the ICY Queen brings her chart-topping hits down under.

The rapper announced this week that “Boffum” will arrive on July 18, coinciding with her first-ever Australian headline run, which kicks off in Perth on July 30. She also shared a teaser of the track via Instagram on Friday (July 11).

The Australian tour marks another major career milestone for the Bay Area-born artist, who has spent the past year performing on some of the world’s biggest stages. Saweetie headlined high-profile festivals across the U.S., including Rolling Loud and Coachella, where she delivered a set packed with fan favorites and surprise collaborations.

Saweetie’s popularity in Australia has been proven over the years, with singles such as 2020’s “Tap In” and 2021’s “Best Friend” both hitting the top 40, while 2019’s “My Type” reached the top ten of the Australian Hitseekers chart. In late 2024, she also dropped “NANi,” which peaked on Billboard’s Rhythmic Airplay.

Joining Saweetie on the road is rising Australian star Amarni, who was tapped as the official support act for the tour. Hailing from Melbourne, Amarni has been gaining attention with her unapologetic sound and genre-blurring tracks. Her latest single “Hu$tler” arrived earlier this month and has already made waves on streaming platforms, showcasing the bold energy she’ll bring to the stage as she opens for Saweetie’s four Australian dates.

The tour, presented by Primuse Entertainment and Capital Touring, includes stops at Perth’s Metro City, Brisbane’s Eatons Hill Hotel, Melbourne’s The Timber Yard and Sydney’s Roundhouse. Limited tickets remain via primuse.com.au.

Saweetie’s Australian run comes as she continues working on her long-anticipated debut album, which is expected to drop later this year.  “Yeah, it’s coming this year,” she told Billboard in February. “I feel like it will really encompass who I’ve grown into over these past couple of years. Lots of stories to tell.”

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Justin Bieber’s ‘Swag’: All 21 Tracks Ranked

On Thursday, July 10, billboards across cities including New York, Atlanta, Los Angeles and Reykjavík popped up all teasing the same thing: Justin Bieber is back.

The various billboards showed black and white photos of the superstar, with one in particular showing him shirtless standing in front of his wife Hailey Bieber, who is holding their son Jack Blues Bieber (though his face isn’t to the camera). The images were shot by Renell Medrano, the same photographer who shot the album art for Kendrick Lamar’s 2022 Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers; and, as many fans have pointed out on social media, it seemed likely that Bieber’s new album could follow a similar theme of chronicling his journey towards healing.

While other billboards depicted the word “SWAG,” which proved to be an album title, some listed 20 titles, which proved to be the album’s track list (plus one more track not listed on the billboards, culminating in 21 total). Titles included “Therapy Session” and “Forgiveness,” further solidifying similarities between Bieber and Lamar’s confessional projects.

In all, the surprise promo added up to a quick campaign for Bieber’s anticipated seventh album. But the few hours notice was more than enough to generate hype — as fans have been seated and waiting for new music since 2021.

Out Friday, July 11, Swag is the superstar’s first album in four years, since Justice. Sources told Billboard that Swag was in the same lane of R&B only much more experimental, referencing artists such as Dijon and Mk.gee (both of whom are credited on the album).

And while Swag arrived as a surprise, it’s also an expected move from the artist who has been making headlines of late for everything from financial woes with his former manager, Scooter Braun, to concerns over his marital status. With Swag, Bieber is taking control of not only the present narrative but his and his family’s future.

As he famously said recently, in a paparazzi clip that has since gone viral: “It’s not clocking to you that I’m standing on business.” After one listen through Swag, it immediately clocks just how serious Bieber is about protecting what matters most. And really, what’s swaggier than that?

Below, see Billboard’s preliminary ranking of all 21 songs from Bieber’s Swag.

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BLACKPINK Return With High-Energy Anthem ‘JUMP’: Stream It Now

BLACKPINK is back and ready to dominate the charts once again. The global K-pop powerhouse returned on Friday (July 11) with their new digital single “JUMP,” marking their first release as a group in nearly three years.

