The members of country music group LANCO survived a harrowing experience Sunday night when their tour bus caught fire.

After wrapping a show in Des Moines, Iowa, the band was forced to pull over on the side of the road around 4 a.m. while en route to Nashville, due to a nearby snowstorm.

The group decided to stay in a hotel for the night, though due to the blizzard conditions, tow services were halted in the area, so local police from Pella, Iowa, took LANCO band members, as well as show openers Willie Tate and Dawson Anderson, along with some crew members to nearby hotels.

LANCO’s bus driver opted to stay behind on the bus but ultimately awoke to the bus on fire in the early morning hours of Monday (March 16). The driver was able to escape the fire with only minor injuries. Though the band’s equipment trailer survived the fire, the group did lose some instruments when the bus was engulfed in flames.

LANCO lead singer Brandon Lancaster told Billboard in a statement, “It’s been a surreal 18 hours honestly, and we are so thankful that everyone on board is safe and sound. It was a very scary situation and I can’t imagine what would have happened if we all decided to sleep on the bus. I know God was watching over us.”

The group is still in Pella, Iowa, and their next tour date is scheduled for March 26 in St. Augustine, Florida.

The ACM Award-winning LANCO formed nearly a decade ago and includes members Brandon Lancaster (lead vocals), Chandler Baldwin (bass), Tripp Howell (drums), Jared Hampton (keyboard/guitar) and Tim Aven (guitar). The group is known for songs including its 5x multi-Platinum RIAA-certified hit “Greatest Love Story,” which also topped Billboard‘s Country Airplay chart for two weeks in 2017. They also earned a Country Airplay top 20 hit in 2018 with “Born to Love You.” The group’s song “Hallelujah Nights” was RIAA-certified gold.

The group shared the video of the incident above as well as photos of the charred bus below.

Drake is always watching.

The Toronto rapper surprised a fan by sending a DM via Instagram, encouraging him to break down more of his music on social media after Dylan Garcia’s explainers of Drake’s songs, bars and beefs went viral.

“New breakdowns coming Dylan,” the message reads in the screenshot Garcia posted recently.

He posted the first video in his series entitled “Explaining Drake songs to my girlfriend” about a week ago, and it has since clocked in around 2 million views.

Each video shows Garcia and his shorty sitting in a car listening to Drake songs as she asks questions and he tries to answer them for her. And then after his videos have been racking up views, he posted an update over the weekend revealing that not only did Drake send him a message, but he followed him as well. After his girlfriend Char asked what the message meant, Dylan replied, “It means he’s releasing his new album soon and we’re going to have some new breakdowns to do.”

Drake has been rolling out Iceman for about a year now, with the first episode of the YouTube series being posted on his account on July 5, 2025. Drake also released the single “What Did I Miss?” on the same day. Speaking of which, Garcia’s Instagram reel explaining one of the lines from “What Did I Miss?” has garnered 4 million views and counting. Not sure if he’s explaining it right aside from the TLC, Chilli and Left Eye reference, but you can be the judge.

Iceman soon cometh (we hope).

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On Monday (March 16), Lyor Cohen, global head of music at Google and YouTube, reaffirmed the company’s stance on generative AI and highlighted its emphasis on being “a primary driver of fan loyalty” in his first newsletter of the year. 

In the newsletter, published on the YouTube blog and sent to music industry partners, Cohen noted that YouTube is “in the thick of a transformation period with the integration of generative AI across our businesses.” He went on to quote YouTube CEO Neal Mohan, who wrote in January, “‘AI will remain a tool for expression, not a replacement.’”

“That means building tools that unlock a new wave of storytelling capabilities for artists, songwriters, and creators,” Cohen continued. “Like Lewis Capaldi’s extraordinary reimagined ‘Something in the Heavens’ video that was created by [AI creative studio] Wonder Studios, made with [Google’s AI-powered video creation platform] Flow. We’re also doubling down on the kinds of systems you’ve trusted for years — like Content ID — to build new guardrails for likeness detection, while also combating the spread of low-quality AI content on our platform.”

Cohen went on to share a note the company received from Universal Music Group chairman and CEO Lucian Grainge, sent after YouTube reported in October that it had paid out more than $8 billion to the music industry between July 2024 and June 2025. “I’m energized by the unprecedented growth that AI can unlock for artists and songwriters — so we must continue our work together on responsible innovation that respects and amplifies human creativity,” Grainge wrote.

Further on the subject of AI, Cohen added later, “I keep reminding myself that in many ways we’ve been here before, and for the most part, we emerged stronger because we worked together to shape the possibilities and tackle the problems. This moment is no different. We can’t run from it — we’ve just got to build it responsibly, creatively, and together.”

Elsewhere in the letter, Cohen called YouTube “the undisputed home of the music video” and characterized videos as “a primary driver of fan loyalty.”

“In addition to official content, we are uplifting content from the ‘extended’ artist world — think cultural moments like Coachella and the Olympics, or the raw intimacy of an NPR Tiny Desk concert — that extends fandom even further,” he wrote. 

As for music fans, Cohen wrote that YouTube’s “goal is to be the lighthouse that helps them cut through the clutter” of “a tidal wave of choice.” 

“We know that in order to foster sustainable artist careers, helping fans discover the interconnected visual world of an artist is more important than ever,” he continued. “Digging through the crates to find a life-changing track or seeing your favorite band play live for the first time — those are seminal experiences. While the journey to get there has changed, the feeling when it hits remains the same. Together we need to focus on growing dedicated fanbases that put every album on repeat and buy tickets for every tour.”

You can read the full letter below.

From: Lyor Cohen, Global Head of Music, YouTube/Google 

Subject: The right side of history 

Damn … did you see what I saw between the Grammys, the Super Bowl, and The BRITs? Music isn’t just at the center of culture, it IS culture. 

