The Michael Jackson biopic Michael has grossed $846.3 million worldwide since its release on April 24, according to boxofficemojo.com. The film is closing in on the Freddie Mercury biopic Bohemian Rhapsody as the top-grossing musician biopic.

That Oscar-winning biopic has grossed $911 million worldwide. Michael is just $64.7 million behind that tally. Michael grossed $58.3 million worldwide in the past week. So, in one or two weeks, it looks like we’ll have a new leader on Billboard’s list of musician biopics with the highest worldwide grosses.

Jackson has a long history of ranking No. 1 on lists, dating back to The Jackson 5 landing their first No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 with “I Want You Back” in 1970.

According to Box Office Mojo figures, international ticket sales account for nearly 60% of Michael‘s worldwide boxoffice total to date. International is responsible for 59.8% of the boxoffice tally, with the other 40.2% coming from the U.S. and Canada.

Of note: Graham King, who co-produced Michael with longtime Jackson associates John Branca and John McClain, also co-produced Bohemian Rhapsody and a third music biopic on this list, Jersey Boys, the story of the Four Seasons.

These are the highest-grossing biopics of musicians in terms of worldwide box office. We didn’t include a few high-grossing films about real-life music personalities because the subjects are not well-known music stars in their own right. These include The Sound of Music (which tells the story of Maria von Trapp and the Trapp Family Singers); Green Book (which deals with a road trip taken by pianist and composer Don Shirley)Florence Foster Jenkins (about an heiress and hopelessly untalented soprano by that name); and Music of the Heart (about violinist and music educator Roberta Guaspari). Meryl Streep starred in the latter two films.

Here are the 25 biopics of music stars with the highest worldwide grosses.

Ronald LaPread, a co-founder and former bassist of the Commodores, has died. He was 75.

LaPread’s daughter, Soraya LaPread, announced the news of her father’s passing in a social media post on Saturday (May 30).

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“It is with very heavy heart that I must announce that my Father Ronald LaPread has passed,” the music producer wrote on her Instagram Stories.

Additional details surrounding his death were not available at press time.

According to the NZ Herald, LaPread died following a “sudden medical event” in Auckland. The musician had lived in New Zealand for the past 40 years.

The Commodores formed in the late 1960s after its members met as students at Tuskegee Institute in Alabama. Originally made up of seven members, the lineup eventually included Thomas McClary, Lionel Richie, Walter “Clyde” Orange, William King and LaPread. After touring as the opening act for the Jackson 5, the R&B/funk group signed with Motown subsidiary MoWest in 1972.

“Ron received his musical start while attending Tuskegee Institute High School and later Tuskegee University, where he helped build the foundation for a remarkable career that would impact music fans around the world,” Tuskegee Mayor Chris Lee shared in a statement on Facebook. “His talent, dedication, and success brought pride to Tuskegee and served as an inspiration to generations of young people who followed in his footsteps.”

The Commodores scored their first hit in 1974 with the synthesizer-driven instrumental “Machine Gun,” written by Milan Williams. The track reached No. 7 on Billboard’s R&B chart. The group would go on to earn seven No. 1 R&B hits, including “Slippery When Wet,” “Just To Be Close to You,” “Easy,” “Nightshift,” “Three Times a Lady” and “Still.” The latter two songs also topped the Billboard Hot 100.

Richie left the group in 1982 to pursue a solo career, while the Commodores later signed with Polydor in the late 1980s.

LaPread performed with the Commodores from 1970 to 1986, appearing on 11 of the group’s albums and contributing to hits including “Brick House,” “Three Times a Lady” and “Easy.”

After relocating to New Zealand in the late 1980s, the bassist continued performing with the Commodores during various concerts in the country.

LaPread’s death comes after the Commodores recently dropped out of Freedom 250 in Washington, D.C., though he was not part of the group’s current lineup.


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Drake’s ICEMAN holds atop the Billboard 200 albums chart (dated June 6) for a second week, earning 225,000 equivalent album units in the United States in the week ending May 28 (down 52%), according to Luminate.