The high-octane track, which made its live debut during the kickoff of BLACKPINK’s World Tour DEADLINE in Goyang, South Korea, last weekend, is already sending shockwaves through the BLINK fandom and beyond. Earlier this week, the band dropped a teaser for the “JUMP” music video ahead of the release.

Written by an all-star lineup of TEDDY, Diplo, 24, Zikai, Claudia Valentina, Jumpa, Malachiii and Jesse Bluu — and produced by Diplo, 24, Boaz Van De Beatz, Zecca and Ape Drums — “JUMP” sees BLACKPINK boldly venture into hardstyle territory.

Each member — JISOO, JENNIE, ROSÉ and LISA — shines across the track’s unpredictable hooks and pounding beats, showcasing their individual vocal colors while delivering a united, addictive energy.

The new release comes as BLACKPINK kick off their massive World Tour DEADLINE, which will see the quartet perform 31 shows across 16 cities, including two-night stadium stops in Los Angeles, New York, Paris and London. Following their South Korea opener, the group are set to bring the tour stateside this weekend for a two-night stint at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.

The tour will then continue overseas throughout the summer and fall, making stops in France, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom, Taiwan, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore,Japan and Hong Kong.

“JUMP” also sets the stage for the next chapter in BLACKPINK’s career after a three-year hiatus that saw each member pursue solo ventures, from JENNIE’s acting debut in The Idol to ROSÉ and LISA’s solo music success.

BLACKPINK hasn’t shared new music since 2023’s “The Girls,” which the foursome released specially for Blackpink The Game. Before that came 2022 album Born Pink, which topped the Billboard 200.

“Jump” is now available on all major streaming platforms.

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Travis Scott Reveals ‘Jackboys 2’ Release Date

Travis Scott is ready to run it back. The Houston rapper has officially confirmed Jackboys 2, the long-awaited sequel to his 2019 Cactus Jack compilation album, is set to arrive this Sunday (July 13).

The news came via Instagram late Thursday (July 10), where Scott posted the album artwork and wrote, “JB2 OUT EVERY WHERE 7 13 SPEAKERS AND SCREAMS AT MAX VOLUME.”

Scott kicked off the Jackboys 2 era earlier this week with the release of “2000 Excursion” on Tuesday (July 8). The cinematic single, which dropped alongside a high-octane music video exclusively on YouTube, reunites him with Cactus Jack labelmates Don Toliver and Sheck Wes over a Cardo-produced beat.

The track features a prominent sample of Ye’s “Power” and finds Scott in top form, rapping, “He sleep with a Spanish bi— in the club/ Bro knowin’ Spanglish, that’s good enough/ Wе took an hour out of the after-hours just to f— up all the ones/ I got a bunch, you ain’t doin’ brunch.” The video showcases Scott and his crew tearing up Texas streets in exotic sports cars and supercharged Ford trucks, even making a pit stop at a Formula 1 race.

Jackboys 2 builds on the legacy of Scott’s 2019 Jackboys album, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and spawned hits like “Out West” (featuring Young Thug) and “Gatti” (featuring Pop Smoke). His previous Jackboys release saw 154,000 equivalent album units earned in the U.S. in the week ending Jan. 2, according to Nielsen Music. Of that sum, 79,000 were in album sales, with most of that number owed to sales driven by dozens of merchandise/album bundles sold via Jackboys’ official webstore.

In recent weeks, Scott has sent out customized Lamborghini SUVs branded with the JACKBOYS logo to artists rumored to feature on the album. Among them are GloRilla, Tyla, Vybz Kartel, 21 Savage, Kodak Black, and Waka Flocka Flame, though official features have yet to be confirmed.

The rapper has also launched a limited-edition Jackboys 2 merchandise collection, offering fans a range of CD and vinyl bundles with alternate cover art and exclusive apparel, all available on his Cactus Jack website.

While details about the full tracklist remain under wraps, Scott revealed the album will feature 17 tracks and will be hosted by Houston rap icon Bun B. The sequel arrives as Scott continues his dominant run in 2025, having headlined Coachella in April and fresh off winning the I Am Hip Hop Award at last year’s BET Hip Hop Awards.

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