Watching ROSÉ and Bruno Mars open The Grammys with APT. – one of last year’s top songs on YouTube with over 2.3 billion views – blew my mind! And what about Olivia Dean winning Best New Artist? Seven years ago she walked into our office with nothing but an acoustic guitar and a dream. Today, she is a Grammy- and BRITs-winning global superstar. Then came the Super Bowl. I’m not even sure who won the game because Bad Bunny stole the show. The performance has over 120 million views on YouTube, which doesn’t surprise me because he’s got 19 music videos with over a billion views, the most of any artist in history. To top it off, ROSALÍA brought Berghain to life at The BRIT Awards and changed the game with an absolutely extraordinary performance that earned over 4 million views in 2 days on YouTube.

These moments reassure us that artists are harnessing the power of visual storytelling. As the undisputed home of the music video, YouTube has evolved into a comprehensive visual storytelling ecosystem where artists build deep, lasting connections with their global community. 

With billions of logged-in viewers watching music videos on our platform each month, it’s clear that the music video isn’t just surviving, it’s thriving as a primary driver of fan loyalty. In addition to official content, we are uplifting content from the ‘extended’ artist world – think cultural moments like Coachella and the Olympics, or the raw intimacy of an NPR Tiny Desk concert – that extends fandom even further. A recent masterclass was Baby Keem’s Ca$ino album rollout, which started with documentary content, rolled into an exclusive fan-first listening event, and culminated in the Birds & the Bees official video. Baby Keem moved beyond the album drop and built a world that ignited his global audience. This is the blueprint for engagement. It ensures that on YouTube, a song isn’t just one of the thousands that gets released each day – it’s the spark that connects artists and fans on a much deeper level. 

At the same time, our twin engine of advertising and subscription revenue has continued to deliver, most recently paying out over $8 billion to the music industry between July 2024 and June 2025. Our commitment to monetization is absolute. But it doesn’t stop there. 

I recognize that the democratization of music hasn’t been a straight line. Fans are still experiencing a tidal wave of choice, but our goal is to be the lighthouse that helps them cut through the clutter. We know that in order to foster sustainable artist careers, helping fans discover the interconnected visual world of an artist is more important than ever. Digging through the crates to find a life-changing track or seeing your favorite band play live for the first time – those are seminal experiences. While the journey to get there has changed, the feeling when it hits remains the same. Together we need to focus on growing dedicated fanbases that put every album on repeat and buy tickets for every tour.  

We are also in the thick of a transformation period with the integration of generative AI across our businesses. I want to reinforce a key point our CEO, Neal Mohan, recently shared in his annual letter to the YouTube community: “AI will remain a tool for expression, not a replacement.” That means building tools that unlock a new wave of storytelling capabilities for artists, songwriters, and creators. Like Lewis Capaldi’s extraordinary reimagined Something in the Heavens video that was created by Wonder Studios, made with Flow. We’re also doubling down on the kinds of systems you’ve trusted for years – like Content ID – to build new guardrails for likeness detection, while also combating the spread of low-quality AI content on our platform. 

I keep reminding myself that in many ways we’ve been here before, and for the most part, we emerged stronger because we worked together to shape the possibilities and tackle the problems. This moment is no different. We can’t run from it – we’ve just got to build it responsibly, creatively, and together. 

Sir Lucian Grainge, who has been a key partner of ours and a critical ally in the launch of YouTube Music for over a decade, recently congratulated us on our payout milestone, sharing, “This is just YouTube’s first $8 billion; there’s still a world of opportunities to unlock the next 8!” He added, “I’m energized by the unprecedented growth that AI can unlock for artists and songwriters – so we must continue our work together on responsible innovation that respects and amplifies human creativity.”

Our mission for 2026 is clear: Help artists and songwriters harness the power of visual storytelling to build their global audiences and lifelong careers. At the same time, help fans cut through the noise and take them on an immersive journey to find the music that soundtracks their life, creating connections that run deep along the way.

Let’s go! 

With respect, Lyor

Sabrina Carpenter paid homage to one of Argentina’s biggest heroes — while singing and dancing along to Bad Bunny, no less — by sporting a Lionel Messi jersey ahead of her headlining set at the country’s iteration of Lollapalooza.

In a TikTok posted Sunday (March 15), the pop star models a white-and-blue-striped Argentina National Football Team jersey with Messi’s famous No. 10 emblazoned on the front. Lip-syncing to Benito’s Billboard Hot 100 hit “Tití Me Pregunto,” she strikes different poses and mouths, “Selfie, say cheese.”

In the caption, Carpenter wrote, “ole ole ole Argentina.”

That night, the Grammy winner would take the stage in front of thousands of fans in Argentina, helping to close out the final night of the festival. Carpenter headlined Lollapalooza Argentina alongside Tyler, the Creator and Chappell Roan, with the 2026 lineup also featuring Doechii, Lorde, Deftones, Turnstile, Skrillex and more.

But while festivalgoers were cheering Carpenter on during her time on stage, people in the comments of her video were campaigning for a collaboration. “Sabrina x Bad Bunny when??” one person wrote, while another said, “WE NEED A SABRINA x BAD BUNNY COLLAB!!!”

The video comes a little more than a month after Carpenter and the Puerto Rican superstar crossed paths at the 2026 Grammys, where they were captured in photos chatting on the ceremony floor. Both were nominated for album of the year, with Bad Bunny’s Debí Tirar Más Fotos ultimately beating out Carpenter’s Man’s Best Friend — both of which topped the Billboard 200 — for the prize.

Watch Carpenter catch a vibe to Bad Bunny in her Messi jersey below.