The set bowed at No. 1 a week ago, alongside two more Drake projects, HABIBTI and MAID OF HONOUR, as he became the first artist ever to rank at Nos. 1, 2 and 3 simultaneously in the chart’s 70-year history. They fall 2-7 (53,000 units, down 53%) and 3-8 (42,000, down 62%), respectively, in their second week.

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Also in the top 10 of the latest Billboard 200, LE SSERAFIM notches its fifth top 10 as PUREFLOW debuts at No. 10.

The Billboard 200 chart ranks the most popular albums of the week in the U.S. based on multi-metric consumption as measured in equivalent album units, compiled by Luminate. Units comprise album sales, track equivalent albums (TEA) and streaming equivalent albums (SEA). Each unit equals one album sale, or 10 individual tracks sold from an album, or 2,500 ad-supported or 1,000 paid/subscription on-demand official audio and video streams generated by songs from an album. The new June 6, 2026-dated chart will be posted in full on Billboard‘s website on June 2. For all chart news, follow @billboard and @billboardcharts on both X and Instagram.

Of ICEMAN’s 225,000 equivalent album units earned in the latest tracking week, SEA units comprise 223,000 (down 50%, equaling 228.45 million on-demand official streams of the set’s tracks; it spends a second week at No. 1 on Top Streaming Albums), album sales comprise 1,000 (down 90%) and TEA units comprise 1,000 (down 59%).

Of Drake’s 15 Billboard 200 No. 1s — tied for the most among soloists with Taylor Swift — ICEMAN is his sixth to lead for multiple weeks.

The rest of the top five on the new Billboard 200 are all former No. 1s. Ella Langley’s Dandelion rises 5-2 (93,000 equivalent album units, down 5%); Noah Kahan’s The Great Divide climbs 4-3 (85,000, down 16%); Morgan Wallen’s I’m the Problem ascends 6-4 (80,000, down 6%); and Michael Jackson’s Thriller is up 7-5 (64,000, up 3%).

Jackson’s Number Ones bumps 8-6 (60,000 equivalent album units earned, down less than 1%), while BTS’ former No. 1 ARIRANG steps 10-9 with just more than 41,000 (down 1%).

LE SSERAFIM rounds out the top 10, notching its fifth top 10-charted project as PUREFLOW debuts at No. 10 with 41,000 equivalent album units earned. Of that sum, album sales comprise 34,000 (it debuts at No. 1 on Top Album Sales), SEA units comprise 7,000 (equaling 7.1 million on-demand official streams of the set’s tracks) and TEA units comprise the remainder. The album’s first-week sales were boosted by its availability across more than 30 CD variants, many containing collectible items such as photocards, stickers and posters, with some items randomized.

Luminate, the independent data provider to the Billboard charts, completes a thorough review of all data submissions used in compiling the weekly chart rankings. Luminate reviews and authenticates data. In partnership with Billboard, data deemed suspicious or unverifiable is removed, using established criteria, before final chart calculations are made and published.


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Peabo Bryson, the velvety voice behind the Academy Award-winning Disney songs “Beauty and the Beast” with Celine Dion and “A Whole New World (Aladdin’s Theme)” with Regina Belle, has suffered a stroke. He is currently under medical care. No additional details are available at this time.

A representative for Bryson sent the following statement to Billboard: “At this time, the family requests privacy as they navigate this deeply personal moment together. The thoughts, prayers and love of friends and fans are welcomed and deeply appreciated.”

The above-referenced songs — which reached No. 9 and No. 1, respectively, on the Billboard Hot 100 — also earned Bryson his two Grammy wins for best pop performance by a duo or group with vocals. The singer-songwriter made his career breakthrough in 1978, notching his first top 10 R&B single with “Reaching for the Sky.”

Over the ensuing years, he’s amassed a score of R&B classics such as “Feel the Fire,” “I’m So Into You,” “Let the Feeling Flow,” “All My Love” and “Closer Than Close,” plus two No. 1 hits: “Show & Tell” and “Can You Stop the Rain.” Bryson notched his first top 10 pop entry in 1984 with “If Every You’re in My Arms Again” (No. 6 R&B).

His lengthy catalog also features other memorable duets with fellow female stars. Those pairings include “Gimme Some Time” with Natalie Cole, “Tonight, I Celebrate My Love” and “Make the World Stand Still” with Roberta Flack and “Lovers After All” with Melissa Manchester. Prior to “A Whole New World,” Bryson and Belle initially teamed up in 1987 to record the top 15 R&B hit “Without You.”

This story will be updated when additional details are learned.


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Panteón Rococó returned on Saturday (May 30) to Ciudad Nezahualcóyotl, a massive suburb of Mexico City — and one of the first places the band visited during its early days 30 years ago — to deliver one of the biggest concerts of its career. The iconic Mexican ska rock band performed in front of more than 120,000 people, according to official figures, at a festival organized by the federal Ministry of Culture.

Panteón Rococó headlined the Festival Ecos de Oriente, which is part of the National Circuit of Festivals for Peace, a government initiative aimed at promoting the right to culture and fostering a culture of peace. Other groups on the lineup included Nana Pancha, Fania y la Rebelión Rumbera, Los Kramer and Out of Control Army.

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“Welcome, everyone!” exclaimed lead vocalist Dr. Shenka to the crowd that packed the Deportivo Ciudad Jardín, located in one of the most densely populated municipalities on the planet with over one million residents, according to official figures. “Nezahualcóyotl looks beautiful, a land of great artists, culture and struggles.”

Young people, families and many children filled the venue to enjoy the hits that have made Panteón Rococó one of the most important Latin rock acts of the past few decades, with songs such as “La Carencia,” “La Dosis Perfecta,” “La Rubia y El Demonio,” “Arréglame el Alma” and “Vendedora de Caricias.”

The event was part of the band’s worldwide 30 Aniversario Generación del 95 tour, which the Mexico City-based group is currently undertaking. This year, the band was also recognized by Billboard as one of The 50 Best Latin Rock Bands of All Time.

The National Circuit of Festivals for Peace is a new initiative this year to provide free access to cultural activities for thousands of young people across the country. Its lineup has included both Mexican and international artists such as Carín León, Lila Downs, Caloncho and Dutch DJ Martin Garrix.


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Congratulations are in order for Dua Lipa and Callum Turner, who are officially married.

The British pop star, 30, and the Fantastic Beasts actor, 36, tied the knot during an intimate ceremony at London’s Old Marylebone Town Hall on Sunday (May 31).

The couple celebrated the occasion with eight close friends and family members, according to photos obtained by The Sun. Guests were seen tossing confetti as the newlyweds departed in a black vehicle.

For the ceremony, the bride wore a Schiaparelli Couture suit dress featuring a fitted white skirt, matching blazer, wide-brimmed hat and gloves, Vogue reports. Turner opted for a classic navy double-breasted suit and a tie.

The couple is also planning a second wedding celebration at the Villa Igiea in Palermo, Italy, according to The Sun.

Earlier this month, the “Houdini” singer shared photos on social media from what appeared to be a bachelorette getaway in Ibiza.

“Funmaxxing is an internet slang term describing the practice of intentionally maximizing enjoyment,” Dua captioned the Instagram carousel.

Lipa confirmed her engagement to Turner in June 2025 after the pair first sparked dating rumors in January 2024.

“Yeah, we’re engaged. It’s very exciting,” she told British Vogue in June 2025. “This decision to grow old together, to see a life and just, I don’t know, be best friends forever — it’s a really special feeling.”

The pair was first publicly linked in January 2024 after they were spotted together at an afterparty for the Masters of the Air premiere.

Lipa is recently gave fans one final keepsake from the Radical Optimism era. The “Levitating” singer transformed her three-show run in Mexico City at the close of the Radical Optimism Tour into a live album, with Live From Mexico arriving on streaming services on May 22.

The Radical Optimism Tour proved to be one of the year’s biggest successes. Lipa grossed more than $141 million and sold 1.2 million tickets across 59 shows, making it the third highest-grossing tour by a pop star in 2025, according to Billboard Boxscore.


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Jay-Z reminded the world why he is one of the few “event artists” left in hip-hop this past weekend. The 56-year-old rapper delivered his first public performance in several years on Saturday evening (May 30) with his headlining set at Roots Picnic 2026 in Philadelphia. Outside of the sheer excitement thousands of Belmont Plateau attendees felt in being able to see him live again, the billionaire provided plenty of moments.

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There was his reunion with the majority of State Property and Memphis Bleek, surprise appearances by Meek Mill and Jazmine Sullivan, cool mashups, and a freestyle targeted at Drake, Nicki Minaj, Dame Dash, and more that already has the internet in a frenzy. Amid the chaos and headlines, the show was a celebration of Hov’s decorated discography.

With 13 studio albums, five collaborative LPs, a compilation, a live album, a soundtrack, and more in his repertoire, it would be impossible to satisfy everyone’s palate. And hey, for those who weren’t satiated, maybe they will get their fill at his Yankee Stadium shows in July. July 10 will be dedicated to the 30th anniversary of his 1996 debut album, Reasonable Doubt, followed by a Saturday’s set (July 11) focused on the 25th anniversary of his 2001 LP, The Blueprint. The weekend will close on Sunday with what has been dubbed “Extra Innings” after the initial two-night offering drew overwhelming demand.

For now, take a look at what he performed for the Philadelphia faithful and what surprise guests he treated the crowd to. And if you are interested in more details on the best moments of the night, read them here.

Where were you when Jay-Z headlined Roots Picnic 2026 on Saturday evening (May 30) at the Belmont Plateau in Philadelphia? Were you in the audience waving a Roc Nation flag? (People were really doing that.) Did you camp out on the profile of a lucky attendee who had enough service to livestream the performance on Instagram? Or did you keep up via video clips and posts that hit your social media timeline, most of which likely had to do with his disses toward many people?

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If your answer was any of those three options, or a surprising alternative, you understood the magnitude of this event. The legendary rapper doesn’t pop out often these days, so that itself was a moment. Add in the special guests, unique live variations of hit records, a large yet simultaneously small sample of his extensive catalogue, and you have the ingredients for a special night. Or should we say, the blueprint?

Again, one particular freestyle will likely dominate the conversation, but there were some other things worth discussing. Heartwarming moments for both Jay and the City of Brotherly Love, some humor, and more. With over 30 years in the game, Mr. Carter understands giving the people a memorable experience.

We won’t bury the lede any further; read below to get up to speed on the seven best moments from Jay-Z’s headlining Roots Picnic set. And if you want the full list of what songs he performed and who he performed with, check that out here.

Kanye West reportedly drew a crowd of 118,000 to Istanbul’s Atatürk Olympic Stadium on Saturday (May 30), with the rapper claiming that it was the largest stadium performance in history.

“I just want to tell y’all, we just broke the record, 118,000, largest stadium performance of all time,” West told the audience, according to Türkiye Today.

The show — which began at 9 p.m. local time and evolved into an all-night festival-style event featuring DJ sets, laser and light shows, pre- and after-party gatherings and performances by Turkish artists including Yener Cevik, Mavi, Sena Sener, Pera and Motive — drew fans from across Turkey and abroad, with attendees travelling from Russia, Kazakhstan, the U.K., Germany, the U.S. and Poland.

Organisers opened stadium gates at 3 p.m. to manage the anticipated influx, with crowds quickly filling metro platforms and corridors across the city as showtime neared. Travis Scott also joined West on stage during the show.

The Istanbul date marked the opening night of West’s first European tour in 11 years — and it came after a summer of closures across the continent. In April, the U.K. government denied West entry, ruling his presence “would not be conducive to the public good,” leading to the cancellation of his Wireless Festival headline slot, which had already lost major sponsors including PepsiCo and Diageo.

A Marseille show was postponed after French officials attempted to block it, and concerts in Poland and Switzerland were also cancelled. On the same day as the Istanbul concert, Italian authorities banned West and Travis Scott from performing at a July show at the 103,000-seat RCF Arena in Reggio Emilia, citing security concerns following requests from consumer group CODACONS and Jewish communities in Modena and Reggio Emilia.

West has attributed his past antisemitic statements — which included comments praising Adolf Hitler, the release of content using Nazi imagery and the release of a song titled “Heil Hitler” — to manic episodes caused by untreated bipolar disorder. He published a full-page apology in the Wall Street Journal in January 2026. Despite the European bans, several countries have permitted him to perform. His remaining confirmed tour dates include shows in the Netherlands on June 6 and 8, Tirana, Albania on July 11, and Georgia and Spain later in the summer.

West’s commercial run ahead of the tour has been significant. His latest studio album Bully debuted at No. 1 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Chart upon its release earlier this year. His catalogue includes 24 Grammy Awards and 10 Billboard 200 No. 1 albums, making him one of the most decorated artists in chart history.

Macy Gray is returning to Australia for her most expansive tour of the region to date, announcing 21 dates across metropolitan and regional cities this spring.

The Encore Tour — Back by Popular Demand kicks off at Melbourne’s Hamer Hall on Sept. 11 and winds through South Australia, Victoria, New South Wales, Tasmania, Queensland and Western Australia before closing at Ocean’s Winery in Margaret River on Oct. 24.

The run includes cities Gray has not previously visited in Australia, among them Shepparton, Albury, Thirroul, Tamworth, Erina, Shoal Bay, Rockhampton, Coffs Harbour and Port Macquarie. Pre-sale tickets are available from June 1 at 9 a.m. local time for venue and ticket outlet database members, with general sale opening June 3 at 9 a.m. local time via macygraylive.com.au.

The tour follows a sold-out Australian run in 2024. “Australia! The band and I have always had a ball down under, and we can’t wait to see you all again,” Gray said in a statement.

“This time, I’m heading to places I’ve never been before and will get to see so much more of your beautiful country. We’re going to be performing all the songs you want to hear, plus a few from my new album — The Trouble with the Truth. Australia will be the first audiences to hear tracks from the new album live so get your dancing shoes ready and come along and party with us at a show near you!”

Gray broke through internationally in 1999 with “I Try,” which peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100, hit No. 1 in Australia, Ireland and New Zealand, and won Best Female Pop Vocal Performance at the 2001 Grammy Awards — where it was also nominated for Record of the Year and Song of the Year.

Her debut album On How Life Is sold more than seven million copies worldwide. She has since released ten studio albums, won one Grammy from five nominations, and sold more than 25 million records worldwide. In addition to her music career, Gray has appeared in films including Training Day and Spider-Man.

Macy Gray — The Encore Tour: Australia 2026

Sept. 11 — Melbourne, VIC — Hamer Hall
Sept. 12 — Adelaide, SA — Hindley Street Music Hall
Sept. 13 — Shepparton, VIC — Shepparton Entertainment Centre
Sept. 14 — Albury, VIC — Albury Entertainment Centre
Sept. 16 — Thirroul, NSW — Anita’s Theatre
Sept. 18 — Hobart, TAS — Wrest Point
Sept. 19 — Newcastle, NSW — The Station
Sept. 20 — Tamworth, NSW — Tamworth Town Hall
Sept. 24 — Rooty Hill, NSW — Coliseum Theatre
Sept. 25 — Sydney, NSW — Enmore Theatre
Sept. 26 — Erina, NSW — Woodport Hotel
Sept. 27 — Shoal Bay, NSW — Shoal Bay Country Club
Sept. 30 — Canberra, ACT — Southern Cross Club
Oct. 2 — Townsville, QLD — Townsville Civic Theatre
Oct. 3 — Cairns, QLD — CPAC
Oct. 7 — Rockhampton, QLD — Pilbeam Theatre
Oct. 8 — Byron Bay, NSW — Beach Road Hotel
Oct. 9 — Brisbane, QLD — QPAC
Oct. 10 — Coffs Harbour, NSW — CX Club
Oct. 11 — Port Macquarie, NSW — Glasshouse
Oct. 24 — Margaret River, WA — Ocean’s Winery